Athens Poet Laureate: Call for Applicants 2023
Athens-Clarke County (ACCGov) is seeking applicants for a Poet Laureate. The Poet Laureate program is administered by the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Arts Division. Application deadline is Friday, November 10, 2023 at 5:00 PM EST. ACCGov views the Poet Laureate position as a means to further enhance the profile of poets, poetry, and literary arts […]
Athens Music Walk of Fame Committee announces 2023 inductees
In continuing recognition of the artists and supporters who have helped make Athens a destination for music fans, the Athens Music Walk of Fame Committee announces the five inductees for 2023: Monroe Bowers “Pink” Morton, Normaltown Flyers, Jackie Payne, Calvin Orlando Smith, and WUOG. Monroe Bowers “Pink” Morton – (July 31, 1856 – February 12, […]
Poetry Month Events
April is National Poetry month and we have several ways to celebrate with our Poet Laureate Jeff Fallis! Dial-a-Poem:During April, call 762-400-POEM to hear a recorded selection of poems by our Poet Laureate, Jeff Fallis. Poems by Mail:Throughout April, Poet Laureate, Jeff Fallis, will be fulfilling requests for poems by mail! Just fill out this form to receive an […]
Calls for Public Art: Classic Center Arena
The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County (ACCGov) invites professional artists to submit qualifications for three sites for the new Classic Center Arena in Athens, Georgia. ACCGov is seeking public art for the exterior plaza, exterior wall, and interior entryway of the new arena coming to downtown Athens. The selected artists will work with government staff to create public art […]
ACAC seeks 3 new members
The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission (ACAC) is seeking three qualified candidates to fill a 3-year volunteer positions. The mission of the ACAC is to foster the development and enjoyment of performing, visual, cultural, and other arts in the Athens-Clarke County (ACC) community and to make recommendations to the Mayor and Commission in many areas of […]
Calls for Art: Firefly Trail
The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County (ACCGov) invites professional artists to submit public art applications for two sites on the Firefly Trail in Athens, Georgia. ACCGov is seeking a sculpture at the Old Winterville Road Trailhead and a functional sculpture for the rest area at the Indian Hills and Winterville Road intersection. The selected artists will work with the government staff to […]
