Decatur ArtWalk
Ten galleries  •  One pleasant stroll  •  Four times a year

Feb. 8, 2008 • May 23, 2008
5-10 p.m.

Make plans to attend the four Decatur ArtWalks featuring Decatur galleries. The ArtWalks are modeled on the popular Decatur ArtWalk that is part of the Decatur Arts Festival every year.

The next ArtWalk is Friday, Feb. 8, 5-10 p.m. Many of the participating galleries are within walking distance of each other. Others are just a short bike, scooter, or car ride away and parking is available at each.

Decatur ArtWalk offers a mix of fine art, jewelry, crafts, folk art, paintings, photography, glass, prints and more. The galleries are all located within the four mile-square Decatur city limits. Parking is plentiful and most locations can be visited on foot.

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 Ride the Cliff Bus!

The Cliff Bus will shuttle Decatur's art patrons around the city during the Feb. 8 ArtWalk, 6-10 p.m. Hop on the Cliff and ride for free to the next participating gallery. Catch the bus at one of the following stops:

• Corner of Ponce Pl. and W. Ponce de Leon, in front of Cafe Lily
• East Court Sq.
• Sycamore Pl. by Sycamore Gallery
• East Decatur Station
• Oakhurst Business District
 

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Participating Galleries: Feb. 8, 2007

	New! The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur One W. Court Sq., Suite 110 866.856.6203 www.artinstitutes.edu/Decatur/ The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur Gallery debuts with the 86th Annual Art Directors Club Awards. This fascinating exhibit shows the work of gold and silver medalists in the oldest and largest international awards competition in the U.S. The Art Institute of Atlanta is one of 40 educational institutions throughout North American, providing an important sources of design, media arts, fashion and culinary professionals.
	Boswell Gallery 153 Ponce de Leon Pl. 404-377-4778 www.boswellgallery.com Boswell Gallery invites you to the opening reception of Moments Before Sleep with featured artists Liz Williams, Phil Proctor, and Jared Knight. Boswell Gallery showcases works by strong regional and international contemporary artists. The gallery features paintings, photography and sculpture with an emphasis on large-scale work.
	Foundation One Gallery 627B E. College Ave. 404-806-0925 Serving as a storefront for a website design company, Foundation One Gallery features artists' surrealist, graffiti and pop culture-inspired art.
	Jill Celeste Gallery 321 W. Hill St. 404-373-4702 www.jillcelestegallery.com John-Patrick McChesney is a multi-disciplined artist living locally in Inman Park. His dramatic work varies from heavily textured metal monolithic sculptures to glowing portrayals of flowing lava rich in color. Jill Celeste Gallery presents solo art exhibitions in conjunction with Palate Café and Wine Bar, featuring painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media and glass.
	Junor Gallery 114 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. 404-377-2255 www.junorgallery.com Junor Gallery represents emerging local, regional and international artists.
	Sycamore Place Gallery 120 Sycamore Pl. 404-352-5938 www.sycamoreplacegallery.net Sycamore Place Gallery will feature the Cereal Box Art of Anthony Owsley and Friends, 7-10 p.m. Located near the intersection of Commerce Drive, by Fellini's Restaurant, the gallery consists of gallery space, a courtyard, children's work area, a kiln and thirteen working artist studios.
	Temple Gallery 108 E. Ponce de Leon Ave. 404-371-8826 Sponsored by the DeKalb Council for the Arts, The Temple Gallery is a nonprofit gallery committed to bringing innovative art and artists to the community. The gallery is on the second floor of the Pythagoras Masonic Temple Building.
	The Seen Gallery 321 W. Hill St. 404-377-0733 www.theseengallery.com On Feb. 8, 6-10 p.m., The Seen Gallery will host a studio night. Come watch your favorite artists, including James Dean, Christopher Boehm, Lorri Martinez, and Madli Kirchoff create works of art for your entertainment. The Seen Gallery shows work from more than 40 artists in mediums that include painting, photography, sculpture, glass, wood and ceramics.
	Vinson Gallery 119 E. Court Sq. 404-370-1720 www.vinsongallery.com Ruth Franklin is completing work for 50 Pastels, an exhibition and catalog to be published in 2008. This solo show highlights her unique mastery of color, line and light. Vinson Gallery offers contemporary paintings and works on paper by established international artists, with a focus on British painters and printmakers.