The Eatonton, Georgia area and Putnam County have a rich tradition in supporting the arts. The area boats famous authors including Alice Walker, Flannery O’Connor, and Joel Chandler Harris as well as many talented local artisans and performers.
Local Arts in Eatonton
Artisans Village Art Gallery
The Artisans Village was created to bring art enthusiasts together and provide a variety of opportunities for artists to learn, network, create, share, and sell their artwork. Visit website
Georgia Writer's Museum
The Georgia Writers Museum is dedicated to inspiring today’s writers and readers and celebrating Georgia’s literary heritage. Three of America’s most celebrated authors called central Georgia home. Alice Walker, Flannery O’Connor, and Joel Chandler Harris began their literary journeys within 20 miles of Eatonton, Georgia. Ongoing programs include Meet the Author Events, Crime & Wine crime scene investigation of real cases, and Haunted Eatonton ghost hunting. Visit website
Lake Country Arts Alliance
Lake Country Arts Alliance is a 501C3 non-profit organization located between two major lakes: Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair. Our mission is to advance economic development of Georgia’s Lake Country through a celebration of the arts which will increase tourism, bolster the economy and enhance quality of life. Members include The Plaza Arts Center, Oconee Performing Arts Society, Festival Hall, The Artisans Village, and more. Visit website
The Plaza Arts Center
The mission of The Plaza Arts Center is to enrich lives in our community by providing education in The Arts and regional history, and by offering high-quality entertainment featuring national and local talent. The facility offers a 500-seat theater with floor and balcony seating, a reception hall, catering kitchen, lobby and gallery area, a history museum, and community board room. Visit website
Uncle Remus Museum
The Uncle Remus Museum strives to educate visitors about the life and work of Joel Chandler Harris using historic storytelling, period artifacts, dioramas of the more famous Uncle Remus character, local history during Harris’ formative years, and informative tours. Visit website