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Augusta Arts Blog

Augusta Arts Blog

Below you will find entries for the Greater Augusta Arts Council’s blog, which documents arts news in Augusta, photo essays, and event reviews by local arts community members. Interested in contributing a review or post about arts in Augusta? Please email  admin@augustaarts.com for details.

Fun Things to Do in March 2021 – Week 1

Fun Things to Do in March 2021 – Week 1   Local Events Elizabeth Moretz Britt and Staci Swider Art Exhibition Opening – March 4 | 10 AM – 4
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Call for Artists: “It All Flows Into the Savannah” 2021 Storm Drain Mural Project

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)
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Art Adventure Augusta Sculpture Trail Scavenger Hunt

Art Adventure Augusta Sculpture Trail Scavenger Hunt By Brenda Durant I love that we have the new Otocast App for the Augusta Sculpture Trail.  I loaded the app on my
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WetPaint Party & Art Sale Goes Virtual

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
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Fun Things to Do in February 2021 – Week 2

Fun Things to Do in February 2021 – Week 2   Local Events Artist Talks at Aiken Center for the Arts – Feb 18  & 25 Join us for two
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Artist Interview: Ashley Gray

Artist Interview: Ashley Gray by Pax Bobrow Ashley Gray is an Aiken, SC ceramic artist with a love for creating public art. She is one of the four artists who
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February 2021 Public Art Report

February 2021 Public Art Report Self-running video of the GAAC First Quarter Public Art Report Presentation. Handout link provided below the video. Printable Handout (PDF): 2021-FEB-publicartreport-handout
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Featured Member Artist: billy s, Solo Show Happening Now!

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
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Augusta Art Adventure with Pax Bobrow

Augusta Art Adventure with Pax Bobrow Today was a beautiful day, of crisp air, bright sun, and an undercurrent of energy that made us want to get out and do
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GOLDEN BLOCKS PUBLIC ART PROJECT PHASE 2

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
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Fun Things to Do in February 2021 – Week 1

Fun Things to Do in February 2021 – Week 1   Local Events going…going…gone Gallery Opening Reception | Aiken Center For the Arts Exhibition Dates: February 4 – March 19,
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THE AUGUSTA SCULPTURE TRAIL RIBBON CUTTING

THE AUGUSTA SCULPTURE TRAIL Ribbon Cutting Join the City of Augusta and The Greater Augusta Arts Council on February 6th from 1:00 to 3:00pm for the official Augusta Sculpture Trail
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Arts Adventures: Augusta & Co New Painted Piano, Fresh Exhibit & Exciting Public Art

Arts Adventures: Augusta & Co New Painted Piano, Fresh Exhibit & Exciting Public Art By Jamie Jackson There is no better place than Augusta & Co right now for art
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Fun Things to Do in January 2021

Fun Things to Do in January 2021   Local Events Beginner Machine Embroidery Boot Camp – Jan 22 | 10 AM – 3 PM Hosted by My Best Friend’s Sewing
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Augusta City Gallery Art Sale Includes New Virtual Viewing Gallery

CITY GALLERY WINTER ART SALE OPEN THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2021 art sale in new 3D gallery space and at City Gallery Augusta, GA –  The Winter Art Sale at the
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Fun Things to Do in December 2020 – Week 1

Fun Things to Do in December 2020 – Week 1   Welcome to a special edition of Fun Things to Do! We often give our wonderful readers fun event options
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Get Ready for Downtown’s Newest Attraction in 2021: The Augusta Sculpture Trail

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
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#ArtCityAUG Fundraising Begins TODAY!

#ArtCityAUG Fundraising Begins TODAY! Help Make Augusta Your Favorite Arts Destination! Augusta, GA – The Greater Augusta Arts Council is pleased to announce a new fundraising campaign that has the
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Fun Things to Do in November 2020 – Week 2

Fun Things to Do in November 2020 – Week 2   Local Events   Holiday Market at Sacred Heart Cultural Center – Nov 19 | 10 AM – 2 PM
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Arts Adventures: Farmhouse Fabrics

Arts Adventures: Farmhouse Fabrics By Jamie Jackson I love a good shopping session for my crafts and hobbies and in an attempt to spend more local dollars on my sewing
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Fun Things to Do in November 2020 – Week 1

Fun Things to Do in November 2020 – Week 1   Local Events Christmas Creative with Artsy Me – Nov 7 | 10:30 AM – 12 PM | $10 –
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WATCH: The Making of The Spirit of Funk Mural

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
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Fun Things to Do in October 2020 – Week 4

Fun Things to Do in October 2020 – Week 4   Local Events The Augusta Symphony presents Movie Music POPS! (Digital Concert) – Oct 22 | $10  The Symphony performs
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Arts Adventures: The Greater Augusta Arts Council

Arts Adventures: The Greater Augusta Arts Council By Brenda Durant Last week I did not check out a gallery, discover a new mural, or tour a museum.  Instead, I buried
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Fun Things to Do in October 2020 – Week 3

Fun Things to Do in October 2020 – Week 3   Local Events The Evans Market – Online Shop and Drive Thru Pick-up!  Visit the Evans Market Store to shop
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Art Adventures: Staci Swider Show at the Gertrude Herbert and More

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
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Fun Things to Do in October 2020 – Week 2

Fun Things to Do in October 2020 – Week 2   Local Events Greek To Go! (Drive Thru Greek Festival!) | Oct 8 – 11 Dates: Oct 8 | 4
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Featured Member Artist: Lillie Morris

