AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Imperial Theatre in Augusta announced this week that it has received a grant from the Community Foundation for the CSRA’s Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund. The Hurricane Helene Community Crisis Fund was established in the days...
On December 5th and 6th Russell Joel Brown presented “Home for the Holidays at Paine College” a fundraising holiday concert. Backed by an 85-voice choir, dancers, and original projections, Russell Joel Brown ushered in the holiday season in spectacular theatrical...
Meet Hananiah Butler Featured Young Emerging Artist | January 2026 We’re thrilled to introduce our first Featured Emerging Artist of the Year, Hananiah Butler, a senior in high school whose passion for art is matched only by his ambition. From...
Meet Emily Bender Featured Artist | January 2026 Emily in front of her mural “You belong among the wildflowers” As we begin a new year of celebrating creativity, we are thrilled to spotlight Emily Bender as our first Artist of...
Between Two Banks – a group exhibition of water inspired works by local artists On view January 8 – March 25, 2026 Artist Reception February 6, 2026 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Between Two Banks is a diverse exhibition featuring...
Talk Artsy to Me Yes, the Plate Is Full. Pass the Fork. January 2026 January came in hollering, not knocking. No warm-up. No easing in. Just straight up, “I’m here, deal with it.” Happy NEW YEAR And honestly, I...
Welcome Back Hannah! January 2026 I am so thankful to be back at the GAAC this semester and working alongside such an amazing group of people! My time interning here last semester was both challenging and incredibly rewarding. I learned so much,...
WetPaint Party & Art Sale 2026 CLICK HERE TO APPLY! Hosted by the Greater Augusta Arts Council, the WetPaint Party & Art Sale is an annual event that showcases recent works by member artists . All of whom are located...
Youth Emerging Artist Member Showcase “8×10” Hosted by the Greater Augusta Arts Council, the Youth Emerging Artist Member showcase “8×10” is an inaugural event that showcases works by Youth Emerging Artist Members of the Greater Augusta Arts Council . All...
Tools – The Word with Heather René Dunaway Written by: Heather Dunaway January 2026 Tools are the bread and butter of the art world. Without our tools, us artists wouldn’t have a way to create art. Humans would never have...
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!
