The Art of Words Exhibition is a showcase of local creatives talents featuring writers who have been inspired by visual artist’s works. Featured in the City Gallery in the lobby of the Augusta Richmond County Municipal Building at 535 Telfair...
The Augusta Housing and Community Development Department, in collaboration with the City of Augusta, the Porter Fleming Foundation, the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History and Conference Center, the Greater Augusta Arts Council, and building owner Denzel Robinson of...
Meet Brynna Shouse – Spring 2025 AU Intern Written by: Heather Dunaway & Brynna Shouse February 2025 Meet the newest addition to the Arts Council team – Brynna Shouse our Spring 2025 intern from Augusta University. Brynna is filling...
Meet Blake ThompsonFeatured Youth Emerging Artist February 2025 Written by: Denise TuckerFebruary 2025 “BLT: More Than a Name, A Creative Force in Motion” The Greater Augusta Arts Council is thrilled to shine the spotlight on this month’s Emerging Youth Artist...
Meet Rickey Jones Featured Artist February 2025 Written by: Denise TuckerFebruary 2025 Photograph of Rickey Jones Rickey Jones: Framing Life, Fashion, and Legacy Through His Lens The Greater Augusta Arts Council is thrilled to spotlight Rickey Jones featured Artist of...
Overtones – A Solo Exhibition of Works by Local Artist Sindhu Pillai in Augusta & Co. Gallery Written by: Heather Dunaway Jan 2025 Overtones is a solo exhibition of colorful works by local artist Sindhu Pillai in the Augusta &...
Travel – The Word with Heather René Dunaway Written by: Heather Dunaway February 2025 View of the Blue Ridge from the mountain cabin in North Carolina January in the Arts Council office was a crazy time. We were super busy...
The Annual Augusta Black History Exhibition Featuring Local Artist Theron Cartwright Written by: Heather Dunaway January 2025 The Annual Augusta Black History Exhibition is an exlporation into Augusta, GA’s rich past through a series of restored and enlarged photographs that...
Talk Artsy to Me “Celebrating Love and the Contributions of Black Creatives” Written by: Denise Tucker February 2025 Denise Tucker (Arts Council Office) Well, well, well… February has strutted in like the fabulous diva she is, and here we are...
Cue the confetti, light the candles, and let’s make some art! The Greater Augusta Arts Council is celebrating 57 years of creativity, culture, and community—and we’re inviting YOU to be part of the celebration with our “57 for 57!” Birthday Fundraiser! What’s the Big Idea?...
The Greater Augusta Arts Council serves as a resource for Augusta’s arts community, helping connect arts lovers to the events and programs they are passionate about.
We organize opportunities and events for both artists and art lovers, including the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival, a 2 1/2 day celebration of the varied arts and cultural diversity that make up Augusta. Other events and outreach programs we produce include: Aspirations artists workshop series, the annual WetPaint Party and Sale, and the annual Augusta Arts Awards dinner.
Want to learn more? Head to our About page!
