Art of Arts Autumn Amble

an art walk hearkening back to the original first friday

Join us Tonight September 18, for The Art of Arts Autumn Amble - an art walk hearkening back to the days of the original First Friday. Explore downtown Augusta’s most creative art galleries and shops. Experience art for all your senses: smell, taste, touch, sight and sound.

Select galleries and stores will feature unique art exhibits in conjunction with the Westobou Festival. Enjoy complimentary refreshments throughout the Amble.

Pick up your Autumn Amble guide at any of the participating galleries and shops and wind your way down Broad Street.

Read the rest of this entry and check out the gallery below.

1|Elduets Treasures of the World: 1127 Broad

The art of the instrument: handcrafted instruments from Indonesian rain sticks to Thai animal drums to Bolivian flutes

2|blue magnolia: 1124 Broad

The art of chocolate: sample decadent chocolates from around the world, while enjoying our signature Bellagio chocolate martinis.

3|Cloud Nine: 1036 Broad

The art of creation: the creative art of making luxurious natural skincare products. Win one of two $50 gift sets.

4|Art on Broad: 1028 Broad

The art of medium: from oil to copper to clay, the art of Ann de Lorge, Jim Tar, Suzy Schultz, Bea Kuhlke, Tony Carr, Julie King, Wade Franklin & Peter Alsen.

5|The Book Tavern: 1026 Broad

The art of the written word: Contribute to our cooperative journal with your thoughts in word and images (supplies provided or bring your own).

6|Gallery on the Row: 1016 Broad

The art of originality: Featuring Sandra Whittaker’s Italian original watercolors. Discover original designs in pottery, hand woven baskets, bead works, lamps, and mirrors.

7|Zimmerman Gallery: 1006 Broad

The art of miniature: Opening reception for the Whiskey Painters of America’s Annual Exhibition. Learn the history of this unique organization of watercolorists.

8|Schweitzer Art Glass: 980 Broad

The art of low country: Artist Will Fahnoe from Studio 222.

9|Vintage 965: 965 Broad

The art of photography: Ben Riche, a finalist in the 2008 Augusta Photography Festival and Greenbrier High School students, interpreting the theme of Westobou Festival.

10|Gensheer’s Studio: 105 McCartan

The art of watercolor: Experience the beauty and simple elegance of Jim Gensheer’s art in the ‘Wyeth’ tradition.

11|Artistic Perceptions: 551 Broad

The art of portraiture: Wanta Davenport will be painting the portrait of Augusta Symphony Maestro Donald Portnoy.

12|Westobou Festival Opening: Augusta Common

The art of music and dance: Ed Turner and Number 9 perform during the official opening ceremony. Then experience the opening of Slow Dancing, a series of larger-than-life, hyper-slow-motion video portraits of dancers and choreographers from around the world.

the art of arts autumn amble is a collaborative effort of the Downtown Augusta Alliance and Artists’ Row.