2023-24 Season Happenings
The Altama's Vidalia Porchfest
Come one, come all for this fantastic free wandering concert event!
Student Art Show
Hosted by The Dr. Mark and Tonya Spivey Library across from The Altama Museum
Vidalia Porchfest
Radical Generosity rules the day! Join us for the first Vidalia Porchfest, organized by The Altama Museum and members of the historic Jackson Heights Neighborhood. This amazing community-driven event will feature live music of all types hosted on porches in a twelve-block area near the museum. Artisan Market and food vendors will be on 6th Street and the grounds of The Altama from 10am-6pm (or until they run out!) and musical performances will start at noon and end at 6pm. Want to perform, feed people or sell your handmade goods? Email us at vidaliaporchfest@gmail.com or call the museum at 912-537-1911.
Mistletoe Market/Jingle on Jackson
Come see what all the makers have been making, baking, painting, sculpting, arranging, knitting, crocheting, stringing, blinging, and creating! Rain or shine on the museum grounds. PLUS , “Jingle Down Jackson” and check out what our neighbors are offering at Sweet Onion Boutique & Consignment and Mimosa Gifts!
Gallery Reception: Common Thread/ Common Ground
Join us Saturday, October 8 from noon till 2pm for a Gallery Reception and meet and greet with artists of StillmoreRoots and collaborators from Emanuel Arts Council.
Common Thread/Common Ground
Common Thread/Common Ground marks the twentieth anniversary of Stillmoreroots, a group of artists who originally came together in Swainsboro, Georgia, and nearby areas. This exhibit was created during the global pandemic of 2020 when the world suddenly had time and great need for connection, reflection, exploration, and creation. Common Thread/Common Ground debuted at the Kalmanson Gallery of Emanuel Arts Council in Spring 2021 and is on loan from Emanuel Arts Council.
Food&Faces
Vibrant portraits of familiar faces paired with gastronomic delights!
Artist Raven Waters returns this spring to The Altama with a show of new paintings. A gallery opening reception will be held April 8, Friday, from 6-8 pm, and the exhibit runs through May 14. “Food & Faces” showcases a collection of wildly colorful celebrity portraits and paintings from still lifes of food. The portraits include images of Billie Holliday, John Lennon, Rosa Parks, Louie Armstrong, Emma Goldman, Frida Kahlo, Robin Williams, Willie Nelson, and Muhammed Ali, among others. Food paintings range from fruit and vegetables to baked goods. The show’s curator is Jennifer Martinez, museum director.
Waters’s vibrant paintings are rendered in oil, highly textured, executed with a bold brush stroke on canvas. He holds a degree in fine art from Georgia Southern and has shown his work at the Telfair Museum in Savannah, Old Jail Museum in Darien, Averitt Center in Statesboro, and Savannah Regional Airport. He belongs to the Statesboro Regional Art Association. In 2021 the seed company Sow True Seeds of Asheville, NC featured his painting of foxglove flowers on packets of their seeds.
Gallery hours are Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 2pm. More information may be obtained by calling The Altama at 912-537-1911
Kids Art Day and Open House
Fun — Food — Art activities for All Ages! Join us IN PERSON! for Kids Art Day and Open House, celebrating all the wonderful work of the area’s budding artists. Art activities on the porches, rain or shine.
Photo Credit: Evan Riekhof
Student Art Show
Bright! Colorful! Exuberant! Creative!! The annual Student Art Show makes its in-person return. Featuring the work of students from Vidalia Comprehensive High School, Toombs County High School, Wheeler County High School, Robert Toombs Christian Academy, Vidalia Heritage Academy, and Art by Gwen. On view during regular Gallery Hours — Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat 10am-2pm — and by advance appointment.
CONGRATULATIONS to the winners!
Closing Reception Joined Together
Meet and greet with quilters, owners and appreciators! Noon-3pm
Raffle winner to be drawn at 2:30!
Joined Together: The quilts of Toombs County and beyond
Quilts are in essence functional, born of necessity and frugality. Symbolically, they are so much more: an outlet of creative energy, a show of love for another human being, a way to remember. From scraps of fabric and stitches, quilts join together ideas, communities, and generations. See stunning examples of all of these in "Joined Together," on view January 29 through February 26 during regular visiting hours.
Appointments may also be made by calling 912.537.1911
Pop-up Market
Saturday, December 11 10am-3pm If you missed out on the Mini Maker Market, here’s your chance to get another look at all the wonderful things our local makers are creating. Gifts for everyone on your list!
Christmas Kick Off!
Tuesday, November 30 6-9pm Kick off the Christmas season with a festive Open House, Concert and Mini Maker Market. Performances by the RTCA Crusaders Spirit Band, Toombs County MS/HS Vocal Arts, Renae Salter and Company, classical musicians Anna and Katie Coker and Zachary Fletcher, and pianist Larry Threlkeld. Mini Maker Market features hand-made gifts by local artisans: Oggie Medlock- turned wood items, Downtown Craft House- cute and trendy accessories and home decor, Elizabeth Ferguson- handmade basketry, Ann Owens- fine art canvases and gifts, Kimy & Steve Ahlgreen- fiber arts and gifts, Finer Frontier- hand-made charcuterie boards, utensils and jewelry, and Peanut Butter Turtle- fiber arts.
The Art Collector
The Art Collector: But a small sample of the collection of Mr. Cecil Smith
A vast array of styles, media, and subjects fill the walls of the Meadows Gallery from familiar names, regional favorites and undiscovered talent. This incredible collection is on loan from life-long art collector and dealer Cecil Smith. Truly something for everyone, this exhibit is not to be missed! All works available for purchase—investments available starting at $25. For public safety, there will be no Opening Event for this exhibit.
On view November 2, 2020 through May 17, 2021
AutumnArtAltama! Sidewalk Artisans Market
Saturday, November 7 10am-3pm
Rain or Shine... Come see what the talented artists and artisans of our area have been making, baking, writing, painting, carving, creating!
Get a head start on holiday shopping and pick up something unique for friends, family... or yourself! This fun outdoor market in its FIFTH! year has something for every taste and budget.
Halloween Night at the Museum with Franklinia Playhouse
Franklinia Playhouse Players present: Trick or Treat, a costume contest followed by Tales of Poe—all on the Altama porches! Join us for spooky fun…if you dare!