Featured Member Artist: Jason Craig Without being too cheesy, I think it’s fair to say that Jason Craig is literally out here painting the town. His murals are all over Augusta and are some of the most photogenic walls within the city....
National Call for Art: Augusta’s New Sculpture Trail Augusta will be joining a national array of cities that bring new art into public spaces through the temporary lease of outdoor sculptures. Local artists and artists from across the country are invited...
Farewell my friend. By Brenda Durant If you are involved in the Arts in Augusta, specifically in the community theatre, you knew Richard Justice. Richard died on August 27, 2020, losing his battle with COVID-19. He will be missed by our...
Featured Member Organization: Westobou The Westobou Festival has a soft spot in the heart of many Augustans. In just five days a year, every fall, the festival manages to remind us of the community’s booming art ecosphere and wealth of talent. For...
Featured Member Artist: Kigg Cherry By day Kigwana “Kigg” Cherry is a construction engineer and project manager and in between those tasks he’s busy creating a beautiful Augusta. As a self-described Renaissance Man, Kigg has a hand in multiple endeavors throughout...
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Public Art Sculpture on the Augusta Canal Trail EXTENDED DEADLINE: November 10, 2020 Georgia Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. in association with the Greater Augusta Arts Council and the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area, will commission the creation and installation of...
Arts Adventures: A True Adventurer Remembered By Brenda Durant Last week, Augusta lost a truly valuable treasure. Gregger (Bluxome) Bass was not an official “celebrity.” He didn’t run for office and his name was not in the daily news. But… if you...
[caption id="attachment_15754" align="alignleft" width="300"] Colleen_Williams[/caption] ARTS IN THE HEART 2020 DIGITAL FINE ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET The Greater Augusta Arts Council is pleased to announce the Fine Arts & Crafts Market digital shopping experience will begin this week on www.ArtsintheHeartofAugusta.com. The celebration...
Featured Member Organization: Imperial Theatre The Imperial Theatre has been one of Augusta’s best-known venues for live entertainment for more than 100 years. Names like Charlie Chaplin and Anna Pavlova graced the stage in its early years. Throughout the decades the theatre...
Augusta Art Adventures: Beacon Station By Brenda Durant Last week my friend and Marketing guru Rhian Swain went to Beacon Station to photograph the new Sculpture by Wesley Stewart and Mat Thomas. I asked to tag along because… public art! I love...
