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 three (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…
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The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission (ACAC) announces its first annual Arts in Community Grants (AICG). To promote creative placemaking in our community, the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission invites local organizations, groups and artists to apply for this Arts in Community Grant. Grants will be awarded based on particular criteria, including: level of community enrichment through…
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The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission (ACAC) is adding two new members. Information about the application process is on the Athens Clarke Count United Government website. 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…
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Athens Cultural Affairs Commission (ACAC) is pleased to announce the completion of Athens Clarke Co. newest public artwork. The Baxter Street ACC Library mural, designed and created by artist Nicholas Napoletano is located on the north sidewalk on Baxter Street at Dudley Street. “Public art has the unique capacity to transform and define space while…
