What we’re about
The Alliance for the Arts (AFTA) is proud to provide unique and plentiful opportunities to create, experience and collaborate on art in all forms of expression. AFTA is committed to breaking down barriers to access the arts and increasing awareness about the role of the arts in stimulating workforce development and helping bridge the digital divide, developing cultural appreciation, and attaining positive mental and physical health, among many other benefits.
At AFTA we believe that the arts serve as a strong foundation for individuals and the community, and our mission reflects that. We know that the arts can be the inspiration for learning, collaborating, creating and understanding. Art is where we can all be unique while being the same: It is cathartic and uniting, and at AFTA, all are welcome to find and pursue their creative path.
Upcoming events
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Bonsai Series
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, USYou must register on our website prior to attending this course. Click here.
Discover the timeless art of bonsai in this beginner-friendly series designed to guide you from the fundamentals to advanced shaping techniques. You’ll learn essential care practices, explore styling options, and master bonsai wiring—a key method for guiding growth and creating graceful, balanced forms. Purchase the full series to save money!
Series includes:
Beginner Bonsai on 10/10
Intro to Wiring on 11/14
Bring Your Own Bonsai on 12/12
Single class options available too.1 attendee 
Youth Theatre Auditions: Rent
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, US### Youth Theatre Auditions: Rent
Audition Date: December 13
Performance Dates:
If no hurricane schedule changes:
• June 25, 26, 27 at 7:30pm
• June 27 & 28 at 2:00pm
If hurricane make-up days are required:
• July 9–12
About the Show:
Based loosely on Puccini’s La Bohème, Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking musical Rent follows a year in the life of a group of struggling young artists in New York’s Lower East Side at the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis. Their personal lives collide and unravel — Roger and Mimi fight demons both internal and external, Tom and Angel search for love and dignity, Maureen and Joanne tango between passion and chaos, and Mark tries to document it all while wondering where he fits in.
With electric rock-opera energy and raw emotional depth, Rent tackles love, loss, survival, identity, and what it means to live fully in the face of hardship. It remains one of the most powerful and transformative works in modern musical theatre.
Who Should Audition:
Performers drawn to intense storytelling, rock-driven music, and characters filled with hope, flaws, fire, and heart.
Email Carmen@artinlee.org for more information.1 attendee
Youth Theater Auditions: Something Rotten Jr.
Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL, USYouth Theater Auditions: Something Rotten Jr.
Audition Date: December 14
Performance Dates:
• May 28, 29, 30 at 7:30pm
• May 31 at 2:00pm
About the Show:
Step into the 1590s with Something Rotten Jr., a hilarious musical about the Bottom brothers — Nick and Nigel — who are desperate to write a hit play while living in the shadow of Shakespeare himself. When a local soothsayer predicts that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing, and acting all at once, the brothers set out to create the world’s very first musical.
Full of over-the-top comedy, catchy songs, and clever twists, Something Rotten Jr. is a joyful, fast-paced romp through the Renaissance — perfect for young performers who love to sing, dance, act, and bring big personalities to life.
Who Should Audition:
Students ready to embrace humor, energy, and show-stopping musical numbers.
Email Carmen@artinlee.org for more information.1 attendee
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