Frequently Asked Questions
AACA Administration
Q. Who should I contact about accounts payable and receivable questions?
A. Our administrative coordinator can be reached by phone (423-745-8781) or by email: [email protected]
Q. Who should I contact about questions related to classes?
A. Our program manager can be reached by phone (423-745-8781) or by email: [email protected]
Q. Who should I contact about having work displayed at The Arts Center?
A. If you would like to sell your work in our Art Market, please fill out our Art Market Artist form, and our administrative coordinator will contact you to set up a time to discuss your application. Exhibits at The Arts Center are by invitation only. The Visual Arts Committee meets quarterly to consider exhibits twelve to eighteen months out. If you would like to exhibit your work in our gallery a minimum of 12-18 months from when you contact us, please send an artist statement, bio, and a minimum of 5 digital images (or link to your website with these items) via email to our program manager: [email protected]. The committee will review your submission and if you are selected, will issue a formal invitation.
AACA Board of Directors
Q. Who do you look for to be on the Board of Directors for AACA?
A.
The Art Market
Q. Who should I contact about selling my work in The Art Market?
A. If you would like to sell your work in our Art Market, please fill out our Art Market Artist form, and our administrative coordinator will contact you to set up a time to discuss your application.
Athens Community Theatre
Q. I’d like to audition for a show, how can I find out when auditions are?
A. Auditions are held at least 6-8 weeks before plays and up to three months before the winter musical. Please fill out an ACT interest form, or call 423-745-8781 to be added to our auditions email list.
Big Time/Small Town
Q. What happened to your Big Time/Small Town Performance Season?
A.
Black Box Concert Series
Q. When is your next Black Box Concert?
A. The Black Box Concert Series features 3-5 shows by national and internationally reknown performers each year between August and March. The upcoming season is generally published in early July. If you are looking between July and February, you can visit our Series home page for a overview of our current season.
Q. What’s the difference between the Black Box Concert Series and the House Blend Concert Series?
A. The House Blend Concert Series offers 4 shows a year featuring local performers, at least one of which is an open mic style show. The Black Box Concert Series, however, features performances by national and internationally reknown artists.
Camps
Q. My child is GOING to be in Kindergarten in the coming fall. Can s/he register for Kids Arts Camp?
A. Kids Arts Camp is for students who have completed K-6th grade. This means that the students must have completed the grade in May (the month before camp). Students who have not completed Kindergarten, for example, are not eligible for Kids Arts Camp, regardless of age.
Classes, Studio, and Workshops
Q.
A.
Discounts
Q.
A.
Donations
Q.
A.
Exhibits
Q. Who should I contact about having work displayed at The Arts Center?
A. Exhibits at The Arts Center are by invitation only. The Visual Arts Committee meets quarterly to consider exhibits twelve to eighteen months out. If you would like to exhibit your work in our gallery a minimum of 12-18 months from when you contact us, please send an artist statement, bio, and a minimum of 5 digital images (or link to your website with these items) via email to our program manager: [email protected]. The committee will review your submission and if you are selected, will issue a formal invitation. If you would like to sell your work in our Art Market, please fill out our Art Market Artist form, and our administrative coordinator will contact you to set up a time to discuss your application.
Q.
A.
Internships
Q. Who is eligible for internships at The Arts Center?
A. AACA offers internships to college students who are seeking arts-related degrees and/or take studio art, music, and/or theatre classes at the college level. Internships provide opportunities for students to be mentored by local artists, musicians, actors, and/or AACA staff and instructors, develop skills and a resume that can help students find work in arts-related fields, and hourly pay and a letter of recommendation for those who teach beyond probationary hours. Most of our internships are filled by July 1 for the coming year (August-May), but we accept applications year-round, and may have fill-in opportunities. Please fill out our internship application if you’d like to be considered for an internship at AACA.
