The CAC strives to connect local artists, craftspeople, and performers with opportunities for paid and value-exchange commissions. From festival vending and performing opportunities to fine art exhibits and paid public art commissions, organizations in the community look to the CAC to find the best artists around.
Art has the power to unite a community, and the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County continues to explore new ways to spread visual interest. The Cultural Arts Council coordinates the commissioning/selection process for publicly-facing artwork with city leadership and local businesses to ensure that the right pieces make their way to the most appropriate locations. Collaborative projects within a community drive economic success and inspire the population.
Read more below about active, local, art calls:
Current Art Calls
Scarecrow Contest
The Cultural Arts Council, in partnership with Keep Douglasville Beautiful, is proud to present the 8th Annual Scarecrow Contest.
Be a major part of the Fall season this year, and channel your inner creativity to brighten your town! Team up with your organization to create a scarecrow that reflects the qualities of your church, organization, business, or family! Entries are free. Registration forms and contest rules can be downloaded below.
Email completed forms to luciana.vinci@artsdouglas.org
Applications due by September 23rd
DISPLAY DURATION
October 1st – 31st
CONTEST SET UP DATES
Set up must be completed between Sept. 26th and Sept. 28th
PICK UP
Nov.1st – 3rd
ENTRY FEE
FREE
WHO CAN ENTER
Anyone can enter! Scarecrow contest is open to all ages, individuals, families,
organizations, & businesses.
AWARDS & JUDGING
Winners will be announced at the Chili Cook Off on October 17th at 8:30 pm.
Scarecrows may be judged on a combination of theme, presentation/ appearance, and
durability by a panel of judges from the CAC’s Public Art Committee. Bonus points will
be given to scarecrow displays that are made up of recyclable elements. The decision
of the judges is final. If you are not present and win an award, we will contact you via
your application information.
• First Place: $100
• Second Place: $50
• Third Place: $25
• People’s Choice $25
Pop Up Arts Shop
We are always looking for local crafters/artists to sell their creations in our monthly Pop Up Arts Shop. Spots are filled two years out, but there are sometimes opportunities for new applicants to participate sooner in the case of cancelations.
The Pop Up Arts Shop is the place for amazing one-of-a-kind gifts created by local artists. Each month the CAC features a different artist that works with varying mediums. All items must be priced under $75. Marketing and point-of-sale are handled by the CAC. So, participation is easy for artists.
If you are interested in participating, you should write to our arts coordinator luciana.vinci@artsdouglas.org to apply.
Art on Loan
The CAC works with local businesses to provide a transitional gallery for the public. Individual artists loan collections of their work to important local offices, businesses, and meeting spots, so that their work can be enjoyed and viewed by the community. Viewers interested in purchasing artwork from the public exhibits are able to contact the CAC to purchase the artwork they see. The CAC manages finding businesses who want to participate, handles the promotion of the artwork, and oversees the point of purchase for any artworks sold. This makes it easy for artists to participate and make money doing it.
If you are interested in participating, you should write to our arts coordinator luciana.vinci@artsdouglas.org to apply.
Recent exhibits include: Yoon Powell featured at WSA, the CAC Permanent Collection featured at City Hall, The late Barry Benner featured at Lithia Springs Senior Center, and Carol Thompson featured at Hughes Ray Company Engineers, Surveyors & Landscape Architects.
Gallery Exhibits
Exhibits on display at the Cultural Arts Center of Douglasville/Douglas County rotate every month to two months. Each exhibit is freshly coordinated, with certain exhibits returning annually or biennially: Youth Art Month every March, the Winter Wonderland Holiday Exhibit featuring local students every December, and the National Juried Arts Show (NJAS) every September. All of our gallery exhibits are open to the public and free to view during business hours.
The National Juried Art Show has a public call which starts in August of each year. Other exhibits are often themed and individual artists are selected to fit the theme. Sometimes, specific artists are selected to showcase their work. In general, exhibits are planned two years in advance. So artists are encouraged to submit their body of work and resume to us as soon as possible so that they will be on file for future shows.
If you are interested in participating, you should write to our arts coordinator luciana.vinci@artsdouglas.org to apply.
Public Art
We often put out calls for specific public artwork commissions from murals, to peace poles, to photobooth digital vinyl skins, there are a wide range of opportunities that come along each year.
The Cultural Arts Council coordinates the commissioning/selection process with city leadership and local businesses to ensure that the right pieces make their way to the most appropriate locations. Collaborative projects within a community drive economic success and appreciation from the population.
Follow us on social media or join our newsletter mailing list to keep up with all open public art calls. As art calls become available, they will also be listed here.
