Augusta Arts

The Greater Augusta Arts Council advances vibrant cultural arts in Augusta’s River Region, thus enriching the lives of citizens and visitors, and fostering growth in the arts sector of our economy. Our roles include: 
•Serving as the official public art agency for the City of Augusta by facilitating art in public spaces.
•Managing the City of Augusta’s Arts Grants program, through which county non-profit arts entities apply for project or operational support grants. Following rigorous review, approximately 15-18 organization are funded annually.
•Producing the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival, a 2.5 day event that draws an estimated 80,000 visitors to downtown Augusta and generates an estimated $3 million in spending.
•Supporting individual local artists’ professional development 
•Communicating Augusta’s vibrant arts scene 
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