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Decatur businesses – Reserve your spot for the ArtWalk!

Local galleries, retailers, and restaurants have the opportunity to kick-off the Decatur Arts Festival weekend on May 3 with the ARTWALK, a single-night, city-wide art experience that is free and open to the public. Decatur businesses, sign up as an Artspot and spotlight your business while supporting the arts. It's a win-win!

2024 Decatur Arts Festival POSTER UNVEILING!

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Join us Tuesday, March 26th from 5:30-7:30pm for the unveiling of the 2024 Decatur Arts Festival poster featuring artwork by local illustrator and educator, Shamar Knight-Justice

“Return to Catlandia” – a Tom Zarrilli Exhibition

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Atlanta-based artist, Tom Zarrilli, returns to the Decatur Arts Alliance gallery with a new exhibition featuring familiar characters. 'Return to Catlandia' showcases over 20 artworks (including paintings, ceramics, and collages) of cats and other animals exploring familiar and fanciful situations and locations. Show run: April 19-May 26, 2024. Join us for an opening reception on Friday, April 19 from 6:30-8:30pm.

2024 Fine Arts Exhibition: Forced Perspective

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60+ provocative artworks on view May 2 - June 14, 2024 in the Fourth Floor Gallery of the Decatur Library. The juried multimedia exhibition features unique artworks from across the United States, presented in conjunction with the Decatur Arts Festival. Join us for a closing reception on Friday, June 14 from 6:30-9pm.

The Decatur Arts Alliance brings a full-spectrum arts experience to the community every day through outdoor installations, live music, art events and festivals, community classes, and exhibitions – all freely available to the public. We work directly with artists and invest in creating a city where they thrive.

Outdoor Installations

We are so proud of the beautiful sculptures, murals, and outdoor installations that have become such an integral part of life in Decatur. These projects are commissioned through regular call-for-artists and direct partnerships.

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Decatur Artway Sculpture Gallery

Decatur Box Project

Secret Doors Decatur

Busking

Live performances bring music and magic around the city every day through our busking program with the City of Decatur. The program encourages street performers and emerging artists to showcase their talents and contribute to a lively street culture. We welcome new faces to apply!

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