Jan
3
Fri
Art Classes Galore @ Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County
Jan 3 @ 1:00 pm – Apr 30 @ 9:00 pm
Art Classes Galore @ Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County | Douglasville | Georgia | United States

Come see our schedule of new classes offered for all types of art forms and ages! From painting parties to cupcake decorating workshops, we offer the classics like photography and drawing plus specialty classes that are sure to surprise. Sign up before classes fill up. Buy Gift cards for loved ones as a specialty present for any occasion.

Jan
18
Sat
Family ARTSventures! @ Douglas County Library
Jan 18 @ 2:00 pm
Family ARTSventures! @ Douglas County Library | Douglasville | Georgia | United States

Cultural Arts Center of Douglasville/Douglas County presents Sasikala Penumarthi performing “Kuchipudi: Story Through Dance.”

Feb
15
Sat
Family ARTSventures! @ Dog River Library
Feb 15 @ 1:00 pm
Family ARTSventures! @ Dog River Library | Douglasville | Georgia | United States

The Cultural Arts Center of Douglasville/Douglas County presents J’miah Nabawi performing, “There’s Rhythm in the Telling.”

Feb
22
Sat
Workshop: Light Up the Night – Lighted Painted Bottles @ Uncorked on Main
Feb 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Workshop: Light Up the Night - Lighted Painted Bottles @ Uncorked on Main | Villa Rica | Georgia | United States

Light up the winter nights with your own unique painted lighted bottle! In this workshop, students will paint a glass bottle with their own unique design and insert lights for a finishing touch. All supplies and materials provided. Students have option to bring their favorite acrylic paintbrushes.

Class Outline:

Part 1: Distribute and explain supplies. (15 minutes)

Students will choose from a variety of ready-to-paint, pre-drilled bottles.

Part 2: Design

Instructor will show examples of completed bottles and allow time for students to create a design. Instructors will give feedback and suggestions.

Part 3: Painting the bottle (90 minutes)

Students will paint their bottles as desired before adding a sealant.

Part 4 | Installing lights (10 minutes)

Instructor will demonstrate how to install lights. Student will install lights in their painted bottle.

Part 5: Brief discussion on how to care for bottle (5 minutes)

INSTRUCTOR PROVIDES THESE SUPPLIES

Bottles
Lights
Acrylic paint
Brushes
VRAC PROVIDES THESE SUPPLIES

Disposable aprons

STUDENT PROVIDES

Wear clothing that you don’t mind getting some paint on
Optional: favorite acrylic paint brushes

Feb
29
Sat
Black History Month Cultural Extravaganza Community Event @ Douglas County High School
Feb 29 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Black History Month Cultural Extravaganza  Community Event @ Douglas County High School | Douglasville | Georgia | United States

The 2020 1st annual Black History Extravaganza is happening Saturday,
February 29, 2020 from 11 am to 5 pm at Douglas County High School, 8705
Campbellton St, Douglasville GA 30134. The Extravaganza programming is
family-oriented day and rooted in Celebrating the African Diaspora.
There will be panel discussions, educational activities, art gallery,
children’s activities, health and wellness sessions, storytelling,
community connection circles, youth performances, musical and dance
performances, food, goods, and services vendors, workshops, and so much
more.
The event is free and open to the public.

Mar
28
Sat
3rd Annual Community Enrichment Day @ Douglasville Police Department
Mar 28 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
3rd Annual Community Enrichment Day @ Douglasville Police Department | Douglasville | Georgia | United States

The Douglasville Police Department 3rd Annual Community Enrichment Day will take place on March 28, 2020 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Douglasville Public Safety Complex located at 2083 Fairburn Road. Come out and meet your public safety officials while the kids enjoy egg hunts, touch-a-trucks, and a bounce house along with food, vendors, and fun. This event is free and open to the public. Vendors are needed and Registration is $25.

Contact: Stephanie McClarty 678-293-1797 or Sgt. Dean at 678-293-1621. You can also email us at dpdcommunityoutreach@douglasvillega.gov

Apr
4
Sat
Fun & Free Family ARTSventure! @ Dog River Library
Apr 4 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Fun & Free Family ARTSventure! @ Dog River Library | Douglasville | Georgia | United States

Ramatu Afegbua-Sabbatt will have you bouncing in your seat to her ensemble of dances. From West Africa to the Congo, to the new world of Hip-hop, you’ll be dancing for the whole week afterward. Don’t miss this free family event!

Apr
25
Sat
Financial Empowerment Workshop – Improve Your Financial 20/20 Vision: Spring It Forward @ Douglasville Library
Apr 25 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Financial Empowerment Workshop - Improve Your Financial 20/20 Vision: Spring It Forward @ Douglasville Library | Douglasville | Georgia | United States

Workshop Overview: This workshop will provide knowledge and tools to jump start your path to financial stability, improve your financial knowledge, and provide tools that will support your financial goals. If you want to change your financial situation – This workshop is for You! Join us on 4.25.2020

You Should Attend If:
Looking for financial support and guidance in simple language and terms
Looking for tools and information to improve knowledge around: Budget Building, Debt Elimination, Emergency Funds, and Savings
Looking to find ways to improve your financial situation
Want to build a strong financial foundation to support your future goals

Benefits:
– You will be empowered to start healthy financial habits
– You will understand the basic financial principals
– You will have a clear path to a solid financial foundation

May
7
Thu
Exhibit Reception for Douglas County Art Guild Biennial Show @ Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County
May 7 all-day
Exhibit Reception for Douglas County Art Guild Biennial Show @ Cultural Arts Council Douglasville/ Douglas County | Douglasville | Georgia | United States

Join us for the free and community-driven celebration of the most awaited reception night for Douglas County Art Guild. The artwork local members create all year are finally displayed where the work was intended for throughout its creation. Whether the artists’ tribute to the Cultural Arts Center or the Cultural Arts Center’s tribute to the artists, let’s all come together and tribute the freedom to express through art in our own city of Douglasville, Georgia.

May
27
Wed
Senior Wellness Walk and Health Expo @ Hunter Park
May 27 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Senior Wellness Walk and Health Expo @ Hunter Park | Douglasville | Georgia | United States

Join Douglasville Parks and Recreation for a day of health and fitness. We will
have exercise demos, health screenings, vendors and much more. The first 100
participants to check in will receive a free t-shirt. Lunch will also be provided.