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Opening Tomorrow: ArtHouse in East Decatur Station

Posted in Art & Culture on August 12, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

dah-logo-1Decatur ArtHouse Launches Exciting New BYOB Locale and Offers a Modern, Artistic, Friendly, and Laid Back Place to Create

Opening August 13th 2014, Decatur ArtHouse brings new life to Decatur’s budding art scene! Located at East Decatur Station on College Avenue, Decatur ArtHouse offers an exciting new space to tap into your creative side and socialize with (BYO) beverages and snacks. Evening 2-3 hour adult beginner’s painting classes start Wednesday, August 13th, and are for ages 21 and up. Private parties for children and adults are also available. Easy beforehand online sign-up streamlines the check-in process, and is strongly recommended, but walk-ins are also welcome.

Bring your friends and have a fun night out, bring a date, or come solo. This exciting new locale offers a modern, artistic, friendly, and laid back ambience and will give you the opportunity to you unleash your creativity and connect with others through art. Even better, you can take home your masterpiece at the end of the evening and show it off to your friends and family.

Regardless of experience level, the fun step-by-step instructions let you follow along easily and all materials are provided. And you get to feel really good about enjoying yourself! Local nonprofits receive 10% of every seat purchased and you help provide free art classes for children.

About Decatur ArtHouse
Founded by Decatur residents and art enthusiasts, Tennielle and Ron Bailey, Decatur ArtHouse is staffed with local artists who love teaching and want to share their experience and passion for the arts with others in and around their community.

Decatur ArtHouse is located at 619 East College Avenue, Suite E at East College Station in Decatur. We are open Tuesday through Saturday, 7-10 p.m, closed Sundays and Mondays, and are available for private parties during the day or evening, pending availability. Two-hour classes are $25, Three-hour classes are $35, and private parties vary. All art materials are provided and included in the cost of the class. For more information call (404) 228-9341, email tenn@decaturarthouse.com or visit www.decaturarthouse.com.

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Collage Workshop with Decatur artist Flora Rosefsky

Posted in Art & Culture, tagged , , , , , , , , on August 4, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

DRAW WITH SCISSORS LIKE FLORA

Collage Workshop with Decatur artist Flora Rosefsky for novice and experienced artists

August 24,  2 – 4 p.m.

Sycamore Place Gallery & Studios, 120 Sycamore Place

Led by one of Sycamore’s  teaching artists, Flora Rosefsky, art that uses various   paper cutouts along with photographs or photo copies will be incorporated to create collage work with meaningful and personal themes or messages. $45 per workshop includes supplies. To register or for more information email mssylviacross@gmail.com. For other workshops, classes and summer camp information visit www.decaturartclasses.com.

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Call for Young Emerging Artists

Posted in Art & Culture, Events, tagged , , , , on June 26, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Young Emerging Artists will return September 27 on the square. YEA! is open to students K-12 and is not limited to kids who live in Decatur.

The application deadline is August 25. Applications are available online now.

Need some funds to get started?  The Decatur Education Foundation has a grant opportunity for City of Decatur kids.

Please contact the Decatur Arts Alliance for more details: yea@decaturartsalliance.org or 404-371-9583yea-event-oct-2013

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7 Reasons Why You Should Attend the Decatur ArtWalk

Posted in Art & Culture, Events, Retail & Restaurants, tagged on May 22, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

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Friday, May 23 • 5-10 p.m.
All around Decatur • Free and open to the public

1. 24 amazing Decatur shops and restaurants are staying open late to host they city’s largest single-night art experience. See the full list here.

2. Three Oakhurst businesses are taking part in the ArtWalk this year. Head over to Kavarna, Mojo Pizza N’Pub, and Steinbeck’s for a pizza, a pint and some paintings.

3. Worthmore Jewelers is celebrating its six-year anniversary with a cook-in featuring live music, cold drinks, and fine arts. Featured artists include Hallie Edwards and Big Gully.

4. Wild Oats and Billy Goats is celebrating its four-year anniversary with four artist demonstrations by Bailey Jack, Kathleen Taylor, Sandy Erickson-Wright, and Jennifer Friedman.

5. Boogaloos is hosting a trunk show for local jewelry designer Olivia Rae, plus you can get 20% off all full price merchandise Friday evening and 20% off all Olivia Rae jewelry Friday thru Monday.

6. Little Shop of Stories is holding its second annual Silent Art Auction – auctioning off over half a dozen different original works of art. Items include prints by Tomie dePaola, Robin Preiss Glasser, Dan Santat, and Cece Bell. 100% of the funds raised will benefit the On The Same Page program.

7. Trinity Mercantile & Design will be featuring works of three artists, Cynthia Perryman, Jeff Henry, and Shelley Rogers, and serving small bites and bubbles all night!

 

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PushPush Offers New Young Filmmaker Summer Intensive for Ages 12-18

Posted in Art & Culture on April 22, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

PushPushSmalltall Pic 7PushPush, in association with its new GRFX Series, is announcing an exciting new advancement to its signature summer camps: a hands-on filmmaking program that will give participants the opportunity to develop and produce an original, festival-worthy, short film with industry professionals.

