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Decatur Wine Festival 2023

Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 • 12:30-4:30 pm • Downtown Decatur

2024 Decatur Arts Festival – Artists’ Market Applications OPEN!

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2024 Decatur Arts Festival "Artists Market" applications are OPEN! Apply on Zapplication.org by January 7, 2024. Festival Dates: Sat. May 4 and Sun. May 5, 2024.

Tuesday, Oct. 10th at 5pm | What if you suddenly lost the one precious item you brought with you when you were forced to leave home? The City of Decatur shows Amal how a community can come together to help. "The Walk" is a public art project that features a 12-foot, 10 year old Syrian refugee child. Since July 2021, Amal has travelled over 6,000 miles to nearly 100 cities in 15 countries. Her urgent message to the world is “Don’t forget about us." Be a part of her incredible journey.

Placita Latina: Latinx Artists Exhibition

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Placita Latina returns to the Decatur Arts Alliance gallery in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Seven artists from different countries exhibit 14 original works in the "Rooted in Our Latinx Heritage" exhibition, on view daily from 10am-4pm from September 15 until October 13, 2023. Join in celebrating the month-long exhibition's close with music, food, and a Latinx market on Friday, Oct. 13 from 6:30-9:30pm.

Decatur Wine Festival

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Decatur Wine Festival turns 21! Join us on Saturday, Nov. 4th, from 12:30-4:30pm on the Decatur Square. Get your early bird tickets now on Freshtix.com

The Book As Art v.11: Myth & Magic

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Coming soon! The Book As Art v.11: Myth & Magic. Exhibition runs Sep. 7 - Oct. 30, 2023, in the 4th-floor gallery of the Decatur Library (Thursday-Saturday from 1-5 pm). Join us for the opening reception on Friday, Sep. 8th from 6:30-9:00pm.

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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