The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) presents its first ever Members Photography Competition, celebrating Atlanta’s Photography month, satellite organization Sweetwater Camera Club (SCC) and aspiring CAC member photographers throughout the community. For photographers seeking exhibition in one of the CAC galleries, this was an opportunity created for just this reason, with the opportunity to receive one of four cash prizes. Artists were guaranteed at least one artwork selected into the show to be on display October 10-November 21, with an exhibit reception held on Thursday, November 3, 6-8 pm, hosted by the Douglas County Chamber Singers.
The CAC invites the public to the exhibit reception on Thursday, November 3, from 6-8 pm, hosted by the Douglas County Chamber Singers who will present their own presentation of talent. The group will share a musical debut in order to showcase a glimpse into their upcoming season of choir performances. Announced on the evening of the reception will be three cash awards: 1st place for $200, 2nd place for $150, and 3rd place for $100. A panel of three judges determines the award winners this year: Brian Degaetano, published for over 11 years in journalism, nature, and landscape photography; Darryl Neill, President of the Atlanta Photographic Society; and Rocheal Matthews, professional portrait and event photographer. A People’s Choice award will be announced at the end of September. Friends and family of the artists should view the exhibit between October 10-November 21 to vote on their favorite photograph. Cash prizes are generously sponsored by Steve Pritchard Woodturning.
Sweetwater Camera Club (SCC) meets the 2nd Thursday of each month to host a wide variety of motivating and educational presentations, competitions, critiques, and exhibits throughout the year. The purpose of the SCC is to share and promote the art and science of photography in a variety of styles and formats, all to provide a forum for photographers of all levels, novice through advanced. Visit www.sweetwatercameraclub.com for more information or to become a member.
Douglas County Chamber Singers rehearsals are held at the First United Methodist Church on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. The DC Chamber Singers’ purpose is to provide quality music for the citizens of Douglas County, always endeavoring to bring enjoyment to both listeners and performers. The DCCS have performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City and in Vienna.
Miss our open call for artists registrations? Make sure to sign up for the CAC monthly emails on Artsdouglas.org and follow us social media. The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County, located at 8652 Campbellton Street in historic downtown Douglasville, Georgia, is open Mondays through Fridays, 9 am to 5 pm. For directions and more information, visit www.artsdouglas.org or contact the Cultural Arts Council at 770.949.2787.
The mission of the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County is to nurture, guide and stimulate the enjoyment of and participation in the arts among Douglas County residents by providing an atmosphere conducive to the arts, broadening the spectrum of quality exhibits and performances available to the community, and fostering individual interactions with the arts through a wide range of satellite groups. The Cultural Arts Council is supported in part by the City of Douglasville and the Douglas County Board of Commissioners