Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) displays another year of exceptional talent from across the country at the National Juried Art Show (NJAS.) The NJAS exhibit will be displayed September 2-October 3 at the CAC gallery, Monday-Friday from 9:00 am-5:00 pm. The opening reception and awards ceremony will be held on September 4, 6:00-8:00 pm, hosted by the Douglas County Art Guild (DCAG.) Refreshments will be served, and the event is free and open to the public. Come view the presentation of prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, Honorable Mention, and the DCAG award for a particularly remarkable work of art. Come back throughout September to tour the exhibit and cast your vote for your favorite artwork. At the end of the month, one last cash prize will be presented for the People’s Choice award.
Artists submitted work from across the country, but wall space at the CAC gallery is limited. Three credentialed artists
selected the final collection of work for the NJAS showcase, and will view the final exhibit again in person to determine the final winners. The three honored judges for NJAS 2025 are Eilis Creann, Professor Emerita of Art at the University of West Georgia; Award winning mixed media artist Scott Fox; and Casey Mcguire, Professor of Foundations and Sculpture at the University of West Georgia. The final array of artwork includes 82 diverse works by 30 artists including oil paintings, acrylic, paper-cutting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, collage, textiles, and more.
Follow the CAC on social media @artsdouglas to hear announcements about the winners and all the other classes, events, 
and exhibits the CAC produces. Want future updates delivered directly to your inbox? Join the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County with a membership this month and be entered into the drawing for a gift card basket drawing worth over $200.00. Memberships must be entered by September 5 for a chance to win.
Reception host, the Douglas County Art Guild, founded in 1973, is an organization composed of practicing artists and friends of the visual arts in Douglas County. The organization’s mission is to promote the arts in the community while advancing local artists through networking and exhibition opportunities. The Guild provides informative lectures, notable speakers, and educational demonstrations across all mediums in an effort to stimulate and inspire its members. Local artists insterested in joining the guild should contact guild leader Linda Britt at lbbritt@comcast.net.
The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County, located at 8652 Campbellton Street in historic downtown Douglasville, Georgia, is open Mondays through Fridays, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. For directions or more information, visit www.artsdouglas.org.