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

May 28 - Deadline

Summer Solstice Artwalk Business Registration

Businesses with a physical address inside the city limits of Decatur are invited to participate as a “SunSpot” during the 2026 Summer Solstice ArtWalk on Thursday, June 18th from 6-10pm. Businesses host an art experience at their address and provide light refreshments for a fun community evening exploring the shops, businesses, and restaurants that make Decatur great.

June 17 - Deadline

Open Call: The Book As Art v.14: Ghosted

In stories and folktales, ghosts are harbingers, haints, and often horror-inducing specters tied to places and sometimes people. In modern times, being “ghosted” refers to the sudden disappearance from social media or digital connections. Unlike the phantoms of old returning because they refuse to break connection to the physical world, people now retreat from contact, disappearing instantly, or fading away.

May 29 - July 18

HOME v.2: Homeland

The Decatur Arts Alliance and the Decatur Land Trust are partnering with the Georgia Center for the Book and the Decatur Library to present a powerful art show, “Homeland.” This second installment of the annual “HOME” exhibition seeks to inspire conversation and consideration for the challenges we face as a community to ensure access to dignified housing options. Join us for an opening reception from 6:30-9pm on Friday, May 29th in the Fourth Floor Gallery of the Decatur Library.

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.

May 29th - July 18th, 2026

HOME v.2: Homeland

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

Summer Solstice Artwalk Business Registration

Open Call: The Book As Art v.14: Ghosted

HOME v.2: Homeland

Annual Events & Festivals

Exhibitions

May 29th - July 18th, 2026

Outdoor Installations

Busking

Forging connection through the arts.