ATLANTA – Ten communities across Georgia have been selected to host a curated traveling exhibition of works from the State Art Collection during the next 18 months, the Georgia Council for the Arts announced Wednesday.
The communities earned a stop on the tour through a competitive application process that focused on small towns and rural areas. Each will receive a grant to support the exhibit and accompanying community activities.
The exhibition “Reimagine: Contemporary Georgia Artists” is designed to increase awareness of the various communities and spur tourism.
At each of the selected locations, works from local and regional artists will be exhibited along with 20 featured works from the state collection.
“This is more than just an art exhibit,” said Tina Lilly, executive director of the Georgia Council for the Arts. ” ‘Reimagine’ shows how the arts can enhance multigenerational engagement and community development. By intentionally engaging with artists, communities can find creative solutions to problems, creating more vibrant places where people want to live and visit.”
A recent study found that nonprofit arts and culture in Georgia deliver an annual economic impact of at least $1.27 billion and support nearly 20,000 jobs.
Here is the schedule for the traveling exhibition:
Euharlee, Feb. 3-March 14
Greenville, March 24-May 2
Waycross, May 12-June 20
Moultrie, June 30-Aug. 8
Cuthbert, Aug. 18-Sept. 26
Douglas, Oct. 6-Nov. 14
McRae-Helena, Jan. 12-Feb. 20, 2026
Sylvania, March 2-April 10, 2026
Buckhead (Morgan County), April 20-May 29, 2026
Dawsonville, June 8-July 17, 2026
Works in the exhibition will include paintings, photographs, and drawings, as well as crafts such as quilting and lacemaking.