Highlands Art League
The Highlands Art League (HAL) was incorporated in 1967 as a 501 (c)3 by a visionary group that identified the need for an art and cultural entity in Highlands County, Florida. Their goal brought about awareness of the visual arts and support for the endeavors of local and regional artists.
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Classes through HAL include those in fine arts as well as those in art appreciation. There’s something for everyone (artists and non-artists) from classes for children and adults or dropping in for the weekly Tuesday morning’s Gals and Pals gathering of Member Artists who meet to work in the same space while talking art to those who simply want to learn more about their favorite artist or a new medium. Art Uncorked (21+) & Art Corked (All Ages welcome, but usually for kids 7+) classes allow novices to have fun while dabbling in paint, clay, crafts and/or jewelry making. Children’s after school classes and Saturday art classes for kids are just a few things HAL does to appeal to the young budding artists too. If you’re not ready to tackle one of our classes yet, you may want to visit our Museum of the Arts (MoTA) or join us at the Highlands Fine Arts and Crafts Festival the first Saturday in November. Check out our latest Fine Arts Classess and Art Uncorked/Corked offerings by clicking the link.
The Highlands Art League’s is located at the Allen Altvater Cultural Center in Downtown Sebring, Florida on the shores of Lake Jackson. The Highlands Art League now consists of two buildings: the Visual Arts Center (Turquoise & Yellow building located at 1985 Lakeview Avenue) which houses art classes for children and adults and the Highlands Museum of the Arts fondly referred to as MoTA (351 W. Center Avenue) which features curated exhibits, art competitions and receptions, as well as our office.
In 1966, HAL started their annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, which is one of the longest consecutive art festivals in the state of Florida. HAL has brought thousands of artists, tourists, art lovers and shoppers to Highlands County, as well as continually provides educational opportunities and art exhibitions for the local community. Four annual events today are designed to support the operations of HAL’s village which in turn allow us to provide opportunities for Arts education, appreciation, and practice. In 2020, HAL has more than 85 working artists as part of its membership, with opportunities for creating not only their own work but for sharing their talents with others, making the ‘Village Where Art Lives’, a village comprised of business members who support the Arts, artists who are the heart of our organization, and community members who find value in growing and maintaining strong Art programs in their community.
Come visit us and Celebrate the Arts!