Local Writers and Visual Artists! Submit to participate in our first ever “Art of Words” exhibition. In this collaborative show, art will inspire art. Let’s bring these two amazing communities together to make some magic. Visual artists are able to...
Public Art – The Word with Heather René Dunaway Written by: Heather Dunaway November 2024 Oraiste agus Liath by Aisling McDonald post Hurricane Helene I got a promotion right before the hurricane came through Augusta. I am now the Gallery...
Welcome to the Team, Felice! Written by: Heather Dunaway November 2024 Our Office Administrator and Membership Coordinator role has been filled by one incredibly motivated arts lover: Felice Hester. A graduate of Albany State University and former administrator for...
Meet Chad Cole Featured Artist November 2024 Written by: Lillie DeLecuona November 2024 Photograph of Chad Cole by Drake White When asked about his work, oil painter Chad Cole replied “I strive to make really good paintings that “speak” for...
Talk Artsy to Me: Getting in the Saddle Written by: Denise Tucker November 2024 Denise Tucker at Better World Studios in Aiken, SC for the “Out of Our Minds: An Abstract Art Show” What an amazing and wild ride it’s...
The annual Arts Day Luncheon sees the arts community, local government and regional government come together to discuss the state of the arts nationally, regionally and locally. Each year the Greater Augusta Arts Council hosts an annual Luncheon focused on...
Would you like to support an artist CREATIVELY? While many of us in the community are looking for ways to help our Artist get back to creating, here is one way you can help immediately. WE promise they will thank...
The Augusta Sculpture Trail DEADLINE EXTENDED TO: OCTOBER 18, 2024 BY 11:59 P.M. APPLY HERE! The Greater Augusta Arts Council, as the public art agency for the City of Augusta, Georgia, is seeking ten (10) leasable, pre-existing, outdoor sculptures...
Though we have all suffered tremendously in the wake of Hurricane Helene, we are amazed to see the community coming together to support one another. Augusta, GA is full of incredibly strong, compassionate and creative people. We see it every...
The Dig the Digital showcase features digitally created artworks by local artists priced to sell with the gift giving season in mind. All works are priced $200.00 and under (before tax) and are available as both solitary prints or framed pieces ready...
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!
