visual art Archives - Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/Douglas County

Taste of Douglasville 2023 WINNERS

Posted on May 24, 2023May 25, 2023

Douglasville, Georgia – The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) hit a record-breaking year at their annual Taste of Douglasville Fundraiser. Four awards were presented to food vendors that were judged by Deebre Mitchell with West Georgia Technical College Culinary Department, Steven Halliday from Gordon Food Services, and Latisha Johnson with Cupcakes by Design. Best Entrée went to Gabe’s Downtown for their flavorful Cajun Egg Roll, Best Dessert went to a newcomer: Frios Gourmet Pops for their Caramel Cheesecake Read More

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

Posted on May 2, 2023May 2, 2023

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

Beloved Pets Bring Color Into Our World!

Posted on April 24, 2023April 24, 2023

The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC) celebrates our favorite friends to ring in the Spring, with the interpretations of five talented exhibiting artists. The exhibit “Beloved Pets” will be on display April 6-27, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm on weekdays, with one giant Saturday reception celebration on April 8, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm, hosted by the Optimist Club of Douglas County. Calling all animal and art lovers! We invite you to the opening reception. Receptions at the CAC are Read More

The CAC Presents… Youth Art Month!

Posted on April 24, 2023April 24, 2023

The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville and Douglas County (CAC) celebrated Youth Art Month with a reception and celebration on March 2nd. The night, hosted by Never Alone Clubhouse, was filled with excited parents and children alike. The CAC’s walls are filled with the works of students from kindergarten to high school! The exhibit will be on display from March 1st to March 29th. Art teachers from over 10 schools in Douglas County engaged their students in projects to be showcased in Read More

Arbor Station Dances Across Continents and Time

Posted on March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

Principal Felton of Arbor Station requested another ARTSventure performance from the Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC). After months of anticipation, their celebratory assembly came together on the morning of Friday, February 17th to enjoy the Capoeira Afro-Brazilian Dancing performances with the Brazilian Art Center. In honor of Black History Month, the ARTSventure depicted how African culture has influenced many other cultures and even continues to influence us all every day. Music, dance, and language are only a few Read More

DC Art Guild Christmas Art Bazaar RETURNS!

Posted on December 5, 2022December 16, 2022

The Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) satellite group, The Douglas County Art Guild, returns for another Christmas Art Bazaar. Shop local this Christmas and support local artists by visiting the Art Bazaar from December 1st through the 10th from 10 am – 5 pm daily. The Art Bazaar will be held in the Wynn Building, next door to the Cultural Arts Center, 8644 Campbellton St., Douglasville. All the art at the Bazaar has been handcrafted by a Douglas Read More

Exhibit: Creative Families

Posted on May 11, 2018July 6, 2018

1 month, 2 great shows! Join us for Creative Families, an exhibit celebrating artists with a creative lineage. Creativity isn’t grown in a vacuum. In some families, it keeps being nurtured through many branches of the tree, either by blood or partnership. Each artist in this show is lucky enough to be part of that special bond that artists have when they are related. This exhibit showcases mothers, daughters, grandparents, and spouses that continue celebrating a creative tradition in their Read More