Fiber Art Installations Back at Arts in the Heart
Yarn isn’t just for scarves anymore, it’s become a bold medium for large-scale art. Known as yarn bombing or fiber installations, these colorful creations transform everyday
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Local Artists Alley Presented by the Boll Weevil and 4P Studios
This year has been a challenge on many levels. From power access to layout, but we are working hard to make this year’s festival the best It can be! One of the better outcome
Looking for some Augusta fun? Look for the Hype Team at Arts in the Heart!
Meet the Hype Team at Arts in the Heart: Your Go-To Crew for All Things Augusta! As you stroll through the vibrant streets of downtown Augusta during this year’s Arts in the Hea
Authors Club of Augusta takes on Arts in the Heart’s Literary Lounge!
The Authors Club of Augusta, founded in 1928, is one of the oldest cultural organizations in the CSRA. For nearly a century, it has been a cornerstone of the region’s literary l
K-Drummers Celebrate Cultural Collaboration with a Bold Performance!
Back by popular demand, the K Drum Team of the Korea Center of Greenville, South Carolina will make their third appearance on the Family Stage at Arts in the He
Meet the Fall 2025 Festival Intern, Hannah!
As a senior at Augusta University, I’ve been given the exciting opportunity to intern with the Greater Augusta Arts Council for Fall 2025. With my first month nearly complete, I
Artzilla on 8th Street!
This year, the Artzillards are on 8th Street. Join us in celebrating 10 local artists live creating during Augusta’s biggest Arts and Culture Celebration of the Year. Find Jo
Market Artist Highlight: Tiphiknee DeHerrera – Booth #556
Some artists find their calling later in life, but for Tiphiknee, the spark appeared early, long before she could have imagined where it would lead. Her work today, filled with sur
Musical Theatre Workshops Celebrating 15 Years of Festival Fun!
On the Family Stage at this year’s Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival, we celebrate 15 years of theatre fun with Musical Theatre Workshops! For the past 1.5 decades, the s
Schrodinger’s Cat Improv on the Family Stage!
Schrödinger’s Cat is Augusta’s own long-running improv comedy troupe, delighting audiences for the past 18 years with monthly performances at Le Chat Noir. Known for their qui
New Story Time Tent Feature in the Family Area!
Meet the CSRA Based Authors Featured in the Family Area’s NEW Story Time Tent! What is the Story Time Tent? This NEW feature to the Family Area at the Arts in the Heart of
Soul Asylum at Arts in the Heart!!
Soul Asylum to Perform at Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival Arts in the Heart of Augusta will be rocking this Fall with Grammy winning band Soul Asylum on the Global Stage Satu
CSRA Children’s Author Story Time Tent Application OPEN
Calling all CSRA Children’s Authors! This year, the Greater Augusta Arts Council and the City of Augusta host the annual Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival from Friday, Se
Family Area Applications Now Open!
Want to join in on the fun in the Family Area in the 2025 Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival? Now is your chance! Submit to participate in the Young Artists Market, apply for th
Arts in the Heart of Augusta – Arts and Food Awards 2024
Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival is pleased to announce the following Artists Awards and Global Food Village Awards. Fine Artists Market Winners 1st Place Monica Iverson Booth
Yarn Art Installed on Broad Street
Wow! These Yarn Artists really outdid themselves this year! Thank you to artists Kaye Ferguson, Lydia Mitchell, Davina Drakeley Lever and her team, Paige Michael and her team, The
Durant-Durant – Booth 956
Due to pesky little technical issues Ed Durant’s Booth isn’t listed on the Fine Artists Market page so we’re shining a light on him right here! Stop by his booth
Magic With a Twist and Lee “That Puppet Guy” Bryan on the Family Stage
At this year’s Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival, both magic and puppetry will take center stage with performances by Michael Gilliland of Magic With A Twist of Augusta, GA a
Community Chords – Upside Ukes
This year’s Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival will shine a spotlight on the power of music and community as Upside Ukuleles, a remarkable group from Augusta Symphony’s Comm
Literary Lounge Announcements!
Join local authors and graphic novelist in the Literary Lounge at Arts in the Heart. The Literary Lounge will be located in the Miller Theater at 708 Broad Street. Book chats