Previous Art Calls
Design the Official 2026 Taste of Douglasville T-Shirt
We need a local artist to capture the spirit of Taste of Douglasville in this year’s t-shirt design!
Artists are invited to create one or multiple designs to be selected as the official T-shirt Taste of Douglasville 2026! One selected artist will receive a CAC goodie basket that includes a T-shirt with the selected design, tickets and so much more! Illustrations with concepts of food and highlighting the CAC 40th are preferred and must include the CAC branding logo included in the final design. Final design must be digital and use a high-resolution vector file (PDF works as well). Please include preferred t-shirt color for design, however designs that work with any color t-shirt is preferred.
Design the Official 2026 Douglasville Beer & Wine T-Shirt
The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County is gearing up for another Beer and Wine Festival in 2026!
Artists are invited to create one or multiple designs to be selected as the official T-shirt Design for Beer and Wine Festival 2026!
One selected artist will receive a VIP Beer and Wine Ticket plus a free T-shirt with their design.
Illustrations with concepts of beer and wine are preferred and must include the CAC branding logo included in the final design. Final design must be digital and use a high-resolution file. Please include preferred t-shirt color for design, however designs that works with any color t-shirt is preferred.
Winning Shirt by Chaney Billips:
Show Us Your Pumpkins – Decorating Contest
Between now and October 27th, you can email pictures of your decorated pumpkins to eddie.murphy@artsouglas.org to be added to our Show Us Your Pumpkins People’s Choice competition. As photos come in, they will be added to a Facebook photo gallery and shared via our social media platforms. Only reactions on the photos included in the photo gallery will count toward people’s choice. The winner will receive a Boo Basket full of Halloween surprises. We will announce the winner on Halloween!
Please include the following information in your photo submission email:
- Name of the artist(s) or organization
- Name of the artwork
- Any description or notes you’d like included
Submissions are CLOSED!
Please include the following information in your photo submission email:
- Name of the artist(s) or organization
- Name of the artwork
- Any description or notes you’d like included
Don’t delay in getting us your photos!
American Chestnut Restoration Committee – Skint Chestnut Painting Project
The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County in partnership with The American Chestnut Restoration Committee is gearing up their Public Art Initiative with a painting that will be presented at the 150th birthday celebration for the City of Douglasville!
Artists are invited to submit a draft vision along with their portfolio of work for consideration.
The final painting** needs to be around 16 x 20 and must integrate the importance of the Skint Chestnut and its history with Douglasville.
Please look at the background information on the second page of the application for more information.
Applications Closed.
The artist must include a quote alongside the submitted design to be considered*. All questions and inquiries should be directed to the Cultural Arts Council. The deadline for entries is July 30, 2025.
PROJECT TIMELINE
July 30th: Deadline for entries
August 8th: Selected artist notified
August 17th: Project Starts
September 1st: Project completion
Douglas County Chamber of Commerce – Wall Mural
The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County in partnership with Douglas County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up their Public Art Initiative with a mural in the Chamber’s lobby. Artists are invited to submit one or multiple designs for the mural.
Use your imagination to create a beautiful mural that will be on display for many to see! This mural is opened themed with a preference for artwork relating to the “This is Douglas Brand.”
Each artist must include a quote alongside the submitted design in order to be considered.
The size of the wall is 11ft H x 9ft W.
Applications Closed.
Please do not contact Douglas County Chamber regarding the mural project. All questions and inquiries should be directed at the Cultural Arts Council. For more information call 770-949-2787, or email our Arts Coordinator, Luciana Vinci at luciana.vinci@artsdouglas.org.
PROJECT TIMELINE
July 30th: Deadline for entries
August 8th: Selected artist notified
August 17th: Project Starts
September 1st: Project completion
Call for Artists – Douglasville Downtown Square Photo Booth – Vinyl Wrap Mural
We are currently looking for a local artist to spruce up the Douglasville Downtown Square Photo Booth with a vinyl mural of their original art. If you are interested in applying for the chance to have YOUR work in our town center making your friends, neighbors, and family feel inspired and happy every day, please download and fill out the form linked below.
Applications Closed.
Artists are invited to submit one or multiple designs for the new photo booth vinyl located in Douglasville Downtown Square. Use your imagination to create a beautiful illustration that will be on display for many to see! This illustration call is opened themed so let your creativity shine.
The artist must include a quote alongside the submitted design to be considered. The front & back panel of the photobooth is 36 x 74 inches with a two-side panel of 23 x 74 inches with two optional inside design of 53 x 36 & 36 x 74. Please do not contact the City of Douglasville regarding the mural project. All questions and inquiries should be directed to the Cultural Arts Council.
