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

Support 365 days of art programming in 2025!

Ensuring the Decatur community and everyone who visits it has access to impactful art experiences throughout the year is no easy feat. Help us to build a more connected community by contributing a tax-deductible donation today – and watch as your generosity grows and amplifies into innovative programming in 2025.

January - March, 2025

Inter-generational Art Courses

Enrollment is OPEN for the first semester of intergenerational art courses held in the Hyatt Cottage at Legacy Park! Limited class sizes ensure artists of *any experience level* receive individual instruction while also building community with their peers. Three courses available for the first semester: Watercolor, Printmaking, and Pastels.

January 31 - March 2, 2025

RISING by Lori Lejeune

This new exhibition presented in the Hyatt Cottage at Legacy Park features a combination of local artist, Lori Lejeune’s, “Flight Series” — artwork with birds and other winged creatures — as they intermingle with signature large-scale wall installation works. Join us for an opening reception and Open Studio Night on Friday, Jan 31 from 6-9pm. Volunteer as a gallery sitter to get involved!

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.

January 31 - March 9

RISING by Lori Lejeune

March 14 - May 4, 2025

“Turbulence” Community 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

Support 365 days of art programming in 2025!

Inter-generational Art Courses

RISING by Lori Lejeune

Annual Events & Festivals

Exhibitions

January 31 - March 9

March 14 - May 4, 2025

Outdoor Installations

Busking

Forging connection through the arts.