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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 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 college students, the program connects kids and teens with exciting opportunities, helpful resources, and real-world experiences in the arts. It’s all about building confidence and showing young artists that their creativity matters.

 

For our first annual YEA showcase, 8×10, Youth Emerging Artist members ages 8–18 were invited to share their original artwork, each sized to 8″ x 10,” in a real gallery exhibition at the front of the City Gallery! This colorful and inspiring show celebrates the unique voices of Augusta’s next generation of artists. Not only do these young creatives get to see their work displayed publicly, but they also get the full “artist experience” and even have the chance to win special awards!

 

You can see the exhibition at the City Gallery, 535 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA 30901, from March 6 through April 22. Join us for a fun reception and award ceremony on Friday, April 17 from 5:00–7:00 PM to meet the artists, celebrate their amazing work, and cheer them on! 

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“Down the Drain” is an exhibition of select works by the 2026 artists featured “It all Flows Into the Savannah” Storm Drain project as muralists in the atrium of the City Gallery.

 

The storm drain mural project, titled “It All Flows Into the Savannah” is a community-focused public art and environmental education initiative that transforms ordinary storm drains and surrounding sidewalks into colorful murals to raise awareness about stormwater pollution and its impact on local waterways.

 

Organized by 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, the project brings together local artists, students, teachers, and environmental educators to design and paint vibrant artwork directly above or around storm drains at schools and public locations across the county.

 

Through hands-on STEAM workshops and collaboration, participants learn how polluted runoff, carrying oil, litter, chemicals, and other contaminants, flows through storm drains untreated and ultimately into the Savannah River. The murals serve as both eye-catching public art and educational messages encouraging people to protect waterways by keeping pollutants out of the stormwater system, begining with Richmond County students.

 

The artworks are on view and available for purchase in the City Gallery as a way to showcase the talents involved in this year’s project. The showcase is from March 6 – April 22, 2026 with a Reception on April 17, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Up Next in the City Gallery…

 

  • 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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