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.

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

2026 Decatur Arts Festival Update

After 35 years of bringing art, music, and community to downtown Decatur each May, the Decatur Arts Festival will take a creative pause in 2026. Click the button below to read more on the exciting new updates to the event, set to return in 2027 following renovations to Decatur’s city square!

November 14th - December 20th, 2025

Trilateral Fractures and Octopidecatur Exhibitions

Local community organizer and artist, Larry Holland of “Fishbone Art“, presents a solo exhibition “Trilateral Fractures“ alongside a collective exhibition “Octopidecatur” featuring various local artists and presented with 404foundatl. Join us for an opening reception on Friday, Nov. 14th from 6:30-9pm to enjoy light refreshments and experience this showcase of local talent.

January 23rd - February 28th, 2026

Gail Vogels Retrospective Exhibition

Gail Vogels was a celebrated member of the Decatur artistic community until her passing in 2024. This retrospective exhibition celebrates her life and work 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. Celebrate Gail’s legacy with light refreshments and joyful community!

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.

November 14th - December 20th, 2025 (closed Thanksgiving week)

Trilateral Fractures and Octopidecatur Exhibitions

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.

Happening Now

2026 Decatur Arts Festival Update

Trilateral Fractures and Octopidecatur Exhibitions

Gail Vogels Retrospective Exhibition

Annual Events & Festivals

Exhibitions

November 14th - December 20th, 2025 (closed Thanksgiving week)

January 23 - February 28, 2026

Outdoor Installations

Busking

Forging connection through the arts.