2014 Decatur Arts Festival Program

INSIDE About the Poster 4 ArtWalk 6 New Dance 12 Theater & Literary Arts 14 History Center Exhibits 19 Artists Market 20 Kids Arts Festival 26 Children’s Book Illustrators Exhibition 28 Silent Auction 30 Fine Arts Exhibition 33 Performing Arts Stage 36 Bike Valet 40 Sidewalk Saturdays 41

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Poster Unveiling May 1 Old CourthouseSidewalk Saturdays May 3-17 All around DowntownCommunity Lantern Parade May 16 DowntownFine Arts Exhibition May 21-June 8 Agnes Scott CollegeSpeak…Easy! May 23 Old CourthouseArtWalk May 23 All Around DecaturKids Arts Festival May 24 Decatur Recreation CenterTheater & Literary Arts May 23-25 Various locationsNew Dance May 24-25 Decatur Recreation CenterPerforming Arts May 24-25 Community BandstandArtists Market May 24-25 Downtown DecaturDecatur Civic Chorus May 25 First Baptist Church

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About the Poster ..........................................................................................4ArtWalk .......................................................................................................6Decatur Civic Chorus ............................................................................... 11New Dance ................................................................................................ 12Theater & Literary Arts ........................................................................... 14DeKalb History Center Exhibits ............................................................. 19Artists Market .......................................................................................... 20Artists Market/Festival map ................................................................... 25Kids Arts Festival ..................................................................................... 26Children’s Book Illustrator Gallery Show .............................................. 28Silent Auction ........................................................................................... 30Fine Arts Exhibition ................................................................................. 33Performing Arts Stage ............................................................................. 36Bike Valet .................................................................................................. 40Sidewalk Saturdays ................................................................................. 41Join Decatur Arts Alliance ...................................................................... 43Decatur Map/Parking ............................................................................... 45Arts Festival Sponsors ............................................................................. 47

While you’re at the festival, check in with us on Twitter and Facebook to get updates on events happening around Downtown Decatur throughout May 24-25.

About the Decatur Arts AllianceFounded in 1989, the Decatur Arts Alliance (DAA) is a nonprofit partnership of artists, business owners, residents, and government, dedicated to supporting and enhancing the arts in the city of Decatur. The DAA sponsors the annual Decatur Arts Festival as well as other free art events in Decatur throughout the year.

The Decatur Arts Alliance provides a collaborative environment to coordinate the interests of artists, gallery owners, theater groups, dance groups, and performance venues within Decatur, and helps the city build a strong arts community.

The DAA Creative Registry connects you to artists, artist spaces and more. For details, visit www.decaturartsalliance.org.

Decatur Arts Alliance P.O. Box 401, Decatur, GA 30031 404-371-9583 [email protected] www.decaturartsalliance.org

Board of DirectorsDoug Aholt, chair Alan Dishman, treasurer Bobbie Elzey, secretary Heather Gibbons Linda Harris Lockey McDonald Mike Molina Nell Ruby Ann VanSlyke Shawn Vinson Pat Walsh Daren Wang Jerry G. White

Advisory BoardRobert and Jean Brown Jerry and Jean Eickhoff Sheila Hunt Terry McGehee Chester Old Jim and Donna Philips Roger and Joanna Quillen Bo and Melissa Spalding Judy Turner

Angie Macon, executive directorBetsy Apple - Festival InternAine Sherry - Festival InternJulia Snell - Festival ConsultantMary Flad - Festival Consultant

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the posterhis year’s Arts Festival poster artwork was cre-ated by Lulu Kaufman of Cuthbert, Georgia. Her work, she says, celebrates laughter, love, nature, and life, and embraces

the spirit of “girl power.”

After traveling and living all around the globe, Lulu has set-tled in southwest Georgia. She works in her studio on an an-tebellum horse farm, painting on recycled roof tin, reclaimed barn wood and old windows.

Lulu travels to art shows, galleries and shops across the southeast, she says, “spreading love and sunshine.” She’s also the designer for official Jimmy Buffet tour T-shirts.

Poster Unveiling

The poster unveiling took place May 1 at the old courthouse on the square. Thanks to these benefac-tors for donating goods and services for the unveiling event:• DeKalb History Center• General Wholesale Beverage• Jimmy Galloway, musicPoster Unveiling Committee: Faye Sykes, Mitzi Hill, Mari Atwell, Tonya Burkett

Take the Poster Home with You!Visit the Information Tent on the MARTA plaza during the Artists Market and check out the T-shirt selection and poster with this year’s artwork. See the map on pages 24-25 for the Information Tent loca-tion.

Meet Lulu at the information tent on the MARTA plaza during the festival.

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1. Agnes Scott CollegeFine Arts ExhibitionDalton Gallery, Dana Fine Arts Building141 E. College Ave.

Juried multimedia exhibition features a diversity of artistic viewpoints. The exhibition runs May 20-June 8.

2. Art Institute of Atlanta-DecaturOne W. Court Square404-942-1800

Featuring works by the faculty of the Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur. A variety of mediums will be on dis-play. AIA-Decatur is the sponsor of this year’s ArtWalk. Give them a big “Thank You!”

3. Aimée Jewelry Boutique and Gallery 335 W. Ponce De Leon Ave.404-371-0099

The gallery presents artists in fine arts, from the realistic to the abstract, and jewelry making and design, from sterling silver handmade jewelry with semi-precious and precious stones to fashion jewelry of all kinds.

4. Boogaloos Boutique246 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.404-373-3237

Local jewelry designer Olivia Rae features her spring and summer col-lection. Working with semi-precious stones and a variety of metals, she creates unique, colorful designs with a vintage and feminine flair. Boogaloos is a women’s boutique with a fun-and-friendly atmosphere, offer-ing must-haves in clothing and ac-cessories, including locally designed jewelry.

5. Color Wheel Studio508 E. Howard Ave.404-377-9800

Color Wheel Studio’s new second location is open for the ArtWalk. An exhibition of student work from the studio’s after-school program is on display in the gallery and the working studios are open for tours. Color Wheel is a community art studio offering preschool, after-school, and school break programs as well as art classes for students 8-18 years old.

6. Cook’s Warehouse and Sherlock’s Wine Merchant180 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. 404-377-4005

The Cook’s Warehouse offers the best in culinary tools, gadgets, appliances, and wine and cooking education. Sherlock’s Wine Merchant specializes in artisan, handmade wines from the world’s top producers.

