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

April 26th • 11am-2pm

Open Studios at Hyatt Cottage!

As part of Legacy Park’s “Community Day,” the artists working in the Hyatt Cottage will host Open Studios to the public. Stop by to meet the studio artists, learn more about their processes and work spaces, and enjoy light refreshments! Legacy Park will host market vendors, food vendors, and family fun activities during the day, so add an art stop to your to-do list.

May 2nd - May 4th

2025 Decatur Arts Festival

Mark your calendars for the “can’t miss” art event of the year! With over 100 performances of various artistic disciplines, 150 artist booths, the Fine Arts Exhibition, and so much more, spend a weekend celebrating the impact and importance of a thriving arts community. The weekend kicks off with the “ArtWalk” on Friday night from 6-10pm, when the community visits local businesses hosting an art experience with light refreshments. On Saturday, the Decatur Arts Festival will take place from 10am-6pm, and Sunday the festival hours are 11am-5pm.

April 28th

Applications open for The Book As Art and HOME exhibition!

Submit up to 3 artworks for the first annual collaborative exhibition with the Decatur Land Trust, “HOME v. 1: Gimmie Shelter”. Professional and student artists are invited to look beyond brick and mortar, beyond place and community, to let creativity illuminate the diverse ways we experience and define “Home.” The 13th volume of the international exhibition, “The Book As Art: Mixed Messages,” invites artists working in all medium to submit up to 3 works exploring the intricacies of communication and understanding.

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 2 - June 13, 2025

36th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition: “Cat & Mouse”

July 11 - August 16, 2025

HOME V. 1: Gimmie Shelter

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.