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Public Art + Free Exhibits
Decatur is bursting with public art all-year round. Enjoy sculptures, tiny doors, murals, and more on every street. Check out the Decatur Public Art Map here to find the location and artist information for all of the art around the city!
Explore the Fine Arts Exhibition, showcasing 60+ works from across the country inside the Decatur Library. Stop by the Decatur Arts Alliance to view the community exhibition “Turbulence.”
Cat & Mouse: The 36th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition
May 2 -June 13, 2025
Gallery Hours: Thurs.-Sat., 1-5pm
Special Decatur Arts Festival Hours:
Friday, May 2 • 6:30-9:30 pm
Saturday, May 3 • 10 am-6 pm
Sunday, May 4 • 11am-5pm
Closing Reception: Friday, June 13 from 6:30-9pm
Fourth Floor Gallery of the Decatur Library
215 Sycamore St., Decatur, GA, 30030
The 36th annual Fine Arts Exhibition explores the meaning of the game of “Cat & Mouse” in all its aspects: historical, political, and moral. This game of constant pursuit, capture, and escape is a trope of fables, fiction, movies, and cartoons. Will one win over the other, or are the combatants locked in a never-ending game where the upper hand is gained, but eventually lost?
The Fine Arts Exhibition is a juried multimedia showcase presented alongside the Decatur Arts Festival. The exhibition will be shown in the Fourth Floor Gallery of the Decatur Library, home to the Georgia Center for the Book.
Brought to you by the Decatur Arts Alliance, Georgia Center for the Book, the DeKalb Co. Public Library, and DeKalb Library Foundation.
Turbulence Community Exhibit
The gallery will have special viewing hours during the Decatur Arts Festival:
Saturday, May 3 • 10 am-6 pm
Sunday, May 4 • 11 am-5 pm
Inside the Decatur Arts Alliance Gallery
113 Clairemont Ave., Decatur, GA 30030
When waves crash from all sides and the air becomes violently choppy, finding the way back to solid ground can seem like an insurmountable feat. For this third installment of the Decatur Arts Alliance’s annual community exhibition, artists are encouraged to consider “Turbulence” as a theme, exploring the trials, troubles, and triumphs we experience when faced with tempestuous circumstances. Learn more about the exhibition and 22 local artists on the Decatur Arts Alliance website.
The Decatur Arts Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that connects residents, businesses, tourists, and artists to increase arts access and engagement in Decatur, Georgia. Through its year-round programming of exhibitions, festivals, art events, public art projects, intergenerational art classes, and studio leases, the DAA cultivates a collaborative artistic community. The nonprofit is committed to producing free and low-cost, impactful art experiences focused on uplifting local artists and expanding art engagement.
Cat Eye Creative
Saturday, May 3 • 11 am-6 pm
Sunday, May 4 • 11 am-5 pm
201 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, GA 30030
Come see “Shine,” group exhibition of local and international talent curated by Cat Eye Creative. The exhibition overlaps with Oakland Cemetery’s “Illumine” exhibition (April 17-20 & 24-27) and features works by the same artists.
Cat Eye Creative represents over 100 unique artists from around the globe. From fine art curation and consulting to large scale mural installations and artist residencies programs, Cat Eye Creative brings the art to the people. They believe art is for everyone and without a community there is no art.
Monkey Arm Art Gallery
Saturday, May 3 • 11 am-6 pm
Sunday, May 4 • 11 am-5 pm
107 N. McDonough St., Decatur, GA 30030
Monkey Arm Art Gallery offers a collection of curated unique and original vintage art by artists who were known, unknown or never given credit due, spanning many different styles and periods. The gallery is a space for art collectors and art lovers looking for modern inspiration from the past.
Stop in to view and learn about past artists, known and unknown, and the ahead-of-the-curve work they did as passed down by generations of art lovers.
Step Back In Time Through Four Local History Exhibits at DeKalb History Center
Saturday, May 3 • 10 am-6 pm
Sunday, May 4 • 11 am-5 pm
Inside the Historic DeKalb Courthouse
101 E. Court Square, Decatur, GA 30030
The DeKalb History Center inside the Historic DeKalb Courthouse has four exhibits highlighting local history. Get to know the story of Decatur’s United Methodist Children’s Home through “Home: The United Methodist Children’s Home.” Explore “200 Years of DeKalb History.” Dive into the history of Avondale Estates in “The Haven of Health and Happiness.” And learn about one of the oldest African American communities in Georgia through “Deep Roots in DeKalb: The Flat Rock Story of Resilience.”
All exhibits can be found on the first floor of the DeKalb History Center (Historic DeKalb Courthouse), 101 E. Court Square.
The DeKalb History Center collects, preserves, and shares the wide-ranging stories of the people and places of DeKalb County. Visit the website to learn more about current programming, including walking tours, lunch and learn meetings, archival collections, exhibitions, and more!
Pastries A Go Go
Saturday, May 3 • 7:30-2:30pm
Sunday, May 4 • 7:30-2:30 pm
235 Ponce de Leon Pl., Decatur, GA 30030
Visit Pastries A Go Go throughout the weekend to view a selection of artwork on loan from Cat Eye Collective Gallery, featuring local artists and diverse mediums.
A beloved neighborhood spot in Decatur, Pastries A Go Go serves up scratch-made biscuits, pastries, and brunch favorites. Good food, good people — you’ll be glad you came!