7. CORE Dance Studios 139 Sycamore St.404-373-4154

A Special edition of ENCORE Open Floor showcases the talents of local Alternate Roots artists – performance and visual. An open mic forum allows the audience to interact with the art-ists.

8. Decatur Bikes252 W. Ponce De Leon Ave.404-941-8717

The full-service bicycle shop special-izes in bikes that are fun to ride. Deca-tur Bikes carries Jamis, KHS, Surly,

Civia as well as used bikes. If you are looking for a one-stop shop for every-thing from racks and bags to aero bars and nutrition, this is the place.

9. Decatur Public Library215 Sycamore St.404-370-8450

In this Children’s Book Illustrators’ Gallery Show, traditionally published illustrators present artwork accom-panied by their corresponding book titles so that viewers can make the connection that their favorite books are indeed works of art! The show opens at 7 p.m. with a wine and cheese reception.

10. Farm Burger4106 W. Ponce de Leon Ave.404-378-5077

Artist Stacey Brown creates power-ful contemporary art, incorporating colors that correspond with contem-porary trends while remaining in tune with his roots with traditional landscapes and urban neighborhood scenes. Farm Burger is a sustainable, local, grass-fed burger joint that sources from local farms.

11. HomeGrown412 Church St.404-373-1147

Share the vision of HomeGrown’s local and emerging artists as they present a multi-media celebration of Georgia through iconic photography, paintings, sculpture, wood, glass and textiles. A special section features the work of 10 Decatur student artists, ages 6-18.

artwalkFriday, May 23 • 5-10 pm • All around Decatur • Free and open to the publicShops and restaurants host Decatur’s largest single-night art experience


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HomeGrown Decatur is a retail artist cooperative featuring the work of 100-plus local artists and craftspeople in a variety of media.

12. Kavarna707-E East Lake Dr.404-371-1113

Paintings by local artist Katharina Meredith are abstract and full of color, like sunlight channeled onto canvas and deep blue oceans of the Caribbean. Her works are designed to lift the spirits. She lives in Oakhurst but grew up in Germany and Belize. Located in the heart of Oakhurst, Kavarna is a coffee shop, tavern and music-and-art space serving delicious food, beer, wine, and coffee roasted lo-cally by Batdorf & Bronson.

13. Little Shop of Stories133A East Court Square404-373-6300

Little Shop’s second annual Art Auc-tion features original work by beloved children’s book illustrators. Stop by for wine, beer, and a chance to take home a beautiful piece of art. Pro-ceeds benefit On The Same Page, a community-wide reading initiative. Little Shop offers books and more for kids and the grownups they become.

14. Mojo Pizza N’ Pub657 East Lake Dr. 404-373-1999

Oakhurst’s neighborhood pizza joint since 1998, Mojo offers dine in, carry out, and delivery. Come and enjoy the beautiful patio, Trivia Wednesdays, and a full bar.

15. Parker’s on Ponce116 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.404-924-2230

Artist Freddie Styles creates acrylic-based abstracts on paper and canvas.Parker’s on Ponce is an independently owned restaurant featuring steak, sea-food and spirits.

16. Rose Squared Gallery and Framing 111 Clairemont Ave.404-377-1414

Three-dimensional works, paintings, drawings, photography, and etchings are displayed from artists Carolyn Meltzer, Rick Bulman, JD Isaacs, Frances St. Claire Miller, and Stepha-nie Scott. On the Saturday of the fes-tival, a special showing of Elizabeth Vitale’s puppet artistry will be fea-tured as well as performances by the

artist herself throughout the day. Rose Squared is a gallery and custom framing shop.

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18. Speak…Easy!Literary Arts FestivalOld Courthouse on the Square

When you look at visual art, words should come to mind. So take a walk to the history center (Old Decatur Courthouse), second floor, 7-9 p.m., and enjoy the Speak…Easy.

19. Steinbeck’s Ale House659 East Lake Dr., Suite B404-373-1116

Sirkka Hougard creates arresting, primal paintings. The Atlanta Journal Constitution has called Sirkka’s work

21. Trinity Mercantile and Design131 E. Trinity Place404-378-0197

Local artists Shelley Rogers, Jeff Henry, and Cynthia Perryman are featured. Shelley’s antique finds com-bined with beautiful beads and carved pieces are truly wearable pieces of art. Jeff’s subject matter ranges from Georgian scenes to his travels abroad. The geometry of architecture and or-ganic landscape forms are among his favorite expressions. Cynthia’s work ranges from pastoral landscapes to the most exuberant of florals. Trinity Mercantile and Design of-

“downright delicious,” adding that the “symbol-filled paintings of heaven and hell and angels and demons should please lovers of archetypal psychology.” Steinbeck’s is an intimate neighborhood pub that specializes in craft beer, chef-driven foods, and lots of personality.

20. Sycamore Gallery120 Sycamore Place404-352-5938

Working artists’ studios, gallery space, a courtyard, children’s work, and a kiln. Sycamore Gallery offers art classes for children and adults year round and hosts local, national, and international shows.

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fers upholstery, home furnishings, lighting, custom window treatments, one-of-a-kind accessories from local artists, and design services. Parking is available in back.

22. Vivid Boutique133 East Court Square, Suite B404-371-5181

Dale Dixon creates jewelry in copper, brass, and silver, sometimes incorpo-rating gemstones and art glass beads. He specializes in handmade chain and wire-wrapped bracelets in a style often referred to as tribal, ancient or steam punk. Bracelets are woven and wrapped using semiprecious stones. Vivid Boutique offers home décor items, ladies’ accessories, kitchen and

bath items, stationery, and baby and jewelry gift items.

23. Wild Oats and Billy Goats112 E. Ponce de Leon Ave.404-373-4088

The gallery celebrates its four-year anniversary by hosting four of the original artists who helped launch it. Folk artists Sandy Erickson-Wright, Jennifer Friedman, Bailey Jack, and Kathleen Taylor will demonstrate and discuss their work. Come and enjoy live music, beverages, and snacks as well as the art. Wild Oats and Billy Goats is a hand-crafted folk art and gift gallery featur-ing art, locally handcrafted gifts, jew-elry, accessories, pottery, artisan body products, and home décor.

