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CAC Celebrates Photography

Posted on October 1, 2020October 1, 2020

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

Fall & Winter Art Classes

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020

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!

Posted on September 10, 2020September 10, 2020

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

Posted on September 2, 2020

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

Posted on August 31, 2020August 31, 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

Posted on August 20, 2020August 21, 2020

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

Posted on August 20, 2020September 17, 2020

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

August Pop Up Arts Shop

Posted on August 7, 2020

NEW “POP UP ARTS SHOP” at the CAC Check out the new Pop Up Arts Shop at the Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC). For August, the CAC is featuring Sheila Hankins. Sheila Hankins worked for Corporate America for almost 25 years at which point she decided to become her own boss and design a jewelry line called “Sheila’s Signature Selections” which started in 2016. Her business is a faith-based, handcrafted jewelry line consisting of men’s bracelets, necklaces, and women’s earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Sheila’s specialty Read More

Art Guild Swap exhibit

Posted on June 30, 2020July 6, 2020

Art Swap Between Neighboring Guilds The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County presents an art swap between neighboring towns. Douglas County Art Guild swaps locations with the Carrollton Art Guild to present their work. Carrollton’s Art Guild will display work at the Cultural Arts Center of Douglasville/Douglas County. The Art Swap will be on display July 16 – August 27. On July 16, from 5-7 pm, join us for the opening reception hosted by Douglas County Rotary Club at 8652 Read More

July Pop Up Arts Shop

Posted on June 29, 2020June 29, 2020

NEW “POP UP ARTS SHOP” at the CAC Check out the new Pop Up Arts Shop at the Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC). For July, the CAC is featuring Karen Rollefson of Ziba Cards, Jewelry, and Luxe. Karen Rollefson is an Atlanta native who has been creating for several years, but just in the last few years took her creativity and made it her fulltime job. Karen started with creating greeting cards by taking a class and it took off from there. She regularly donates Read More