The four-week intensive will be led by PushPush Theater’s Artistic Director, award-winning Writer/Director/Producer Tim Habeger, along with a wide array of instructors from organizations including: the Atlanta Film Festival, Pop Films, The Plaza Theater, Tyler Perry Studios, Screen Gems studios, and more. These professionals will provide hands-on instruction in their field during the making of the film. This program will culminate in a rough-cut screening for family and friends, followed by a larger premier screening of the finished film at Atlanta’s historic Plaza Theater this Fall.

The program is open to highly motivated youths age 12-18 (special consideration needed for younger participants) interested in a focused and collaborative filmmaking experience – in front of the camera and/or behind the camera. Through concentrated teamwork and leadership opportunities, participants will not only have professional work to show for their efforts, but also increase their knowledge and skills in such areas as:

  • Film Set Etiquette
  • Acting on Camera
  • The Director’s Job
  • Story Architecture
  • Cinematography & Camera Operation
  • Costumes & Make-up
  • Editing
  • Art Direction
  • Lighting and Grip
  • Production Assistance

Experience is helpful but not required. However, each candidate must complete our review process, before the course begins, to ascertain their level of participation, motivation, and ability to work within a team.

Space is limited due to the nature of the program, so start the process early.

Dates: June 23 – July 18, 2014

Times: Monday – Friday, 10am – 3pm

Ages: 12-18 (special consideration is needed for participants under 12)

Fee: $1000 (for full session) or $350 per week (two week minimum) + $50 for supplies

There are a limited number of need-based discounts available for ideal candidates that demonstrate a clear financial need.

Visit the PushPush website for more information and contact them at pushpush.smalltall@gmaill.com to schedule preliminary interview.

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What’s Happening in Decatur This Weekend

Posted in Art & Culture, Events, Retail & Restaurants on April 4, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Friday

  • The Decatur Arts Alliance hosts an Opening Reception tonight, April 4, 6-8 p.m. at the Decatur Arts Alliance Gallery. The exhibition features works by the nine senior studio art majors of the Agnes Scott College class of 2014. The gallery is located here.
  • Game of Thrones (Ommegang beer) Release Party at Ale Yeah tonight, April 4. In honor of the Game of Thrones, the shop will be selling Ommegang’s GoT-inspired beer, Fire and Blood. Dressing up like your favorite character is encouraged.

Saturday

  • Don’t forget to stop by the Decatur Farmers Market every Saturday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. located at the corner of Trinity Place and North McDonough St. 

Sunday

  • Beats & Brunch every Sunday at Colbeh Kitchen, $3 mimosas, $5 classic cocktail and new menu specials

Monday (not really the weekend, but still. . .)

  • Beer vs Wine. . . & Cheese at Brick Store Pub. Starts at 6 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m., but show up at your leisure. 5 pairings, $40 per person.

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Oakhurst Jazz Nights Start Tonight

Posted in Art & Culture, Community on April 3, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

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321 W. Hill St., Decatur, GA 30030
www.oakhurstjazznights.com

Every Thursday during the month of April, the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association hosts evening jazz concerts on the front lawn of the Scottish Rite. Pack a picnic and join your neighbors at 7pm for some of the best jazz artists in the southeast. Concerts take place rain or shine. The rain location is The Solarium.

April Concert Line Up

  • April 3: Emrah Kotan
  • April 10: Jason Passmore
  • April 17: Audrey Shakir
  • April 24: Dan Baraszu & David Ellington

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Postcard Project submissions due April 11

Posted in Art & Culture, tagged , , , on April 2, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

The Decatur Postcard Project is  looking for images of the city t for the 2014 postcards. Postcards should represent Decatur.  The deadline for entry is April 11 and anyone can participate. Six entries will be turned into postcards  and will be sold at various retail outlets throughout the city. Visit DecaturArtsAlliance.org  or email tourism@decaturga.com for  details.

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New (Practical) Public Art

Posted in Art & Culture, Community on April 1, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

If you’ve walked along Ponce de Leon Avenue near Salon Red and Starbucks in the last two days, you might have noticed this:

public art in progress

The Decatur Downtown Development Authority commissioned artist Jason Smith of Smithworks to design and build fencing for the row of garbage bins that line the sidewalk. Now it’s much more pleasant to walk along that portion of the sidewalk.

starbucks public art

Jason also designed the ironwork covering the MARTA vent located between the bandstand and the old courthouse.

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Go on a studio cruise this weekend

Posted in Art & Culture, tagged , , on March 12, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

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The Decatur Arts Alliance is partnering with the Avondale Arts Alliance to host the Rail Arts District (R.A.D.) Studio Cruise this Saturday, March 15, 12-8 p.m.

Two of Decatur’s art studios will be on the tour:

  • Paradise Studios at 306 E. Howard Ave. – Five artists studios located on the second floor of the building across from the Kimball House.
  • Sycamore Place Galleries & Art Studios at 120 Sycamore Place.

After visiting the Decatur studios you can catch the free trolley service for the event and visit the other participating studios in Avondale Estates and Scottdale. For a full list of participating studios and events, visit www.railartsdistrict.com.

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