What we’re about
The Alliance for the Arts (AFTA) is proud to provide unique and plentiful opportunities to create, experience and collaborate on art in all forms of expression. AFTA is committed to breaking down barriers to access the arts and increasing awareness about the role of the arts in stimulating workforce development and helping bridge the digital divide, developing cultural appreciation, and attaining positive mental and physical health, among many other benefits.
At AFTA we believe that the arts serve as a strong foundation for individuals and the community, and our mission reflects that. We know that the arts can be the inspiration for learning, collaborating, creating and understanding. Art is where we can all be unique while being the same: It is cathartic and uniting, and at AFTA, all are welcome to find and pursue their creative path.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Zine: Love Your Rebellion’s Therapeutic Arts Workshop 3: HomecomingAlliance for the Arts, Fort Myers, FL$45.00
You must register on our website prior to taking this class. Click Here!
LYR’s Therapeutic Arts Workshops utilize the exercises in our original therapeutic artwork books in a group setting with the guidance of an instructor. Each workshop offers opportunities for exploration and self-discovery via writing, visual art, music, and meditation. Course participants will each receive a copy of the workbook used during the workshop.
Workshop 3 utilizes Issue 16: Homecoming, which contains 3 activities and 1 guided meditational about feeling at home in your body. Materials required for this workshop: a cell phone that can stream audio from a website and headphones.
Welcome to Love Your Rebellion Issue 16: Homecoming. Here is a snapshot of the activities that will be offered during this workshop:
Activity 1 – The Complex: Through writing, identify and explore social expectations and stereotypes that influence how you see yourself.
Activity 2 – The Blueprint: through drawing, map out your internal world to identify what needs renovation.
Activity 3– The Deed: write a statement and make a collage that’s committed to self-care.
Activity 4– The Afterparty: start with a body movement meditation, and then create a playlist that makes you want to move. - 6 Guitars by Chase PadgettAlliance for the Arts, Fort Myers, FL$35.00
#### A two act one man show featuring Music, Comedy and So Much More.
Chase Padgett embodies 6 different guitar playing characters, each representing their own genre of music: Blues, Jazz Rock, Classical, Folk & Country.
Chase Padgett is an actor, singer, guitarist, and improviser who recently made his network TV debut as a semi-finalist on Fox’s newest reality singing show, Alter Ego. As a Florida native, he studied music at the University of Central Florida while learning improv at the SAK Comedy Lab, the same theater that gave Wayne Brady his start. After working for Disney and Universal in various comedic actor roles, he premiered his first solo show 6 Guitars in 2010 and quickly began performing to sold out houses with rave reviews across North America.
- Acrylic Painting with Pat Smelkoff: Monarch ButterflyAlliance for the Arts, Fort Myers, FL$55.00
You must register on our website prior to attending. Click here!
Let your creativity take flight in this Acrylic Painting Class, where you’ll paint a breathtaking Monarch Butterfly! With step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn how to blend bold colors, create delicate wing details, and bring this iconic butterfly to life on canvas. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this class is designed for all skill levels.
No need to bring anything—all supplies are included! Just come ready to relax, have fun, and leave with a vibrant masterpiece you’ll be proud to showcase.
