Douglasville, GA – An exhibit encouraging a personal connection to fine art is on display at the Cultural Arts Center of Douglasville/ Douglas County (CAC) from May 5-June 27, 9 am – 5 pm. Focused on breaking down traditional walls between gallery viewers and displayed art, the exhibit features textured, evocative, pieces that beg to be touched; from smooth, yet dimpled metal sculptures, to rough clay pots, and even pieces incorporating brail, infusing meaning into the work that only the blind can see. This exhibit acknowledges that touch is essential to both physical and mental health, providing a sense of understanding and grounding. The free opening reception will be celebrated on Thursday, May 8 from 6-8 pm, hosted by Sankofa Catering & Special Events. Anyone and everyone is invited.
The CAC selected five local artists to present work in the “TOUCH” exhibit. They were chosen not only for the quality and diversity of their pieces, but also for their shared belief that, in some cases, art needs to be physically felt to be fully understood. Together they form a quintet of perspectives related to the tactile power of materials. From clay to metal, and fabric to layered paint, all of the selected artists share a passion for form and texture, ranging from intricate mixed media portraits and
masks to abstract clay and metal sculpture. All are fully committed to presenting guests with an exhibit dedicated to physical sensation.
Artists Tom Butler, Bernard Gore, Chakila Hoskin, Joel Huff, and Eve Graybeal Olsen have produced work in diverse mediums. Between the four of them, the gallery will be filled with elaborate mixed-media masks, bumpy, bronze sculptures you can hold in your palm, brail panels of mysterious text, rough and smooth clay pieces. In addition, painted pieces 
will be on display to showcase the texture, depth, and sculptural results that can be achieved with just oil or acrylic.
For the exhibit reception to properly mirror the theme of the exhibit, the CAC worked with Chef Shu of Sankofa Catering & Special Events. There is no art more tactile than the wonders produced by masters of the culinary arts. Sankofa Catering will share their art via a delicious, free, spread for reception guests. Sankofa Catering, located at 3666 Hwy 5 in Douglasville, is committed to customer satisfaction. Sankofa is a word in the Twi language of Ghana that translates to “Go back and get it,” indicating their dedication to understanding culinary history as a guide to innovation.
The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County, located at 8652 Campbellton Street in historic downtown Douglasville, Georgia, is open Mondays through Fridays, 9 am to 5 pm For directions, more information, or to make your reservations, visit www.artsdouglas.org or contact the Cultural Arts Council at 770.949.2787.