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The Harris Arts Center is dedicated to promoting the Arts in Calhoun and Gordon County. The Visual Arts Guild joined the council in 1998.
The mission of the Calhoun Gordon Arts Council is to bring the arts to the entire community and to honor the legacy of Roland Hayes. Our vision is to be an be an expert and leading advocate for arts experiences in the region. We will enrich understanding of the arts and of our cultural heritage, reaching and serving a diverse audience. We will honor the past, celebrate the present, and anticipate the future. In 1990, a committee was organized by the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce to advocate the induction of Roland Hayes into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Having been successful in these efforts, the group continued to promote the love of music and spirit of community through annual music festivals. In 1992, the Roland Hayes Guild joined forces with those who wanted to re-activate two organizations, the Calhoun Little Theater and the Calhoun Civic Chorus, both of which had been dormant since the 1970′s. These three organizations came together as the Calhoun Gordon Arts Council, which was incorporated on November 30, 1992. In 1997, the Arts Council purchased downtown Calhoun’s worst eyesore, the historic Rooker Hotel, which had stood vacant for over twenty years. The Arts Council transformed the once-dilapidated building into a beautiful, functional arts center to serve all the people of the community, as well as, out-of-town visitors. The Arts Council continued to grow and develop with additions of the annual Djoeke Gunning Memorial Concert, Arts in the Schools, Pre-School Pops, and other community outreach programs. The Harris Arts Center, which opened in January 2000, includes a visual art gallery, an art studio, music classrooms, meeting facilities, the Roland Hayes Museum, and a spacious catering kitchen. Currently, classes in visual arts, piano, guitar, banjo, violin, woodwinds, ballroom dance and yoga are available. Guided tours are available by appointment. The Milton Ratner Performing Arts Theater and a state-of-the-art 200-seat theater, an art gallery, conference room, and offices were completed in 2004.
10/02/2026
More than 600 Pre-K students attended our first Pre-K POPS performance of the year! Students from Calhoun High School put on a wonderful performance, complete with characters any four-year-old would love!
Pre-K POPS is a beloved series designed to introduce our community's youngest students to live theater. We are thrilled to have support from Engineered Floors to make this possible!
10/01/2026
🍂 October at HAC is looking GOOD! 👀
What are you adding to your October calendar? 🎨🎭💃 Whether you’re here for the art, a class, a little dancing, storytime, or a night at the theatre, plenty is happening around the Arts Center this month!
Take a look at our October lineup and tell us — what are you coming to? 👇🤎
09/30/2026
🎃🕷️ Pumpkins, spiders, and story time! Join us THIS FRIDAY for First Friday Fun—a free, 30-minute story time perfect for toddlers and their grown-ups. Come enjoy some fall stories, make new friends, and have a little fun at the HAC! 🍂📚
Just show up and join the fun! 🧡
09/30/2026
🎨 Ready to experiment with watercolor? Join Ruthie Eilers for a hands-on Watercolor Experiment Lab at Harris Arts Center! 🖌️💧
Explore how different paints, papers, and brushes affect your results as you test 8 different watercolor papers and experiment with a variety of materials. You’ll create a reference binder of your findings and finish the class with a loose 5x7 painting. All supplies are included!
📅 October 31, 2026 from 1–3 PM
💲 $40/person | $35 for HAC members
📞 Registration required — call 706.629.2599 to register.
Perfect for late beginners and intermediate artists, and a great next step for anyone who has taken a watercolor class with Ruthie!
09/29/2026
🀄 Come learn, play, and enjoy a little Mah Jongg!
Join us this fall for four Monday evening classes, October 19–November 9. Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, there's a seat for you!
Call 706-629-2599 to register!
09/28/2026
🎄 LOCAL COMPANIES + BUSINESSES — we’d love to have you be part of this year’s Festival of Trees!
The Harris Arts Center’s 22nd Annual Festival of Trees is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and it's just around the corner! This is a great opportunity to support the arts while showcasing your business throughout the holiday season. Trees and other donated items will be on display in our galleries November 2–December 6.
There are several ways your business can participate:
🎄 Donate a fully decorated tree, wreath, centerpiece, or specialty gift basket. Businesses donating an entry can also provide business cards or other promotional information to display alongside their donation.
🎁 Make a monetary donation and let the Harris Arts Center create a beautiful tree, wreath, or centerpiece on your behalf.
✨ Gold & Silver Sponsorships are also available! Monetary sponsorships of $250 or more include recognition for your business, with additional benefits available at the Gold level.
Monetary donations are due October 2, and completed items should be dropped off October 13–16. Want to participate or learn more about sponsorship benefits? Contact Rebekah Stansel at [email protected] or 706-629-2599.
Help us make this year’s Festival of Trees one to remember! 🎄❤️
Support the arts. Showcase your business. Be part of the tradition.
09/27/2026
The perfect way to warm up with cooler temps coming is with this bustling crew!
Join Linda Gordy and the Silver Sneakers crew every Tuesday at 9AM, with TWO classes available on Mondays and Fridays at 9 & 10AM. This is a class you don't want to miss!
Silver Sneakers is offered by some insurance plans, but anyone is welcome to join for $4 per class. Be sure to stop by!
Visit www.silversneakers.com if you have any questions
09/26/2026
🎭 Meet the cast of The Odd Couple: Female Version! 🎭
The cast is officially set, and we can’t wait to bring this hilarious comedy to the Harris Arts Center stage! Get ready for an evening of unforgettable characters, unexpected friendships, and plenty of laughs.
👏 Congratulations to our cast!
Olive- Nikki Sloan
Florence- Susan Willerson
Sylvie- Lacey Allen
Mickey- Taylor Chavez
Renee- Susan Cooper
Vera- Leanna Wade
Manolo- Bryson Parker
Jesus- Brandon Bagley
📅 October 16–18, 2026
📍 Harris Arts Center
🎟️ www.harrisartscenter.com -> Click "Buy Tickets" to order your seat today!
For more information about Calhoun Little Theatre, visit www.harrisartscenter.com/clt!
09/25/2026
🎃🕷️ First Friday Fun is all about pumpkins and spiders this month! 🕷️🎃
Calling all toddler fams! Join us next Friday, October 2 at 10:30 AM for FIRST FRIDAY FUN, a FREE 30-minute story time. Enjoy some fun fall-themed stories, make new friends, and have a great time!
📚 Free to attend
⏰ 10:30–11:00 AM
📍 Harris Arts Center
No registration required—just come ready for a fun adventure!
09/25/2026
🍂 You’ve never done watercolor quite like this! 🎨✂️
Join Ruthie Eilers at the Harris Arts Center for a fun, hands-on watercolor class where you’ll create your own autumn wreath design, then cut it out into a unique piece of seasonal decor!
Perfect for adding a little watercolor to your home as the weather cools down. All supplies are included!
📅 Saturday, October 31
⏰ 10 AM–12 Noon
💰 $40 | $35 for HAC Members
Spots are limited and registration is required. Payment is due at registration. Call the Harris Arts Center to reserve your spot!
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212 S Wall Street
Calhoun, GA
30701
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 2pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 4pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
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