Featured Member Artist: Lillie Morris Lillie Morris joined our video call for this interview in a perfectly gorgeous grey vest with an understated, classy pin on the lapel. Her hair
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Good News Report – September 2020

Good news from our Creative Community by Brenda Durant I am a member of the Downtown Rotary Club and this week I was asked to give the sunshine report-a good
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Augusta Art Adventures at the City Gallery Municipal Building: Grady Abrams Art Show

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
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Fun Things to Do in October 2020 – Week 1

Fun Things to Do in October 2020 – Week 1   Local Events Fall Wreath Workshop – Oct 1 | 10 – 11:30 AM OR 6 – 7:30 PM |
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Featured Member Artist: Abstract Alexandra

Featured Member Artist: Abstract Alexandra When Fred Rogers said “look for the helpers” in times of trouble, he meant people like Abstract Alexandra.  Alexandra didn’t set out to be an
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Art Adventures: 4P Studio Show with Francie Klopotic

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
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Beacon Station’s “PitchTree” Public Art Sculpture Completed

Beacon Station’s “PitchTree” Public Art Sculpture Completed Columbia Ventures, LLC and the City of Augusta in association with the Greater Augusta Arts Council is pleased to announce the completion of
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Fun Things to Do in September 2020 – Week 4

Fun Things to Do in September 2020 – Week 4   Local Events YPA September Social – Candle Making Night – Sept 24 | 6 – 8 PM Join the
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Fun Things to Do in September 2020 – Week 3

Fun Things to Do in September 2020 – Week 3   Local Events Strengthening an Arts Community During a Global Pandemic – Sept 17 | 6:15 – 8 PM |
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Art Adventures: 523 Gallery

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
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Featured Member Organization: The Augusta Choral Society

Featured Member Organization: The Augusta Choral Society The annual holiday performance by the Augusta Choral Society marks the beginning of the holiday calendar for many Augustans.  The beautiful choral performance,
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Featured Member Artist: Chanel Woodruff

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. 
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Summer Workshop Video: Accounting and Taxes for Artists

Free Summer Workshop Video for Artists Debbie Banks, CPA, Ocozzio Advisors Accounting and Taxes for Artists Click for video: https://youtu.be/2JIQo6Bnqls Email Admin@augustaarts.com to suggest topics for future workshops!
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Featured Member Organization: The Augusta Players

Featured Member Organization: The Augusta Players The Augusta Players is a community-loved staple in Augusta. The theatrical performances punctuate the year’s most festive times. Each spring a production is put
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Featured Member Artist: Jason Craig

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
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Fun Things to Do in September 2020 – Week 2

Fun Things to Do in September 2020 – Week 2   Local Events If You Don’t Mind The Mud Works by Hasani Sahlehe | Westobou Gallery Exhibition Dates: September 4
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National Call for Art: Augusta’s New Sculpture Trail

National Call for Art: Augusta’s New Sculpture Trail Augusta will be joining a national array of cities that bring new art into public spaces through the temporary lease of outdoor
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Farewell my friend: Richard Justice

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,
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Featured Member Organization: Westobou

Featured Member Organization: Westobou The Westobou Festival has a soft spot in the heart of many Augustans. In just five days a year, every fall, the festival manages to remind
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Fun Things to Do in September 2020 – Week 1

Fun Things to Do in September 2020 – Week 1   Local Events 2020 Labor Day Jazz Weekend – Sept 3 – 6 Garden City Jazz will feature live and
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Featured Member Artist: Kigg Cherry

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
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Public Art Sculpture on the Augusta Canal Trail – extended deadline 11.10.2020

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Public Art Sculpture on the Augusta Canal Trail EXTENDED DEADLINE: November 10, 2020 Georgia Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. in association with the Greater Augusta Arts Council and the
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Arts Adventures: A True Adventurer Remembered

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
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ARTS IN THE HEART 2020 DIGITAL FINE ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET

ARTS IN THE HEART 2020 DIGITAL FINE ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET The Greater Augusta Arts Council is pleased to announce the Fine Arts & Crafts Market digital shopping experience will
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Featured Member Organization: Imperial Theatre

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
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Fun Things to Do in August 2020 – Week 4

Fun Things to Do in August 2020 – Week 4   Local Events Recteq™ Movie Night – August 28 | 6 – 10 PM Location: REC TEC Grills (4301 Evans
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Artists’ Summer Workshop Video: To  Incorporate or Not to Incorporate?

Free Summer Workshop Video for Artists Held on August  13 with  Lee Little, Partner, Hamil Little Law Topic: To  Incorporate or Not to Incorporate? Click for video: https://youtu.be/2JIQo6Bnqls Free Summer Artist
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Augusta Art Adventures: Beacon Station 

Augusta Art Adventures: Beacon Station By Brenda Durant Last week my friend and Marketing guru Rhian Swain went to Beacon Station to photograph the new Sculpture by Wesley Stewart and
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Fun Things to Do in August 2020 – Week 3

Fun Things to Do in August 2020 – Week 3   Local Events 6th Annual Black Cat Picture Show – Aug 21, 22, 23 Don’t miss Augusta’s SIXTH ANNUAL international
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We Give A Shirt For Arts in the Heart!

