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

August 26 - November 8, 2024

Decatur Wine Festival tickets ON SALE!

Tickets are on sale now for the Decatur Arts Alliance’s annual fundraiser, the Decatur Wine Festival! Join the party on Saturday, Nov, 9th from 12:30-4:30pm on the Decatur Square to sample over 350 varieties of wine from around the world — all while supporting local art programs! Purchase tickets before Sep. 5 for only $50, with general admission tickets $60 until Nov. 8, and day-of tickets for $70. While supplies last!!

Sat, November 16 • Sun, December 15

Holiday Workshop Series

Looking for a creative outlet, fun community building activity, and perfect holiday gifts? Join the Decatur Arts Alliance for the first art workshops in the new studio spaces in the Hyatt Cottage at Legacy Park! Hosted by local jewelry artist, Gin Milner, these one-day workshops are the perfect way to spend quality time with your loved ones – plus you’ll walk away with one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. Class sizes are limited, so enroll today! Two workshop opportunities: Nov. 16 (2-4pm) & Dec. 15 (2-4pm)

Tues. Dec. 3 & Wed. Dec. 4 • 7:00pm

Bread & Puppet - Fall Circus Tour

This year’s tour presents a double bill, directed by Peter Schumann, crafted for this exact moment: The Possibilitarian Imperative Everything Show, followed by Gray Lady Cantata #9. As always, the shows will include puppets large and small, music, up-to-the-minute politics, and spectacles not to be missed. After the show Bread & Puppet will serve its famous sourdough rye bread with aioli, and Bread & Puppet’s “Cheap Art” – books, posters, postcards, pamphlets and banners from the Bread & Puppet Press – will be for sale. Get tickets while they last!

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.

RISING by Lori Lejeune

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.