24. Worthmore Jewelers117 East Court Square404-370-3979

Help Worthmore celebrate its 6th an-niversary in Decatur and enjoy live music from the Jabari Grover Trio, great food and cold drinks. Featured folk artist Hallie Edwards, aka Big Gully, and master glass blower Sy Dowling will show their latest works. Worthmore offers jewelry, watches, art, and more. The shop has been vot-ed one of the Top Three Design stores in the United States, and has won Best of Atlanta and Best to Do Busi-ness With awards.

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decatur civic chorusSunday, May 25, 3 pm • First Baptist Church of Decatur • 308 Clairemont Ave.

The Decatur Civic Chorus will honor all men and women who have served in the United States military begin-ning with the Revolutionary War and ending with the wars in the Middle East. The music performed will span more than 200 years and culminate with a salute to our country and to the brave men and women who protect it. Free and open to the com-munity. Visit www.decaturcivicchorus.org or call 770-388-9536 for more informa-tion.

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Breaking New GroundLearning opportunities and entertaining, thought-provoking performances.

Schedule Saturday10-11 am ...............................................Class 111:30 am-12:30 pm ..............................Class 21-2 pm ...................................................Class 33-4 pm ........................................Performance* 5-6 pm ........................................Performance*

Sunday1-2 pm ...................................................Class 42:30-3:30 pm ..............................Performance* 4-5 pm ........................................Performance*

*Both performances feature the same program)

PerformancesAll performances feature the same program, which includes theseworks:

The Way, by Alex Spitzer (6 minutes)

Me and We, by Marjorie Pomper (5 minutes)

Love Unspoken, by Aviva and Scott Houston (7 minutes)

The Zulu Dance, by Isaac Xulu (5 minutes)

Restorative Justice: an opus for two in D mi-nor, by Wayne Smith and jhon r. stronks (10 minutes)

Glimpse, by Caitlin McCormack

A Life Well Seasoned, by D. Patton White (10 minutes)

This is Love, by Lynn Hesse and Ella Johannaber (10 minutes)

new danceSaturday, May 24, 10 am-6 pm • Sunday, May 25, 1-5 pmDecatur Recreation Centeer, 231 Sycamore St.Presented by Beacon Dance and the Decatur Recreation Center Dance Studio

Classes

Class 1 • Awareness through Movement Saturday, 10-11 amA one-hour class in the Feldenkrais Method, with Louise Runyon. Ingenious, gentle movement sequences designed to bring mobility, ease and efficiency to all forms of physical activity through height-ened awareness of how the body and mind can function together as an integrated whole. Participants will need mats.

Class 2 • Moving in Mutuality Saturday, 11:30 am-12:30 pm With Marjorie Pomper. Connect with others and learn to move together while finding and sharing your unique movement wis-dom. The class is made up of a series of movements that involve moving together and responding to each other. These explora-tions are simple and can be fulfilling for participants at many dif-ferent skill levels. They do not require dance experience.

Class 3 • Dueting Saturday, 1-2 pmWith Wayne Smith and jhon r. stronks. A workshop class about dancing and moving as two, as a duet. This will be a team effort with a focus on participants exploring and improvising in diverse ways. The class can work for all dance skill levels and partici-pants do not have to provide a partner.

Class 4 • Ballroom/Social Dance Sunday, 1-2 pm East Coast Swing and the Salsa, with D. Patton White.

Beacon Dance Artistic Director D. Patton White will lead partici-pants in the basic steps of these dances. No partner is necessary, just come and have fun! Participants will learn a few basic varia-tions on each dance.


pre-festival events

theater & literary artsBook signings, comedic and musical performances, and storytelling

Author Readings and Book SigningsDecatur Library Auditorium215 Sycamore St.presented by the georgia center for the Book

For more information about these events, visit georgiacenterforthebook.org.

Monday, May 19 •7:15 pmCassandra King, The Same Sweet Girl’s Guide to LifeCassandra King offers inspiration and ad-vice to new graduates that can sustain them through life’s inevi-table ups and downs. Delivered to a gradu-ating class at her alma mater, Montevallo College, The Same Sweet Girl’s Guide to Life offers advice with a blend of humor and practical wisdom. It can – and should – be read again and again by thoughtful people of all ages. King is the author of five novels, including Queen of Broken Hearts, The Same Sweet Girls, and most recently the critically acclaimed Moonrise, her literary homage to Daphne du Mau-rier’s Rebecca. King’s short fiction and essays have appeared in numerous journals and anthologies, including Callaloo, Alabama Bound: The Stories of a State, Belles’ Letters: Contempo-

becomes a meaningful journey as di Robilant contemplates the enduring beauty and symbolism of this mysterious flower.

Wednesday, May 21 • 7:15 pmJeff Guinn, Glorious: A Novel Of The American WestThe New York Times-bestselling author of The Last Gunfight, Jeff Guinn turns his eye for evocative detail and history to a sweeping novel of the Old West, weaving a compelling tale of life in the Arizona Territory in 1872.In his quest to win back the woman he loves, Cash McLendon travels to a speck-on-the-map mining town named Glorious in the Arizona Terri-tory, discovering a new way of life at the edge of the final American fron-tier. Although McLendon has done his best to escape his hard-scrabble, up-bringing in St. Louis, he can’t outrun his past forever.Guinn is a former award-winning in-vestigative journalist and the bestsell-ing author of numerous books of fic-tion and nonfiction, including Go Down Together: The True Untold Story of Bonnie and Clyde, The Last Gunfight: The Real Story of the Shootout at the O.K. Corral and How It Changed the West, and Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson.

rary Fiction by Alabama Women, Sto-ries From Where We Live, and Stories From The Blue Moon Café.

Tuesday, May 20 • 7:15 pmAndrea di Robilant, Chasing the Rose: An Adventure In the Venetian CountrysideFrom the author of the best-selling A Venetian Affair, comes the charming chronicle of his search for the identity of a mysterious old rose. Andrea di Robilant’s tale takes us back to the time of Josephine Bonaparte, as well as into some of the most delightful rose gardens in Italy today, brought to colorful life in the watercolors of artist Nina Fuga.In his biography of his great-great-great-great-grandmother, Venetian lady Lucia Mocenigo, di Robilant describes a pink rose that grows wild on the family’s former country estate, mentioning its light peach-and-raspberry scent. This passing detail led to an invitation for an audience with a local rose doyenne, who wondered if di Robilant’s unnamed rose could possibly be one of the long-lost China varieties that 19th century European growers had cultivated but which have since disappeared. What starts out as a lighthearted quest


speak…easy!Friday, May 23 • 7-9 pm • Old Courthouse on the Square

Host: Jerry G. White A Board Member of the Decatur Arts Alli-ance (DAA) and the Theater and Literary Arts Festival Coordinator for the Decatur Arts Festival

Remember when you speak… “Speak…Easy!”

