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Albany Area Arts Council

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Located in Downtown Albany, GA at The Carnegie Library The mission of Albany Area Arts Council is to unite our community through the arts and humanities.

06/17/2026

💃 Are you ready to dance the day (or night) away? We are 1 month away from starting our new dance series, Salsa: Movement, Music, and Connection! These senior accessible dance classes are open to anyone and designed for all experience levels.

✨ This class introduces foundational salsa steps at a comfortable pace while encouraging personal expression, musicality, and connection through movement. Participants will explore rhythm, style, and the expressive qualities of salsa while building confidence in their own movement. Alongside its artistic focus, the class also supports balance, coordination, and overall well-being in a fun and supportive environment that fosters both creativity and community.

🌹 Have questions or want more details? Visit our website at: https://albanyartscouncil.org/classes/ or call us at 229-439-2787

06/15/2026

✨ Have you seen the 26th Annual Southwest Georgia Regional Fine Art Exhibit and Sale yet? We're highlighting this year's winners, and we're kicking things off with our best in show!

🎨 Kymm Foreman is an artist who focuses on realism and emotion to create pieces that feel both intimate and relatable. She can be reached at [email protected] for commissions! Stop by now through July 15th to view the exhibition and see what the artists of our region have to offer.

👩‍🎨 "I am drawn to detail, contrast, and composition; using these elements to create depth and emotional impact. The mediums I often use are Prismacolor and graphite pencils. I aim to inspire reflections, and connections with deeper understandings" - Kymm Foreman.

⏰ Gallery hours are Monday - Thursday, 12-4 p.m. or Fridays by appointment

06/12/2026

🌞 It's that time again - Don't miss our Summer Show and Tell! These events are always so fun and an incredible opportunity to learn more about the growing creative community Albany has to offer!

🎨 Join us July 9th from 6-8 p.m. and bring a piece to display, a project to discuss, or simply come to support and be inspired. No pressure, just vibes!

06/10/2026

🎨 Let’s have another round of applause for our winners! This year’s show was an incredible and diverse display of talent, ideas, and dedication to the arts.

✨We also wanted to extend another thank you to this years judge, Laurel Robinson, for her time and effort in thoughtfully judging this years show!

You can view this exhibition now through July 15th!Our Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday 12-4, or Friday by appointment.

06/08/2026

✨ What a wonderful evening celebrating the opening of the 26th Annual Southwest Georgia Regional Fine Art Exhibition & Sale!

🏛️ Our gallery was filled with incredible artwork, meaningful conversations, and a community that continues to demonstrate just how much the arts matter in Southwest Georgia. We are deeply grateful to the artists who shared their creativity and entrusted us with their work. Every piece in this exhibition represents dedication, courage, and a unique creative voice, and it is an honor to share that work with our community.

🎨 Thank you to our juror, Laurel Robinson, for lending her time and expertise to this year's exhibition, and thank you to our members, volunteers, sponsors, board of directors, and supporters who help make programs like this possible. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the City of Albany for its ongoing support of the Albany Area Arts Council and the historic Carnegie Library.

🧑‍🎨 Most of all, thank you to everyone who joined us for an evening celebrating the remarkable talent that exists right here in our region. The exhibition remains on view through July 15, and many of the works are available for purchase.

🏛️ Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, noon–4:00 p.m. If those hours don't work for you, please call to schedule an appointment for another time.

✨ We hope you'll visit the exhibition, discover a new favorite artist, and continue supporting the creative community that makes Southwest Georgia such a vibrant place to live, work, and create.

06/07/2026

Only 24 Carnegie Libraries were built in the State of Georgia. This example comes from Albany and was built in 1906. It is now home to the Albany Arts Council.

I will be out of town this week and taking a break from new posts. New posts resume on June 15!

Image: “Albany, Ga.; Carnegie Library” (c. 1907). From the Andrew J. Bramlett Collection.

06/04/2026

✨ TODAY is the day! The opening reception of the 26th Annual Southwest Georgia Regional Fine Art Exhibit and Sale is tonight from 6-8 p.m!

🎨 Our galleries are full of amazing work ranging from paintings, sculpture, mixed media and photography! Join us for a fun night celebrating local artists and their dedication to their artistic practice.

06/03/2026

👩🏻‍⚖️ Judging has officially wrapped up for the 26th Annual Southwest Georgia Regional Fine Arts Exhibit and Sale! A huge thank you to this year's judge, Laurel Robinson, for giving us her time and her thoughtful feedback and insights. Her extensive career and perspectives made this year's adjudication lively and interesting, and we can't wait for you all to hear the results THIS THURSDAY at our opening reception! Join us Thursday, June 4th, from 6-8 p.m for the reception, with awards being announced at 7 p.m.

🎨 Laurel Robinson has been the chair of the Visual Arts Department at Georgia Southwestern State University since 2006, teaching drawing, painting, and assorted interdisciplinary studio courses over her long career. During summers and leaves, Laurel has taught at The Centre of the Arts at the University of Tasmania, Australia (1986), The University of Tel Aviv Overseas Student Summer Program (1988-91), studied a wide array of courses from paleoecology, Hebrew language, scientific illustration, literature to math at UCLA, University of Tel Aviv, and GSW, and for twenty years was the art director at Camp Ramah Darom in Clayton, Ga a summer camp for children ages 6-18). She has also had the honor of providing private painting instruction to President Jimmy Carter. Laurel is represented in the permanent collections at the Cincinnati Museum of Art, the Jewish Museum and the HUC/NYU Skirball Museum in New York City, and the Macon Museum of Arts and Science. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally.

06/01/2026

Join us for the 26th Annual Southwest Georgia Regional Fine Art Exhibit & Sale.

Discover incredible local artwork, support regional artists, and celebrate the vibrant arts community that continues to inspire and enrich Southwest Georgia.

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215 N Jackson Street
Albany, GA
31701

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 4pm
Tuesday	12pm - 4pm
Wednesday	12pm - 4pm
Thursday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+12294392787

Website

https://albanyartscouncil.org/

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