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/  
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Featured Member Artist: Rhian Swain

Featured Member Artist: Rhian Swain Rhian Swain is a jack of all trades. As an artist, she swirls multimedia pieces together that include digital art, watercolor, acrylics and more. She
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Augusta Art Adventures: The Morris Museum of Art

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
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Fun Things to Do in August 2020 – Week 2

Fun Things to Do in August 2020 – Week 2   Local Events Visit Augusta’s Newest Gallery: The 523 Gallery! Location: 523 13th Street, Augusta, GA | Hours: Mon –
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Summer Workshop Video: COVID Finance Tips For Artists

Greater Augusta Arts Council’s 2020 Summer Artist Workshop with Nina Ozlu Tunceli, AFTA Arts Action Fund: COVID Finance Tips For Artists. Click here for the information slide shared by Nina
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Featured Member Artist: Francie Klopotic

Featured Member Artist: Francie Klopotic Francie Klopotic was meant to be an artist. Her gorgeous smile, her eye for details and a quirk in her brain that turns sound into
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Fun Things to Do in August 2020 – Week 1

Fun Things to Do in August 2020 – Week 1   Local Events The Chronicles of èNv: A Fine Art Exhibition – Opening Reception | Aug 7 | 6 –
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Free Summer Artist Workshop: CARES Act Funding

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. 
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Featured Member Artist: Wayne Hoey

Featured Member Artist: Wayne Hoey Wayne Hoey is a musician through and through. His life is dedicated to live music and bringing joy to listeners through his saxophone playing. Hoey
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Augusta Art Adventures: Field Botanicals

Augusta Art Adventures: Field Botanicals By Jamie Jackson Max and I went to visit  Field Botanicals on a sunny Thursday morning and we were excited to see the new artwork
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Fun Things to Do in July 2020 – Week 3

Fun Things to Do in July 2020 – Week 3   Local Events CATharsis at Le Chat Noir – July 31 | 8 – 10 PM  Schrodinger’s Cat takes your
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Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival Cancelled Due to COVID-19

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
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Artist Emergency Relief Awards Are Complete

ARTIST EMERGENCY RELIEF AWARDS ARE COMPLETE $50,000 awarded to bridge $353,120 gap for 109 local artists The Artist Emergency Relief Awards, overseen by the Augusta Arts Consortium, and made possible
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Featured Member Artist: Don Carter

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
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Augusta Art Adventures: Sacred Heart Art Show – Michael Reibel

Augusta Art Adventures: Sacred Heart Art Show – Michael Reibel By Brenda Durant I didn’t have to travel far for my Art Adventure this week.  Sacred Heart held an Exhibition
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Fun Things to Do in July 2020 – Week 2

Fun Things to Do in July 2020 – Week 2   Local Events Encore Drive-In Nights presents Blake Shelton and Special Guests – July 25 | 7 – 11:30 PM
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James Brown Mural Progress Photos

James Brown Mural Progress Photos Cole Phail is quickly making progress creating the James Brown mural located at 9th and Broad Street. The community is welcome to view the live
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Augusta Art Adventures: Westobou Gallery

Augusta Art Adventures: Westobou Gallery By Brenda Durant Last week I took a walk from my office in Sacred Heart to visit the Westobou Galley at 1129 Broad Street.  It
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Featured Member Artist: Christina Berkshire

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
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Fun Things to Do in July 2020 – Week 1

Fun Things to Do in July 2020 – Week 1   Local Events Cabin Fever Drive-in Laser Show – July 16-18 | 3 shows per night | 9 PM –
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Featured Member Artist: Melanie Wade Larsen

Featured Member Artist: Melanie Wade Larsen In 2003, Melanie Wade Larsen looked up from her solid, steady nursing job that she’d been at for 18 years and made the decision
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WORK BEGINS ON NEW JAMES BROWN MURAL IN AUGUSTA

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
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Annual City Arts Grant Program Accepting Applications

Annual City Arts Grant Program Accepting Applications Each year, The City of Augusta allocates funding to the Greater Augusta Arts Council to distribute to the non-profit arts community. Funding through
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Featured Member Artist: Christina Rice

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
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Augusta Art Adventures – “Every Little Bit Counts”

Downtown Augusta- every little bit counts. by Brenda Durant So…I have been home.  I call March 12, The Day the Music Died.  It’s the day the Augusta National announced the
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 Mark Your Calendars for the 40th Anniversary of Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival

Mark Your Calendars for the 40th Anniversary of Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival For forty years Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival has been bringing Augustans together
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Covid-19 Safety Enhancements 2020

Covid-19 Safety Enhancements 2020 The Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival is following the CDC Festival guidelines as well The Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide published by the ESA
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2020 Augusta Arts Awards Winners Announced

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
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Featured Member Artist: Fox Si-Long Chen

Featured Member Artist: Fox Si-Long Chen By Jamie Jackson Pandemic-induced stay-at-home orders made it nearly impossible for photographers like Fox Si-Long Chen to create and distribute their work in traditional
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Featured Member Artist: Karlton Clay

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
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Creation of the James Brown Mural Has Started

Creation of the James Brown Mural Has Started In March, after thousands of votes, Cole Phail from Appling, Georgia won the public’s vote in the James Brown Mural Competition with
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Featured Member Artist Karin Gillespie

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,
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Artist Emergency Relief Funds Awarded to Local Gig-Artists

Artist Emergency Relief Funds Awarded to Local Gig-Artists In the first two weeks of applications received, the Augusta Cultural Arts Consortium (ACAC) has allocated $24,370 to 53 CSRA artists who
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Featured Member Artists: Art and Jerrie Abdon

