November 27, 2012 – Orange Beach, Ala. (OBA) –The Friends of the Arts invites all community members and visitors to a festive “Light Up the Arts” event on Friday, Dec. 7, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach.

Light Up the Arts is part of Christmas on the Coast, and is sponsored by the Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce and the Arts Center. Light Up the Arts includes open house at the Arts Center with drinks and hors d’oeuvres, as well as demonstrations at The Hot Shop by resident glass artist Adam Burges and at The Clay Studio by resident ceramic artist Abby Leach.

Special sales items created at both The Hot Shop and The Clay Studio will be available, and the Arts Center’s Holiday Market will be in full swing, with local artists displaying gift and holiday items. The gift shop will also be open for the event.

Enjoy a festive evening, immerse yourself in the fascinating processes of creating glass and ceramic art, visit with old friends, meet new friends, and support local artisans.