Reflecting on NJAS 2023

September is coming to a close and that means, regrettably, it is time for our annual National Juried Art Show to come down. This year we featured over 80 stunning pieces of work ranging from picturesque landscapes, to bright abstract compositions, and thought-provoking 3D sculptures. Join the CAC as we reflect on this year’s Juried Exhibit. The term ‘juried’ comes from the word ‘jury,’ just like in a courtroom. In the art world, a panel of experts acts as the Read More

Hydrangea Festival was a Blooming Fun Time!

The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC) is excited to be a part of the 15th annual Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival and Garden Tours held on June 3rd from 10 am to 5 pm. The CAC will be hosting an Artist & Food Market at the Cultural Arts Center, located at 8652 Campbellton St. Douglasville GA. Guests will have the chance to explore talented local artists and eat tasty local eats! Admission to the event is FREE! The CAC had over Read More

Brush up Your Decorations with Laura Smith & Her Oil Paintings!

If you’re looking for a unique and one-of-a-kind gift that showcases the talent of a local artist, then head to the Pop Up Arts Shop at the Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC). This month’s featured artist is Laura Smith, a self-taught painter who creates stunning oil paintings inspired by urban landscapes. Meet Laura Smith! Originally from Quincy, Massachusetts Smith has since moved to Carrollton, Georgia.  Smith moved to Carrollton, Georgia in 1995 to pursue music studies at the University Read More

Descendants Ascending Exhibit Reception

Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC) will hold an opening reception honoring Black History Month on the evening of Saturday, January 28, from 5-7 pm. Descendants Ascending is an exhibit based on personal and societal history. The five artists expressed their heritage and their eagerness not only to overcome but to inspire. The reception will be hosted generously by DC Connection. Meet talented artists and hear their stories. Enjoy the company of like-minded art lovers Read More

NEW “POP UP ARTS SHOP” at the CAC

Check out the new Pop Up Arts Shop at The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County. The CAC is featuring festive items by Kristie Brooks Paige. Find hand-painted cards and Christmas canvas kits through December 23. Kristie Brooks Paige is a graduate from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. She majored in Fashion Illustration and had her first one-woman exhibition at the age of 21 in Roanoke, Virginia. After moving to Georgia, she became an apparel graphic designer and is the owner of The Art Host, a mobile Read More