Arts in the Heart Playlist
Our 5 stages feature so many incredible musicians! Music is a universal language that transcends boundaries, connecting hearts and minds across cultures and time. It has the power
FESTIVAL STORIES
Check out our festival news, photos, links and behind the scenes stories!
Artzilla 2024
Artzilla at Arts in the Heart of Augusta has returned! The ARTZILLA live painting group will be painting live in the Augusta Common! Come out and see local Augusta River Region art
Now & Then Exhibition in City Gallery
On view August 29 – October 17, 2024 in the City Gallery is Now & Then, which is an exhibition of Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival’s memorabilia including vintage pos
Meet Zoe our AITH AU Intern
Hi everyone, my name is Zoe! I am currently a senior graphic design student at Augusta University. I am super excited to be working with the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival&#
Young Artist Market – 2024
The Greater Augusta Arts Council and the City of Augusta are excited to celebrate the 42nd Annual Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival, a vibrant event that showcases the creativi
Local FAC Artist Michael Meissner Hits the Road
Michael Meissner is a local artist who made the decision to hit the road with his talent; living the nomadic lifestyle while touring the country with his family and creating work.
The History of Arts in the Heart
The Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival had its humble beginnings in a rather unique way. In 1981, on the Augusta College (now Augusta University) campus, the Greater Augusta Art
Road Closures AITH 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2024 – Augusta, GA Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival Street Closings The following STREET CLOSING PLAN will be implemented for the
Big Bailey & Friends on the Community Stage 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (August 20, 2024) Big Bailey & Friends Performing Live At Arts In The Heart Of Augusta Augusta, GA – Big Bailey Featuring Lolita Pierre, Sa Jules,
2024 Yarn Art Installations in the Family Area
We are having a BALL (pun intended) with the Yarn Art Installations for the Family Area at this year’s festival! Shout out to our amazing local artists who are putting this t
Addressing Arts in the Heart
Statement Addressing Concerns and Misinformation about the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival. FIRST let us STATEOur festival performers on EACH STAGE are 95% local, so it is si
Volunteer at Arts in the Heart 2024
Hey arts lovers! Our volunteer sign-up for the 42nd Annual Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival is now OPEN! Are you looking for a way to give back to the arts community? Voluntee
Arts in the Heart Goes Back to Broad
Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival will be returning to Broad Street and the Augusta Common on September 20 – 22 this year. The decision to move back was made after the road c
Arts in the Heart Brings in Major Performers for the 2024 Festival
With five performance stages, music is a dynamic component of Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival and that will be especially true this year. The Greater Augusta Arts Council is
Arts in the Heart 2023 Photos
Check out a huge selection of photos from the 2023 Festival, taken by the Photography Team: Rhian Swain, Sanjeev Singhal, Joey Knowles, Zarabion Riley, and Erica Pastecki. >>
Arts in the Heart Fine Arts and Food Awards
Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival is please to announce the following Artists awards and Global Food Village Awards. 2023 Fine Arts winners: 1st Place: Leif Johansen, Booth 934
Arts in the Heart Starts Today!
It’s finally here! Arts in the Heart of the Augusta Festival kicks off a weekend of art, music, food and family fun today! Don’t miss opening ceremonies at 6pm on the G
A Festival Favorite: ARTZILLA
Artzilla is a group of exceptionally talented local artists who paint live all weekend during the the festival. This year they will be painting on the Augusta Common! Back where th
2023 Festival Street Closings
Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival Road Closings Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival is September 15 – 17 in downtown Augusta. The festival hours are Friday 5pm – 9pm,
Big Bailey Returns to Arts in the Heart
Catch Big Bailey Sunday at 1:40pm on the Soul Suite Stage at Arts in the Heart. There are no other Tamell Baileys in the United States. This is true. Tamell has done his research.