Decatur Artway Phase 2, "Dreamsicle" by Nathan Pierce

2023 Placita Latina Latinx Artists Exhibition, “El Bailador” by Melvin Toledo

Little Amal visits Decatur, photo by Julie Yarbrough

Decatur Arts Festival Artists' Market

MARTA underpass installation by Milagros Collective

Decatur Box Project: “Chac Mool, Cenotes” by Sara Nguyen, photo by Jonathan Phillips of Capture Life Through The Lens

Music Stage performance at the Decatur Arts Festival, Photo by Hector Amador

Forging connection through the arts.

Decatur Arts Alliance produces outdoor installations, live performances, arts events and festivals, community classes, exhibitions, and other impactful, accessible art experiences in Decatur, Georgia.

Happening Now

August 29 - September 12th

EARLY BIRD Decatur Wine Festival Tickets

Be the first to snag your tickets to this year’s Decatur Wine Festival! At only $50 for early birds, you unlock unlimited wine tastings of over 450 varieties of wine at 70 tables, which you enjoy from your souvenir wine glass. Tickets increase to $60 after Sep. 13th, so get yours early to grab the deal!

September 12th - October 25th

The Book As Art v.13

“Mixed Messages” draws on the layered complexities of language, saying one thing but meaning another. In a world inundated with myriad ways to communicate and connect, messages are muddled, signals crossed, meanings distorted. The Book As Art series showcases beautifully made volumes, sculptural and conceptual interpretations, and one-of-a-kind approaches to the book format. Join us for an opening reception on Friday, September 12 from 6:30-9pm.

Fall 2025 (Oct. - Nov.)

Enrollment Open for Art Courses

The fall is a perfect time to hone your craft! Offering intergenerational courses in Watercolor, Printmaking, and Collage at the Hyatt Cottage in Legacy Park. Limited class sizes permit individual instruction while allowing participants to develop their artistic practice among a diverse group of community members.

Annual Events & Festivals

Decatur Arts Festival

Oakhurst Porchfest

YEA! Young Emerging Artists

Decatur Wine Festival

Exhibitions

Unique explorations of local, national, and international talent, the Decatur Arts Alliance produces multiple annual exhibitions and hosts local artists for solo showcases. All open to the community. All free of charge.

September 12 - October 17, 2025

5th Annual Placita Latina Exhibition: “Nuestra Tierra”

September 12 - October 25, 2025

The Book As Art v.13: Mixed Messages

November 14th - December 20th, 2025

Trilateral Fractures and Octopidecatur Exhibitions

Outdoor Installations

Art abounds in Decatur. Discover outdoor installations, murals, and sculptures throughout the city that were commissioned through public calls for artists and direct partnerships.

Busking

Showcase your talents and contribute to our lively street culture. We’ve partnered with the City of Decatur to create a busking program that brings music and magic to our community. New faces are always encouraged to apply.

Forging connec­tion through the arts.