Posted in Art & Culture, Events, tagged Decatur, Decatur Arts Alliance, Decatur Education Foundation, YEA!, Young Emerging Artists 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 404-371-9583
Posted in Art & Culture, tagged arts alliance, Decatur Arts Alliance, Decatur Postcard Project, postcards 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.
Posted in Art & Culture, tagged Decatur art galleries, Decatur Arts Alliance, studio tour on March 12, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
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:
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.
Posted in Events, Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur, Decatur Arts Alliance, Decatur Arts Festival on June 3, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Be sure to stop by the “Last Call” for the Decatur Arts Festival Fine Arts Exhibition on Sunday, June 6 from 4 until 6 pm. The “Last Call” is your last chance to view this great exhibit as well as hear from some of the artists that created the works. The winner of the People’s Choice Award will be announced and you will have the opportunity to share some refreshments as well as enjoy some music. The event is free, and parking is available in the Agnes Scott parking deck on S. McDonough. For more information on the Decatur Arts Alliance click here.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Decatur, Decatur Arts Alliance, Decatur Arts Festival, Events, James Dean, Pete the Cat on May 10, 2010 | 7 Comments »
The 22nd Annual Decatur Arts Festival unveiled this year’s festival poster at a wonderful and fun Poster Unveiling last Thursday at the Old Courthouse on the Square. The poster was designed by James Dean and features the ubiquitous Pete the Cat. Many “oooohs” and “aaahs” were heard as the drape was lifted. Posters and t-shirts featuring the design will be available at the Information Tents at the festival.
The Decatur Arts Festival will be held on Memorial Day Weekend, May 29 and 30, on the Old Courthouse Square in downtown Decatur. The festival will kick off with the ArtWalk on Friday, May 28th at dozens of businesses in Decatur. Events will also be held throughout the month including the Fine Arts Exhibition Opening Reception on May25th at Agnes Scott College, a performance by the Decatur Civic Chorus on May 16 and Literary Arts events throughout the week of May 25th.
For more information and a schedule of events, click here.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Decatur Arts Alliance, Decatur Arts Festival, Pete the Cat on May 6, 2010 | 1 Comment »
We can’t wait to see the new 2010 Decatur Arts Festival poster designed by James Dean and featuring Pete the Cat! Unfortunately, James had a last minute family emergency and won’t be able to be there. We will have a big card for you to sign so we can send him our love and support.
Join us and be the first to see the poster and also pick up one for free!!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur Arts Alliance, Decatur Arts Festival, Fine Arts Exhibition on February 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Decatur Arts Alliance has a great Fine Arts Exhibition that is part of the annual Decatur Arts Festival. The exhibition is held at the Dalton Gallery at Agnes Scott College and has a well attended Opening Reception in conjunction with the May meeting of the Decatur Business Association. They offer cash prizes to the winning artists as well as provide an opportunity for artists’ work to be seen by the community. The exhibit ends with a “Last Call!” closing reception which includes insights into the art by some of the artists.
For more information visit the Decatur Arts Alliance website.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur Arts Alliance, Decatur Arts Festival, Zapplication on January 13, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Maurice Cook paints at the 2009 Decatur Arts Festival
Attention all artists! The deadline for applying to the 2010 Decatur Arts Festival Artists’ Market is Friday, January 15th. Applications are accepted online only at www.zapplication.org. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this great arts festival. For more information about the Decatur Arts Festival click here.
Not an artist, but want to participate? Join the fun group of people on the festival planning committee. Give Angie or Elizabeth a call at 404-371-9583 and let them know you want to “be a part of it”!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur Arts Alliance on December 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Decatur Arts Alliance is making great use of the window space left behind when By Hand South owner Brenda Leder retired. The window has become “Decatur Street Gallery” showcasing the work of local artist Gail Vogels. Glad to see that this wonderful window has become part of the street scene on Ponce.
Artists interested in an opportunity to have their work displayed should contact Executive Director Angie Macon at 404-371-9583. Kudos to the Arts Alliance for their efforts to support local artists! Consider joining the organization and getting involved.
Decatur Street Gallery
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged 30030, City of Decatur, Decatur, Decatur Arts Alliance, Decatur wine festival on November 2, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Okay, so I “borrowed” the title from a DM Blog comment, but I thought it was appropriate! Last month the Great Decatur Beer Tasting Festival brought over 4000 people to the Decatur Square to taste over 4oo different beers. So, to be fair to the wine drinkers in the area, the Decatur Arts Alliance is presenting the 8th annual Decatur Wine Festival this coming Saturday. There will be over 350 different wines for your tasting pleasure, plus 14 restaurants offering samples of their foods and music all afternoon. And all of this plus a commemorative wine tasting glass for only $30! Interested? Get your tickets here!
