Douglas Courthouse Art Gallery Announces '15 Exhibit Schedule

The Douglas County Courthouse Art Gallery will celebrate its 11th season in 2015, and is proud to announce the exhibits that will be on display.

The first four months of each year are dedicated to exhibitions of art from the Douglas County School System. Student art is selected by their art teachers.

• January: “Higher Ground,” art of high school students

Tuesday, January 13th - Wednesday, January 28th

• February “Middle School Mania,” art of middle school students

Tuesday, February 3rd - Wednesday, February 25th

• March “Youth Art Month,” art of students from all grades

Tuesday, March 3rd - Wednesday, April 1st

• April “Primary Colors,” art of elementary school students

Tuesday, April 14th - Wednesday, April 29th

• May “Congressional Art Competition”

Saturday, May 9th - Wednesday, May 27th (In May, the Courthouse Art Gallery is honored to host Congressman David Scott’s Annual High School Art Competition. Students from all over the 13th Congressional District of Georgia will submit entries for scholarship awards.)

The remaining months of the year feature exhibits that are open to any person who lives or works in Douglas County. Themes are announced for each month.

• June “French Twist,” anything French and fabulous

Tuesday, June 2nd - Wednesday, July 1st (The show accompanies the annual Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival and hangs over its Design Division which has the theme of “Ooh, La, La” for 2015).

• July “Summer Fun,” anything that represents the summer season

Tuesday, July 7th - Wednesday, July 29th

• August “55 and Fabulous,” art from persons ages 55+

Tuesday, August 4th - Wednesday, August 26th

• September “Artist’s Choice,” showing off the artist’s best and favorite works

Tuesday, September 1st - Wednesday, September 30th

• October “Colorful Seasons,” Winter, Spring, Summer and/or Fall

Tuesday, October 6th - Wednesday, October 28th

• November “Home is Where the Heart Is,” anything from home or that reminds you of home

Tuesday, November 3rd - Wednesday, November 25th

• December “Holiday Photography,” photographs from Christmas, Hanukkah, and/or New Year’s

Tuesday, December 1st - Wednesday, December 30th

The Courthouse Art Gallery exists to showcase the talents of Douglas County residents through exhibitions of the visual arts: original art, photography, sculpture, mixed media, collectibles and memorabilia. The purpose of the Gallery is to exhibit works of art in a venue in which all residents will feel comfortable and welcome. Exhibits chosen for the Gallery represent all levels of art expertise, and encourage less experienced artists to continue in their craft so that their art goals may be realized in the future, as well as giving experienced local artists a venue to display their work.

The Courthouse Art Gallery is located on the third floor of the Douglas County Courthouse at 8700 Hospital Drive. The Gallery is a program of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners through its Department of Communications and Community Relations. Exhibit themes are selected by a committee of artists who volunteer their talents and services.

— Submitted by Douglas County