Decatur Arts Alliance

The Book As Art: Ghosted is the fourteenth edition of an art show celebrating books: objects that, in an increasingly digital world, stubbornly survive. In stories and folktales, ghosts are harbingers, haints, and often horror-inducing specters tied to places and sometimes people. In modern times, being “ghosted” refers to the sudden disappearance from social media or digital connections. Unlike the phantoms of old returning because they refuse to break connection to the physical world, people now retreat from contact, disappearing instantly, or fading away. The objects in this exhibition should interpret the concept of the book and invite the viewer to look beyond the printed page to where ideas, words, and symbols are transformed and transfigured. Artists are challenged to embrace the dualities and paradoxes of communication—to celebrate the macabre and the mysterious, the familiar and the fantastic, the clear and the cryptic. The Book As Art series seeks to showcase beautifully made volumes, sculptural and conceptual interpretations, mixed-media, and one-of-a-kind approaches to the book format.

Entirely organized through the goodwill and generosity of the community, Oakhurst Porchfest brings together an enormous assortment of musical styles for a day of neighborly connection.  This grassroots event facilitates around 200 porch performances annually.  No tickets, reservations, or fees; just a great day of good vibes.

The Decatur Arts Alliance presents the 6th annual Placita Latina exhibition in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. This juried exhibition aims to celebrate and showcase the rich and diverse heritage of Latinx and Hispanic culture. This year’s theme, "Puentes”, invites Hispanic and Latinx artists to submit up to three works that explore how art can serve as a bridge to empathy and understanding. Join us on Friday, October 16th from 6-9 for a closing reception.

Mark your calendars for the event of the year, featuring over 450 wines at 70 tasting tables at the 2026 Decatur Wine Festival on Nov. 7.