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Arts News August 14

Arts in the Heart of Augusta Badges on sale now! Fine Arts and Crafts Market artists online, New Arts Council Member booth, Local Playwright featured in Atlanta Black Theatre Festival

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ARTS IN THE HEART OF AUGUSTA FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ADVANCED BADGE SALES, FESTIVAL FEATURES FOR 2018

The 38th Annual Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival, presented by the Greater Augusta Arts Council and the City of Augusta, announces that badges are now on sale for festival admission. Festival dates are September 14-16, badges on sale at artsintheheart.com, State Bank locations in Augusta, Vintage Ooollee in downtown Augusta, and New Moon in Aiken. Badges are $7 in advance, $12 day-of.

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New show in the City Gallery celebrates skills of City of Augusta employees

A new exhibition has just been placed on display in the City Gallery at the Municipal Building that features some familiar names – artists who are also employees of various departments of the City of Augusta. Artists featured include Aleigha Brigham, Thurnell EL, Angela Rice, Lea Rigdon, and Sandra Walther.

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FY19 City Arts Grant applications open now, deadline August 2

The Greater Augusta Arts Council announces the open application window for City Arts Grants for Fiscal Year 2019. Applications will be open to all arts-focused nonprofits based in Richmond County until August 2, 2018.

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Upcoming Aspirations Workshop July 10 – Insuring yourself and your art

Preston Moss, President of Blanchard and Calhoun Insurance Agency, will share important information about insurance for artists, their work, and protecting your personal finances from risk. Free for Arts Council members, $5 for non-members (cash, card, or check at the door)July 10, 5:30-7 at 600 Broad St.

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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,

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ARTS COUNCIL ANNUAL EVENTS

WET PAINT PARTY AND SALE
ANNUAL ARTS AWARDS AND MEMBERSHIP MEETING
LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON
ARTS IN THE HEART OF AUGUSTA FESTIVAL

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Arts Calendar

Looking for an arts event to attend? Use the Augusta Arts Calendar to check out what’s going on around town! It’s your one-stop show to schedule your arts-filled weekend, experience art with your family, plan a great night out, and more! Augusta arts organizations and event planners can even submit their own events!

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Public Art in Augusta

Public Art is an important part of the our community, and we’re working hard to bring even more installations to Augusta! In 2012, the Greater Augusta Arts Council was named as the Public Arts Agency for the City of Augusta and our goal is to establish a high quality public art program in the local area. We recently completed a Master Plan for Public Art in the Augusta River Region, which can be viewed online on our Public Art page.

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Arts Resources

The Arts Council offers several resources to artists and arts organizations. We maintain a listing of local and regional organizations, venues, grant organizations. We also have a technology lending library available to our members. Lastly, the Greater Augusta Arts Council administers the City Art Grants for the City of Augusta, available to arts nonprofit organizations in Richmond County.

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Arts Weekly Radio

Arts Weekly, our radio show, airs each Saturday morning at 9:30AM on Smooth Jazz 92.3FM. Details for all events mentioned on the show can be found on our Arts Calendar. You can subscribe to the podcast, or listen to a recent episode by clicking here.

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AUGUSTA’S RESOURCE FOR ARTISTS AND ARTS LOVERS!

On Display with the Arts Council

The Greater Augusta Arts Council programs two unique gallery spaces – the City Gallery of Augusta, located in the Augusta Richmond County Municipal Building at 535 Telfair Street and the Chamber of Commerce offices at 1 10th. St. See the work currently on display and learn more about opportunities in these galleries for local and regional artists at the link below.

Galleries by the Arts Council

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About us

Mission: The mission of the Greater Augusta Arts Council is to enrich the quality of life for citizens and visitors by advancing vibrant cultural arts.

The Greater Augusta Arts Council exists to support the arts and artists of the Augusta River Region of Georgia. In 2012, the Greater Augusta Arts Council was named the Public Art Agency for the City of Augusta. We also administer the Augusta Richmond County City Arts Grant program, which benefits local arts nonprofits, and we produce the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival.

Here on AugustaArts.com, you’ll find calls for artists, Augusta arts scene news, an arts events calendar, artist resources, and more. Contact us if you have any questions on getting involved in the arts community or have ideas for art in Augusta, Georgia.

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