The CAC Invites You to Nominate Your 2026 Arts Hero

Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) is currently seeking nominations for its annual Community Awards. The awards will be presented at the non-profit’s 2026 ‘Season of Splendor’ annual Gala & Auction on Saturday, November 21st, 2026, at the newly renovated Douglasville Conference Center. The deadline to submit is Monday, September 4th, 2026. There are 4 awards to be presented:  The Excellence in Arts in Education honor will be awarded to an educator, instructor, or education affiliate (PTA, Board of Education, Performing Arts/Music School) who makes outstanding contributions to the discipline of arts education by consistently Read More

The CAC’s Pop Up Arts Shop Welcomes Karen Aylwin of Tipsy Lady Jellies!

Douglasville GA – Every month the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC) features the artwork of a local craftsman in their Pop Up Arts Shop. The CAC strives to connect the Douglasville community to affordable, locally created products, and is proud to welcome Karen Aylwin of Tipsy Lady Jellies as April’s featured artist! Specializing in homemade wine jellies and confections, Karen is a local favorite, loved for her truly one of a kind, delicious creations. Her carefully developed recipes Read More

The CAC’s Pop Up Arts Shop Welcomes Krystel’s Creations!

Douglasville GA – Every month the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC) features the artwork of a local craftsman in their Pop Up Arts Shop. The CAC strives to connect the Douglasville community to affordable, locally created products, and is proud to welcome Krystel Sanchez Hartman of Krystel’s Creations as November’s featured artist! Specializing in a wide variety of craft and fine art items, Krystel is a local icon. Her commissioned public art, including murals, arts on fire hydrants, Read More

Patrice Paints Pops Up! At the CAC

Shop the April Pop Up Arts Shop at the Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC). Every month the CAC features an artist and their talents in the Pop Up Arts Shop. The CAC is featuring Patrice Gates and her vibrantly colored original art and prints! Patrice Gates sells prints, framed originals, resin art, and resin coasters, all at the CAC in April. Patrice Gates is an Atlanta, Georgia-based artist who specializes in one-of-a-kind drawings and paintings that are inspired Read More

A Pop Up Arts Shop Free of Additives

Shop the February Pop Up Arts Shop at The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC). The CAC is featuring candles and other “zen”sational goods from Lisa Waldron of Zen Zaia Candle, Co. Discover a new you this year, in a new refreshed light, with products that are vegan, chemical-free, and eco-friendly. Meet the Artist! Lisa was a working single mom getting sick and stressed out when she decided to chase her dream and start her own company. The one Read More

July Pop Up Shop featuring Luxury Scents by Tiffany

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 Luxury Scents by Tiffany. Luxury Scents by Tiffany was founded in June, 2022 by Tiffany Boone during the Covid-19 shutdown. The reality of the fact that one could not just “run to the store” and replenish her candle stash, Tiffany took a leap of faith and ordered her first candle startup kit. Not only did it Read More

Pop Up Arts Shop featuring Carol Collins

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 June, the CAC is featuring Carol Collins. Carol Collins has been an artist for 25 plus years contributing both time and resources to fostering the advancement of the arts. “Being an artist is a lifelong commitment” stated Carol.  Creating original arts and crafts has been a major goal for Carol by sharing her talent with others.  The Painter’s Box Collections and Read More

May Pop Up Arts Shop featuring Stella Spyrou

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 May, the CAC is featuring the creative works by Stella Spyrou. Stella Spyrou has always taken pictures in her spare time, but became more serious about photography after she retired. After joining the Sweetwater Camera Club, she won honorable mention to first place several times. She loves to take pictures on her travels, but has a special interest in flowers. She likes Read More

April Pop Up Shop Featuring Sheila Hankins

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 April, 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

March Pop Up Arts Shop featuring Jessica Johnson

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 March, the CAC is featuring Jessica Johnson. Jessica Johnson is a Health Services Administrator for Kaiser Permanente by trade, but is an artist of beautiful wreaths as a way to unwind after a crazy day in the healthcare world.  Jessica got into wreath making as a hobby that turned into a passion and pastime that allows extra income. Her love of Read More