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Galleries in Augusta's River Region

Augusta is alive with art! From public art tours and locally owned art shops, to galleries and museums, there are always things to do and see in our beautiful city and metro area. On this page you can find all the information on the galleries that the Greater Augusta Arts Council manages — the City Gallery and the Augusta & Co. Gallery — in addition to a list of local galleries and art museums throughout our community.

The City Gallery 

 

Since 2016, The Greater Augusta Arts Council, on behalf of the City of Augusta, has utilized the lobby of the Augusta-Richmond County Municipal building as a Gallery space to promote the vibrant cultural arts and talents that are abundant in the Augusta River Region.

 

Located at 535 Telfair St, in Downtown Augusta, GA. Exhibitions are typically held every 6 weeks to 3 months depending on availability. 

 

Please contact Gallery Director, Heather Dunaway at heather@augustaarts.com for more information.

 

Open Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Currently in the City Gallery...

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

 

Hosted by the Greater Augusta Arts Council, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle celebrates the creative potential of sustainability by showcasing local artwork created from upcycled and repurposed materials. Featuring works crafted by CSRA based artists, these pieces utilized reclaimed wood, discarded plastics, salvaged textiles, paper, found objects, and other recycled materials. The exhibition demonstrates how everyday items can be transformed into compelling works of art. Through their works, participating artists challenge viewers to reconsider what we throw away and the possibilities hidden within discarded materials.

 

More than an exhibition, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle encourages conversation about environmental stewardship and the role creativity can play in building a more sustainable future. By giving new life to materials that might otherwise become waste, the featured artists highlight the importance of conservation while inspiring audiences to rethink consumption and embrace innovative, eco-conscious practices. The exhibition will be on view in the City Gallery, located in the lobby of the Augusta-Richmond County Municipal Building, from July 17 through October 7, 2026, with a public reception on Friday, August 14, from 5:00–7:00 p.m.

 

Featured artists include billy s, Gabi Hutchison, Angelika Selman-Bondar, Bev Corder, Kelley Igo, Katie Kameen, Katayoun SarNesar, Heather René Dunaway and Krystal Kay Lyon.

Up Next in the City Gallery…
  • The Annual Winter Art Showcase – Local artists with all works priced to sell at $200.00 and under (before tax)
  • The Annual Augusta Black History Exhibition featuring the Mayoral Collection of Augusta Black History – restored and enlarged photographs.

…and more!

Augusta & Co. Gallery

The Augusta & Co Gallery is located within the innovative visitor’s center and retail experience, Augusta and Company at 1010 Broad Street.

 

The Greater Augusta Arts Council, in partnership with Visit Augusta and Augusta & Co. staff invites both the “company” of fellow Augustans, or that of visiting friends and family, to experience the authentic flavors of Augusta through its rotating locals only art gallery. 

 

The works seen in this space are created by Augusta River Region based artists or artists who call Augusta home. This gallery hosts many forms of visual artwork, from paintings to photography to sculpture.

 

Open Mon – Sat 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Closed on Sunday

 

Currently in the Augusta & Co. Gallery...

Modern Americana – As part of the nationwide America250 Celebration

 
 

Modern Americana is an exhibition featuring CSRA-based artists at the Augusta & Co. Gallery in downtown Augusta as part of the nationwide America250 celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Inspired by the Americana tradition; art that reflects American culture, history, identity, and everyday life, this exhibition allows artists to reinterpret those themes through a contemporary lens.

 

What is Americana? Americana artwork encompasses artistic creations from a multitude of styles that depict or are characteristic of American culture, history, and national identity, often evoking nostalgia and celebrating themes such as nature, folklore, culture, and everyday life. This style includes iconic symbols like the American flag, both historical and everyday figures, and idealized rural landscapes, creating a warm and timeless visual narrative of the United States. Known artists whose work reflect an Americana narrative include Augusta native Jasper Johns, Ed Hopper, Anna Mary Robertson “Grandma” Moses, William Harper, Keith Herring, and Faith Ringgold.


A modernization of this style by CSRA based artists, with attributes of Augusta’s own diverse and historic cultural identity within the United States, will act as a conduit for stories of the modern American. Sharing a broad collection of stories will create a nearly whole depiction of what it is to be an Augustan and an American.

 

Artists included in this exhibition are Leonard Porkchop Zimmerman, Clarissa Gainey, Deepti Malik, Karey Santos, Lea Rigdon, and Ronda Bryce.

Up Next in the Augusta & Co. Gallery...

 

  • Of This Earth – An exhibition of clay based works priced to sell at $200.00 and under for the gift giving season.
  • This Is AugUSta – A group exhibition of visual local artwork that highlights the Augusta Arts scene and the importance of supporting local creatives, as told by visual artists.

… and more!

Hanging Your Work In Our Galleries

Walker Display French Cleat

Both the City Gallery and Augusta & Co. Gallery use the Walker Display Rod-Rail hanging system (pictured at left). Many local galleries utilize this system, as it has minimal damage to walls and is historic building friendly. For more information on this system, please visit www.walkerdisplay.com . To learn about what methods work best for hanging on this system, check out this site.

 

We encourage all artists interested in displaying work in our galleries to research this display method, as several types of store-bought frames are not designed to hang from this type of system.

 

You can also read Gallery Director Heather Dunaway’s Blog, the Word, for tips on how to properly frame, wire and hang your work. 

Are you an artist interested in being featured in one of the Greater Augusta Arts Council’s galleries?

 

You can submit your solo and group exhibition proposals for the City Gallery and Augusta & Co. Gallery.  The Arts Council also hosts several open calls for art for our group exhibitions throughout the year. Please sign up for our Artist’s Newsletter and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates on open calls for art.

 

Email our Gallery Director, Heather Dunaway, for more information at heather@augustaarts.com 

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