Arts and Culture Alliance of Chatham County

The Arts and Culture Alliance of Chatham County’s vision is to provide a diverse, vibrant, prosperous, and sustainable arts and culture industry in Chatham County.
Arts and Culture Alliance of Chatham County

Arts and Culture Alliance of Chatham County

State News Updates

  • Join Georgians for the Arts for an online advocacy training session. Scheduled from October to January, sessions are open to all levels and support educational programming. Participants will learn to identify legislators, prepare pitches, and conduct meetings, culminating in the 2025 Georgia Arts Day at the Capitol. Register for insights and skills to advocate effectively.
  • The 2025 Georgia Arts Day and Arts Action Summit will put a spotlight on the power of the arts in education. It will also further celebrate the vital role of arts organizations, funders, individual artists, art educators, and public policy officials in Georgia's creative community.
  • The 2024 Georgia Arts Day featured impressive presentations emphasizing the impact of the arts and their socioeconomic benefits. Venue partner The Center for Puppetry Arts hosted the event, shining a light on diverse audiences and public art success. Keynote speaker Randy Cohen provided insights on the arts' social advantages, and discussions centered on forging relationships […]
  • All Members of Georgians for the Arts may post for free.
  • Georgia Music Partners (a Georgia not-for-profit 501(c)(6) corporation) exists because we believe that music matters to the people of Georgia – in our communities, in our schools, and in our economy.
  • On Thursday, December 15, 2023, Georgians for the Arts hosted a free roundtable previewing 2023 State legislation affecting arts and culture.

County News Update

  • 2025 ACE Investment Program Open
    Funding applications for the Arts and Culture Enrichment (ACE) Program are open until 5 PM on Sunday, July 28th. Late submissions will not be accepted. The program offers up to $100K in investment to strengthen Savannah’s economic, physical, and social vitality through arts, culture, and creative disciplines.
  • Public Comment re: FY 2024 Budget
    Addressing record low cultural arts funding in the FY 2024 proposed budget, this speech was shared with the City Council on November 21, 2023, during the 1st public comment meeting.
  • FY 2024 Budget and Hotel/Motel Tax Use
    During their budget retreat workshop, this letter was shared with the City Council on November 17, 2023. to address shortages in cultural arts funding.
  • Emphasis Needed For More 2023 Arts and Culture Investments
    You need only act if you want to see the City of Savannah’s renewed focus on supporting the arts and culture community, which contributes so much to our community’s fabric, tourism, and economic development. Contact the Mayor, at-large Council Members, your Council Member, and the City Manager to communicate your support and encourage them to …
  • Open Letter to the Mayor and City Council of The City of Savannah
    This is an unpublished letter initially sent to the Savannah Morning News addressing misconceptions about how the City of Savannah invests in its cultural arts organizations. In addition, commenting on the trend of not investing enough in the local organizations to provide their services to the residents of Savannah residents.
  • Letter to Savannah Morning News Editor (Johnny Mercer Theatre)
    The fate of the Johnny Mercer Theatre may soon be decided. Opposing arguments are made to either renovate or demolish the facility. However, I have not seen serious discussion about the real, measurable impact if the Theatre were lost. Before a decision, there is an undeniable need for a viable and concrete solution for a comparable venue.