AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Get ready to explore the soul of downtown Augusta.
Local urban artists are using their art to showcase diversity and culture over at Augusta & Co. on Broad Street.
Soul of Augusta showcases some of Augusta’s most talented Black artists.
The exhibit is a partnership between the Greater Augusta Arts Council and the New Urban Black Artists Guild.
Founder of New Urban Black Artists Guild, Baruti Tucker, says the exhibit is an opportunity for people to feel connected.
“Connected in terms of the history, connected in terms of the emotion, connected in terms of the atrocities,” he said.
It’s one of many opportunities the Greater Augusta Arts Council gives local artists each year to be showcased in the locals-only art gallery.
“Throughout the year, there’s always artwork here and it’s always local artwork. And we just, you know, wanted to support a local artists guild and show some of their work,” said Gallery Director Heather Dunaway.
These exhibits give you the opportunity to see, be inspired by, and support local artists.
Tucker said: “Buy the art. And so not only helps the economy, but it also helps the hope of the artist having a productive life in their city.”
There will be a reception for the exhibit on March 1 at 1010 Broad Street from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The exhibit is open until March 28.
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