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

January - March

First Session Art Courses 2026

Looking for a “new year, new you” project? Why not join an art class and build community with your intergenerational peers while developing your creative skills? Class sizes are limited to allow for individual instruction, so artists of all skilll levels are welcome. Choose from Watercolor, Drawing, Printmaking, or Collage!

January 23rd - February 28th

Gail Vogels Retrospective Exhibition & Open Studios

This retrospective exhibition celebrates the life and work of Gail Vogels and invites the viewer to find beauty and meaning in the “magic of the everyday”. Join us for an opening reception on Friday, Jan. 23rd from 6:30-9pm, presented in tandem with an Open Studios night for the Hyatt Cottage artists.

February 2nd - March 1st

Applications Open - YEA!

YEA! (Young Emerging Artists) returns on Sunday, March 22nd from 1-5pm. This student-led arts festival will take place at the Solarium in Oakhurst. All students in grades K-12 are invited to participate, either with a performance or an artist booth. And the public is encouraged to attend and support the next generation of local artists! Learn more and apply at the link below.

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.

January 23 - February 28, 2026

Gail Vogels Retrospective Exhibition

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.