THANKS TO ALL WHO ATTENDED the 2025 Gala & Auction!
We’ll see you next year!
Tickets are $170 ($155 CAC member) or $1,500 for a table of 10.
The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County is hosting its annual fundraising gala, themed “Curtains Up: A Celebration of Cinema & Culture” on November 15th from 6 – 10 pm. Come enjoy a tasteful dinner, an all-evening open bar, classy music for dancing, a charming silent auction, and so much more. The dress code is Black Tie or Themed attire.
Auction Donations Needed
The CAC relies on your generosity to help us promote the arts in our community. Please consider donating an item or experience for our Silent Auction taking place during the gala. Your donation is tax-deductible, and we will be happy to help make suggestions or assist in picking up your items if needed. Thank you for all that you do to support us in achieving our mission!
Artist Nominations
Artist awards will be presented at the 2025 Annual Gala & Auction on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, at the GreyStone Power Corporation Auditorium.
Nominations are closed at this time.
There are 4 awards to be presented:
Excellence in Arts in Education: Awarded to an educator, instructor, or education affiliate (PTA, Board of Education, Performing Arts/Music School) making outstanding contributions to the enhancement of arts education by consistently inspiring and encouraging arts in their students.
Arts in Community: Awarded to an individual, corporation, or local organization demonstrating exemplary dedication to inspiring and encouraging the arts in Douglasville and the Douglas County community.
Culture Connects – Awarded to an individual or organization that engages underserved communities through an equity, inclusion, and accessibility lens.
CAC Spirit Award – Awarded to an individual who is always committed to an untiring effort and generously works toward the advancement of the Cultural Arts Council and the arts in the community. The recipient makes a sacrifice of their time, helps improve quality of life, and motivates others to grow arts & culture in the community.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Ongoing Support from the City of Douglasville, Douglas County Board of Commissioners, Douglas County Sentinel, Ama Kanasta Garden Club, Douglas County Master Gardeners, K-Mac Electric, and Pepsi.
2025 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor

GreyStone Power Corporation
Platinum Sponsors
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Amazon

Delta Community Credit Union

Elevate Douglas
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Georgia Power

Kaiser Permanente

Lionsgate Studios / Great Point Studios

Preserve Life
Gold Sponsors
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Bill Willis, The Dedicated Humanist, LLC.

City of Douglasville
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Connally Jordan & Associates

Douglas County School System

Douglas County Government

Hartley, Rowe & Fowler
Keynote Speaker
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Roger Alexander from Super Sprinters Atlanta
After Party Sponsor

Tyler Perry Studios
Auction Sponsor

HRC Engineers, Surveyors, and landscape architects
Award Sponsor

Krystel’s Creations
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Scott K. Camp & Associates, LLC
Bar Sponsor

Stallings Insurance Agency
Dessert Sponsor

POSolutions

ServisFirst Bank

Wellstar Health System
Donation Sponsor

West Georgia Technical College
Entertainment Presenting Sponsor

Edward Jones – Nancy P Demirtas, AAMS
Entertainment Gold Sponsor
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beNthemoment

Keaton Creek Reserve

Southern States Insurance
Additional Entertainment Sponsors

AndBeyond Studios

Baza-Fainn Productions, LLC

Natura Tobacco & Cigar Company

Members Only Lifestyle Club

Premier Association Management

Tequila Comisario

Words in Motion Acting Studio
Photography Sponsor

Armstrong Photo Gallery
Rental Sponsor

LLL Event Rental
Gala & Auction in the News
- Support the Arts at the CAC’s “A Season of Splendor” Gala (9/30/2026)
- The CAC Invites You to Nominate Your 2026 Arts Hero (8/3/2026)
- Support the Arts at the CAC’s “Curtains Up: A Celebration of Cinema & Culture” Gala (9/24/2025)
- The MET: Casino Royale Gala Fundraiser: Supporting the Arts in Style (10/7/2024)
- A Gala of Fire & Ice: Celebrating the Arts in Style! (10/19/2023)
- You are invited to Motown Magic (11/1/2018)
- Gala 2016 – Mad Hatter’s Dinner Party (11/30/2016)