Music provided by Kim Armstrong A Popular Dance

“A Popular Dance” is a finger-pop-ping, hand-clapping, toe-tapping, hip-shaking, shoulder-swinging, head-bobbing, whistle-blowing, breath-taking music service: inclusive, fresh, magnetic, and universal. Learn more at apopulardance.mysite.com

FEATURED PERFORMERS

Kodac HarrisonKodac Harrison has made 16 musical or spoken-word re-cordings, performed all over the nation, toured Europe seven times, co-edited four anthologies of poetry, and sold many of his own paintings. Last year Kodac released his first book, a retrospective of po-ems and song lyrics, The Turtle and the Moon. He is chairman of Poetry Atlanta and hosts the award winning Java Monkey Speaks. kodacharrison.com

Felton EaddyFelton Eaddy is an Atlanta-based poet, writer, vocal-ist and teacher. He will perform poems from Bending Over To Pick Up a Snake, and more recent poetry about frac-tured relationships. Eaddy earned an M.A. in creative writing from Johns

Hopkins University and teaches Eng-lish at Clark Atlanta University

Glen Haven Spirit & Truth Chorale“god is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” (John 4:24)

Sunday mornings are a glorious time of praise and worship at the Glen

Haven United Methodist Church in Decatur, featuring the vibrant and melodious sound of the Glen Haven Spirit and Truth Chorale under the direction of Russell Williams. The Chorale’s mission is to go forth as musical ambassadors, bringing God’s message of encouragement, hope, and healing to the church and beyond.

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let us entertain you!Saturday May 24Noon-12:45 pm • OnStage Atlanta OnStage Atlanta, perfoming since 1971, is an organization of individuals passionate about the impact the arts have on the com-munity and committed to produc-ing high-quality, diverse, and eclectic theatrical offerings. OnStage Atlanta is dedicated to harnessing the power of live theatre to excite, entertain, educate, and emotionally move audiences.

1-1:45 pm • A Performance Method A Performance Method is all about the process of telling each and every story through theater, music, song, and dance. Linda James Johnson and Jerry G. bring to life The Elephant and Erasto by Kateb Nuri Shunnar. Ms. Johnson began her career with Fred Benjamin Dance Co. in NYC. She is dedicated and committed to empowering minds in the community through all forms of art. Check out Jerry G. on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jerrygwhiteactor.

3:30-4:30 pm • Working Title Playwrights

“The Other Side of the Story” is a series of short dramatic monologues reflecting the restless nature of modern living. Working Title Playwrights is an Atlan-ta-based theatre company dedicated to the development of playwrights and new plays.

Sunday May 25Noon-1 pm • Ken ScottKen Scott, award-winning comedy magician, will be per-forming his unique blend of family fun magic. Come and be a part of this amazing show as Ken will be requiring plenty of audience participation. This show is perfect for all ages.

1:30-2 pm • Brooke BarardBrooke Barard is a young author on the rise with her new children’s book Believe in Yourself, about lions Nylah and Leo and their journey to stardom. “The book,” she says, “is pretty much my life story.” The 20-year-old author encour-ages youngsters to identify what sets them apart, and to share their gifts with the world.

2-2:30 pm • Mishara DuncanThe Zumba brand is an exciting way to get people mov-ing towards better health. The incorporation of upbeat music and funky dance moves allow adults and children to

groove, get silly and have lots of fun!

3:30-4:15 pm • Peter HartPeter Hart has been a professional puppeteer for more than 25 years. He is proficient in all styles of puppetry and is a sought after performer for festivals, schools, and private events.

theater and literary arts festivalSaturday, May 24 • Sunday, May 25 • DeKalb History Center

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let us entertain you!Saturday, May 24Noon-1 pm • Veronika JacksonVeronika Jackson has become a familiar face and sound in the south-ern regions of the United States, performing for festivals music halls and community benefits. She leaves many in awe as she performs and tells her stories through songs of her history as an acoustic folk blues artist.

2:30-3:30 pm • Amy AndrewsAmy Andrews is a tree-hugging, ever-traveling troubadour, with a sound that has been described as “beautifully mel-ancholy,” “heartbreakingly honest,” “the perfect marriage of Alison Krauss purity and Patty Griffin soul.”

5-6 pm • Kelly Hill HallKelly Hill Hall and his acoustic guitar enjoy playing fam-ily friendly jams. Along with his original works, Kelly likes to intertwine his own organic feel to some of the covers he does. Some you may recognize, some you may not. No mat-ter what, Kelly plays what he feels and he is thankful to be back at the Decatur Arts Festival doing what he loves.

acoustic palette Sunday, May 2512:30-1:30 pm • Elise WittElise’s concerts of Global, Local & Homemade Songs and her Impromptu Glorious Chorus workshops create and con-nect singing communities around the world. Elise serves as Artist-in-Residence at the Global Village Project, a school for teenage refugee girls in Decatur. www.EliseWitt.com

2-3 pm • The SkipperdeesTwin sisters Catherine and Emily Backus perform “Folk Music for Pop Culture,” with songs influenced by Appala-chia and the particular sadness of youth, and a stage pres-ence shaped by the Spice Girls.

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decatur LOLOMG! Decatur, you will not believe your ears!

Host: Lew LeftonLew Lefton has been performing stand up and im-prov comedy for more than 25 years. He holds down a day job as a mathematics faculty member at Georgia Tech, but that just means he’s funny and he can prove it. Lefton directs the local teen improv troupe D.U.C.K. and has performed around the country at dozens of clubs, col-leges, concerts, and conferences.

