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 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. On view in the Fourth Floor Gallery of the Decatur Library Thursdays-Saturdays from 1-5pm.

Application Deadline Aug 16

Placita Latina Exhibition v.6: Puentes

Placita Latina Exhibition v.6: “Puentes” invites Hispanic and Latinx artists to submit up to three works that explore how art can serve as a bridge to empathy and understanding. Artists are invited to consider how art serves as a bridge—between past and future, tradition and innovation, homeland and new home, individual stories and collective identity. Applications are due by August 16. Show runs Fri. Sep, 18 – Fri, Oct. 16, 2026 in the Decatur Arts Alliance gallery.

July 10 • 6:30-9pm

FINAL Open Studios & Collective Exhibition

Celebrate the opening of the Hyatt Cottage studio artists’ collective exhibition and take part in the final open studios of the 25/26 term. Studio Artists include: Laura Bell, Tell Beall, Anne Gardner, Shondra Leigh, Krista Voto, Beth Blackwell, and Rory Hawkins. Enjoy light refreshments and connect with the creative community being cultivated in the Creative Village at Legacy Park.

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.

June 18 - July 19, 2026

City of Decatur Public Art Showcase

May 29th - July 18th, 2026

HOME v.2: Homeland

Fri, July 10 - Sat, August 22, 2026

2025-2026 Studio Artists’ Collective 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

HOME v.2: Homeland

Placita Latina Exhibition v.6: Puentes

FINAL Open Studios & Collective Exhibition

Annual Events & Festivals

Exhibitions

June 18 - July 19, 2026

May 29th - July 18th, 2026

Fri, July 10 - Sat, August 22, 2026

Outdoor Installations

Busking

Forging connection through the arts.