the art of arts autumn amble / bringing the arts to life

september 18 - 5 to 9 pm - broad street

Stroll along Broad Street under a moonlit sky while enjoying The Art of Arts Autumn Amble on Thursday, September 18 from 5 pm to 10 pm as a kick-off to the ten day Westobou Festival.  

Partnering with Artists’ Row, the Downtown Augusta Alliance is picks up this fall where the highly successful Summer Solstice Stroll left off. The Art of the Arts Autumn Amble again recaptures the essence of the original First Friday, this time with a focus on visual and creative art and atmosphere.  “Amblers” will enjoy browsing in the galleries and shops, meeting the artists, partaking in complimentary refreshments, and listening to acoustic music scattered along the street.  

Autumn Amble guides are available at participating locations and provide a handy way to keep track of your evening jaunt.  Combined with the opening ceremonies in the Common, the unveiling of Slow Dancing and a plethora of great restaurants to choose from, you can make a night to remember in downtown Augusta.

The Art of Arts Autumn Amble Guide

Elduets Treasures of the World 1127 Broad Street

Celebrate cultural diversity with a display of handcrafted instruments, including a rainstick from Indonesia, percussion animal drums from Thailand, and a flute from Bolivia-just to name a few! Continue to explore our wide variety of merchandise that represents over 50 countries.

blue magnolia 1124 Broad Street

The Art of Chocolate: Sample decadent chocolates from around the world, while enjoying our signature Bellagio chocolate martinis and learn more about the art of creating and experiencing gourmet chocolate. 

Cloud Nine Natural 1036 Broad Street

Come and watch the creative art of making natural skincare products, experience their luxurious properties with product demonstrations, and register to win one of two $50 gift sets to be given away.  

Art on Broad 1028 Broad Street

A group exhibit including acrylics by Ann de Lorge depicting musicians, oil paintings by Jim Tar depicting rural landscapes and figurative studies by Suzy Schultz, and Bea Kuhlke. Copper and glass mosaics by Tony Carr and pottery including Brian Fort, Juliet King, Wade Franklin and Peter Alsen. 

Book Tavern 1026 Broad Street

The Art of Written Words: Come by and contribute to our cooperative journal premiering during the Autumn Amble.  Decorate a page with your thoughts in word and images (supplies provided or bring your own).  The completed journal will be available for viewing online at the end of the Westobou Festival.

Gallery on the Row 1016 Broad Street

Sandra Whittaker will feature Italian original watercolors both framed and unframed.  Pottery, hand woven baskets, bead works, stained glass lamps, and mirrors as well as many other original design pieces are available making Gallery on the Row a “must see”.

Zimmerman Gallery 1006 Broad Street

The opening reception for the Whiskey Painters of America’s Annual Exhibition and Sale.  Learn the history of this unique organization of 150 Watercolorists from throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.  Music provided by Mary Beth Adams.  

Schweitzer Art Glass 980 Broad Street

Aritist Will Fahnoe from Studio 222 will exhibit low country water colors (exhibit will be up for one month).

 Vintage 965 965 Broad Street

Displaying the work of Ben Riche, a finalist in the 2008 Augusta Photography Festival and an outdoor exhibit by the students of Greenbrier High School that interprets the theme of the Westobou Festival through the art of photography.

Gensheer’s Studio & Gallery 105 McCartan Street

Experience the beauty and simple elegance of Jim Gensheer’s watercolors in the ‘Wyeth’ tradition.  Open with a reception featuring gallery artists showcasing recent work.

Artistic Perceptions 551 Broad Street

Featuring Wanta Davenport painting a portrait of Maestro Donald Portnoy, Conductor and Music Director of the Augusta Symphony. Davenport’s fine art originals and prints have warranted international and local recognition.