About Georgia Council for the Arts
The mission of Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) is to cultivate the growth of vibrant, thriving Georgia communities through the arts. GCA grants and programs are funded by allocations from the Georgia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Connecting The Arts to Opportunity
As part of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) provides grant funding, arts education programs, and resources statewide that support the state’s arts industry, preserve cultural heritage, and increase access to the arts.
Arts and creativity are a key driver of economic development. From attracting visitors to revitalizing historic downtowns to supporting small businesses, the arts help create places where people want to live and businesses want to locate. At the center of this work are Georgia’s artists and organizations who are shaping community identity and contributing to a strong, a vibrant economy that benefits every Georgian.
Our strong focus on collaboration means working directly with communities to strengthen their awareness of arts resources and local organizations providing arts programming and services.
What we do:
- Invest in communities through grants and arts education programs.
- Connect the arts to local development efforts in rural and urban areas.
- Strengthen partnerships between nonprofits, artists, and local governments.
- Share tools and insights including research and best practices.
2023-2027 Strategic Plan
Learn more about our goals and priorities through calendar year 2027.
GCA Council Members
| Colt Chambers, Council Chair Marietta, Georgia | Senator Emanuel Jones Decatur, Georgia | Michelle Arwood Thomasville, Georgia | ||
| Linda Nicholson Canton, Georgia | Representative Kasey Carpenter Dalton, Georgia | Kelly Layton St. Simons Island, Georgia | ||
| Bryan Brooks Atlanta, Georgia | Karla Redding-Andrews Macon, Georgia | Joanne Chesler Gross Atlanta, Georgia | ||
| Brandy Barker Carrollton, Georgia | Madea Cooper-Ashirifi Gainesville, Georgia |
Georgia Council for the Arts holds meetings in various parts of the state at least twice per year. Meeting dates and times are posted here.
Meetings are open to the public. Please email Delilah Johnson ([email protected]) to reserve a space or to receive a link to attend a meeting virtually.
Next Meeting Date: TBA
Need records from previous meetings?
Please contact GCA for more information from prior council meetings.