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
Recent News
Arts on Fire- Call for Artists
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
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!
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
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
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
“Arts on Fire” Student Winner Announced
“Arts on Fire” Student Winner Announced 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 Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County in partnership with the Douglasville/ Douglas County Water & Sewer Authority and the Douglas County Fire Department recently wrapped up their “Arts on Fire” Public Art Initiative with (8) eight Read More
Public Art Flourishes in the Butterfly Garden Trail
Public Art Flourishes in the Butterfly Garden Trail Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) has launched it’s 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 two (2) more public art benches to the community. One bench was installed at Deer Lick Park in the Butterfly Garden located across from the gymnasium, painted by Read More
Arts on Fire – Community Vote!
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 project “Arts on Fire”. The CAC, in partnership with the Douglasville/Douglas County Water & Sewer Authority, City of Douglasville, the Douglas County Fire Department, and the Douglas County School System, have completed another project in the Public Art Read More
Taste of Douglasville Winners Announced!
Taste of Douglasville winners! Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council hit a record-breaking year at their annual Taste of Douglasville Fundraiser. Four awards were presented to food vendors that were judged by Chef Scott Lamphere from Gordon Food Services, Junior Top Chef Rose Genter, and Culinary Specialist with Longhorns Steakhouse Linda Edwards. Best Entrée went to Blu Rose Art Bistro for their delectable Meatball, Best Dessert went to Southern Luncheons for their Avocado Ice Cream, and Best Presentation went to Read More