The Greater Augusta Arts Council, in partnership with The Salvation Army Kroc Center Augusta and funded by the Georgia Rehabilitation Institute, will celebrate the installation of Together We Bloom, a new public sculpture created by Georgia-based artist Huelani Mei of Hue...
Project Overview The community-centered mural project titled UPLIFT is designed specifically for installation in the Children’s Area of the Friedman Branch Public Library in Richmond County, Georgia. The mural will celebrate the power of creativity, literacy, and imagination, and its...
Meet Gerry O’Meara Featured Artist March 2026 Photo Credit: Drake White This month, the Greater Augusta Arts Council is proud to highlight ceramic artist Gerry O’Meara, whose thoughtful, functional pottery reflects both a lifelong creative spirit and a renewed dedication to art...
“On Point” with Tiona March 2026 Welcome to On Point, a space where our admin by day and dance coach by night, Tiona, shares insight, guidance, and encouragement for dancers at every stage of their journey. Tiona Prepping for WetPaint...
“Check it Out” with Hannah March 2026 Hey y’all! I’m so excited to be back for another month of highlighting amazing tools from our lending library. March is National Craft Month, which makes it the perfect time to try something...
Talk Artsy to Me March Is a Good Time to Love the Arts Back February may be the official month of love, but let’s be honest. Real love shows up after the flowers fade and the candy is gone. ...
The Greater Augusta Arts Council, in partnership with the City of Augusta, the Richmond County Board of Education, and the Phinizy Center for Water Sciences, announces the 2026 schools and artists participating in the It All Flows into the Savannah Storm Drain...
The Youth Emerging Artist Membership, part of the Creative Futures Program at the Greater Augusta Arts Council, launched in 2024 to make sure young creatives have a place to shine! Open to artists as young as 6 years old through...
FINE ARTS & FINE CRAFTS MARKET The Fine Arts and Fine Crafts Market is the heart and soul of Arts in the Heart of Augusta a cherished and celebrated part of the festival experience. Each year, we carefully curate a stunning selection of original artwork, ensuring a range...
Community leaders, project partners, and Allen Homes residents and staff gathered Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Allen Homes Community Garden, officially launching the site preparation and construction for a resident-informed placemaking connected...
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.
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