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
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Featured Artist Member Karen Gordon

Artist Member Karen Gordon Last week I asked Karen Gordon for 10 minutes to talk about her life for this issue of our Newsletter. Karen is a woman on the
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Featured Member Artists: Colleen Beyer and Wesley Stewart

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
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Pax Bobrow Editorial on 1970 Augusta Riot Observance

I was thankful to be included in the work of the 1970 Augusta Riot Observance Steering Committee for almost two years. The historians and researchers in the group performed the heart
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Artist Emergency Relief Fund Available for Gig-Artists

A new Artist Emergency Relief Fund was initiated by representatives of a special consortium of local arts non-profits, who met to discuss the impact of Covid-19 and its negative effect
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Arts in the Heart of Augusta Awarded Best Festival in the South

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
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2020 Arts Awards Nominations

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Fun Art Things to Do While Socially Distanced

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Emerging Leaders of Color Conference

From the South Arts newsletter and website: Emerging Leaders of Color Professional development promoting representative leadership in the arts Between 11 and 13 participants will be selected for this partnership
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Grant Opportunity: South Arts Individual Artist Career Opportunity Grant

From the South Arts newsletter and website: “An invitation isn’t always enough Grants to help individual artists take advantage of career-changing opportunities Invited to share your work in a major
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Gateway Sculpture Theme Input Sessions

Gateway Sculpture Theme Input Sessions We are working on the creation of two major gateway sculptures on the side of Riverwatch Parkway at Alexander Drive and at Sand Bar Ferry
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James Brown Mural update 2.14.20

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
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Call for Artists: The 1970 Augusta Riot Observance – deadline 2.20.20 at 11am

CALL TO ARTISTS Date Call Opens: January 21, 2020 Application Deadline: February 20, 2020 at 11am Award amount: $1,000 per artist/artist team (3 projects will be selected at $1,000 each)
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Sign up for 6 x 6 + A Mix – interesting speakers and artist networking

JULY 30, 2019 5:30pm Social / 6:00pm Presentation @ Shared Space: $6 GAAC members / $9 general public Register here – https://www.freshtix.com/events/6-x-6–a-mix Presenters: Cheryl Goldsleger – Visual Artist Commissioner Brandon
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Arts Weekly with Tripp Bowden, Author, The Caddy’s Cookbook

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Arts News July 16 2019

Augusta native Jamal Moore provides backup vocals for Beyonce’s Lion King Single, “Spirit” Jamal Moore, an alumni of Creative Impressions in Augusta, Georgia,  has made his own impression alongside Beyoncé
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Gallery Reception at Augusta & Co July 17

Art and locally made goods at the new Augusta visitor’s center Work from 5 local artists is currently on display at the newly-opened Augusta & Co store, and you’re invited
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Arts News July 9

Augusta Actors in Netflix’s “Stranger Things” Season 3! If you binged Netflix’s “Stranger Things” season 3 over the holiday weekend like 40.7 million other watchers, you saw the talent of
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Arts Weekly with Karlton Clay of VPN Productions

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Important Arts Awards Info! For Thursday, June 20

Some Important information for the Arts Awards Dinner & Membership meeting being held Thursday, June 20: Location: The Foundry at Rae’s Creek Address: 250 Boy Scout Road, Augusta, GA Time:
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Arts News 6-19

Local Rapper TILT Signs Music Deal With SONY via wfxg.com – “Stars like James Brown, 2 members of Lady Antebellum, actor Hulk Hogan, and more all call Augusta home. A
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Arts News June 6

Tickets on sale now for the 2019 Arts Awards Dinner, Thursday June 20, 6-8pm Join us to honor the winners of the Annual Arts Awards at the Annual Arts Awards
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The 2019 Arts Awards Winners!

The Greater Augusta Arts Council is pleased to announce the 2019 Arts Awards Winners! Awards will be given in 6 categories to celebrate excellence in the arts. Join us June
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Tickets on sale now for Annual Arts Awards Dinner – June 20

Join us to honor the winners of the Annual Arts Awards at the Annual Arts Awards Dinner & Membership Meeting, to be held Thursday, June 20, 6-8pm at the Foundry
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Nominate Augusta Arts Leaders for the 2019 Annual Arts Awards, deadline May 20

[Augusta, GA] The Greater Augusta Arts Council is seeking nominations from community members to recognize leaders in the arts for the 2019 Annual Arts Awards. The nomination form is now
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Arts News April 30

Artist Reception for Randy Akers tomorrow, May 1, 11:30-1pm at the City Gallery Join us for a reception celebrating the work of Randy Akers at the City Gallery, tomorrow, May
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Augusta Arts News April 17

Hooked On Augusta needs volunteers for yarn art installation, April 27 Help bring a magical “Enchanted Forest” themed public art installation to life! Hooked on Augusta, the volunteer group of
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Arts News April 4

Augusta Canal Public Art Project by Brian Rust Underway Via the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area – “A pile of old granite will soon be transformed into a new public
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“Artists at the Community Development Table” Workshop by Americans for the Arts hosted in Augusta April 26

“Artists at the Community Development Table” Workshop April 26 The Greater Augusta Arts Council invites you to an exciting workshop that will share the importance of the arts in our
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Arts News March 27

Public Art at Hillside Park – Applications open April 1, Artists invited to Harrisburg Open Forum The Harrisburg Neighborhood residents who live near Hillside Park, located at 2101 Telfair Street
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Application open for 2019 Arts in the Heart Fine Arts and Crafts Market, Deadline May 10

