Art Adventures: Augusta Sculpture Trail Button and James Brown Birthday Bash By Brenda Durant On Saturday, May 1st, I had the privilege of escorting some members of the Chamber of

The 2021 nomination process for the annual arts awards is underway. Nominate an individual or organization for their impactful work in Augusta’s art community. Nominations Close: May 2, 2021 at

“It All Flows Into the Savannah” Storm Drain Mural Competition Winners Announced Augusta, GA — The Greater Augusta Arts Council is proud to announce the selection of winners for the

New Public Art Picnic Tables on the Augusta Common There’s a new addition to all the fun public art happening in Downtown Augusta! After reading about art loving cities placing

2021 STORM DRAIN MURAL VOTING OPEN NOW Augusta Storm Water Mural project received 70+ designs and a public vote is open CLICK HERE TO VOTE: https://www.augustaarts.com/poll/stormdrains/ Augusta, GA – The

Call for Artists: “It All Flows Into the Savannah” 2021 Storm Drain Mural Project VIA The GAAC: Cash Stipend: $500 Eligibility: Local artists Deadline to apply: March 8, 2021 (midnight)

2021 WetPaint Party & Art Sale Virtual Event PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION JOIN THE PARTY HERE VIEW THE PDF PROGRAM Don’t miss the 2021 WetPaint Party and Art Sale

Featured Member Artist: billy s Update: Billy s has been tapped by Westabou and the Greater Augusta Arts Council for solo shows during February 2021. His Westabou show, Land of

Call for Artists: GOLDEN BLOCKS PUBLIC ART PROJECT PHASE 2 Augusta history project seeks two local artists for paid positions DEADLINE: February 15, 2021 by 10:00 am The Greater Augusta

Augusta, GA – The Greater Augusta Arts Council is thrilled to highlight a much-deserved accolade for Jason Craig. The local artist has created several murals in Augusta and his mural “Respect”

Augusta will be joining a national array of cities that bring new art into public spaces through the temporary lease of outdoor sculptures.  120 artists from across the country submitted

WATCH: The Making of The Spirit of Funk Mural Cole Phail is a local artist who has created dozens of murals throughout the CSRA, including many local high schools and

City Gallery: Winter Art Exhibit & Sale 2020 Deadline: November 15, 2020 Theme: winter art, big and small Show dates: December 1, 2020 – January 8, 2021 Exhibition at the

JAMES BROWN MURAL COMPLETION & UNVEILING Augusta, GA – The Greater Augusta Arts Council is proud to announce that Cole Phail’s mural, “The Spirit of Funk,” has been completed. The

Art Adventures: Staci Swider Show at the Gertrude Herbert and More By Brenda Durant Staci invited my husband Ed and me to see her show at the Gertrude so late

Augusta Art Adventures at the City Gallery Municipal Building: Grady Abrams Art Show By Brenda Durant This week I visited our Gallery in the Municipal Building.  Last week, while I

Art Adventures: 4P Studio Show with Francie Klopotic By Brenda Durant Francie Klopotic was The Arts Council’s featured artist just a few weeks ago.  But when Rhian Swain and I

Art Adventures: 523 Gallery By Brenda Durant In early August I received an email from Dr. Dennis Skelley reminding me the 523 Gallery was open.  He asked to be included

Featured Member Artist: Chanel Woodruff Chanel Woodruff, who uses the artist name “Certcy,” is a fresh, new face in the Augusta art scene with energy that is enviable and exciting. 

Featured Member Artist: Jason Craig Without being too cheesy, I think it’s fair to say that Jason Craig is literally out here painting the town.  His murals are all over

Farewell my friend. By Brenda Durant If you are involved in the Arts in Augusta, specifically in the community theatre, you knew Richard Justice.  Richard died on August 27, 2020,

Featured Member Artist: Kigg Cherry By day Kigwana “Kigg” Cherry is a construction engineer and project manager and in between those tasks he’s busy creating a beautiful Augusta. As a

Arts Adventures: A True Adventurer Remembered By Brenda Durant Last week, Augusta lost a truly valuable treasure.  Gregger (Bluxome) Bass was not an official “celebrity.” He didn’t run for office