Saturday, May 241-1:45 pm The Decatur yoUth Comedy Krewe (D.U.C.K.)The Decatur yoUth Comedy Krewe (D.U.C.K.) is an im-prov group with the funniest teenagers from the City of De-catur. We’ll “quack” you up! (Sorry for the corny slogan, our parents liked it, so now we feel like we have to keep it...) www.duckimprov.com

“15 Minutes of Laughter!”Join us for a new take on an old clas-sic 15 Minutes of Fame with our new addition to the Decatur LOL stage…

2-2:15 pm • Jake HeadJake Head, raised in the swamps and creeks of North Florida, possesses an original comedic voice and commands it with likeability that has made him a favorite with live audiences and

internet folks alike. His credits include Comedy Central’s South Beach Com-edy Festival (2011), Laughing Skull Festival (2012), and SiriusXM. Jake’s work has been fea-tured on the front page of reddit.com as well as RoofTopComedy.com and has been viewed more than 60,000 times on YouTube.

2:30-2:45 pm • Dulcé SloanDulcé Sloan has been doing stand up for five years and can be seen at rooms and clubs all over including The Laughing Skull Lounge, The Atlan-ta Improv, Alchemy Tavern and the Vaudeville Cafe.

4-4:15 pm • Yedoye TravisYedoye Travis is not funny. Unfor-tunately, he does shows with a lot of funny people, so if you’d like to see them, you’ll have to grin and bear it. Yedoye Travis can be seen daily, showering at your house on the way to school.

4:30-4:45 pm • Jimmy Johnson, 2013 Decatur LOL Open Mic Winner Former actor and long-time nerd Jimmy Johnson is the winner of the 2013 Decatur Arts Festival LOL Open Mic contest, which means he’s got a full spot of his own this year! Jimmy helps people of all ages as a math and SAT and general academic tutor, and he’s glad that comedy gives him a chance to get away from parabolas, probability, parametric equations,

pronoun agreement, prepositions, and paragraphs.

5-5:15 pm • Kelly Spillman Kelly currently performs improv in the main cast at Basement Theatre-and performs stand-up at the major clubs in Atlanta including Punchline, Improv and Uptown. She has hosted at Laughing Skull Lounge and per-formed in their Best of Atlanta Show-case. Kelly’s keen observations about human behavior and her witty story-telling style engage all audiences.

Sunday, May 251-1:45 pm & 4:30-5:15 pm Whole World Theater

Whole World Improv Theatre works to be the most entertaining and dynamic improvisational comedy theatre in the southeast, providing a safe, creative home for actors and art-ists to freely create and express them-selves openly and without judgment.

3-3:30 pm Open Mic: “Make ‘em Laugh!”The first three people to sign up start-ing at 2:30 pm will each get to do a 10-minute set. The “winner,” chosen by audience applause, will be award-ed a slot at next year’s Decatur Arts Festival

Theatre and Literary Arts FestivalJerry G. White, Program CoordinatorLew Lefton, Decatur LOLMia Manekofsky, Theater and Liter-ary Arts FestivalLisa Kay Bokovoy, Acoustic Palette


Food, Fun and Fashion in the Modern EraHighlights from the Guy Hayes Collection

his exhibit offers a small selection of black-and-white photographs from the collection and provides a unique view of food trends, clothing styles and recreational diversions of the 1950s and 1960s. Guy Hayes, a professional freelance photographer from 1944 to 1983, graduated from Clarkston High School and served in the Navy during World War II.

After the war, he settled in Avondale Estates. He was a regular contributor to the Atlanta Journal, the Atlanta Constitution and the DeKalb News/Sun. More than 11,000 of his original negatives were donated to the History Center in 1984. Al-though very little documentation accompanied this collection, Hayes’ artistic work reveals a prolific talent with an incisive eye.

Dairies in DeKalbFeaturing Rosebud the cowExplore a brief history of the dairy industry in DeKalb County, with Rosebud as the centerpiece. This one-room exhibit ex-plains the prominence of dairies in DeKalb with a special focus on the Mathis Dairy.

The Ranch House in DeKalb CountyHip and HistoricDeKalb County was the epicenter of the ranch house boom in Georgia. Find out how to identify a ranch house and rediscover America’s most popular house style yet! What is so special about the ranch in DeKalb and why are there so many here? The style began appearing in the mid-1940s but is primarily associated with the modern 1950s and suburban ideals.

dekalb history center exhibitsSaturday, May 24, 10 am-5 pm • Sunday, May 25, Noon-5 pm Old Courthouse on the Square


Children’s Book Illustrators’ Gallery ShowStop by the Decatur Library to see this exhibit

he Artists Market features more than 165 artists select-ed through a competitive jury process. The annual market is known for its high quality of artwork and attracts art-ists from all over the South-

east and beyond.

Welcome back your favorite artists and visit the many new artists who have joined us this year. The works of several accomplished area artist guilds are featured as well. Don’t miss the collections from Georgia Goldsmith’s Group, Callanwolde Clay Guild, and Atlanta Glass Guild.

Booth numbers are listed next to each artist and guild.

Committee: Ann Finley, Mary Flad, Dawn Kinney Martin, Julia Snell

Sponsors: City of Decatur, DeKalb History Center, Decatur Downtown Development Authority, Decatur Arts Alliance, Decatur Tourism Bureau, Lampe-Farley Communications.

2D Mixed Media Stephen Baldauf ..........................................................153

Sean Barry ........................................................................100

Amanda Bennett ........................................................117

Chris Bruno ........................................................................44

Penny Dobson.................................................................40

Paul Flack ..........................................................................147

Marirosa Hofmann........................................................60

Farhana Hussain ..........................................................161

Leif Johansen ................................................................108

Lulu Kaufman ...................................................................50

Ynon Mabat ......................................................................41

Chris Mason ...................................................................114

Yvonne Miller ...................................................................73

H.C. Porter ...........................................................................83

Michelle Prahler ...........................................................119

Kathleen Taylor .............................................................131

Jason Thomas ...............................................................111

Jason Weatherspoon ..................................................96

Manami Yagashiro .....................................................143

3D Mixed MediaJake Asuit ............................................................................78

James Floyd ....................................................................115

Wayne Gao & Michelle Chang ............................26

Luis Gonzalez .......................................................... 21, 22

Amy Lansburg .................................................................29

Gerardo Leccese ............................................................53

Judy Lynn ............................................................................39

Adam Newman ..............................................................45

Tiffany Ownbey ...........................................................132

Frank Saggus .................................................................157

