Celebrating Regional Art

Thankful for you!

November is a month of thanks, and we are thankful for our volunteers, members, and donors. Thanks to you, thousands of people are finding inspiration and discovery at Gadsden Arts. Discovery makes our time magical, and your investment in Gadsden Arts makes life richer for each of us. Thank you!

Art Trips

ART TRIP 2025: Santa Fe & Taos

September 30 – October 4, 2025

Travel with Gadsden Arts to the American Southwest to explore Santa Fe, a UNESCO Creative City, and Taos, the nearby artists’ colony. This trip includes great company, most meals, ground transportation, and admission to all venues. Just 4 spots left! Questions? Contact Grace Robinson at grace@gadsdenarts.org.

Major Exhibition

Explore Aviary: International Quilting & Fiber Art

Organized by Studio Art Quilt Associates

It’s been just six weeks since the opening of Aviary: International Quilting & Fiber Art, and we’ve hosted tour groups of all ages!

With admission, you can enjoy a guided tour that highlights the stories behind each piece. Plus, you have the option to reserve the Bates Community Room for lunch, complete with an optional fun art activity! Interested in booking a tour for your organization, club, or group of friends? Contact Kaiyla Thompson, our Museum Educator, to schedule your visit today. (850) 627-5023

Celebrating Regional Art

New Artists Guild Exhibition

Enjoy the last Artists Guild exhibition of 2024, on view in the Gadsden Arts Center & Museum’s Bates Community Room through December 7, 2024. On display is artwork by Jan Austin-Hicken, Stephen Bennett Smith, Douglas Bondurant, Deborah Bullock, Anthony Butkowski, Theresa Francisco, Debbie Gaedtke, Echo Kidd Gates, Sal Guastella, Bob Huskey, Sage Morgan, Mary Sterner Lawson, Sandra Lipner, Mary Jane Lord, Jill Quadagno, Debbie Spitler, Karen Stewart, and Jenny Swearingen.

Image: Mary Sterner Lawson, Florence Market, 2021, clay bas relief

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Art for Children & Youth

Make Saturday your Family Day at Gadsden Arts!

Have an art-filled day at Gadsden Arts with the ArtZone, Visual Scavenger Hunt and Reading Corner, for free! Start your day making art in the ArtZone, open from 10am – 4:30pm. Explore the galleries and win special prizes when you complete the Visual Scavenger Hunt – finding clues in the works of art. End the day in the Reading Corner – each child may select one free book to take home! Before you leave, grab a free Art@Home Kit to continue the fun at home!

Generous support for this project is provided by Art Bridges. Every Saturday is a Family Day at Gadsden Arts is presented by Centennial Bank, in partnership with the National Hookup of Black Women – Gadsden, Art for Children sponsors Bell & Bates Home Center and Sunnyside Farm Management Inc., and Art @ Home Kits sponsor TDS Telecom.

Art for Children & Youth

Bird Hunt Challenge

Gadsden Arts invites families to join the exciting Bird Hunt Challenge! Explore the museum and count the number of birds found in the art. (Hint – it’s more than 200!) Families who submit the correct count will receive a Cute Bird mini-block building set. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Gather your family and get counting!

Holiday Discount Days

Are you ready for the holiday season?

Shop local to find affordable, one-of-a-kind gifts!

Now is the perfect time to become a Gadsden Arts member! Enjoy a whopping 20% discount during our Holiday Discount Days, and gain the first opportunity to register for events in 2025, as well as free admission and discounts on programs and events year-round.

Mark your calendars for discounted holiday shopping on November 23, 30, and December 7. Become a member and claim your discount the same day! Join the Gadsden Arts family and make this holiday season unforgettable!

Value of Memberships

Give the Gift of Art: Membership Benefits at Gadsden Arts

A Gadsden Arts membership offers exceptional value year-round! Enjoy free admission for 2-4 people—depending on your membership level—to a captivating range of exhibitions that change 4x per year. Your membership also unlocks discounts on exciting events, complimentary access to evening programs, exclusive day trips, and special savings in the Fletcher Museum Shop. This holiday season, consider gifting the magic of discovery with a Gadsden Arts membership.

Still searching for the ideal gift? Treat your loved ones to a gift card for the Fletcher Museum Shop, where they can choose something special that speaks to them!

Save these Dates

2 Weeks with the Arts – Save the Dates!

Member reservations open December 1, 2024

In January, 2 Weeks with the Arts 2025 will celebrate the art of creative living, bringing to you a new selection of artists and creative professionals. Reservations are limited and open for GACM members on December 1, 2024!

Discover Art Series

Art Café: Classic Christmas Art

December 5, 2024, 10AM – 11:30AM

Enjoy coffee and confections with friends while exploring some of the most captivating holiday-inspired artworks in history, and the cultures that created this beloved art. 

Offered in partnership with The White Rabbit Market.

Reservations close: November 29, 2024, 5PM EST

Art for Children

Festive Family Day

December 7, 2024, 10am – 3pm – Free Admission

Come and join us for a fun-filled family day at Gadsden Arts on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Enjoy holiday-inspired crafts presented by our Creative Futures Council and a model train installation in collaboration with Tallahassee’s Big Bend Model Railroad Association.

Art for Children & Youth

Art Bridges Supports Generations

A journey with Jack Whitten

The Creative Futures Council recently completed its first workshop centered on the renowned artist Jack Whitten. Participants created works inspired by Whitten’s innovative approach to painting as a technical process. Students from Chattahoochee Elementary also embraced their creativity by recreating pieces inspired by Whitten’s Lapsang, on loan from Art Bridges. Both programs have explored Whitten’s legacy and found inspiration in using found materials to create art.

This program is supported by Art Bridges and the National Endowment for the Arts, and made possible by our Art for Children donors. 

Celebrating Regional Art

Thank you, Artists and Partners!

Our Dine & Discover Luncheon in October was fascinating and fun, thanks to artists Jim Miller and Brenda Francis, who shared their work and stories with us. John and Robby Hinson of The White Rabbit Market shared recipes, tea, and coffee. Thank you for making our cultural gathering so special!

Adult Programming

Art Takes Flight – Students Create Unique Sculptures

A special thank you to Leslie Cohen for hosting an incredible artist workshop inspired by Aviary: International Quilting and Fiber Art! Participants brought their creativity to life by crafting 3-D sculptural birds. Leslie will also be hosting our Creative Futures Council workshop to guide future artists in fiber art techniques. Stay tuned for their creations.