The Douglas County Courthouse Art Gallery is celebrating its 13th season in 2017, and is proud to announce the exhibits that will be on display featuring the talents of Douglas County citizens.
The first four months of each year are dedicated to exhibitions of art from the Douglas County School System. Student art is selected by their art teachers.
January: “Higher Ground”- art of high school students
-Tuesday, January 10th – Wednesday, February 1st
February: “Middle School Mania”- art of middle school students
-Tuesday, February 7th – Wednesday, March 1st
March: “Youth Art Month”- art of students from all grades
-Tuesday, March 7th – Wednesday, March 29th
April: “Primary Colors”- art of elementary school students
-Tuesday, April 11th – Wednesday, April 26th
In May, the Courthouse Art Gallery hosts Congressman David Scott’s Annual High School Art Competition. Students from all over the 13th Congressional District of Georgia will submit entries for scholarship awards.
May “Congressional Art Competition:
-Saturday, May 13th – Wednesday, May 24th
The remaining months of the year feature exhibits that are open to any person who lives or works in Douglas County. Themes are announced for each month.
June: “Oceans” to accompany the Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival -Tuesday, May 30th – Wednesday, June 28th
Hydrangea Festival is June 3rd – 4th
July: “Vacation Memories”
-Wednesday, July 5th – Wednesday, July 26th
August: “Artist’s Choice”
-Tuesday, August 1st – Wednesday, August 30th
September: “Wild and Wonderful”
-Tuesday, September 5th – Wednesday, September 27th
October: “It’s Fall, Ya’ll”
-October 3rd – November 1st
November: Theme to be Announced to Coordinate with the Annual Festival of Trees
-November 3rd – November 29th
December: “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”
-December 5th – January 3rd, 2018
The Courthouse Art Gallery exists to showcase the talents of Douglas County residents through exhibitions of the visual arts: original art, photography, sculpture, mixed media, collectibles and memorabilia. The purpose of the Gallery is to exhibit works of art in a venue in which all residents will feel comfortable and welcome. Exhibits chosen for the Gallery represent all levels of art expertise, and encourage less experienced artists to continue in their craft so that their art goals may be realized in the future, as well as giving experienced local artists a venue to display their work.
The Courthouse Art Gallery is located on the third floor of the Douglas County Courthouse at 8700 Hospital Drive. The Gallery is a program of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners through its Department of Communications and Community Relations. Exhibit themes are selected by a committee of artists who volunteer their talents and services. The Gallery is open any time the Courthouse is open, and has free admission. There is no charge to artists to display.