Bob And Patti Stern .....................................................90

CeramicsLarry Allen........................................................................134

Margaret Barber .............................................................80

Jim Bridgeman ................................................................64

Doug Dacey ......................................................................33

Callanwolde ............................................................... Plaza

Karen Fincannon............................................................37

Brenna McBroom .......................................................103

Pat McCaffrey ................................................................113

Lynette Phillips ................................................................87

Ralph Rankin .....................................................149, 150

Robin Rodgers ..............................................................163

Erin Spangler ..................................................................... 5

Knox Steinbrecher ........................................................55

Glenn Woods ....................................................................14

Kira Yancey-Willis ........................................................166

DigitalGregg Billman ...............................................................130

Geoffrey Harris.................................................................19

Margaret Rouse/Fiber

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Sean Barry/2d mixed media

Brett Miley .......................................................................145

John Paul ..........................................................................104

Larry & Sherry Paulsen ...........................................154

Drawing Douglas Alexander .......................................................71

Will Armstrong .............................................................165

Virginia Dauth ...............................................................140

Beau Stahl ...........................................................................97

FiberJennifer Carlson ...........................................................124

Mimi Damrauer ..............................................................38

Suzanne Ens ......................................................................82

John Gunther ...................................................................32

Sharon Rothschild.........................................................67

Margaret Rouse ...........................................................101

Janet Searfoss ...............................................................162

Jen Swearington .........................................................142

Glass Nancy Cann ......................................................................... 8

Larry Hamilton.................................................................15

Lance Heddan .................................................................85

Atlanta Glass Guild ................................................plaza

Lisa Mote .............................................................................54

Nathan Nardi ....................................................................25

Kevin duval/metal Brian Shope/wooddawn Kinney Martin/painting

erin Spangler/ceramics

Jack Pine ..............................................................................98

Andrew Pollack ............................................................126

Phillip Shelby ....................................................................35

JewelryObayana Ajanaku ..........................................................13

Penny Atkinson-Potter ...............................................51

Martha Banting ............................................................160

Rebecca Burt .................................................................136

Megan Clark ......................................................................61

Suzanne Evon .................................................................56

Dolores Fawkes ...............................................................42

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James perry/leather

Farhana Hussain/2d mixed media

Judy Lynn/3d mixed media Brianna Martray/ceramics

Suzy Scarborough .......................................................... 4

J. Spencer Shull ............................................................105

Larry Smith ......................................................................152

Spoon ....................................................................................88

Kristin Thorsen .................................................................72

Painting: WatercolorGodwin Kou ........................................................................ 1

Bob Osborne .................................................................158

Jim Wilshire .....................................................................156

Ann Finley ...........................................................................48

Leigh Griffin ....................................................................125

Lynn Hardesty ...............................................................146

Kristin Holeman ...........................................................120

Cuyler Hovey-King ........................................................70

Antoni Kozlowski ........................................................106

Jim Norton ........................................................................... 6

Mary Pettignano ............................................................99

Charles Pinckney ...........................................................36

Roger & Renae Poer ..................................................102

Georgia Goldsmiths ..............................................plaza

Patty Sledge ...................................................................141

Fred Tate ..............................................................................30

Tia Turco ............................................................................167

David Vrooman ...............................................................16

Sally Wade ..........................................................................77

Marc Zoschke ...................................................................91

Leather Andres Arango ................................................................66

Kathryn Laibson ..........................................................109

James Perry ....................................................................155

Dave Piper .......................................................................135

Rudy Tell ............................................................................151

MetalNelms Creekmur .........................................................118

Hugo Cruz .......................................................................123

Kevin Duval........................................................................84

Jimmy Hopkins ............................................................144

William Staubach....................................................46,47

Robert Taylor..................................................................138

Michael Zavison .............................................................24

Painting: Oil/Acrylic Thomas Andrew .........................................................159

Felix Berroa .........................................................................28

Jerry Brem ................................................................. 94, 95

Ed Fadool ............................................................................31

Amy Fletcher .................................................................122

Galina Herndon ..............................................................12

Bailey Jack ...........................................................................76

Dawn Kinney Martin ...................................................49

Jeff Laibson .....................................................................110

Lerner ............................................................................... 127

Wade Lincoln ...................................................................62

Lena Reznik .....................................................................112

artists market continued


Robert Jones/photography

Wayland House/printmaking Jason Weatherspoon/2d mixed media

Knox Steinbrecher/ceramics

PhotographyWalter Arnold ...................................................................93

Karin Connolly ..............................................................128

Shelagh Forrest ...................................................... 74, 75

Russell Grace..................................................................121

John Hartung ................................................................139

Ryan Hollis .......................................................................107

Robert Jones .....................................................................68

Brian Miller .........................................................................57

Garry Seidel .......................................................................27

Jason Stoddart ................................................................59

Paul Tankersley ............................................................148

Greg Turco .......................................................................168

Greg Vaughn.....................................................................65

Kathy Wolfe........................................................................52

moredavid Hadden/wood


Printmaking Wayland House ............................................................133

Keith Rosemond II ........................................................69

Emily Tuttle .....................................................................164

Kreg Yingst.........................................................................16

Sculpture William Colburn ..............................................................89

Francy Flly ..........................................................................2,3

Amy Goldstein-Rice .....................................................20

Elliott Hubbard .................................................................. 7

Kowit Jitpraphai .............................................................63

Eric Johnson ......................................................................81

Ancizar Marin ................................................................129

Brianna Martray ..............................................................11

WoodAndy Costine ....................................................................34

John Deveer ..................................................................9,10

Mark Ellis ..............................................................................86

David Hadden ..............................................................137

Ben Harrison .....................................................................43

Janet Searfoss/fiber

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Beau Stahl/drawing dolores Fawkes/jewelry

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he Kids Arts Festival kicks off with a parade. Lineup begins at 9:30 am at the corner of Commerce Drive and Church Street. Marching begins at 9:50. Dress up your kids and decorate your strollers, bikes and trikes. Join the parade and show your artistic spirit!

After the parade, enjoy arts and crafts, music, balloons, juggling, clowns, inflatables and much more. Commemo-

rate the fun by taking a picture in the Wow Photobooth. Most activities are free or for a small donation,

thanks to our partners: Decatur Animal Crack-ers, Decatur Montessori, ColorWheel, Deca-tur Active Living, Holy Trinity, the Waldorf School of Atlanta, New Orleans Sno Ball Café, the Decatur Arts Alliance and volunteers.

