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Arts on Fire- Call for Artists

Posted on October 16, 2019

Arts on Fire – Call for Artists Email info@artsouglas.org for entry information Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) launched a new initiative to use public art to further establish the community as a dynamic center of creativity and a destination for visitors. The CAC is excited to release its next phase of “Arts on Fire”. The CAC, in partnership with the Douglasville/Douglas County Water & Sewer Authority and the Douglas County Fire Department is Read More

“A Man’s Viewpoint” Photography Exhibit

Posted on September 25, 2019

Douglasville Celebrates Photography: “From A Man’s Viewpoint” Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County celebrates one of the world’s fastest growing art forms – photography – from “A Man’s Viewpoint” during the months of October and November. The exhibit will be on display from October 3 through November 21. The free opening reception will be held on Thursday, November 7th from 6 until 8 pm at the Cultural Arts Council hosted by the Sweetwater Camera Club. More Read More

Build a Scarecrow for a Chance to Win Cash Prizes!

Posted on September 11, 2019September 14, 2019

Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) in partnership with Keep Douglas County Beautiful is proud to present the 1st annual Scarecrow Contest. Calling all sports teams, non-profits, schools, businesses, and churches! The 1st Annual Scarecrow Contest will be offering cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, and bragging rights, of course! Be a part of the fun this year, channel your inner creativity! Your scarecrow can reflect your mission, organization, business, or your family’s imagination and artistic Read More

Be the Change – Public Art Initiative

Posted on July 16, 2019September 14, 2019

The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) recently launched a new initiative to use public art to transform the community into a dynamic center of creativity and a destination spot. The purpose of public art is not only to enhance the community and improve our quality of life through its ability to enrich an environment, but also to ignite the imagination, encourage thought, and to prompt discourse. Public art benefits the community through placemaking, bringing people together, and Read More

Two Exhibits Featured at the CAC

Posted on July 9, 2019September 14, 2019

Two Exhibits Featured at the CAC Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County presents Outside the Lines, a folk art exhibit in July featuring self-taught artists that create outside the lines. This exhibit showcases artists Linda Mitchell, Tonia Mitchell, Jessica Holt, and Lee Laney. The exhibit will open on July 5, 2019 and run through July 25, 2019. The opening reception hosted by The Optimist Club will be held on Thursday, July 11 from 6 until 8 Read More

“Arts on Fire” Student Winner Announced

Posted on June 21, 2019September 14, 2019

“Arts on Fire” Student Winner Announced Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) launched a new initiative to use public art to further establish the community as a dynamic center of creativity and a destination for visitors. The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County in partnership with the Douglasville/ Douglas County Water & Sewer Authority and the Douglas County Fire Department recently wrapped up their “Arts on Fire” Public Art Initiative with (8) eight Read More

Public Art Flourishes in the Butterfly Garden Trail

Posted on May 31, 2019September 14, 2019

Public Art Flourishes in the Butterfly Garden Trail Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) has launched it’s a new initiative to use public art to further establish the community as a dynamic center of creativity and a destination for visitors. The CAC is excited to release two (2) more public art benches to the community. One bench was installed at Deer Lick Park in the Butterfly Garden located across from the gymnasium, painted by Read More

Arts on Fire – Community Vote!

Posted on May 29, 2019September 14, 2019

Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) launched a new initiative to use public art to further establish the community as a dynamic center of creativity and a destination for visitors. The CAC is excited to release its project “Arts on Fire”. The CAC, in partnership with the Douglasville/Douglas County Water & Sewer Authority, City of Douglasville, the Douglas County Fire Department, and the Douglas County School System, have completed another project in the Public Art Read More

Taste of Douglasville Winners Announced!

Posted on May 22, 2019

Taste of Douglasville winners! Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council hit a record-breaking year at their annual Taste of Douglasville Fundraiser. Four awards were presented to food vendors that were judged by Chef Scott Lamphere from Gordon Food Services, Junior Top Chef Rose Genter, and Culinary Specialist with Longhorns Steakhouse Linda Edwards. Best Entrée went to Blu Rose Art Bistro for their delectable Meatball, Best Dessert went to Southern Luncheons for their Avocado Ice Cream, and Best Presentation went to Read More

Summer in the South Exhibit Opens

Posted on April 26, 2019

Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County presents Summer in the South, a new exhibit in May/June that features artwork from artists Ashley Chambers, Carl Olson, Melody Chambers, Ken Paradise, and Charlsie Sprewell. The exhibit will open on May 9, 2019 and run through June 27, 2019. The opening reception hosted by Steve Pritchard Woodturning will be held on Thursday, May 9 from 6 until 8 pm at the Cultural Arts Council. The entries in the Read More