VISUAL ARTISTS: Applications are open now for the 2019 Arts in the Heart of Augusta Fine Arts and Crafts Market! Apply to participate in a Sunshine Artist’s top-60 rated event,
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Arts News 3-20

Mad Potters Organization Pop-up Ceramics Sale at the City Gallery tomorrow & Friday! The Mad Potters Organization will be hosting a pop-up ceramics sale tomorrow and Friday (March 21 &
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Mad Potters Pop-up Sale in the City Gallery, March 21 & 22

Mad Potters Pop-up Sale in the City Gallery March 21 & 22, 9am-4pm The Mad Potters Organization will be hosting a pop-up ceramics sale next week at the City Gallery,
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Arts News 3-14

Augusta Artist Tiphiknee DeHerrera featured in “Art at the Arnold” Augusta-based artist Tiphiknee DeHerrera was featured in the recent “Art at the Arnold” display at the 2019 Arnold Sports Festival,
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Artwork by Artist Randy Akers on display now at the City Gallery

Artwork by regional artist Randy Akers is now on display at the City Gallery, at the Augusta Richmond County Municipal Building. The first solo artist show in the space, this
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Arts News March 5

Fine Arts and Crafts Market Application open now for the 2019 Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival VISUAL ARTISTS: Applications are open now for the 2019 Arts in the
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Downtown Fat Saturday Pub Crawl this weekend, March 2! Benefits the Greater Augusta Arts Council

The Annual Downtown Pub Crawl is planned for this weekend on Saturday, March 2. Presented by the New Belgium Brewing Company and the Greater Augusta Arts Council, this fun downtown
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Advance Auction Open Now for Wet Paint 2019!

Wet Paint Art Auction Open Now Advanced Bidding for nearly 90 pieces local art is open now! For the first time ever, members of the Arts Council can bid on
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Have a Rockin’ Good time at Wet Paint 2019! New: Advance Auction for current members!

89 pieces of art by local artists will be for sale at the 2019 Wet Paint Party and Art Sale, being held Saturday, February 16 7-10:30 at the Sacred Heart
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Arts News February 6

Quickies Short Play Festival announces 2019 lineup, auditions The annual Quickies Short Play Festival has announced its lineup of short plays for the 2019 event. Congratulations to these talented playwrights
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Art News January 23 – 2019 Wet Paint Artist List, Georgia Arts Day February 5

Artist list for the 2019 Wet Paint Party & Sale released! You can check out the artist list for this year’s Wet Paint Party & Sale online now! 87 artists
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Artist List for 2019 Wet Paint Party & Sale Announced!

A staggering 89 artists will be featured at this year’s Wet Paint Party and Art Sale, hosted by the Greater Augusta Arts Council February 16, 2019. This record-breaking group of
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Arts Weekly with Karin Gillespie, January 19

Arts Weekly- this week’s guest is Karin Gillespie for an annual Book Talk. Karin had great recommendations for the coming year with some great suggestions from last year. I can’t
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Augusta Arts News January 15

RECORD BREAKING Artist submissions for Wet Paint! Bid on work from 86 local artists at this year’s event, February 16! This year’s Wet Paint Party and Art sale will be
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Porter Fleming Foundation Grants – Deadline February 1

The Porter Fleming Foundation is once again accepting applications for their annual grant program. Individual artists and organizations residing in the CSRA are eligible to apply for funds. Counties included
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Volunteers, donations sought for “yarn bombing” projects in downtown Augusta

January 2, 2018 – Volunteers, donations sought for “yarn bombing” projects in downtown Augusta A new group of public artists is seeking volunteers to help make downtown Augusta a little
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Arts News 12-19

Artists selected for Golden Blocks Project, creative placemaking in Laney Walker and Bethlehem neighborhoods Four (4) regional artists have been selected for Golden Blocks Project Grants, which will bring public
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Golden Blocks Project Artists Selected

December 18, 2018- Four (4) local artists selected for Golden Blocks Project, a public art collaboration by Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, City of Augusta, GA, and Greater
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Augusta Art News 12-13

FEATURES Kristine Rodriguez of Responsive Textiles Featured by Teen Vogue Kristine Rodriguez, the Augusta-based knit artist behind Responsive Textiles, was recently featured by Teen Vogue in their video, “Cheap Vs.
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Art News December 4

Two local filmmakers featured at Atomacon Short Film Festival Two Augusta-based filmmakers were featured at the Atomacon Short Film Festival, held in Charleston, South Carolina on December 1. Jezibell Anat’s
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Third Annual Winter Art Sale Debuts at the City Gallery

artwork: detail of Subconscious Creativity by Marcee Musgrove The 3rd Annual Winter Art Sale at the City Gallery debuts Monday, December 3 at the City of Augusta Municipal Building. Buy
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Art News 10-31

Golden Blocks Project applications online now – Funding for public art in Laney Walker/Bethlehem neighborhoods The Application is online now for the Golden Blocks Project, a partnership of the Greater
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Applications open for Golden Blocks Project: Public art in Laney Walker/Bethlehem. Deadline Dec. 3

Applications open for Golden Blocks Project: Public Art in Laney Walker/Bethlehem Public Art Collaboration by Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, City of Augusta, GA and Greater Augusta Arts
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Augusta Art News 10-23-18