Committee: Heather Flury, Vandy Vail-Dickson,

Lee Williams, Lori Bodine, Lori Umberg,

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kids arts festivalSaturday, May 24, 10 am-2 pm • Decatur Recreation Center • 231 Sycamore St.Join us on Saturday for a parade, art, music, clowns, inflatables and more!


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children’s book illustrators gallery showMay 23-June 8 • Decatur Library215 Sycamore St.

Wine and cheese reception on May 23 during the ArtWalk. Hosts: Southern Breeze chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and the Georgia Center for the Book

The show, “Storybook Look: Illustrations by Southern Artists,” opens during the Artwalk on Friday, May 23, with a wine and cheese reception in the library lobby at 7 p.m. This year’s participants include award-winning illustrators Mark Braught, R. Gregory Christie, Jill Dubin, Elizabeth O. Dulemba, Laura Freeman, Prescott Hill, Bill Mayer, Susan Nees, and Amy Schimler. Come and meet some of the illustrators in person. If you bring books illustrated by artists in attendance, they will be happy to sign and dedicate them for you. The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustra-tors is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to sup-port the creation and availability of quality children’s books around the world. The Southern Breeze Chapter covers Alabama, Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. Visit scbwi.org to learn more.

The Georgia Center for the Book is the state affiliate of the Center for the Book at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. It is headquartered at the Decatur Li-brary. Visit georgiacenterforthebook.org to learn more.


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silent auctionSaturday, May 24, 11 am-5 pm • Sunday, May 25, noon-3 pm • Silent Auction TentBid high, bid often

ou asked for it – you got it! A two-day Silent Auction in which you get to wild-

ly bid, win and spend, while helping the arts to thrive. And you get to take home

a fabulous piece of art, donated by a par-ticipating festival artist. Stop by the Silent

Auction tent and check out all the incredible items.

You may pick up your items between 3 and 6 pm on Sunday or at the Decatur Arts Alliance/Visitors Center, 113 Clairemont Ave., during the week of May 27-30. Every year the Silent Auction raises funds that allow the Decatur Arts Alliance to host free events, making art accessible and fun for all. Your winning bid during the Silent Auction helps to keep the arts alive in Decatur.

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e among the first to view an in-triguing collection of paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture and mixed media selected by this year’s distinguished jury. Meet the artists and enjoy re-

freshments. Held in conjunction with the May meeting of the Decatur Business As-sociation.

The Fine Arts Exhibition attracts submis-sions from regional and national artists and is reviewed by respected members of the Atlanta arts community. This year’s jurors are Cynthia Farnell, Cinqué Hicks, and Nick Madden.

‘Last Call’ Closing Reception June 8 • 4-6 pmJoin the Decatur Arts Alliance and selected artists for brief dis-cussions of the artists’ works.

Fine Arts Committee: Lockey McDonald, Dot Moye, Leah Owen-by, Sarah McVoy-Moye, Jeffrey WhittleSponsors: Agnes Scott College, Decatur Business Association, Decatur Downtown Development Authority, Decatur Arts Alliance

fine arts exhibitionMay 20-June 8 • Dana Fine Arts Building at Agnes Scott CollegeA multimedia presentation of work by regional and national artists

exhibition hoursOpen daily May 22-June 7: 2-5 pm

Friday, May 23: 5-10 pm

Saturday-Sunday, May 24-25 and Sunday, June 8: noon-6 pm

Joy Stocksdale, “triangles and curves,” stiffened polychromatic screen printed silk, 52” x 30” david avery, too close to the Sun, etching, 6” x 6”


B J Adams

David Avery

Jetshri Bhadviya

Stephanie Bryan

John Cargile

Philip Carpenter

Kevin Currie

Crystal Desai

Terri Dilling

Sy Dowling

Cynthia Farnell

Ernie Fournet

Cynthia Frigon

Jim Harman

Tonia Hughes

Michelle Kingdom

Susan Lenz

Carole Loeffler

Chipper McCall

Charles Mintz

Chris Morrey

Kristin Powers Nowlin

Kim Ouellette

Matthew Patterson

Junco Pollack

Lynn Pollard

Joey Potter

Olivia Radio

Leisa Rich

Deeann Rieves

Susan Sharman

Mimi Silver

Joy Stocksdale

Sandy Tramel

Marta Wapiennik

Lindsey Wohlman

Peggy Wyman

featured artists

Stephanie Bryan, “ellington Farms,” pigment print, 17.75” x 23.75”

Matthew patterson, “like attracts like,” glass and mixed media, 16” x 24” x 14”

Lindsey Wohlman, “american Kestrel,” photography, 25” x 36”

Kevin currie, “eating Lunch,” photograph on matte paper, 10” x 15”

Susan Sharman, “Lost Stories,” Mixed media: textiles, embroidery, 10.25” x 10.5”

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philip carpenter, “paintbrush,” painted molding paste, 8.5” x 4” x 0.5”

terri dilling, “Slipstream,” acrylic and mixed media on panel, 48” x 54”

Susan Sharman, “Lost Stories,” Mixed media: textiles, embroidery, 10.25” x 10.5”

Lynn pollard, “indigo 292,” hand-dyed paper, 22” x 30”, $1,250


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performing arts stageSaturday, May 24 • Sunday, May 25 • Community Bandstand on the squareFree musical performances all weekend long • Featuring Kristian Bush

Saturday, May 2411:15 am • ConundrumsThis all-women drumming group brings west African rhythms to get your feet moving. Come early and bring the kids! conundrums.org/

Noon • Morgan Rowe BandDecatur’s own favorite singer/songwriter brings her distinctive alto voice, her full band and some new songs you won’t want to miss. facebook.com/pages/Morgan-Rowe-Band/43858117758

1 pm • Mieka Pauley A touring singer/songwriter with songs and lyrics that will grab you from the first note. mieka.com/

2 pm • SoulhoundGet the funk out and the groove going with Atlanta’s soul and R&B band with influences ranging from Tower of Power to Hendrix to Steely Dan. soulhound.com

3 pm • Larkin Poe This folk/rock/bluegrass band is fronted by the multitalented Lovell sisters, who play mandolin, guitar, lap steel and dobro and deliver great original songs with beautiful harmonies. larkinpoe.com/

