Arts Council, Arts in Black partner for new exhibit
The Tifton Council for the Arts has partnered with Arts in Black to showcase an exhibit featuring works by black artists from around Georgia at the Syd Blackmarr Arts Center. The exhibition, which runs through May 2, is a prelude to the 40th anniversary Arts in Black festival scheduled for next weekend.
The Tifton Council for the Arts has welcomed works by several black artists from around Georgia to the Syd Blackmarr Arts Center for its first official Arts in Black exhibit. The exhibition, which premiered on April 26, 2026, and will remain open through May 2, features an assortment of works from local, experienced, and historic artists. The gallery includes artwork from the Georgia State Art Collection, featuring artists like John T. Riddle, Benny Andrews, and Tim Arkansaw. A piece by Tifton native Lemuel Newton, one of the Florida Highwaymen, is also on display. The exhibit is a prelude to the 40th anniversary Arts in Black festival, scheduled for May 1-2. The festival will feature a block party, vendors, refreshments, and live entertainment at Fulwood Park.
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