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Friday, May 31, 2013  Updated with video; Local artists came out of the woodwork Friday evening for a monthly event in the new Art Park on Pine.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Dozens of art students were honored on Monday at the 32nd Annual Kiwanis Club of Dougherty County Arts Awards Luncheon.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Updated with video; The Kattalistt Group and Dtown Arts Coalition joined forces on Wednesday to prepare the Art Park on Pine for its soft opening during Albany's Mardi Gras celebrations.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Updated with video; For the first time this year, local artists gathered to display their artwork for southwest Georgia to see.

Sunday, November 18, 2012  Artists from around the Albany area converged upon the "Flint Riverquarium" Saturday for, "Super-Fancy" an art festival spotlighting local artists.

Sunday, November 04, 2012  Updated with video; Local photographers, artist, sculptures and jewelry makers were on hand displaying and selling their work.

Friday, October 26, 2012  Updated with video; If you're interested in joining the Friday night Halloween festivities, it's not too late.

Monday, September 17, 2012  Local artists have begun painting a Broad Avenue Bridge mural at the Artpark in downtown Albany.

Friday, May 25, 2012  Updated with video; Once again Albany is showcasing local artists. The city held its monthly "Nights @ D'Town" event Friday night.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  Updated with video; Albany Museum of Art is among 1500 museums nation wide participating in the Blue Star Museum Program.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011  Updated with video; A total of 45 pieces by five local artists were featured at the "BLAM!" art show; Albany Mayoral Candidate B.J. Fletcher endorses the arts.

Friday, November 04, 2011  Updated with video; The artworks of local artists are on display in the Carnegie Library in downtown Albany.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  Downtown Albany store Global Essence is serving as the venue for a new "open mic" session for local poets, musicians and spoken word artists.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  After a first successful Nights @ Dtown event, Downtown Albany is gearing up to fill the parking deck once again

Friday, April 29, 2011  Southwest Georgians pack the new Downtown Fresh Market for its dedication ceremony and fill up the parking deck for inaugural Nights @ dtown.