4 pm • Kristian Bush A grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and half the Sugarland duo, Bush is currently on his 2014 Put Your Soul In It Tour, which includes a collaboration with Larkin Poe. kristianbush.com/

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1 pm • Dean Johanesen Originally from New York, this ac-complished singer/songwriter/guitar-ist delivers solid story-telling lyrics with a gypsy jazz style. deanjohane-sen.com/band/home.htm

2 pm • Bonaventure QuartetAtlanta’s favorite gypsy swing band continues to add great musicians and is up to a double quartet, including vocalist Amy Pike. thebonaventure-quartet.com/

3 pm • Randall Bramblett Singer, songwriter, sax, keyboard, guitar player, session player, tour-ing musician, original member of Sea Level, Randall has worked with art-ists such as Steve Winwood, Gregg Allman, Levon Helm, Government Mule, Bonnie Raitt, and many others. He’ll be joined by Geoff Achison dur-ing his set. randallbramblett.com/

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bike valetSaturday, May 24 Sunday, May 25

Ride your bike to the festival!op on your bike, ride it to the festival, and park it in the new bike valet area at N.McDonough Street at the square. It’s free! A valet attendant remains on duty throughout the event to park

and monitor bikes. When you arrive, look for signs to direct you to the bike valet area. Then enjoy the festival knowing that your bike will remain secure. The bike valet service is sponsored by Bicycle South and the City of Decatur. The Decatur Arts Festival worked with the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition to pro-vide the service. We hope to reduce the event’s impact on traffic congestion and carbon emissions by supporting the bi-cycle transportation alternative.

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Celebrate the arts Downtown

Decatur, 3 to 5 pm,

on Saturdays through May 17

In May, the City of Decatur sponsors a street-side celebration of the arts in downtown Decatur. This pop-up art program features a juried mix of artists, singers, musicians, dancers and performers who will entertain and delight all who happen by. Performances take place on Saturday afternoons from 3 to 5 pm, through mid-May. Don’t miss a single Saturday because you never know what will be happening – or where!


Tickets for Children ages 3-12: $5 ea.(Includes all games and activities)

Purchase in advance at DecaturDBA.comFree admission for children 2 and under.

Dig Your Toes into 60 Tons of Sand on the Ponce de Leon Beach!

Live Music and Dancing

Kids BoardwalkGames

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Terry Lee & the GTs

For the Kids: Douglas Brakeand Sizzle, Hiss, Pop

FridayJune 20

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I want to join the Decatur Arts Alliance!

$20 Student/Senior $25 Individual $50 Family $100 Corporate/Business $250 Patron

The Decatur Arts Alliance is a nonprofit 501C(3) organization. Donations are tax deductible.

As a member of the Decatur Arts Alliance, you’ll receive:• Invitations to members-only private art

events designed to showcase the arts

• Special volunteer opportunities

• Listing in the Creative Resources Directory

• Bi-monthly e-newsletters to keep you up to date on the arts in Decatur

Join during the Festival and receive a special gift!

Paint yourself into the Decatur arts picture:

participate in special events and activities. Enjoy the rich variety of art-ists, galleries and performances the city has to offer.

Draw on your talent for making things happen: help plan and coordinate the Decatur Arts Festival and other events throughout the year.

Play a starring role behind the scenes: volunteer for tasks large or small and serve on committees that get things done.

Put more art in your life – join today!

Decatur Arts Alliance • P.O. Box 401, Decatur, GA 30031 • 404/371-9583 • [email protected] • www.decaturartsalliance.org

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on exhibit through September 6 at the Decatur Arts Alliance gallery, 113 Clairemont Ave. JOIN US opening receptionFriday, August 16, 6-9 p.m.

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There’s always an exhibition in our gallery at the Decatur Visitors Center, 113 Clairemont Ave. Join our email list for updates and invitations to opening and closing receptions.

The youg emerging arrtists (YEA) event provides students an opportunity to perform or to sell their handcrafted artworks or products in September.

In collaboration with the Decatur Book Festival, the Arts Alliance pre-sented “The Book as Art” exhibition at the Art Institute of Altanta-Decatur in 2013. The second edition of the show is scheduled to coincide with the Book Festival in 2014, too.

The Decatur Wine Festival is Atlanta’s largest outdoor wine event and the Arts Alliance’s sole fundraiser. It happens every November on the Square.

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The Arts Alliance presents the Oakhurst Arts and Music Festival, and its awesome community parade, every October.

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Little Shop of Stories is hosting a silent auction featuring original artwork by some of our favorite

children’s book illustrators including:

133 E. Court Square, Decatur GA 30030 | 404.373.6300

Grace Lin (Where the Mountain Meets

the Moon)Robin Preiss Glasser

(Fancy Nancy)

Dan Santat (Carnivores)

Tomie dePaola (Strega Nona)

Tom Angleberger (The Strange Case of Origami Yoda)

Loren Long (Otis)

All proceeds will benefit On The Same Page

Decatur’s community-wide reading initiative

SILENT AUCTIONFriday, May 23 - 5-9 pm (During the Decatur ArtWalk)

Get more info at littleblogofstories.com

SECOND ANNUAL

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WWW.DECATURBOOKFESTIVAL.COM

BE SURE TO REGISTER AT VOLUNTEER DECATUR TO LEARN ABOUT FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.

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Decatur BusinessAssociation

sponsorsWe couldn't do it without 'em. Thanks to these fine groups and businesses for making the 26th Decatur Arts Festival possible.


Tour Three Taverns Brewery

Folk finds from Wild

Oats and Billy Goats

Learn to brew at Wine Workshop & Brew Center

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Wide variety at Ale Yeah! Craft Beer Market

Suds up with Mama handmade bath and body products

Shop and sip. With more than 200 locally owned shops, services, and restaurants, we’ve got our finger on the creative, independent pulse – from fine handcrafts to handcrafted beer.

Raise a glass or see one hand blown. Decatur is home to a vibrant and active craft community, offering brewery tours and studio tours alike. Find inspiration – or libation – here!

Things heat up at Decatur Glassblowing

DECATUR Visitors Center

113 Clairemont Ave.Decatur, GA 30030678-615-0915

visitdecaturgeorgia.com

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2014 Decatur Arts Festival Program

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