Golden Blocks Project seeks artists of all disciplines for public art in Laney Walker/Bethlehem neighborhoods Artists who have an interest in the crossroads of art, history, and social change are
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Art News October 17

16 Arts Organizations receive funds via FY19 City Art Grants Congratulations to the recipients of the FY19 City Art Grants!  16 local arts nonprofits were selected to receive funds allocated
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Arts Council to Host Arts Day Luncheon Thursday, November 8

Renamed “Legislative Luncheon” to focus on public art progress in the CSRA and arts advocacy efforts across the state The Arts Council’s Legislative Luncheon is getting an update with a
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16 Local Arts Organizations to Receive City Funds – FY19 City Arts Grant recipients announced

The Greater Augusta Arts Council is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s City Arts Grants. 16 local arts nonprofits were selected to receive funds allocated by the  City
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Arts News October 9

Best of Augusta Celebration tonight 6-8pm, Arts Council members get a 50% discount! Come enjoy samples from restaurants and entertainment by winners of Augusta’s Best – tonight at Sacred Heart
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Augusta Photo Festival exhibit now on display at City Gallery

A new display at the City Gallery features work chosen by the Augusta Photography Festival to highlight the work of volunteer staff, committee members, competition winners and workshop participants of
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Best of Augusta Celebration next Tuesday 6-8pm

Celebrate the “Best of Augusta” with Augusta Magazine & the Arts Council on Tuesday, October 9, 6-8pm at the Sacred Heart Cultural Center! This event features the restaurants and businesses
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Art News 10-2

City of Augusta publishes RFQ seeking artists for sculptures   PUBLIC ART NEWS: “The City of Augusta is accepting qualifications with the intent to contract with an artist(s) for a gateway sculpture.
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PUBLIC ART NEWS : RFQ for Design/Construction of a Gateway Sculpture published by City of Augusta

PUBLIC ART NEWS: “The City of Augusta is accepting qualifications with the intent to contract with an artist(s) for a gateway sculpture. The purpose of the request for qualifications is to evaluate a
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Art News September 25

Augusta Native Damien Sneed joins the staff of the Houston Grand Opera as Music Director, Composer in Residence   image courtesy of Houston Grand Opera Via Broadwayworld.com – ” Multi-genre
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Art News September 18

Augusta Blues Company donates 20 guitars, drum kits, keyboards to 2 local organizations The Augusta Blues Company, one of Augusta’s newest arts nonprofits, is already accomplishing great things to help
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Art News September 4

Stage Schedules online now for 2018 Arts in the Heart of Augusta Performers at artsintheheart.com Photo Above: Soweto Street Beat, Global Stage September 16, 4pm It’s just around the corner!
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Arts News August 21

Tomorrow – Jessye Norman School of the Arts dedicates newest  “Painted Piano” by artist Jason Craig in front of Book Tavern image courtesy of The Book Tavern via JNSA  –
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Arts News August 14

Admission Badges for Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival on sale now! Advance price $7! Admission badges for the 38th Annual Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival, presented
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Arts News August 7

Augusta Magazine’s Arts Issue Spotlights 2018 Award Winners Thank you to Augusta Magazine for featuring the 2018 Arts Awards winners in their annual Arts Issue! The magazine is also donating
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Arts News July 9-13

Augusta Canal issues call for submissions for public art project Via AugustaCanal.com – “Artists interested in creating works inspired by the history and environment of the Augusta Canal National Heritage
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Arts News July 2-8

Remembering Ann Johnson “There is an art to community-building and good citizenship. Annie Johnson was a virtuoso.”   Augusta Chronicle Editorial Staff, June 29 Yesterday, the funeral for Ann Johnson,
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Art News in Augusta June 19-24

2018 Arts Award Dinner & Annual Meeting this Thursday, 6-8pm Accomplishments of local artists, arts leaders to be recognized, & the 50th Anniversary of the Greater Augusta Arts Council Join
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Buy tickets for the 2018 Arts Awards Dinner & Annual Membership Meeting – June 21

Join the Arts Council at the Arts Awards Dinner June 21 to celebrate the winners and 50 years of supporting the arts. Tickets on Sale now, click here. Celebrating 50
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Arts News June 4-10

THE FOX THEATRE INSTITUTE TO PRESENT IMPERIAL THEATRE WITH  HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT Theatre to receive over $42,000 to fund preservation & repairs Via the Imperial Theater – “During a ceremony
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Reception for “Fusion: A Celebration of Modalities” this Thursday 11:30-1 at the City Gallery

A reception for “Fusion: A Celebration of Modalities” currently showing at the City Gallery at the Municipal Building will be held Thursday, June 7 11:30-1pm. The show features work by
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Art News in Augusta, May 29-June 3

Aspirations for Artists Workshops Return for 2018 Summer Series Free workshops share important business basics Aspirations for Artists is back with another Summer Series! Learn what it takes to create
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Announcing the 2018 Arts Awards Winners!

