Art Association of Randolph County

09/01/2026

September is always an especially busy month for me as a working artist—and this year is certainly no exception!

Over the past few weeks, I've been designing and painting scenery for a local theatre production, and we're now in the final push toward opening. I've shared a few peeks at what I've been working on below!

Maintaining an active professional art practice outside the Depot is important to me. It gives me opportunities to create, problem-solve, stretch creatively, and work alongside other arts organizations—and I bring all of that experience and energy back to the work we do at the Arts Depot.

08/27/2026

MINI-MUSE: YAYOI KUSAMA

Today, the art world is remembering legendary Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, whose extraordinary career transformed dots, pumpkins, mirrors and repetition into immersive experiences recognized around the world.

Kusama didn’t simply make artwork for people to look at.

She created entire environments for them to step inside.

In celebration of her remarkable life and creative legacy, we are developing our next Mobile Art Studio experience: YAYOI KUSAMA!

Participants will explore Kusama’s signature visual language, create their own boldly patterned artwork—and step into a wonderfully dotted miniature world designed for an unforgettable photo opportunity.

And here’s a little hint about where it begins:

We plan to debut a mini-version of the experience at Ridgeville's festival in October, before making the complete Kusama-inspired Mobile Art Studio available to schools, libraries, organizations and communities.

Art shouldn’t always ask you to stand back. Sometimes it invites you to step inside.

More dots—and details—coming soon.

08/26/2026

We are so excited about being part of this new mural project in Modoc! 😀

Ok Modoc Community and supporters…remember when I had you fill out a survey on murals in Randolph County? Well, we had the most mentions in their survey. I met with members from the Randolph County Foundation and the Art Association of Randolph County today to start this process. Grant Cox, David Rees, and Pam Fraizer are extraordinary. Many of surveyors said they would like history incorporated into these murals, and that’s where I need help from local historians. Please send me any history you want incorporated. This mural will not only be to highlight and bring signage to the diner, but also bring light to Modoc history that you may be afraid has been lost. I will tag people below that I have names of that I knew would be great references. Please send me your email if possible.
I’m so excited to be the first of hopefully many of these projects to follow.

08/26/2026

Remember this idea? We do. And we still believe in it.

Last year, the Art Association of Randolph County developed Mobile Art Studio — an initiative designed to take meaningful, artist-led visual arts experiences beyond the walls of the Arts Depot and directly into the communities we serve.

We didn't just imagine it.

We developed the curriculum. We researched the logistics and costs. We created a plan for making the program sustainable.

And we've already begun assembling the supplies.

The idea behind Mobile Art Studio is simple: not everyone can come to the Arts Depot, so sometimes the Arts Depot should come to them.

Mobile Art Studio could bring high-quality visual arts experiences to children, families, community groups and organizations throughout our area while creating earned programming income that helps support AARC's year-round operations.

That's important.

A sustainable arts organization needs more than great ideas. It needs programming that fulfills its mission and helps provide the resources necessary to keep fulfilling that mission.

We believe Mobile Art Studio can do both.

So we're bringing this idea back to the front of the easel.

Over the coming months, we'll be sharing more about what Mobile Art Studio could look like, where it could go, how it could serve our communities — and how people who believe in accessible visual arts programming can help us get it rolling.

The plan exists. The supplies have started accumulating. The need is there.

Now it's time to get the studio moving.

Could your school, organization, community group or event use a Mobile Art Studio visit? Or would you like to help us get this program on the road? Tell us in the comments or send the Arts Depot a message. We want to hear from you.

08/15/2026

About last night...our "Kids Art Studio inspired by Alma Thomas" -- opening exhibit. A program supported by a grant from the Randolph County Women's Fund. We are growing the next generation of creative artists.

The turnout was amazing 😀

Thank you to our wonderful volunteer instructors...a group that included experienced educators and professional artists. Mary Depman-Beuchat, Jordan Auger , Kristie D Cox, and Erin Erin.

We are looking at more programming inspired by contemporary artists for all ages!

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08/14/2026

Great turnout for our young creative artists tonight😊

08/14/2026

A FALL SEASON LIKE NO OTHER IS COMING TO THE ARTS DEPOT...

This fall, we're creating two completely different immersive experiences—each with its own atmosphere, entertainment, great food, and a few surprises.

👻 NIGHT GALLERY: A Celebration of the Macabre
Saturday, October 17
An atmospheric evening of art, ghost stories, urban legends, music, and all things mysterious.

🔎 THE DEPOT MURDER MYSTERY
Saturday, November 14
A night of intrigue, suspense, great food, and interactive theatre where nothing—and no one—is quite what it seems.

Two separate events. Two unforgettable experiences. One extraordinary Fall Season.

And there's something bigger behind all the fun.

These events are fundraisers for the Arts Depot. Your attendance and support help us create these special experiences while sustaining the exhibitions, education, community programs, and creative opportunities we'll bring to Randolph County in 2027.

WANT TO BE PART OF IT?

2026 Fall Season partnership opportunities are NOW AVAILABLE! Businesses, organizations, and individuals can support the Arts Depot while receiving recognition throughout our Fall Season.

Visit our website to explore partnership levels and learn how you can support more than events—support the Arts Depot.

Ticket information and more event details are coming soon!