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Congratulations NJAS Winners! Don’t forget to come vote before the month is over!

Posted on September 8, 2021September 9, 2021

The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) celebrated a night of arts on September 2. The annual National Juried Arts Show 2021 (NJAS) saw talents from multiple states represented, along with an amazing collection of styles in multiple art forms. Several ribbons and cash prizes were presented for the National Juried Arts Show 2021 (NJAS). Cash prizes this year were sponsored by Miller Architecture and Planning. Taking 1st place is Laura Smith for her rustic oil painting Read More

September Pop Up Arts Shop featuring Ann Cockerill

Posted on August 27, 2021

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 renowned artist, Ann Cockerill. Ann Cockerill first discovered the wonders of painting at the age of 4. A native of Georgia, she was born and raised in Cobb County. Born with a degenerative hip disease, she spent much time in body casts as a child. “God has a way of turning bad things into blessings though” Read More

National Juried Arts Show at the CAC

Posted on August 25, 2021August 27, 2021

CAC Brings Artists from Across the Country The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) anticipates seeing this year’s National Juried Arts Show (NJAS) collection of breathtaking talent. The NJAS exhibit will be displayed September 2-30 at the CAC gallery, Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm. The reception will be held September 2, 5-7 pm, free to the public, and hosted by the Douglas County Art Guild (DCAG). Come view the presentation of awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, and Honorable Read More

August Pop Ups! More chances to eat, shop, and party!

Posted on August 4, 2021

Another Chance to Eat, Shop, and Party! The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) continues with Pop Up Summer adventure for the community! The “How I Got Over – A Lockdown Collection” opening reception was a discussion-packed, visually rich and literally delicious event. If you missed the reception, you still have the month of August to visit for a walk through. Weekdays through August 25, six artists have work on display reflecting on overcoming the quarantine— “How I Read More

How I Got Over – A Lockdown Collection

Posted on July 30, 2021August 9, 2021

The Cultural Arts Center of Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) anticipates the relevant and restorative exhibit about making it through the unknown of the pandemic. Six superb artists are on display this August in a group collection representing overcoming during a time when the world as we know it was on pause. How I Got Over – A Lockdown Collection will be on display August 5-25, and will celebrate an opening reception on the evening of August 5, 5-7 pm, hosted Read More

August Pop Up Arts Shop featuring Lynn Edwards

Posted on July 28, 2021

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 August, the CAC is featuring local artist Lynn Edwards. Lynn Edwards literally stumbled into her career as a professional artist when she tripped in the dark and suffered a serious head injury. Vowing to fulfill a life-long desire to learn to paint if she recovered, she signed up for a course in acrylic painting as soon as her doctor deemed her sufficiently Read More

3rd Annual Scarecrow Contest

Posted on July 28, 2021

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 3rd Annual Scarecrow Contest. Calling all sports teams, non-profits, schools, businesses, and churches! The 3rd Annual Scarecrow Contest will be offering cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, and bragging rights, of course! Be apart of the fun this year, channel your inner creativity! Your scarecrow Read More

25th Annual Chili Cook Off

Posted on July 28, 2021July 28, 2021

MEDIA ALERT – COOKERS WANTED FOR 2021 CHILI COOK OFF Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County is pleased to announce the 23rd annual Chili Cook Off in downtown Douglasville at O’Neal Plaza on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 from 6 until 9 pm sponsored by Lithia Springs Ford. In Past years more than 4,000 people joined in this festive evening of good food, fun and entertainment as many local Douglasville celebrities presented the community with different flavors of Read More

CAC Receives Another Grant

Posted on July 15, 2021

The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County receives grant from Georgia Council for the Arts Douglasville –July 15, 2021 – The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County was awarded a grant by Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, as part of its initial disbursement of grants for fiscal year 2022. A total of 218 organizations were awarded 266 grants that provide more than $2 million in funding to arts organizations throughout Read More

Annual Membership Drive

Posted on July 7, 2021

CAC Membership Drive Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC) is a vibrant, active, and happening place. There are classes to take, exhibits to see, special events to enjoy, and chances to volunteer. Get involved in the cultural life of the community by becoming a member of the CAC today. Members receive discounts on classes and events, tax deductions, and extra added benefits at each level. Become a member between now thru September 3 and be Read More