Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art

10/12/2026

What do we want? WE WANT ART!! Do you have your tickets to the best party in town?

10/08/2026

Do you have your tickets yet? https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/gertrudeherbert/oysters-on-telfair-2026

10/08/2026

We see someone familiar (and a well-known staircase) in that thumbnail! Thank you Augusta Good News for sharing about this short film by Sozo Bear Films. We were happy to be included for our staff's strange encounter here in Ware's Folly! What other stories have you heard about the historic building we call home?

It’s spooky season and a new documentary features Augusta’s spooky side. Its makers discuss the film in this Augusta Good News article. Link in comments.

10/07/2026

Open Gallery Thursday Oct 8, 5-7pm for last looks at our Fall shows. Both shows in our galleries close this Friday, this is a second chance for after-hours viewing. Main Gallery: A Sense of Place, Creel-Harison Gallery: Pisces by Harrison Ray. Free to attend.

🎥: clip of the opening night reception.

10/06/2026

Oysters on Telfair is one month away! We’ve got some sneak peeks of event features coming up, but don’t wait to get your tix to our favorite art party. It’s our biggest fundraiser of the year, so let us know if you’ll be joining in! Online here: https://www.ghia.org/oysters-on-telfair

10/05/2026

Escape the everyday grind with art! There are several classes starting this week at GHIA and a free closing reception on Thursday. Time to add new inspiration to your day-to-day routine.

Starting tonight: Expressive Oil Painting, Painting from Life with Alex Foltz
Starting Thursday: Foundations of Acrylics with Tiphiknee De Herrera • Rare HueMan Artistry
Another Friday Night Clay with Ann-Marie Hutton
& Sustainable Stems Floral Design with Griffin’s Nest Co. on Saturday

09/29/2026

Did you know that our teachers are paid a commission of each student’s tuition in a class? By registering, you can directly support fellow local artists! Most classes also include supplies recommended by these instructors to give you the best experience with your learning. With the resource of their experience and these materials included in every class, tuition becomes an investment in your own art practice.

Browse the online catalog at GHIA.org/classes

09/29/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the 44th A Sense of Place Juried Exhibition! Juror Michael Dickins has selected these works for the 2026 awards.

Honorable Mention - In Her Peaceful Place by Allen Lewis
Honorable Mention - I Navigate These Seas by Starlight by Michael Anderson
Honorable Mention - From Line to Line by Igor Shokoladov
Juror’s Award - Blue Demon by Angel Moreno
Juror’s Award - Ramsey House - Knoxville, TN by Lake Newton
Best in Show - What You’ve Got by Katie Ries

View these and the other selected works in this year’s show during our regular gallery hours until October 9 or make plans to visit the closing reception October 8, 5-7pm. You can read the juror’s statement on the A Sense of Place exhibition page at ghia.org/exhibits

09/24/2026

Art Classes coming up soon at GHIA! Don’t forget our new payment plans for all classes over $100. Reserve your spot now & pay the rest later.

October 2: Friday Night Clay: Ceramic Haunted Houses, one-day workshop
October 3: Plein Air Watercolor, 4 Saturdays
October 5: Expressive Oil Painting III, Portraits from Life, 4 Mondays & Wednesdays
October 8: Foundations of Acrylic, 4 Thursdays
October 9: Friday Night Clay, Halloween Votives, one-day workshop
October 10: Sustainable Stems, eco-Friendly Floral Design, one-day workshop

Multiple Pottery on the Wheel sessions start soon, too! Wednesday AM starts September 30, Monday AM October 5, Monday PM October 12, and Tuesday PM (intermediate) starts November 18.

Fall Classes begin throughout October & November, visit ghia.org/classes for the full calendar