*Adult choir—high school age on up Show up at OA auditorium Tuesday September 26 at 6:30PM. Brian Knueven will hand out schedules and music. Open to everyone! 

*Auditions/sign-ups for actors will be Wednesday September 27 from 5:30- 7:30 in the Meyers building 502 W Pearl St. There are 4 speaking parts—2 Heralds, St Nicholas and Head Angel. We will have something for you to read. 

*Children’s choir and children’s solo audition— grades 4-8 Thursday September 28 in OA auditorium. 6PM will be 15 minut...

On August 22, Rural Alliance for the Arts held their annual meeting at the Batesville Public Library. Many thanks to everyone who attended and has supported RAA this year.

Sarah Hepner- RAA Executive Director, Denise Hillenbrand, AIE co-chair, Jolene Rockwood-AIE co-chair, Sharon Mulvaney- winner of the AIE award, Rachel Werner- owner of Concepts and winner of the Business of the Year award, Jane Craig- volunteer of the Year award, Barb Greene- President's Award and Nancy Mullen, President. Not presen...

Shakespeare in the Park's Romeo and Juliet, presented by Cincinnati's Shakespeare Company and sponsored by the RAA, came to Batesville's Liberty Park on August 17, 2017. Many people brought food and drinks and food was also available in the pavilion from Izzy's Catering.  The weather cleared and there was a wonderful crowd enjoying an awesome performance. 

RAA COMMUNITY POTTERY NIGHT: Pottery Night at Batesville Primary School invites the community to join us in experiencing the art of clay on the pottery wheel with artist, Don Edwards.  This event is sponsored by Rural Alliance for the Arts.  Please sign up and meet us in the BPS Art room on the following date and times.  

Friday, August 25th:  Session One: 4:30-5:30 pm or Session Two: 6:00-7:00 pm

To reserve your spot, email Laura Gilland at lgilland@batesville.k...

RAA sponsored the local band for the Batesville's Bash concert Saturday night, August 5, 2017. A crowd favorite, 5 Lights put on a great show for 3 1/2 hours! 

Nearly sixty area youth starred in “The Wizard of Oz” Friday, July 21 and 22 at the Oldenburg Academy auditorium. The musical is presented by the Minnesota-based Prairie Fire Children’s Theater and sponsored by Rural Alliance for the Arts. The children auditioned Monday, July 17, and rehearsed only one work week before presenting the show Friday night.  The two directors, college grad students, travel to many communities throughout the US all summer working with youth who are interested in theater an...