Support the Arts

Donors play a huge role in empowering our organization to sustain and advance the impact of accessible arts in the city of Decatur.  Your generous gift is tax-deductible and promotes a more connected, inspired, and engaged community.  Join as a sustaining member and receive exclusive invitations to input sessions, receptions, and other members-only opportunities.  Your support has a direct impact and is deeply appreciated.

Your gift funds

Innovation and COLLABORATION between government, businesses, organizations, individuals, and artists
Emerging and established local ARTISTS through commissions and awards
Festivals and community EVENTS – including the annual Decatur Arts Festival
PUBLIC ART throughout the city of Decatur - temporary and permanent art installations
Engaging EXHIBITIONS showcasing a range of artistic mediums
Community CLASSES to cultivate the artistic culture of Decatur

Highlights of 2024

The John Lewis Memorial Project

The Decatur Arts Alliance was honored to facilitate the artist jurying and selection process for The John Lewis Memorial Project. Countless generations will be inspired by the congressman’s soulful depiction by Basil Watson.

Legacy Park Artist Studios

Seven affordable artist studios and a flex gallery/performance space launched in the Hyatt Cottage at Legacy Park. Local youth art nonprofit, Paint Love, is also housed in the facility, making it the first  of four buildings to be activated as part of the “Creative Village.”

Bread and Puppet Theatre

The Decatur Arts Alliance coordinated the return of Bread and Puppet Theatre  with two nights of compelling performances. This national touring group is renowned for provocative political theater and their homemade bread, served after each show.

Upcoming Projects

Intergenerational Art Courses

As part of our commitment to connecting the community, DAA introduces intergenerational art classes in the Hyatt Cottage at Legacy Park. Limited class sizes ensure artists of any experience level receive individual instruction from local art professionals – while permitting participants to learn alongside a diverse range of community members.  Class participants are encouraged to submit their artwork to the annual community exhibition to showcase their hard work.  The first round of classes begin in January of 2025 – enroll today!

YEA! (Young Emerging Artists) student-led arts festival

YEA! is a unique opportunity that empowers students to coordinate their own arts festival! Students in grades K-12 are invited to gain practical experience in event organization, marketing, presentation and sales. YEA! showcases youth talent through a full schedule of performances and an artists’ market. Decatur Arts Alliance provides the venue, tables, and event necessities; the student artists coordinate the rest!  The 2025 event will be held on Sun, March 23rd at the Solarium in Oakhurst.  Applications open in February!

NEW Exhibition Collaboration

In partnership with the Decatur Land Trust and the City of Decatur’s Affordable Housing Task Force, this upcoming collaboration will encourage local and regional artists to explore themes that inspire awareness around the urgent topic of housing division and affordability.  Hosted in the Fourth Floor Gallery of the Decatur Library.  Dates and details to be announced.  Applications accepted on callforentry.org.

Open Studio Days

Quarterly Open Studio Days invite the community to visit the art studios in the Hyatt Cottage at Legacy Park – and learn more about the impressive range of artistic disciplines represented by the artists.  The open studios provide a valuable opportunity to delve deeper into the processes of the studio artists and to learn more about their craft.  Plus, you might find your new favorite artwork to bring home with you!  Enjoy light refreshments and a fun atmosphere with fellow community members and art-lovers.

Join us for our first open studio of 2025 on Friday, Jan. 31 from 6-9pm!

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