Featured Member Organization: Imperial Theatre The Imperial Theatre has been one of Augusta’s best-known venues for live entertainment for more than 100 years. Names like Charlie Chaplin and Anna Pavlova

We Give A Shirt campaign has created a beautiful t-shirt in support of the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival! Order your shirt today by going to: https://wegiveashirt.showpony.co/shop/arts-in-the-heart/  

Augusta Art Adventures: The Morris Museum By Brenda Durant Last week I decided to visit one of my favorite places in Augusta—The Morris Museum of Art.  I love walking thru

Free Summer Artist Workshop: CARES Act Funding The Greater Augusta Arts Council invites you to attend a free “Zoom” workshop on Federal funding for Artists. Thursday July 30 at 4PM. 

Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival Cancelled Due to COVID-19 For thirty-nine years Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival has brought Augustans together to celebrate our wealth of

Featured Member Artist: Don Carter Don Carter, also known as Baba Carter, is a retired military veteran who took up wood carving, metal smithing and other artistic endeavors.  Carter is

Featured Member Artist: Christina Berkshire If you took a bright ball of energy then gave it an attractive lipstick and a hula hoop you could call it Christina Berkshire.  Berkshire

WORK BEGINS ON NEW JAMES BROWN MURAL IN AUGUSTA Cole Phail won the community’s votes to create his mural, “The Spirit of Funk,” in early 2020 and has begun work

Featured Member Artist: Christina Rice By Jamie Jackson While many people might struggle to recall intricate details, Christina Rice is the type of person that will really look and see

2020 Augusta Arts Awards Winners Announced The Greater Augusta Arts Council is pleased to announce the 2020 Augusta Arts Awards winners. Artist Award: Karlton Clay Arts Professional Award: Porter Stokes

Featured Member Artist: Karlton Clay By Jamie Jackson Karlton Clay works incredibly hard to accomplish his own goals and to raise the bar for all those who surround him. He

Featured Member Artist Karin Gillespie Interview by Rhian Swain The trials and tribulations of COVID-19 self-distancing/quarantine have shaken the foundations of Karin Gillespie’s world … not one iota. But then,

Featured Member Artists: Art and Jerrie Abdon I had the pleasure of getting to know Arts Council member artist couple, Art and Jerrie Abdon, a little better this week. “Art

Featured Member Artists: Colleen Beyer and Wesley Stewart It was a pleasure to exit my quarantine existence last Friday to meet with Colleen Beyer and Wesley Stewart to learn about

The Greater Augusta Arts Council is pleased to announce that Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival was named the 2020 Top Festival of the Year by the Southeast Tourism

Administration Manager Greater Augusta Arts Council Full-time, Salary Reports to the Executive Director Responsibilities: The Administration Manager (A.M.) for the Greater Augusta Arts Council manages the daily office operations of

James Brown Mural – public voting We have four amazing finalists for the James Brown mural that will be installed on the side of 879 Broad Street. The building owner

James Brown Mural Update We are working on a mural to feature James Brown on a privately owned building on the corner of 9th and Broad. The Public Art Advisory

6×6 + A Mix: Arts Council Speaker Series Jan. 28, 2020, 5:30pm Presentation followed by Mixer Augusta & Co 3rd floor at 1010 Broad Street The 6 Talks: Karen Gordon,

The Greater Augusta Arts Council presents, in the City Gallery THE DAWN OF A NEW DECADE: WHAT IS THE FUTURE FOR AUGUSTA? WHERE HAVE WE BEEN? Curated by “The A

THE BUSINESS OF BEING AN ARTIST Learn what it takes to be an exhibiting artist. This class will go over many different topics such as artist statements, submitting work, prepping

The City of Augusta, through a dedicated SPLOST 7 funded project, is commissioning the creation of three large-scale sculptures at three gateways to the City. The first of these Gateway

Augusta, GA – Call for Public Art at McBean Park, Hephzibah GA The Greater Augusta Arts Council announces a call for public art proposals for McBean Park, located in Hephzibah,