The West Washington Street Parking Deck features metal silhouette panels designed by local artists Elizabeth Debban, and Chet Thomas.
A statue of Georgia’s first aviator, Ben T. Epps, is located on West Washington Street, directly across from the site of the former bicycle shop where Epps built his first plane in 1907. The Ben Epps Statue Committee partnered with the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation to raise money to commission and place the statue.
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The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission (ACAC) is seeking 3 qualified candidates to each fill a 3-year volunteer position. The mission of the ACAC is to: foster the development and enjoyment of performing, visual, cultural and other arts in the Athens-Clarke County community to make recommendations to the Mayor and Commission on development and promotion of…
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To begin the process to develop a Public Art Master Plan the ACAC has issued an RFP requesting a Public Art Master Planner. This Planner will develop a comprehensive work plan for the Master Plan, research, lead public engagement efforts to gather community input at multiple points in the process, and craft and present the…
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The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission (ACAC) announces its second annual Arts in Community Grants (AICG). To promote creative placemaking in our community, the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission invites artists, local organizations and groups to apply for the Arts in Community Grant (AICG). Grants will be awarded based on particular criteria, including: level of community enrichment…
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Saturday, May 24, 10 a.m. – noon The Athens-Clarke County Library’s Family Day has a new twist this year! On Saturday, May 24, from 10 a.m. until noon, the Friends of the Athens-Clarke County Library will team up with the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission (ACAC) to celebrate summer reading and public art. The event will…
