Experience Vibrant Art Exhibitions at OCAF
OCAF EXHIBITIONS
Exhibitions are vital to OCAF’s mission, as they showcase local and regional artists and enrich the community with accessible art experiences. They inspire creativity, promote learning, and provide opportunities for personal growth. Through these events, OCAF fosters collaboration and strengthens the cultural vibrancy of Oconee County and northeast Georgia, helping build a connected and creative community.
2025 EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
Member’s Exhibition
Main Gallery
May 30 - July 25
Tues-Sat, 10am to 4pm
Experience a dynamic collection of works from OCAF’s members. This exhibition features a variety of styles and mediums, showcasing the creativity of our members. Reminder, all work in this exhibition is for sale.
Any work that sells will be matched up to $10,000 by our generous donors: John V. Quackenbush, Mary Lillie and Ray Watson, and Eadaoin Walsh and George McMahon. This program is called the Collectors Matching Fund. Learn more here, and buy local art!
Puppet Pop-up
Rocket Hall
May 30 to June 29
Special Hours: Tues-Fri, 10 to 3pm, or by appt
An exhibition of very large, wearable puppets by KSU undergrad art students and their professor Lindsay Swan.
Members’ Gallery
May 30 - July 25
Tues-Sat, 10am to 4pm
Drawing from subconscious dream-states, Swan’s work explores the intersection of the unreal and the psychological, weaving together vivid imagery that challenges and inspires.
Any work that sells will be matched up to $10,000 by our generous donors: John V. Quackenbush, Mary Lillie and Ray Watson, and Eadaoin Walsh and George McMahon. This program is called the Collectors Matching Fund. Learn more here, and buy local art!
Artist Showcase: Lindsay Swan
Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational
OCAF Main Building & Rocket Hall
August 22 - September 7
Tues-Sat, 10am to 4pm
Discover the artistry and tradition of Georgia’s pottery scene in this special invitational exhibition. A must-see for anyone interested in the rich heritage of hand-crafted ceramics.
Local Art Educator Showcase
Main Gallery
September 26- October 31
This exhibition celebrates the creative contributions of local art educators. See the diverse works from those who shape the future of art and inspire students throughout the region.
“Forging Connections: Metal Art Inspired by the Marine Carbon Cycle” by Barbara Mann
Members’ Gallery
September 26 - October 31
This exhibition features jewelry and metalwork created through a grant from UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Artists, Writers, and Scholars program. Titled "A Metal Artist’s View of the Marine Carbon Cycle," the work explores marine themes inspired by research from UGA’s Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and the Shellfish Research Lab. The collection includes representations of plankton, oyster life cycles, and the marine carbon cycle—crafted using a range of metalworking techniques such as forging, etching, casting, and stone setting.