Your Ticket to Fun in Albany
Arts in Albany
African American Art, Carnegie and Tiffany
From Cafés and Museums to Galleries and Historic Homes, Visitors are Surrounded by Art.
Cafes and Restaurants
Harvest Moon
A trendy dining spot in northwest Albany that offers both visual and performing arts.
229-439-7077
Art Galleries, Museums and Historic Homes
Albany Area Arts Council
Tour the historic Carnegie Library that house the Albany Arts Council; view exhibitions of local artists.
www.albanyartscouncil.org
229-439-ARTS
Albany Museum of Art
The only fully-accredited art museum in Southwest Georgia, includes six galleries, a student gallery and a children’s art/activity center, “AMAzing Space.” Permanent exhibits include collections of European, African and American art, with the largest collection of Sub-Saharan art in the Southeast.
www.albanymuseum.com
229-439-8400
Jefferson Street Gallery
Located in the circa 1876 Victorian Wight-Davis Home, the gallery showcases original artwork and pottery by regional artists. The Wight-Davis Home is a work of art itself with notable Tiffany glass windows, the first artesian well which served Albany for 31 years, and a hand-hewn, 12 foot mahogany mantel purchased at the 1885 Chicago World’s Fair.
For more information call the Albany Visitors Center: 229-434-8700
The Artist in You
The Clay Spot
Apply the inspiration you’ve gathered around Albany to your own pieces of art. Get creative at The Clay Spot and paint unique pieces of pottery.
www.theclayspot.com
229-446-2229
String Beads
Make your own jewelry, choose from a wide variety of colorful and artsy beads to make necklaces, bracelets and other accessories.
229-432-6632