Join the Arts Council at the Arts Awards Dinner June 21 to celebrate the winners and 50 years of supporting the arts. Tickets on Sale now, click here. Augusta, GA
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ARTS NEWS WEEK OF MAY 21-28

Good News for Arts Funding! House increases proposed funding for arts in FY19 Budget Via Americansforthearts.org – “Under the leadership of Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA) and Ranking Member Betty McCollum
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Art News Week of May 14-20

FEATURES Meet the New Arts Calendar Intern – AU Student Jamie Boquist! The Greater Augusta Arts Council is pleased to welcome a new member of the team – Jamie Boquist,
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Arts News May 7-14

Augustan Christopher Wilson to join Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater! Christopher Wilson, an Augusta-raised dancer currently based in New York, will be joining the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in
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Arts News April 30-May 6

FEATURES Miller Theater Wins Statewide  Preservation Award  The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation just announced their annual award winners, which includes Augusta’s very own Miller Theater! The Miller Theater received
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Arts News Week of April 17

Opera Singer Jessye Norman chosen as first female, African American Glenn Gould Laureate Photo by RedWolf Advertising Via www.GlennGould.ca – World-renowned opera singer and native Augustan Jessye Norman was just
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Arts News Week of April 10

Annual Art Awards Nominations open, New Public Art Award Announced  Nominate leaders in the Augusta arts community for the Annual Arts Awards! The Nominations are now open for the 2018
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FUSION on display now at newly renamed “City Gallery”

FUSION on display now at newly renamed “City Gallery” in the Augusta Richmond County Municipal Building Exhibition of local artists celebrates 7 unique ways of creating art. [AUGUSTA, GA – April
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Arts News Week of March 26

Art Cart Unveiling Tomorrow at 2pm! Join us tomorrow at 2pm at  902 Greene St for the unveiling of the Art Cart, with artwork by Richard Worth. This functional installation,
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Greater Augusta Arts Council Announces Art Cart Unveiling – Tuesday, March 27, 2PM

Greater Augusta Arts Council Announces Art Cart Unveiling – Tuesday, March 27, 2PM Augusta, GA – The Greater Augusta Arts Council will hold a Press Conference on Tuesday, March 27,
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Augusta Arts on the Road : From the Creative Placemaking Summit – South East

Our Executive Director Brenda Durant and Project Manager Pax Bobrow are at “Beyond Big Cities” Southern Creative Placemaking Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee this week. This Conference welcomed arts and cultural leaders,
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Petition to Support Signal Corps Band Reaches 1000 signatures! Support the Band at Fort Gordon today!

[Augusta, GA] – As of noon on March 13, 2018, 1,000 people have signed the Arts Council’s petition to support the Signal Corps Band at Fort Gordon. The petition, which
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Arts News, Week of 2-25

 Jessye Norman School for the Arts receives $10,000 grant from NEA for Public Pianos project and free concert series! The Jessye Norman School for the Arts recently announced that they
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Show your support for the Fort Gordon Army Band in Augusta today!

Published January 29, 2018 – All over the country, Army Bands are facing budget cuts that will drastically impact their efforts for community outreach. Army Bands at bases in Texas,
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Arts News Week of February 19

Symphony Orchestra Augusta reveals new branding and a return to Augusta Symphony name At a press conference held yesterday in the arcade of the Miller Theater, The Symphony Orchestra Augusta
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Arts News Week of February 12

“Jimi – the Color of His Music” by Art the Artist, to be featured in the 2018 Wet Paint Party and Art Sale Wet Paint Artist list out now! Support
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Arts Weekly 2-10-1, with Melanie Larsen, “Songs for a Winter Afternoon”

“Arts Weekly Radio Show and Podcast with special guest Melanie Wade Larsen talking about her upcoming show and her unconventional career path. Listen 2 ways: Radio on Saturday Morning at
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Arts News, Week of February 5

Happy 100th Birthday to the Imperial Theatre! Congratulations to our friends at the Imperial Theatre on 100 years in the heart of downtown Augusta! On Friday, February 2, the Imperial
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Pub Crawl to Benefit Greater Augusta Arts Council this Saturday, February 10

The Annual Downtown Pub Crawl is planned for this weekend on Saturday, February 10. Presented by the Savannah River Brewing Company and the Greater Augusta Arts Council, this fun downtown
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Arts Weekly with Steve Walpert, Fort Gordon Dinner Theater

Host Brenda Durant speaks with Steve Walpert of Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre. They’ll be putting on a production of “The Last Romance” by Joe DiPietro February 14, and March 2
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City Committee approves placement for “Art Cart” in Downtown Augusta

At the January 30 meeting of the Augusta Richmond County Commission, the Public Service Committee approved a request by the Greater Augusta Arts Council to place the “Art Cart” installation
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Arts Weekly 1-27-18 with Charles Scavullo of the Imperial Theatre

“Arts Weekly Radio Show and Podcast with special guest Charles Scavullo talking about the The Imperial Theatre and SRP presents Cocktail Hour: The Show and the 100th Anniversary. Listen 2
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Arts News, Week of January 21

New Art the Box under way at “Gould’s Corner” in Summerville Residents of the historic neighborhood of Summerville and drivers on Walton Way may notice an artist beautifying the new
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Arts Weekly with Tyrone Butler, Judy Butler, Roy Lewis, 1-20-2018

“Arts Weekly Radio Show and Podcast with special guests Roy Lewis. Tyrone J Butler and Judy Butler talking about their 2 upcoming plays with a cause…with a message. Listen to
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Arts Weekly with Baruti Tucker of Humanitree House, 1-13-2018

Arts Weekly Radio Show and Podcast with Special Guest Baruti Tucker with Humanitree House. “I love to start the New Year with one of my favorite people Baruti. We talked
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Arts News, Week of January 8

Public Art Updates from the Arts Council The Greater Augusta Arts Council is looking forward to the coming year for several reasons, but we’re most excited about public art! See
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Arts Weekly 1-6-18, a look back at 2017 and ahead to 2018 in the arts with Rhian Swain

