South Georgia Arts

Upcoming Events

Monroe County Arts Alliance Gallery Events54 N. Jackson StreetForsyth, GA 31029

Hours: Weds – Fri 11-4994-8668

August 2-28"Flowers, Faces, and Places X 2"

An exhibit of fine artPastel, Oil, and Watercolor by

Shelby Kasulka and Jackie Ivey-Weaver.

Monroe County Arts Alliance Gallery Events54 N. Jackson StreetForsyth, GA 31029

Hours: Weds – Fri 11-4994-8668

Sept 2 – Oct 2“Paint This Town!”

A members’ show of artwork based on images and characteristics of Monroe County, many of which will be created using photos submitted by residents. Some of the pieces from this show will move out into

community businesses for public viewing during the month of October.Free public reception will be held at the MCAA Gallery

Thursday evening, Sept 10, 5:00 - 8:00 PMWe will also be open during 'Forsyth Alive!' featuring the music of Big Mike & the Booty Papas on the

Courthouse SquareSaturday, Sept 19th, 7:00 - 10:00 PM

Call 994-8668 or 992-9427

The Columbus MuseumIntroductions: Allyson Comstock

November 15, 2009 to March 14, 2010

Sidney H. Yarbrough III GalleryAddress: 1251 Wynnton RoadColumbus, Georgia 31906Phone: 706.748.2562

This exhibition is the fifth installment in a series of exhibitions entitled Introductions that is devoted to recent work by the best emerging regional artists. Allyson Comstock is an

artist, administrator and studio faculty member at Auburn University. Working primarily in handmade paper to create 2-dimensional artworks and in mixed media to create sculptural

installations, Comstock explores ideas related to the natural world such as the healing properties of nature and ecological issues. She will be creating new artwork for this

exhibition.

Website: http://www.columbusmuseum.com

The Columbus MuseumThe American Scene on Paper: Prints and Drawings from the

Schoen Collection

July 19 -- September 27, 2009

Third Floor Galleries Address: 1251 Wynnton RoadColumbus, Georgia 31906Phone: 706.748.2562

This exhibition of over 125 works on paper from an important Southern collection reveals a panorama of American experiences of the Depression Era and World War II

Website: http://www.columbusmuseum.com

Fine Art Juried Competition Georgia National Fair

October 8, 2009 to October 18, 20098am to 10pm

Georgia National FairgroundsStreet: 401 Larry Walker Parkway

Perry Georgia 31069Exits 134 and 1 35 at I-75

Phone: 1-800-987-3247 • 478-987-3247

Website: http://www.georgianationalfair.com/index.htm

Tybee Island Festival of the ArtsTybee Island, Georgia

Across from the Strand in the South Beach Parking Lot

October 17, 2009 to October 18, 2009 8am to 6pm

Upscale Art and Fine craft show with exceptional artists, live music and entertainment, culinary delights and spirits.

Phone: 912.898.9032 or 912.786.4060

Website: http://www.tybeearts.org/festivals-shows.php

Art @ the RockRock Eagle 4-H Center

350 Rock Eagle Rd NWEatonton, Georgia

November 21, 2009 9am to 6pm

Artist Application

First annual Juried Art Show and Marketplace. Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton will host local and

regional artists and musicians as well as a marketplace featuring homegrown and hand made

items.

Phone: Phone: 706-484-2873

Website: http://www.rockeagle4h.org/ART/

Winterfest 2009 RiverCenter Columbus

900 Broadway Columbus GA 31901-2425

December 4, 2009 to December 6, 2009

Call for ArtistsApplication deadline: September 15, 2009

Artist Application

Phone: Phone: 706-484-2873

Website: http://www.rivercenter.org/

The Columbus MuseumDiversity in Regional Heritage Series:

Slavery and First Responses to Freedom of the Chattahoochee Valley’s African-American Community

January 17, 2010 -- July 11, 2010

Galleria CasesAddress: 1251 Wynnton Road

Columbus, Georgia 31906Phone: 706.748.2562

Website: http://www.columbusmuseum.com

This exhibition series is designed to shed light on the experiences and accomplishments of segments of the Chattahoochee Valley community that have been overlooked or underrepresented in interpretation of local history. This first installment of the series will investigate the experiences of local African Americans during slavery and

the accomplishments of the African American community during Reconstruction.