The Greater Augusta Arts Council takes on special projects during the year in order to better support the Augusta Arts Community. The posts below highlight both ongoing and completed projects the Arts Council has undertaken.
James Brown Mural – Congratulations to Cole Phail!
James Brown Mural The online, public voting for the James Brown mural that will be painted on the side of the building located at 879 Broad Street ended on Friday,
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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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Gateway Sculpture Finalists Presentations August 27
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
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“Laney-Walker mural unveiled as part of public art project”
Via The Augusta Chronicle Article, “Laney-Walker mural unveiled as part of public art project” By Charmain Brackett “The first phase of a new public art project was installed in Augusta’s
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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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Gateway Sculpture Project Finalists Announced, Apprenticeship for local artist available
Augusta will soon be getting a new large-scale sculpture at the intersection of Riverwatch Parkway and the I-20 on-ramp, but first, the City wants to hear from the residents of
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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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