Kids
Q. What programs do you have for kids?
A. A primary part of our mission is providing arts experiences to kids. We do this in a variety of ways: bringing programs to your child’s school, providing regularly scheduled arts classes and camps, and theatre productions for kids and starring kids. We offer these programs all through the year, so we hope you’ll fill out our contact form to stay “in the know” about upcoming programs.
Membership
Q.
A.
Rentals
Q. How much does it cost to rent The Arts Center?
A. We are happy to offer various spaces at The Arts Center for a variety of private events. Rental fees are figured based on space use, hours rented, equipment and staff needs, as well as type of organization (non-profits receive a discount). Because each event is unique, we ask that potential renters take two minutes to fill out our Rental Inquiry Form. This will give us the information we need to give you an accurate quote, so you can decide if The Arts Center is right for you. We also welcome you to stop by any time to view the space yourself, however, if you’d like to receive a rental quote in person, please fill out the form, and request a meeting in the comments section, so we can be prepared to discuss that with you when you visit.
Q. Can I bring alcohol to my private event?
A. City laws state that only licensed caterers can serve or vend alcohol in public. If you intend to have alcohol at your function, you must have a licensed caterer serving food. We have a list of vendors who can do this in Athens. Feel free to ask about it!
Scholarships
Q.
A.
Season Tickets
Q.
A.
Tickets
Q. When I click the button to buy tickets, nothing happens. What’s going on?
A. When purchasing tickets online, you will be redirected to Vendini via pop-up window. Just change your browser settings to allow (or temporarily allow) pop-ups.
Q. If I am unable to attend an event, can I just get a refund?
A. We have a “no refunds” policy for all ticketed events. We hope that if you are unable to attend an event that you will give your ticket(s) to a friend who might enjoy the event. We are happy to add that person to our Will Call if you give us a call and tell us who will be taking your ticket(s).
Q. What is seating like in the Black Box?
A. One of the great things about the Sue E. Trotter Black Box Theater is that seating can be changed to meet the needs of the show. Therefore, we have several seating configurations, depending on the type of event, and how many we anticipate seating. For most of our events, seats are general admission, so seats are filled on a first come, first served basis. If you have accessibility issues (wheel chair, hearing impairment, etc.), let us know when you purchase tickets, and we will make sure you are accommodated.
Q. How can I make sure I get a front row seat?
A. Because seating is general admission, we can not promise a front row seat. However, one of our member perks is early seating at ticketed events, and for director’s guild members, we can reserve seats. To find out how to become a member, visit our member page, here.
Vendini
Q. I’m being rerouted to a website that says “Vendini” (https://red.vendini.com/). Is this site secure?
A. AACA uses a box office vendor for all events. Whether you purchase tickets online, in person, by mail, or over the phone, your transaction goes through this vendor. Your personal information is important to us, so we’ve selected a vendor that has a secure website to handle transactions.
Volunteers
Q. What kinds of things to AACA Volunteers do, and how can I sign up?
A. Volunteers have been the backbone of AACA for almost 40 years. Although we have a small paid staff, there is so much to do that we can almost always find something for an intrepid volunteer to do each week. Common volunteer tasks fall into four main categories: administrative (copying, assembling mailers, data entry, checking bathrooms, light cleaning, etc.), front of house (taking tickets, handing out programs) hospitality (helping to provide refreshment for exhibits and other events), and heavy lifting (moving tables, chairs, risers, etc.). To sign up, simply fill out our volunteer form or call 423-745-8781.
Q. Can my children volunteer?
A. We do occasionally have tasks for those under 18. Most of these are performed by our Teen Advisory Board, a select group of students ages 12-18, who support the arts by volunteering and participating in (and sometimes taking the lead in) events at The Arts Center. Those who wish to join TAB must fill out an application and be accepted, then commit to monthly meetings and minimum number of volunteer hours at The Arts Center each year. Those hours can count toward community service requirements for local schools and membership in this select group is great addition to any college application and helps build leadership skills and friendships that will benefit students for years to come.