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“Winter Wonderland” Douglas County Students Winter Art Exhibit

Posted on December 3, 2019December 3, 2019

It’s here, it’s here! The Cultural Art Center’s time of cheer! The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County presents the annual winter art competition featuring work from Douglas County students from grades kindergarten through twelfth and Harvester Christian Academy. Enter into our historical Campbellton Street building where families, carolers, and Holiday enthusiasts alike have been celebrating the season for over a hundred years. The showcase of artwork will reflect the magical Holiday dreams of children. With many different views of what Read More

Christmas Art Bazaar

Posted on December 2, 2019December 2, 2019

The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) satellite group, The Douglas County Art Guild, returns again for another Christmas Art Bazaar. Shop local this Christmas and support a local artist by visiting the Art Bazaar December 5-7 and December 12-14 from 10 am – 5 pm each day. The Art Bazaar will be held in the Wynn Building, next door to the Cultural Arts Center, 8644 Campbellton St., Douglasville. All of the art at the Bazaar has been handcrafted by Read More

CAC Awarded Vibrant Grant

Posted on November 21, 2019

Douglasville, GA — Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County is thrilled to announce it has received a Vibrant Communities Grant from the Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA). These funds will support the Family ARTSventures! program for 2019-2020. “We are proud to once again be able to award the Vibrant Communities to entities from across the state,” said Georgia Council for the Arts Executive Director Karen Paty. “This grant program seeks to advance art projects that support non-profit organizations, government Read More

CAC Awarded Community Foundation Grant

Posted on November 15, 2019November 15, 2019

Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County Awarded Community Foundation Grant In conjunction with the annual National Philanthropy Day celebration, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announces awarding more than $1.9 million in grants to nonprofit organizations in the metro region. Grants were awarded through the Foundation’s General Operating Support program after a rigorous competitive process and provide funding to nonprofits that are most effective in their work addressing the region’s biggest challenges. A total of $1,903,000 was awarded to 21 organizations. The Cultural Read More

Chili Cook Off Winners Announced

Posted on October 23, 2019November 21, 2019

23rd Annual Chili Cook-Off was a festive, convivial celebration! Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County hosted its 23rd Annual Chili Cook Off on Saturday, October 19th at O’Neal Plaza in Downtown Douglasville. Chili booths hosted by political candidates, local businesses, non-profits, and area service clubs competed for bragging rights of being the best chili tasting, the spiciest chili and the most sold chili. The best-decorated booth was also highly competitive and a costume contest for all ages Read More

Arts on Fire- Call for Artists

Posted on October 16, 2019

Arts on Fire – Call for Artists Email info@artsouglas.org for entry information Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) launched a new initiative to use public art to further establish the community as a dynamic center of creativity and a destination for visitors. The CAC is excited to release its next phase of “Arts on Fire”. The CAC, in partnership with the Douglasville/Douglas County Water & Sewer Authority and the Douglas County Fire Department is Read More

“A Man’s Viewpoint” Photography Exhibit

Posted on September 25, 2019

Douglasville Celebrates Photography: “From A Man’s Viewpoint” Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County celebrates one of the world’s fastest growing art forms – photography – from “A Man’s Viewpoint” during the months of October and November. The exhibit will be on display from October 3 through November 21. The free opening reception will be held on Thursday, November 7th from 6 until 8 pm at the Cultural Arts Council hosted by the Sweetwater Camera Club. More Read More

Build a Scarecrow for a Chance to Win Cash Prizes!

Posted on September 11, 2019September 14, 2019

Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) in partnership with Keep Douglas County Beautiful is proud to present the 1st annual Scarecrow Contest. Calling all sports teams, non-profits, schools, businesses, and churches! The 1st Annual Scarecrow Contest will be offering cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, and bragging rights, of course! Be a part of the fun this year, channel your inner creativity! Your scarecrow can reflect your mission, organization, business, or your family’s imagination and artistic Read More

Be the Change – Public Art Initiative

Posted on July 16, 2019November 4, 2019

The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) recently launched a new initiative to use public art to transform the community into a dynamic center of creativity and a destination spot. The purpose of public art is not only to enhance the community and improve our quality of life through its ability to enrich an environment, but also to ignite the imagination, encourage thought, and to prompt discourse. Public art benefits the community through placemaking, bringing people together, and Read More

Two Exhibits Featured at the CAC

Posted on July 9, 2019September 14, 2019

Two Exhibits Featured at the CAC Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County presents Outside the Lines, a folk art exhibit in July featuring self-taught artists that create outside the lines. This exhibit showcases artists Linda Mitchell, Tonia Mitchell, Jessica Holt, and Lee Laney. The exhibit will open on July 5, 2019 and run through July 25, 2019. The opening reception hosted by The Optimist Club will be held on Thursday, July 11 from 6 until 8 Read More