DAA Events

Atlanta-based artist, Tom Zarrilli, returns to the Decatur Arts Alliance gallery with a new exhibition featuring familiar characters. 'Return to Catlandia' showcases over 20 artworks (including paintings, ceramics, and collages) of cats and other animals exploring familiar and fanciful situations and locations. Show run: April 19-May 26, 2024. Join us for an opening reception on Friday, April 19 from 6:30-8:30pm.

Join us Tuesday, March 26th from 5:30-7:30pm for the unveiling of the 2024 Decatur Arts Festival poster featuring artwork by local illustrator and educator, Shamar Knight-Justice

Visit the Decatur Arts Alliance gallery between February 16 - March 24, 2024 to view 25 artworks created by local & emerging artists in and around the Decatur community.

Support the arts by tasting 100+ varieties of wine! Tickets available now for the Sat, March 9th event in Oakhurst Village. Get yours early before prices increase on February 1st!

Join Essential Theatre on January 6th for a new 24 Hour Play Festival at Core Dance in downtown Decatur! A variation on past Atlanta 24 hour play festival formats, the Southern Fried Bake-Off will be an exhilarating 24 hours where participants write, rehearse, and perform brand new plays based on a Bake-Off theme and a list of “ingredients.” Get your tickets today!

Tuesday, Oct. 10th at 5pm | What if you suddenly lost the one precious item you brought with you when you were forced to leave home?  The City of Decatur shows Amal how a community can come together to help. "The Walk" is a public art project that features a 12-foot, 10 year old Syrian refugee child. Since July 2021, Amal has travelled over 6,000 miles to nearly 100 cities in 15 countries. Her urgent message to the world is “Don’t forget about us." Be a part of her incredible journey.