Hyatt Cottage at Legacy Park
Open Studio Day
Hyatt Cottage at Legacy Park 500 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA, United StatesAs part of Legacy Park's "Community Day" on Saturday, April 26, the Hyatt Cottage will host an Open Studio Day between 11am and 2pm. Stop by to meet the studio artists, learn more about their processes and work spaces, and enjoy light refreshments! Legacy Park will host market vendors, food vendors, and family fun activities during the day, so add an art stop to your to-do list.
Breaking Ground
Hyatt Cottage at Legacy Park 500 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA, United States"Breaking Ground", written and performed by Jerry G. White is an interactive, family-friendly music and theatre performance that showcases the lives of a variety of inspiring Black and African American men throughout U.S. history and their journey of breaking ground to achieve historical greatness. With performances by storyteller, Josie Bailey, and West African drum ensemble, Egun Omode Performing Arts Collective.
Pastel Still Life Class with Beth Blackwell Cullen
Hyatt Cottage at Legacy Park 500 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA, United StatesJoin this 4 week series to develop your skills in pastels, focusing on still life arrangements.
RISING by Lori Lejeune
Hyatt Cottage at Legacy Park 500 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA, United StatesRISING by Lori Lejeune is an uplifting piece that inspires to viewers to rise above their current weighing issues and "fly like a bird". On view Jan. 31 to March 9, 2025.
Holiday Workshop (Dec.)
Hyatt Cottage at Legacy Park 500 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA, United StatesLooking for the perfect handcrafted holiday gifts? Join the community workshops on Nov. 16 and Dec. 15 to create one-of-a-kind works of art using molded wire and elegant beads.
Open Studio Day (BYOPumpkin!)
Hyatt Cottage at Legacy Park 500 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA, United StatesStop by the Hyatt Cottage on Sun, Oct. 27 from 3-6pm for an Open Studio Day - and BYOPumpkin to decorate! Enjoy spooky refreshments and meet the studio artists. Learn more about their process and participate in fun activities led by these awesome local artists.
Opening Reception: #LookUpDecatur Exhibition
Hyatt Cottage at Legacy Park 500 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA, United StatesJoin us for the first reception of a gallery showcase in the Hyatt Cottage! A new round of #LookUpDecatur signs have been installed around Downtown Decatur, so this is the final opportunity to enjoy the decommissioned works, all crafted by local artists. Enjoy light refreshments during the event, chat with local creatives, and experience the newest community arts space in Decatur.
#LookUpDecatur Decommissioned Signs Exhibition
Hyatt Cottage at Legacy Park 500 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA, United StatesA new round of #LookUpDecatur signs have been installed on lamp posts and street signs around Downtown Decatur, which means the decommissioned artworks will be on view for a final send-off. The FIRST exhibition to showcase in the newly renovated Hyatt Cottage, one of four buildings comprising the Creative Village in Legacy Park, this is your chance to take home unique artworks crafted by local artists - and an exciting opportunity to see the new space for creative development. #LookUpDecatur is coordinated by Larry Holland of Fishbone Art and funded by the Decatur Arts Alliance.
Applications Open: Artist Studios
Hyatt Cottage at Legacy Park 500 S. Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA, United StatesVisual artists are invited to apply for a one year lease of a private, air-conditioned studio space in the Hyatt Cottage (the first of four buildings to come online as part of the "Creative Village" in Legacy Park). Seven studios of various sizes are available, with shared community space that can be used for galleries, classes, and/or performances. Studio artists are required to participate in quarterly open studio nights/days, as scheduled by the Decatur Arts Alliance.
There is no fee to apply but a security deposit is required upon lease signing. Find full details about the artist work studios and the lease application, as well as more information about the Creative Village project on the studio rentals page.