Call for Artists – Rotary Club Peace Poles
The Rotary Club of Douglas County is continuing their Public Art Initiative with a commission for 7 peace poles in Douglasville dedicated to fostering peace, tolerance, and respect across cultural and national boundaries. Artists are invited to create one or multiple designs for the poles.
Summary: Use your imagination to explore the theme, “Unity & Peace.” For this project, abstract designs may work best. Your pole must incorporate a design that is visible from a distance. The submissions will be reviewed, and the artists will be selected and assigned to a specific pole location. If you are selected to create a peace pole, you will receive a $75 commission once your pole is completed.
Applications Closed.
Call for Artists – Wellstar Garage Doors
Artists are invited to submit one or multiple designs for the murals.
Summary: Use your imagination to create a beautiful mural that will be on display for many to see! This mural is open-themed, so let your creativity shine. You must include a quote alongside your submitted design to be considered. The size of the wall is 43” wide by 99′ tall and includes a garage style door. You will be allowed to take the door home to complete. Please do not contact Wellstar regarding the mural project. All questions and inquiries should be directed to the Cultural Arts Council.
Applications Closed.
The Arts on Fire – Hunt for Hydrants Contest
You can Win! Can you find any of the twelve newly hand-painted hydrants? Many local artists were commissioned by the city to beautify our safety infrastructure in a project known as “Arts on Fire.” The artists did an amazing job, and the CAC invites you to participate too. Simply take a tour of downtown Douglasville, take a picture and follow the instructions to enter the contest. Who knows, you may have a favorite! Be creative with your photos and enter up to 12 times, once for each hydrant.
Each picture you take of a unique hydrant is an opportunity to win prizes from the CAC.
This is what you need to do:
- Go down to Church Street and take a walk starting at 6501 Church Street and ending at 6812 Church Street (Map at the top of the page.)
- Take photos of one (or more hydrants)
- Post on either Facebook or Instagram and tag @cac.dville (FB) or @artsdouglas (Instagram)
- Follow the CAC on Instagram or Facebook
- Use the hashtag #artsonfire2024 in your post
Prizes are:
CAC memberships (providing discounts for classes and events throughout the year,) prize baskets, and more.
You will be contacted via Facebook or Instagram if you win. So, keep watching.
Here are the artists and the names of their hydrants. See if you can match the name to the hydrant.
CeCe Morales – Bubble Brigade
Dalia Castano – Natureville
Danielle Tolbert – Peacocking
Gabi Anderson – Celebrating Home
Krystel’s Creations – Bee Kind
Krystel’s Creations – Rainbows!
Mikey J. Stroup – Resting Pond
Patrice Gates – The Savannah
Patrice Gates – Cloud Skies
Patrice Gates – Sunflowers
Share House Teen Center – Show Your Stripes
Share House Teen Center – We Are The World
For more information call 770-949-2787, or email our Arts Coordinator, Luciana Vinci at luciana.vinci@artsdouglas.org.
The “Scarecrow Contest” at Chili Cookoff 2024
Each year, a scarecrow contest public art project is displayed as part of the Chili Cookoff. Organizations and families sign up to build cool scarecrows. Cash prizes and bragging rights are at stake.
Click the link below to view photos taken during last year’s event.
Thanks to Armstrong Photo Gallery for their photographs.
“Arts On Fire” Public Art Initiative 2024
The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) launched the next phase of its “Arts on Fire” public art initiative to further establish Douglasville as a dynamic center of creativity and a destination for visitors. In partnership with the Douglasville/Douglas County Water & Sewer Authority and the Douglas County Fire Department, the CAC is released a call for artists to submit unique painted fire hydrant designs for a chance to be commissioned to decorate a hydrant in downtown Douglasville.
The selected designs are in the process of being painted at this time. View the slideshow below to see the progress so far.
“Love Where You Live” Heart Project Round 2
In a collaboration between the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC), and the Douglasville Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), the CAC is proud to present the second round of the “Love Where You Live” Public Art Project! The beloved project delivers 11 new hand-painted heart-shaped sculptures making Douglasville/Douglas County a more colorful and vibrant place to live, work, and play.
Artists were invited to submit designs based on the theme “Love Where You Live” in Douglasville and Douglas County. Adorned with original creative designs from local artists, 11 new fiberglass hearts will celebrate the bond between the community, arts, and local businesses. The colorful sculptures were designed to reflect the community in its values, history, and shared connection, each offering a unique selfie spot, encouraging exploration around Douglasville/Douglas County. Join the hunt for hearts in February and find the new sculptures at the following locations.
