Welcome to the Friends of the Arts!
EVENTS
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Our signature annual event is the Orange Beach Festival of Art which is focused on the fine arts, including visual, culinary, performance and music. Voted "Best of Bama - Best Art Festival" by readers of the luxury magazine ALABAMA.
Mark your calendar for our 51st show to be held March 14-15, 2026.
Be a FRIEND
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Be a FRIEND
Are you passionate about the arts? The "Friends" are a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to the support and promotion of the arts in our
Gulf Coast area. Join us!
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Take a look at some of the amazing events we've been a part of as well as hosted.
Upcoming Events
Grand Event - Casino Royale
🎲✨ The Grand Event: Casino Royale Night ✨🎲
Get ready to roll the dice on an unforgettable night! Join the Friends of the Arts for our annual Grand Event — a glamorous Casino Royale-themed evening filled with excitement, entertainment, and a great cause.
🗓 April 30, 2026
⏰ 6:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach
🎟 Tickets: $100
Includes $500 in gaming chips
✨ What to expect:
♠️ Casino-style gaming
🍴 Heavy hors d’oeuvres
🍸 Signature “Shaken, Not Stirred” martinis + beer & wine
🎶 Live music with DJ Kelly
🎁 Silent auction raffle + Split the Pot
🏆 Grand prize getaway from The Lodge at Gulf State Park
👗 Cocktail attire requested — bring your best Casino Royale look!
💳 Cash encouraged, but cards, check, and Venmo accepted.
Every bet you place supports local artists, arts education, and scholarships for Baldwin County seniors — so you can play all night knowing it’s for a great cause 💛
🎟 Tickets on sale now via Eventbrite or at the Coastal Arts Center)