Listen to the Arts Weekly Radio show at 9:30 am Saturday mornings on Smooth Jazz 92.3, or online anytime at this link . You can also subscribe on iTunes and other
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Augusta Arts News, Week of December 11-17

The Arts in Augusta make great gifts!  Still working on that shopping list for perfect holiday gifts? Make sure to choose some Augusta art for your loved ones! There are
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Arts News Week of December 4-10

Winter Art Sale on Display Now! Reception tomorrow, 12/5, 11:30-1 The 2nd annual Winter Art Sale is now hanging at the Municipal Building Gallery located at 535 Telfair St. Join
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Arts News Week of November 27- December 3

Support Augusta Arts on #GivingTuesday, tomorrow 11/28 Now that you’ve hit the Black Friday deals, shopped local for Shop Small Saturday, and gotten discounts for Cyber Monday, Join us for
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Arts News week of Nov 20-26: Thanksgiving Openings, new show at Chamber Gallery, & More

Thanksgiving Weekend Museum & Gallery Hours We know it’s only Monday, but we’re already looking forward to a great holiday weekend here in Augusta. Get creative with your own plans!
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Arts News – Week of Nov 13-Nov 19

ARTISTS INVITED – Harrisburg Public Art Interest Meeting, Dec 5 The Harrisburg community and Greater Augusta Arts Council invite artists to an upcoming neighborhood meeting to talk public art! Join
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Arts Newsletter – Week of November 6 – 12

Congratulations to Black Cat Picture Show! Featured in MovieMaker Magazine’s top 10 “Summer’s Sweetest Hits” Congratulations to the Black Cat Picture show are in order for their recent feature in
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Augusta Arts Newsletter, Week of October 30-November 5

Augusta Arts News, Week of October 30-November 5 Latest Calls for Artists updated at AugustaArts.com Local Artists & Performers! The Calls for Artists pages on AugustaArts.com have been updated recently,
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Gallery Tour: Brown Sugar Stitcher’s Quilt Guild at Lucey Craft Laney Museum

Please enjoy this installment of Gallery ?Tours,?periodic visual tours of exhibitions showing in the Augusta area. Rather than cataloguing the art featured in the gallery spaces, these photo tours?are intended
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Gallery Tour: SEEDS 2016

Please enjoy the first installment of “Gallery Tours,” periodic visual tours of exhibitions showing in the Augusta area. Rather than cataloguing the art featured in the gallery spaces, these photo
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Gallery Opportunities

The Greater Augusta Arts Council currently coordinates two gallery spaces in Augusta, GA. These opportunities are open to all artists in the River Region. The City Gallery is located the
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Going, going, GONE! The WetPaint art auction close Going, going, GONE! The WetPaint art auction closes in ONE HOUR! Get your bids in now for those favorite pieces you have your eye on.
Thank you for joining us for the 2021 WetPaint Par Thank you for joining us for the 2021 WetPaint Party & Art Sale! We had a blast and we hope you did too. 
If you didn't hear, the auction will stay open until tomorrow, Sunday, at 6PM! So get your bids in for those special pieces in the auction catalog. Thanks for joining us, we hope to see you IN PERSON next at next year's WetPaint party!
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As if the WetPaint Party couldn't get any cooler K As if the WetPaint Party couldn't get any cooler Kigg Cherry, one of tonight's MCs, helped his chickens make a glow-in-the-dark masterpiece that he's agreed to add to the art auction! If you didn't know you need chicken art in your life, now you do. The set is titled "Ode to Chanticleer" and you can find it in the online catalog now!
🎵TOMORROW, TOMORROW, WE PARTY TOMORROW!🎵 The 🎵TOMORROW, TOMORROW, WE PARTY TOMORROW!🎵 The WetPaint party is tomorrow! You can find the link in our bio for the raffle to win +$900 in local biz gift cards, a link to the art auction and a link to join the live stream party tomorrow at 8PM! See you there!
Erica Pastecki's "Pop a Cork" is giving us serious Erica Pastecki's "Pop a Cork" is giving us serious 😍 😍 !  Support local art and the Arts Council every time you take home a piece of gorgeous art from Saturday's event. **Update: This piece has been purchased!! There are still incredible pieces available so don't wait to make that bid or buy that special piece!**
If your desk needs a little pep, you're in luck. T If your desk needs a little pep, you're in luck. This darling terrarium by Irina Wnorwski is just what it needs. This piece is available in the WetPaint auction right now! Go bid on this cutie, your desk thanks you. {link in bio}
FEATURED ARTIST: Ashley Gray Ashley Gray is an Ai FEATURED ARTIST: Ashley Gray

Ashley Gray is an Aiken, SC ceramic artist with a love for creating public art. She is one of the four artists who were selected in Phase ONE of the Golden Blocks Project, and she is also a recipient of a 2020 Porter Fleming Foundation grant to create, Basking Turtles, a piece along the Augusta Canal Trail. Her bas relief work is also hanging at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market in Atlanta, Georgia's Sweet Auburn Historic District.
To read more: https://www.augustaarts.com/member-artist-interview-ashley-gray/

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Here's to hoping that June Klement's "Nature's San Here's to hoping that June Klement's "Nature's Sanctuary" is a moment of zen on your timeline today. This piece is one of 70+ pieces in our WetPaint auction, available for purchase. You can find the link to the auction in our bio.
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