Major Exhibition

Congratulations to this year’s Art in Gadsden winners!

See great regional art on view until September 13, 2025

A crowd of 301 art lovers came together to celebrate the 37th Art in Gadsden. Harris Wiltsher, distinguished artist and educator, Fullbright Scholar, and longtime FAMU faculty member, selected art for excellence, originality, and emotive quality. Thank you to all 91 participating artists, and congratulations award winners! The 37th Art in Gadsden exhibition continues through September 13.

Best of Show – D. Arthur McBride, Against All Odds, sponsored by Doug Croley Insurance Services, Inc.

First Place – Beth Appleton, Maelstrom, sponsored by Iron Oak Wealth Management

Second Place – Joel Thornton, Mickey Mantle at Bat, sponsored by Lines Hinson and Lines Law Firm

Third Place – Frederick Sanguiliano, The Gift, sponsored by Full Earth Farm

Honorable Mentions were awarded to Jennifer Clinard, Oarsman on Bradford Creek; Brenda Francis, Look Both Ways; Echo Gates, Ready for Next Year; and Mark Georgiades, Verdant Dreams.

Thank you to our 25 Reception Volunteers for creating a memorable evening!

Art in Gadsden is presented by Thomas, Howell, Ferguson P.A. with support from Black Fig and Proof Brewery. Award sponsors were Doug Croley Insurance Services, Iron Oak Wealth Management, Lines Hinson and Lines, and Full Earth Farm.

Member Exclusive Event

Artist’s Studio Visits

Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 9AM – 4PM

Step inside the studios of some of the region’s accomplished artists during Gadsden Arts’ Artist’s Studio Visits! This exclusive, self-guided tour offers members a rare chance to meet artists, see their workspaces, and discover how their art comes to life. This tour features the studios of: John Isaacs, D. Arthur McBride, Joe Roache, Dan Taylor, Kathleen Wilcox

Not yet a member? Join today to access this behind-the-scenes experience.

Registration closes Wednesday, August 20, at 5PM

Dine & Discover

37th Art in Gadsden Dine & Discover Luncheon

Thursday, August 28, 2025 | 12–1:30PM

Enjoy a thoughtful lunch and engaging conversation with Art in Gadsden award-winning artists, past and present. Now in its 37th year, this exhibition continues to celebrate the region’s creative talent and evolving artistic vision. Hear directly from the artists about their inspirations and experiences.

Registration closes Thursday, August 21.

Space is limited—secure your seat today.

Art for Youth

Apply Now: Creative Futures Council

Your future in the arts awaits!

The Creative Futures Council is a paid program for high school students, college freshmen, and sophomores interested in visual arts careers. Participants meet via Zoom, work with professional artists, help plan events, and showcase their work.

Selected applicants will be interviewed, and if awarded a spot in this program, earn $15/hour for participating. Apply now to start building your creative future.

Applications due: Friday, September 5, 2025, at 5 PM

Paint for a Purpose – A special August art project

This August, Gadsden Arts is partnering with Big Bend Hospice–Gadsden for a meaningful community art project. Every Saturday in August, visitors of all ages are invited to paint a butterfly in the ArtZone. These butterflies will be shared with families who have lost a loved one.

Join us on Saturday, August 9, from 10AM to 12PM, to meet Big Bend Hospice volunteers and learn more about their compassionate work.

Let’s create art that lifts hearts!

Fletcher Museum Shop

Support local artists at the Fletcher Museum Shop

Explore a stunning collection of handcrafted items, from woodwork and pottery to jewelry and more, all created by talented regional artists. As a Gadsden Arts member, you’ll receive 10% off your entire purchase.

Memberships

Do you know about NARM?

Do you love art, culture, and saving money? Then it’s time to get to know NARM! A Gadsden Arts Family Reciprocal Membership includes National Reciprocal Museums program membership or NARM. NARM members include 1,470 museums and cultural sites across the U.S. and Canada including art, science, and history museums, Zoos and botanical gardens.

With a Gadsden Arts Family Reciprocal Membership, you earn family membership benefits at Gadsden Arts and at all participating NARM cultural organizations! Join today or upgrade your Gadsden Arts membership by calling Melanie 850.627.5022.

100 Friends on a Saturday – Thank you!



We love having a museum full of children every summer! Our Summer Art Camp wrapped up last week, and Free Family Saturdays continue to bring kids of all ages and their parents from across the region for summer art-making fun. On one Saturday, just before American Grit closed, we had around 100 friends in the museum, half of them families. Thank you, Art for Children & Youth donors and sponsors, for making these programs possible!

We are pleased to unveil our improved Zoe Golloway Gallery!

Explore our new Permanent Collection exhibition, featuring work by Purvis Young and Lonnie Holley, alongside a work by celebrated Atlanta contemporary artist Alfred Conteh, on loan from Art Bridges.

You will now find Permanent Collection exhibitions in the Zoe Golloway Gallery, which underwent renovation in June to improve security, climate, and aesthetic quality. We are thrilled with the result and hope you are, too.

Thank you donors for making this project possible!