Mission Statement: "Winston County Arts Council is a non-profit organization formed exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. Our goals are to bring formal art education to all students of Winston County, to make multidisciplinary fine arts more accessible to all citizens of the area, and to keep the folk arts of this rural hill country alive through education, presentations, and exhibitions."
Winston County Arts Council "WCAC"
c/o J.D. Snoddy, Chairman Winston County Circuit Clerk Main Street Ministries DHR Jobs Advisory Board Addies Place Board Address 1: POB 437, Arley AL 35541 Address 2: 20401 Hwy 278, Double Springs AL 35553 205.489.2826 or 205.489.6569 [email protected] www.winstoncountyarts.org Facebook: @winstoncountyarts Facebook: @sipseyentertainment Instagram: @winstoncountyartscouncil *Please visit WCAC on their website and through their social media accounts to learn all about this incredible organization providing arts in Winston County Schools! |
WCAC Logo, created by: Free State Creative
2019-2022 Winston County Arts Council Board Members
J. D. Snoddy, Chairman Harold Bearden Brenda Brooks Stanley & Cindy Bryant Sandra Heaven Diane Sharron Rhonda & Thomas Martin Marla Murrah Susan Ripp & Joe Towey Ann & Greg Waldrop J.D. & Theresa Snoddy Shirley Sudduth Blythe & Larry Welton |
Current Fundraiser
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Looney's Tavern & Ampitheater - WCAC is currently in the process of working to fully purchase and renovate the Looney's Tavern property in Double Springs, AL near the Lakeshore Inn & Marina and Free State Boat Docks. You may help support this effort with donations to their GoFundMe: >> https://gofund.me/42d21270 <<
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Senators Garlan Gudger and Tim Wadsworth proudly hand over a check to the WCAC in April 2023 in support of Looney's renovations.
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Excerpt below from their Facebook page fundraiser post:
"WCAC is in the process of acquiring the Looney’s Amphitheater complex, which consists of approximately 13 acres and several buildings, including the Dual Destiny Theater, which seats about 320, and the outdoor amphitheater that was the home of Alabama’s Official Outdoor Musical, The Incident at Looney’s Tavern, which seats 1,500.
Unfortunately, since the complex has been unused for nearly 20 years, there is much refurbishing to be done on the buildings and grounds. We see the place as a diamond in the rough: We want to bring it back to its former glory and then some. We will start with the small theater - cleaning, painting, repairing the roof and bathrooms, and adding dressing rooms to the back. Then we can have plays and other performances there.
At the same time, we will replace the large set of wooden steps going down to the offices and amphitheater, as they are totally rotten. Then we will start on the amphitheater so that we can once again have concerts there. Everything is planned and will be done step-by-step. Bringing Looney’s back will be beneficial to our area economically, culturally, and educationally, as well as providing good, safe fun! We plan to have a gift shop again, where arts and crafts by local artists will be sold, and an interactive museum of the history of Winston County. We will also bring back the putt-putt golf course.
WCAC has put out a call-to-action to the community to help support their huge undertaking to restore this historical facility. This is a big undertaking, and we need all the help we can get. The purchase price is $280,000, and then we begin the repairs and renovations. To repair and refurbish the first three areas (Dual Destiny Indoor Theater, steps, and outdoor amphitheater) an estimated cost is around $500,000. We have already raised almost $100,000 in contributions and loans. We are accepting contributions, which are tax-deductible because we are a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Please help us bring the Looney’s complex back to life and share the beauty of our area and the unique history of the Free State of Winston!" - Winston County Arts Council
"WCAC is in the process of acquiring the Looney’s Amphitheater complex, which consists of approximately 13 acres and several buildings, including the Dual Destiny Theater, which seats about 320, and the outdoor amphitheater that was the home of Alabama’s Official Outdoor Musical, The Incident at Looney’s Tavern, which seats 1,500.
Unfortunately, since the complex has been unused for nearly 20 years, there is much refurbishing to be done on the buildings and grounds. We see the place as a diamond in the rough: We want to bring it back to its former glory and then some. We will start with the small theater - cleaning, painting, repairing the roof and bathrooms, and adding dressing rooms to the back. Then we can have plays and other performances there.
At the same time, we will replace the large set of wooden steps going down to the offices and amphitheater, as they are totally rotten. Then we will start on the amphitheater so that we can once again have concerts there. Everything is planned and will be done step-by-step. Bringing Looney’s back will be beneficial to our area economically, culturally, and educationally, as well as providing good, safe fun! We plan to have a gift shop again, where arts and crafts by local artists will be sold, and an interactive museum of the history of Winston County. We will also bring back the putt-putt golf course.
WCAC has put out a call-to-action to the community to help support their huge undertaking to restore this historical facility. This is a big undertaking, and we need all the help we can get. The purchase price is $280,000, and then we begin the repairs and renovations. To repair and refurbish the first three areas (Dual Destiny Indoor Theater, steps, and outdoor amphitheater) an estimated cost is around $500,000. We have already raised almost $100,000 in contributions and loans. We are accepting contributions, which are tax-deductible because we are a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Please help us bring the Looney’s complex back to life and share the beauty of our area and the unique history of the Free State of Winston!" - Winston County Arts Council
Ongoing Fundraiser
Heart Rock T-shirt - United for a great cause, The Lakeside Life and Free State Outfitters assisted and collaborated with WCAC in a first product fundraiser. A 1st product was a t-shirt highlighting a local #spotsonsmith that has meaning for our area. The "Heart Rock" is located on Rock Creek south of Swayback Bridge. It is located in the Arley area. Arley is known as "The Heart of Smith Lake." Coincidentally, Arley also happens to be the hometown area for the members of all the groups involved in the fundraiser. Once the landmark was selected, Artist Mechelle Hodgens, Chairman of Lewis Smith Lake Artisans Alliance, executed a beautiful painting of the landmark. The prints from her original painting are available, and a digital representation of the painting will be used only for the WCAC fundraiser, making these shirts quite special. Orders can be submitted below.