Two national writing residencies — a Playwright Lab and the Sundance Episodic Lab — will take place at Dunaway Gardens this spring as owner Tena Clark advances restoration plans. The programs bring mentorship and writers' rooms to Newnan.

Londzell Hardy converted a shuttered Bally Total Fitness into a 1,200-seat performing arts theater on LaVista Road that opened on Dec. 31 and has already drawn big-name acts and city attention.

Mercer University purchased Macon's century-old Capitol Theatre, bringing a 650-seat downtown venue into the university's arts holdings.

Kennesaw and Smith-Gilbert Gardens present Art Blooms 2026, featuring outdoor art experiences themed around resilience, including a citywide scavenger hunt and festival.

The historic Hooper‑Renwick School in Lawrenceville has been transformed into a 27,000‑square‑foot themed library and museum that preserves alumni stories alongside library services.

Allison Entrekin has been named editor‑in‑chief of Atlanta Magazine as the title enters its 65th year. Her promotion spotlights a travel‑and‑features editor taking the helm.

The Atlanta Opera is retrofitting the Bobby Jones Clubhouse into the Molly Blank Center for Opera, pairing intimate halls with creek‑side restoration. Construction is underway with an eye toward late‑2027 completion.

The Douglas County Courthouse Art Gallery opens a Black History Month exhibit featuring African American artists, with an Artist Meet & Greet event on February 17.

Artists are invited to submit proposals for a mural in the Morton Theatre's lobby by February 27, as part of a project by Athens-Clarke County and partners.

Fayetteville seeks an artist to creatively design a durable downtown bench near Courthouse Square that reflects the community's spirit. Applications close March 6, 2026.

The Lyndon House Arts Center is seeking submissions for its 51st Juried Exhibition, curated by Michelle Yun Mapplethorpe. Local artists can submit up to three pieces until Jan 20. Selected works will be displayed from March 19 to May 16.

A fire devastated South River Art Studio in DeKalb County, with artists losing artworks and facing emotional distress. Fundraisers are aiding recovery efforts.

Silhouette artist Clay Rice will demonstrate his cutting skills at Marietta's William Root House on Nov 9, with reservations at $52 for a child silhouette package.