Book As Art 2023: Call for Entries
May 23, 2023
The Book As Art: Myth & Magic is the eleventh edition of Decatur Arts Alliance's juried exhibition series celebrating books. The exhibition will run September through October and showcase beautifully made volumes, sculptural and conceptual interpretations, and one-of-a-kind approaches to the book format. // Call for Entries April 27-June 18, 2023
Open Call – The Book As Art, V. 11: Myth & Magic
May 12, 2023
Artists are invited to submit their interpretation of the "book" as an art form in this year's The Book as Art, V. 11: Myth & Magic exhibition. Artists are challenged to look inward and outward, to interpret classical myths and tales, to explore and expose modern myths and myth-making, and to create new, magical tales. Works must be submitted through callforentry.org by June 11th, 2023. The exhibition runs Sept. 7 - Oct. 30, 2023 on the 4th floor gallery of the Decatur Library.
Fine Arts Exhibition
April 24, 2023
The Fine Arts Exhibition is back with a few “small changes”. This year all artwork on display is no larger than 24 inches in any direction. And we have a new space! Head to the newly renovated 4th floor gallery of the Decatur Library to view the exhibit. Exhibit opens May 4.
2023 Decatur Arts Festival: May 5-May 7
April 21, 2023
Don't miss the community's biggest annual celebration of ART! The 2023 Decatur Arts Festival will take place Friday, May 5th…
2023 Decatur Arts Festival POSTER UNVEILING!
March 20, 2023
Join us Thursday, March 30th from 5:30-7:30pm for the unveiling of the 2023 Decatur Arts Festival poster featuring work by Lauri Jones.
Decatur businesses – Reserve your spot for the ArtWalk!
March 14, 2023
Local galleries, retailers, and restaurants have the opportunity to kick-off the Decatur Arts Festival weekend on May 5 with ArtWalk, single-night, city-wide art experience that is free and open to the public. Decatur businesses, sign up as an artspot and spotlight your business while supporting the arts. It's a win-win.
Open Call: “Small Changes” Fine Arts Exhibition
February 13, 2023
We're excited to announce the return of the Fine Arts Exhibition — with a few "Small Changes." A change of location, a shift in the time of year, and artwork that's no larger than 24 inches! All artists are invited to participate in the 34th Annual Decatur Fine Arts Exhibition, a juried multimedia presentation in conjunction with the Decatur Arts Festival, by submitting an entry by March 24.
Skinny Dippin’ – Photography Exhibition
February 12, 2023
Skinny Dippin' February 24 - March 24 Naked photos of the sun and the moon over bodies of water Photography…
20th Annual Oakhurst Wine Crawl
February 12, 2023
Tickets are ON SALE NOW for the annual Oakhurst Wine Crawl - it's back, y'all!! Saturday, March 11th from 4-7pm…
End-of-Year Giving
December 27, 2022
More murals. Sculptures. Festivals. Gallery shows. Collaborations and partnerships. And support for ARTISTS – emerging, established, and local. We have BIG plans for 2023. Your generous donation will help us make them happen, and your gift is tax-deductible.
Bread and Puppet Theater Returns to Decatur: The Circus is Coming!
November 12, 2022
Bread and Puppet Theater returns to Decatur with a larger-than-life performance, featuring giant puppets and stilt-dancers, powered by a riotous brass band.