about the athens area arts council
MISSION/PURPOSE
Athens Area Arts Council is a non-profit arts organization. It's staffed entirely by
volunteers whose goal is to integrate the artistic resources of the Athens area
into our educational system, local economy, and the culture of our community. AAAC is
an active advocate for public art and sponsors unique performances and events that
broaden the community exposure to the arts-visual art, film, music, dance and literature.
AAAC serves as a clearinghouse for information about the arts and provides support services
to working artists.
AAAC PROJECTS
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Art Decko: Annual mural project with the public schools. The murals are
hung in the stairwell of the College Avenue parking deck.
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Professional/ educational seminars for artists: We host seminars with
organizations like the Georgia Lawyers for the Arts who have presented “Copyright
Basics for artists.” We have also held seminars with the Georgia Council for the Arts
and the Terry College of Business.
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Art Calendar: AAAC Website provides an
art calendar on which artists can post art events and pertinent information on the
arts in our community.
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AthFest Artist Market:An annual music and art event in which AAAC organizes
the artist market, demonstrations, children’s activities, and exhibitions in surrounding venues.
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Umbrella Sponsorship: Artists whose projects meet our mission statement may
apply for grants through us using our non-profit status.
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Celebrate the Arts: An annual meeting held in a local business that supports
the arts. During this event we showcase local artists, musicians, and dancers for the enjoyment of
all.
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You Me and the Bus: A competition in liaison with the Athens Transit System
seeking artistically designed bus shelters that will be functional pieces of public art. Please
visit our You Me and the Bus page to see the
winning designs.
BOARD OFFICERS
President: Laura Nehf
Vice-president: Ashley Nickrenz
Secretary: Elsa Jones
Treasurer: Irene Dodge
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Membership: Valerie Aldridge
You Me and the Bus: Chris Evans
Art Decko: Mary Lazzari
Public Art in the Park: Jennifer Perissi
Public Relations: Ashley Nickrenz
BOARD MEMBERS
Pamela Ramey Atkins
Holly C. Brown
Lisa Cesnick
Amy Clark
Susanna Drennen
Heather McIntosh
Stuart Miller
Jennifer Perissi
Lois Thomas-Ewings
Sandi Turner
Jenny Collard Williams
