Decatur ArtHouse Adds to Cultural Scene

From a news release:

Decatur ArtHouse opens Wednesday, Aug. 13, to add new life to Decatur’s budding art scene.

Located at East Decatur Station on College Avenue, Decatur ArtHouse offers an exciting new space to tap into your creative side and socialize with (BYOB) beverages and snacks. Evening beginner’s painting classes start Aug. 13. Private parties for children and adults during daytime business hours are also available.

Easy beforehand online sign-up streamlines the check-in process, and is strongly recommended, but walk-ins are also welcome.

Bring your friends and have a fun night out, bring a date, or come solo. This exciting new locale offers a modern, artistic, friendly, and laid back ambience and will give you the opportunity to you unleash your creativity and connect with others through art. Even better, you can take home your masterpiece at the end of the evening and show it off to your friends and family.

Regardless of experience level, the step-by-step instructions let you follow along easily and all materials are provided. Local nonprofits receive 10 percent of every seat purchased and you help provide free art classes for children.

Founded by Decatur residents and art enthusiasts, Tennielle and Ron Benjamin, Decatur ArtHouse is staffed with local artists who love teaching and want to share their experience and passion for the arts with others in and around their community.

If You Go

»Where: Decatur ArtHouse is located at 619 East College Avenue, Suite E at East College Station in Decatur.

»Hours: Open Tuesday through Saturday, from 7-10 p.m, closed Sundays and Mondays, and are available for private parties during the day, pending availability.

»Cost: Two-hour classes are $25, Three-hour classes are $35, and private parties vary. All art materials are provided and included in the cost of the class.

»Contact: For more information call (404) 228-9341, email decaturarthouse@gmail.com or visit www.decaturarthouse.com.