Chaney Billips, heart located at the Lithia Springs Library, 7100 Turner Dr.
Patrice Gates, heart located at Firestation #4, 8271 Highway 166.
Patrice Gates, heart located at J. Tom Worthan Memorial Park, 6649 E Strickland St.
Patrice Gates, heart located at Douglasville Police Dept. and Municipal Court, 2083 Fairburn Rd.
Jessica Hill, heart located at Deer Lick Park, 2105 Mack Rd.
Gennell McCoy, heart located at Metro Garage Doors, 12871 Veterans Memorial Highway.
Tara Nichols, heart located at the Nichols Center, 6534 Spring St.
Kalena Ramsey, located at Douglas County School System, 11490 Veterans Memorial Highway.
Krystel Sanchez-Hartman, heart located at the Fairburn Rd Senior Center, 6287 Fairburn Rd.
Leafmore Studios, located at Clinton Nature Preserve, 8720 Ephesus Church Rd.
Sharanda Wilburn (SAW), heart located at Mill Village Park, 8320 Grady St.
Love Where You Live is an inventive way for businesses to join the CAC in supporting and creating public art in Douglasville/Douglas County. The project provides a colorful landmark that encourages involvement in the arts, energizes the community, and makes a strong statement of values. Passersby can feel pride knowing that each of the hearts was inspired by the amazing sights, sounds, and places of Douglasville/Douglas County. It is a project that opens the doors to opportunity where everyone can make their mark, impact their local community, and contribute to Douglas County’s success.
More than just community awareness, “Love Where You Live” also encourages collaboration between local businesses. Local company, DeNyse Sign Company was hired to fabricate the heart-shaped canvases that each artist painted. While Paulding Precast Products, and Print South Media based in Villa Rica sponsored the project to create the bases and plaques that go along with each heart. Throughout the project, the CAC has received support from GreyStone Power Company, who in addition to sponsoring one of the hearts, believes in the positive power of public art in Douglas County.
Public art enriches the community and improves our quality of life through its ability to enrich the environment, ignite the imagination, encourage thought, and prompt discourse. Public art benefits the community through placemaking, bringing people together, and can be used as a tool in economic development. Public art can also strengthen personal connections to one’s community. Learn more about the CAC’s public art projects at www.artsdouglas.org/current-public-art-projects
“Love Where You Live” Heart Project
The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville | Douglas County (CAC) in partnership with the Douglasville Convention and Visitors Bureau
(CVB) is proud to present the new public art project, “Love Where you Live.” Inspired by the new public art project which seeks to celebrate the bond between the community and local businesses, fiberglass hand-painted hearts will roam the Douglasville l Douglas County community, all with creative designs from artists. These colorful, original sculptures were designed as an artistic focal point reflecting the community’s values, history, and bond. In addition, these sculptures will be a tourism driver and a selfie destination spot in high-traffic areas. This public art project features 14 fiberglass heart sculptures, displayed throughout the community, and painted by local artists.
Jeremy Adams, heart located at Fowler Field, 3270 Chapel Hill Road
Chaney Billips, heart located at Jessie Davis Park, 7775 Malone Street
Chaney Billips, heart located at Stallings Insurance, 6588 Church Street
Grete Carder, heart located at Dog River Library, 6100 Highway 5
Ann Cockerill, heart located at Connally, Jordan, and Associates. 8483 Campbellton Street
Ann Cockerill, heart located at Anchor Heating and Air. 6556 Adair Place
Ellen Downing, heart located at the Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive
Brittany Gilbert, heart located at Fire Department, 6774 Church Street
Brittany Gilbert, heart located at O’Neal Plaza, 6700 Church Street
Rachel Grant, heart located at Boundary Waters, 5000 Highway 92
Sheryl Knight, heart located at the Cultural Arts Center, 8652 Campbellton Street
Misty Lackey, heart located at Hunter Park, 8830 Gurley Road
Gennell McCoy, heart located at Douglas County Library, 6810 Selman Drive
Sharanda Wilburn (SAW), heart located at Wellstar Pediatric Emergency Center, 8954 Hospital Drive
“Love Where You Live” is a bold, inventive way for business owners to help the CAC continue to support and promote public art within the community of Douglasville | Douglas County. This project offers an opportunity to be a part of an exciting campaign that champions the arts, energizes the community, and makes a statement throughout the region. It is a chance to help create a world of unfettered opportunity where the best and the brightest can make their marks, impact their local communities and contribute to a more competitive Douglasville | Douglas County. This project is funded by grant monies requested by the Douglasville CVB through the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the CAC’s Public Art Fund.
Pick up a map and more information at the CAC or the Douglasville Welcome Center