Arts in the Heart will return to original location this year
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival is returning this year to its original location on Telfair Street.
When it takes place from Sept. 20-22, its footprint will include part of Greene Street, Telfair Street, the Old Medical College, old Richmond Academy, parade grounds, municipal building parking lot and the Linda Beazley Room.
Brenda Durant, executive director of the Arts Council, said the location is a great fit.
“We are looking forward to our new digs as we expand the festival to fill our new space,” she said.
More than 100,000 guests are expected, along with 150 juried artists from across the U.S.
Five stages of non-stop entertainment will include everything from hip hop to jazz to rock. Thanks to a special grant from Destination Augusta, the festival will feature nationally renowned performers, who will be announced as they are secured.
The global food village will return with 20 authentic cuisine booths.
The large family area will be packed with interactive children’s activities, street performers, public art and a young artists market.
Artzilla returns with local artists painting live all weekend.
The authors’ lounge also returns and will feature Georgia authors and book gs.
Advance badges will be available online in July for the rain-or-shine event.
For more information, visit artsintheheartofaugusta.com.
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