students at a community library enjoy a free drawing class

Promoting & Supporting Visual Arts in Georgia

Through community outreach, educational programming, and exhibits.

  • Save the date: Winter Show 2024 Season of Celebration

    Save the date: Winter Show 2024 Season of Celebration

    Our next exhibit will the 2024 Season of Celebration exhibit. We will be accepting entries starting October 1, 2024. The exhibit runs December through January at the Buckhead library branch of the Fulton County library. All dimensional works which can be displayed using a hanging system are welcome as entries for this juried show. Awards…


  • Sunshine Days 2024 Award Winners

    Sunshine Days 2024 Award Winners

    We had an incredible group of entries this year from the art community for the Sunshine Days exhibit. Our judge, C. S. Scogins had a difficult time choosing just a few works and complemented all the artists on their talent and skill. Thanks to the generosity of our members and supporters we added a fourth…


Programs

Arts Alliance of Georgia brings art to our local communities.

  • Exhibit opportunities, solo and juried for emerging and established artisans and artists
  • Free art classes for students of all ages in partnership with local libraries
  • Connecting the local community with the arts
  • Networking for local creatives

We are a 501(3c) non profit arts organization. Donations and volunteers help us provide services at low or not cost to the community.

About

The Arts Alliance of Georgia is a non-profit organization.
It was founded in 2017 by a small group of visual artists searching for a place to paint, to teach, and to exhibit local artwork.

Our mission is to promote and support the visual arts in the local communities in the Greater Atlanta area, to provide local visual arts programming, and to assist in the development and advancement of visual artists. The AAG’s volunteers provide educational programming, art exhibits in public and private venues, and community outreach consistent with the advancement of art.

Meet our team

The Arts Alliance of Georgia is a non-profit organization. It was founded in 2017 by a small group of visual artists searching for a place to paint, to teach, and to exhibit local artwork.

Erin Elizabeth Durham, Ph.D.

Co-Founder

Dr. Durham has worked diligently for over 15 years to help advance the exhibition and education opportunities available to local artists. A third-generation painter herself, Erin-Elizabeth deeply believes in art educational programming, promoting local art exhibits in public art spaces, and coordinating community outreach consistent with the advancement of art.

Cheryl D’Amato

Co-Founder

Cheryl D’Amato is a leader in the local Arts community, with over 20 years of experience in organizing and curating visual art exhibitions. An established Atlanta artist and professional photographer, Cheryl utilizes her years of experience as both an artist and an organizer to develop community outreach initiatives, and to create innovative programs to advance the growth and exposure of local artists.

Lee Suzanne Jordan

Co-Founder

Lee has had a passion for creating art and growing other creatives her whole life. She has been both a member and supporter of the local Atlanta arts community for over 10 years while working full time in the technology industry at startups and well known brands to build a safer and more connected world. Jordan holds a BFA in Visual Arts from Florida State University, where she studied painting and web design.

Susy Ross

Co-Founder

Born and raised in Scotland to a family of artists, Susy has been creating her whole life. She moved to the south of France when she was 18 and spent the following 20 years there before coming to the states. She has lived in Marietta, Georgia for 21 years, painting and encouraging other artists in the local arts community.

Get Involved

The Arts Alliance of Georgia fosters artistic success in the local Georgia Arts community.
We are creative innovators supporting emerging and established artists, and passionate about giving back to our local community.

Thank you to our loyal sponsors and supporters!

Volunteer

We appreciate all levels of commitment!
Just a few hours a month can benefit AAG artists and programming.
Make new friends as you participate in the exciting world of art.

Membership

We have several membership levels. Memberships renew every January.

$15 students with id


$35 individuals


$90 families of up to five people

Donate

Artists invigorate their local communities with new ideas and creative purpose. Help us fulfill our mission – Donate today.

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