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Augusta River Region Galleries

Augusta is alive with art! From public art tours, to locally owned art shops, to galleries and museums there are always things to do and see in our beautiful city. 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...

The Annual Augusta Black History Exhibition is an exlporation into Augusta, GA’s rich past through a series of restored and enlarged photographs that bring historic moments, individuals and architecural landscapes back to life. The Mayoral Collection of Augusta Black History was a project developed in 2021 by former Augusta Mayor Hardie Davis Jr. along with the Lucy Craft Laney Museum in partnership with the Greater Augusta Arts Council to honor the lives of some of our most memorable, local icons during Black History Month.

 

In 2022, City Gallery Director Heather Dunaway decided to pair a local artists with the exhibit to further showcase all that Augusta has to offer. Those who have had works previously displayed were artists Art and Ashaela Abdon through their Golden Blocks Comic works, Devin Lovett, Theron Cartwright, and now the artists associated with the Golden Blocks Project – including Ashley Gray, Kristie Robin Johnson, Sara Cook, Audrey Sala Adenike Jeter-Allen, Travis “Godbrotha Trav” Wright, Xavier O. Jones, and Salonika Rhyne. Whos featured projects are on view for 2026.

 

Join the Greater Augusta Arts Council, the City of Augusta, the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History and artist in celebrating Augusta’s Black history by honoring those who made it. On view from Jan 16 – Mar 4, 2026. A Walk-and-Talk tour and artist discussion will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Light refreshments to be served.

 

For more information on this exhibit, visit https://augustaarts.com/galleries/the-annual-augusta-black-history-exhibition-in-the-city-gallery-2026/. 

Up Next in the City Gallery…
  • 8×10 – Inaugural Youth Emerging Artists Showcase
  • 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.
  • Recycled – an exhibition of works by local artists that utilize found, recycled materials.
  • The Annual Winter Art Showcase – Local artists with all works priced to sell at $200.00 and under (before tax)

…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...

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 works created by local artists. The works on display explore the themes of water as a transformative and connective power, as explored through the lens of the Savannah River. On view in the Augusta & Co. Gallery from January 8 – March 25, 2026, the exhibition invites viewers to consider the river as both subject and storyteller. Considering how water shapes landscapes and communities. An artist reception will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., offering the public an opportunity to meet the artists and engage more deeply with the work on view.

 

For centuries, the Savannah River has been central to Augusta’s identity, serving as a vital artery for trade, travel, and cultural exchange. It has supported the region’s economy through shipping, industry, and recreation, while also sustaining a rich and diverse ecosystem. From its role in Indigenous history to early colonial settlement and beyond, its continued importance is plain to see in modern tourism and outdoor life. To this day the Savannah River remains a powerful force connecting Augusta’s residents and visitors with a rich global highway – water. Between Two Banks honors this legacy, reflecting on how water shapes Augusta.

 

Featured artists include Cameron Young, Brianna Rose Jarvis, Rachel Polvadore, Nathan Elliott, June Klement, Rhian Swain, Molly Braun, Angel Moreno, Chloe Ross Mahon, Destinee Love, Shannon Colvin, Janie Robison, Sindhu Pillai, Theron Cartwright, David Swanagin, Sarah Felz, Trina Smith and Kelley Igo.

Up Next in the Augusta & Co. Gallery…

 

  • The Art of Music – A cross-disciplinary exhibition that allows local musician’s work to inspire local visual artists to create.
  • Modern Americana – In celebration of the United States of American turning 250, the Augusta & Co Gallery will feature a group exhibition of Modernized Americana art, which encompasses a wide range of artistic expressions reflecting the culture, history, and traditions of a diverse United States. It often features nostalgic depictions of rural life, historical events, and iconic American symbolism. This includes not only paintings and prints but also various crafts and decorative items.
  • Georgia Red Clay – An exhibition of clay based works priced to sell at $200.00 and under for the gift giving season.

… 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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