Scarecrow Contest Winners Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC) in partnership with Keep Douglas County Beautiful was proud to present the 2nd Annual Scarecrow Contest. The community was invited to be apart of the fun this year and channel their inner creativity! Scarecrows could reflect a mission, organization, business, or a family’s imagination and artistic talents. The scarecrows will remain on display outside of the CAC thru October 31st. Scarecrows were judged on a combination of theme, Read More
Recent News
Story Walk Project
Rotary Club of Douglas County and CAC Seeking ‘Story Walk’ Entries (Douglasville, GA) – The Rotary Club of Douglas County, in partnership with the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville | Douglas County (CAC), are launching a new public art project—Story Walk. “Strengthening the capacity of communities by supporting basic education and literacy is a focus of Rotary. We felt that this partnership and project were great ways to promote and improve literacy in Douglas County,” Chapter President Samantha Rosado explained. Read More
CAC Celebrates Photography
CAC Celebrates Photography The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County joins creative powers with the local Sweetwater Camera Club once every two years for the SCC Biennial Exhibit. This year, the Sweetwater Camera Club exhibit will be displayed October 8th through November 19th with a wide variety of photographic talent. The free opening reception will be held on Thursday, October 8th from 5 to 7 pm at the Cultural Arts Council, hosted by the Optimist Club of Douglas County. Read More
October Pop Up Arts Shop
NEW “POP UP ARTS SHOP” at the CAC Check out the new Pop Up Arts Shop at The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County. For October, the CAC is featuring the creative works by Chaney Billips. Raised in the plains of Texas and Oklahoma and then spending her married years exploring the south, Chaney Billips sought out inspiration and materials to create with wherever she went. From craft shows to paint parties, private art lessons to mask sewing, her home studio is always a fun and chaotic Read More
Fall & Winter Art Classes
Fall & Winter Fun at your Community CAC When you’re looking for festivities this holiday season, check out workshops at the CAC to create your spirit of celebration. Whether your favorite time of the year is Autumn or Winter, the CAC has classes galore to stuff your schedule. Check out your local Cultural Arts Center Douglasville/ Douglas County for a night on the town with the ladies on Thanksgiving break, or a surprise date night in October. Check out Artsdouglas.org Read More
Virtual Open House!
Virtual Open House This Fall and Winter at the Cultural Arts Center of Douglasville/ Douglas County, there is plenty of exploration to be had! The CAC has a plethora of workshops of all different varieties of art forms on the schedule this season. Don’t hesitate to check out the options we are offering, not only because they will provide your family with moments to treasure, but because seating is limited. In efforts for safety, the CAC is keeping classroom spots Read More
September Pop Up Arts Shop
NEW “POP UP ARTS SHOP” at the CAC Check out the new Pop Up Arts Shop at The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County. For September, the CAC is featuring the creative works by Lee Anne Messerschmidt. Lee Anne is a jewelry artist based out of the Atlanta, GA area. She graduated from Drake University with a BFA Degree in Interior Design and Art Education. Lee Anne was a potter for many years and has since found her passion for making jewelry. She loves manipulating metal with Read More
National Juried Arts Show 2020
National Juried Art Show features artists from across the country. There is still something wonderful to happen this 2020 and it is found on the walls of the Cultural Arts Center Douglasville/ Douglas County. If you are looking for something sensational and positive to lighten your week – or to fill your eyes, mind, and heart with enlightenment – come view the NJAS exhibit displayed September 3-25 at the gallery, Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm. The reception will be held September Read More
2nd Annual Scarecrow Contest
Build a Scarecrow for a Chance to Win Cash Prizes! Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) in partnership with Keep Douglas County Beautiful is proud to present the 2nd annual Scarecrow Contest. Calling all sports teams, non-profits, schools, businesses, and churches! The 2nd 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! Read More
When You Can’t Save the Date – Save the Arts
As the Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) continues to monitor Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments closely, the health and well-being of our community and members is of utmost importance to us. Sadly and, after much consideration, the CAC has decided to cancel The Taste of Douglasville/Chili Cook Off (Best of Both Festival) scheduled for October 17th. As the pandemic has halted businesses throughout the State, nonprofits and arts are taking a hard hit. The CAC, a nonprofit organization, had to cancel 2 out of 3 of the Read More