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
FESTIVAL STORIES
Check out our festival news, photos, links and behind the scenes stories!
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
Festival Merch Announcement
Get ready to show your love for the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival with exclusive merchandise! This year’s collection features vibrant, one-of-a-kind designs celebrating t
Who is Wayne Hoey behind the Big Band?
Wayne Hoey’s musical journey began in the US Army, where he played with the 19th Army Band at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, his home state, before eventually retiring with the
Jazz Stage Celebrates 10 Years
Celebrating 10 Years of the Jazz/Blues Stage at the Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival The Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival proudly announces the 10th anniversary of its Ja
Local Artist Deepti Malik at This Year’s Festival
Deepti’s artistic journey is rooted in a lifelong attraction to creativity. After a successful career in the corporate and academic worlds, she decided to follow her true calling
ShoFusion Dance Arts at Arts in the Heart
Shoshannah Estell is a multi-award-winning fusion dance artist and choreographer, renowned for blending eastern raqs sharqi (bellydance) styles with western dance forms to create a
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
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