Contact:
Wes Tallon
Director of Communications and Community Relations
Third Floor, Douglas County Courthouse
8700 Hospital Drive
Douglasville, Georgia 30134
Phone: 770.920.7593
Fax: 770.920.7445
wtallon@co.douglas.ga.us
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Overview:
The Douglas County Courthouse Gallery exists to showcase the talents of Douglas County citizens through exhibitions of the visual arts: original art, photography, sculpture, mixed media, collectibles and memorabilia. The Courthouse Gallery is the only exhibition space dedicated solely to those who live, work and play in Douglas County and their expressions of life.
Student Exhibits, January - May of each year
The first five months of each year (January - May) are dedicated to exhibitions of art from students in the Douglas County School System as selected by their art teachers.- January: High School Students, including students nominated for Governor's Honors in Art
- February: Middle School Mania - art from middle school students
- March: Youth Art Month - art from every school in the Douglas County School System
- April: Primary Colors - art from elementary school students
- May: Teaching by Example - art from the art teachers themselves
Citizen Exhibits, June - December of each year
From June - December, art, memorabilia, and collectibles from citizens are highlighted on themes chosen by the Courthouse Gallery Art Selection Committee. Citizens are invited to submit work to be juried by the Committee for the monthly exhibits.
2011 Exhibit Themes
June: Annual Exhibit of the Visual Arts by the Douglas County Art Guild
Exhibit Opening Reception: Tuesday, June 7th, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
July: "Surf's Up"
art, collectibles, photographs, memorabilia of or about the ocean, water, the beach and vacations
Entries Accepted: Thursday, June 30th
Exhibit Opening Reception: Tuesday, July 5th, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
August: "Flights of Fancy"
art and photographs of anything that flies: birds, insects, butterflies, airplanes, space shuttles, hot air balloons, and more!
Entries Accepted: Thursday, July 30th
Exhibit Opening Reception: Tuesday, August 2nd, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
September: "Two-legged Friends"
photographs and portraits of the special people in your life
Entries Accepted: Thursday, September 1st
Exhibit Opening Reception: Tuesday, September 6th, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
October: "Art of Food"
art and photgraphs of food, fruit, still lifes, and collectibles of odd and interesting kitchen items
Entries Accepted: Thursday, September 29th
Exhibit Opening Reception: Tuesday, October 4th, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
November: Artist's Choice
your favorite art and photographs
Entries Accepted: Thursday, October 27th
Exhibit Opening Reception: Tuesday, November 1st, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
December: "Winter Wonderland"
art and photographs of winter and all of its glory and effects
Entries Accepted: Thursday, December 1st
Exhibit Opening Reception: Tuesday, December 6th, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Location
The Courthouse Gallery is located on the third floor of the Douglas County Courthouse, and is open to the Public at all times the Courthouse is open. Admission to the Gallery is always free.
Exhibition Rules and Regulations
Artists selected to exhibit in the Courthouse Gallery must sign an Artist-Gallery Agreement, and exhibit in accordance with the Gallery Rules and Regulations. All submittals are juried for compliance with chosen themes.
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