January
January 13th-14th: Community Color Project at the Florida Manatee Festival
Join us at this year's Florida Manatee Festival and work alongside the Twistid Arts Initiative Artists to complete a beautiful community-driven mural at the Splash Pad by the Pump House in downtown Crystal River. Open to all ages - come color with us! The Florida Manatee Festival is hosted by the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce on January 13th and 14th. For more information, please visit gomanateefest.com. |
February
February 8th- April 25th: Twistid Arts Academy 2024
We are excited to introduce our newest program, the “Twistid Arts Academy," aimed at providing an immersive and inclusive art class experience for individuals of all ages and skill levels. This 12-week program, hosted by the Twistid Arts Initiative, is designed to cultivate creativity, develop technical skills, and build a supportive artistic community. At the end of the course, there will be a gallery event to showcase the student's work, which will be open to the public. |
March
March 25th - 26th: Advanced Realism Intensive Workshop
The Advanced Realism Art Intensive is a comprehensive and immersive program designed for seasoned artists seeking to elevate their skills and delve deeper into the intricate world of realism. This intensive course focuses on refining techniques, expanding conceptual understanding, and fostering a heightened level of artistic expression within the realm of realism. Students will learn: -Figure Drawings -Dynamic Lighting -Still Life Studies -Advanced Anatomy Studies Hands-on, direct instruction will be given by our seasoned, professional artists. |
April
April 27th, 2024 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Twistid Arts Academy 2024 Gallery Show
Join us for an art exhibit like no other - view our Twistid Art Academy projects surrounded by the beauty of the oceans! Enjoy stunning artwork, delicious bites, and fantastical mermaids. Featuring artwork from our Academy students and instructors, mermaids, aquarium exhibits, and catered by World Fusion, this one of a kind evening is not to be missed! Come spend your evening with us - and dive into a fantastical place where the ocean meets art. |
May
Information coming soon.
June
Information coming soon.
July
July 15th-28th: Summer Intensive Theater Program
Our summer intensive program is a two-week crash course in all things theater. The program will culminate in a theatrical performance on the final weekend at the Historic Valerie Theater in downtown Inverness. Our organization is a member of the Florida Association for Theater Education and our instructors backgrounds include NYU/Tisch-training, and the Chapter Director of the Florida Thespian Society, making our program an excellent way to kick-start your performing arts career with structured, professional education. This program is designed for high school students. More information coming soon. |
August
August 17th at 12 pm: HISTORIC HAUNT AUDITIONS
Join our cast or crew of unique, one of a kind scare actors in our Historic Haunt attraction. More info coming soon. Historic Haunt is a fully immersive experience and one of the attractions taking place during the City of Inverness, Florida Government's Cootertober. |
September
September 7th: Scare Acting Workshop
Our scare acting workshop will take place on September 7th at the Whispering Pines Recreational Building from 1 pm to 5 pm. The workshop is FREE to local high school theater students and our Historic Haunt cast, and $10 for the general public. During the scare acting workshop, you'll learn the science behind scare acting, participate in improv exercises, go through basic audition training, and more. Learn from our team of experts - professional scare actors, acting coaches, and directors. You'll also get a behind-the-scenes peek at some of our awesome props, costumes, and more! Thanks to the City of Inverness, Florida Government for providing the venue! |
October
November
Information coming soon.
December
Information coming soon.
2025
February 22, 2025 - Walk of Arts
Liberty Park & the Depot, Inverness Fl This unique art and music festival will feature 150 sidewalk chalk competition slots for children aged 5-18, over 100 slots for vendors, and a full day of live entertainment. Join us for the third installment of this popular festival, now on a new date! Now accepting vendor applications and sponsor requests for 2025. |