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

March 23rd • 1-5pm

YEA! Youth Arts Festival

Presented at the Solarium in Oakhurst in 2025, YEA! allows young artists to gain practical experience in event organization, marketing, presentation, and sales – and allows the community to support Young, Emerging Artists! Student artists present their handcrafted goods in an artist market while young performers showcase their talent on a performance stage. Decatur Arts Alliance provides the venue, tables, and event necessities; the student artists coordinate the rest! Applications are open February 3 – March 2. There’s no fee to apply!
March 25th • 5:30-7:30pm

Decatur Arts Festival Poster Unveiling!

Join the party at Independent Distilling to celebrate the unveiling of the 2025 Decatur Arts Festival poster! Enjoy delicious treats and good company – plus meet this year’s poster artist, Rory Hawkins. His signature artistic style is renowned around town as “Catlanta” and he’s also one of the studio artists in the Hyatt Cottage at Legacy Park. Learn more about that space at decaturartsalliance.org/studio-rentals and more about the awesome work Catlanta creates on his Instagram (@cat_lanta)!
April 15 Deadline

Decatur businesses can enroll as "ArtSpots"

Businesses with a physical address inside the city limits of Decatur are invited to participate as an “Artspot” during the ArtWalk kick-off to the Decatur Arts Festival weekend. Businesses host an art experience in their space and provide light refreshments for a fun community evening exploring the shops, businesses, and restaurants that make Decatur great.

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.

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. 

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