Decatur Art Classes, Ms. Sylvia Cross, Sycamore Place Gallery, GA

The Aries Show: Group Art Exhibition
Saturday, April 18 from 6-10 pm.

Celebrate Aries season with an evening of art, music, and community!

The Aries Show features original work by local artists Kat Ivey, Viviana Barreto, John Garrison, Justine Rubin, and Rebecca Cristante offering a diverse range of visual art and the chance to connect with the artists.

Enjoy live acoustic music by Tom McGill & Ana Balka, plus complimentary tarot readings from 7–9 PM.

Browse the artist market, connect with artists, and soak up the creative vibe.

Free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Join us for an inspiring night of art in Decatur’s Old Depot district!

Master class on Indian music in Atlanta by renowned Indian violinist Rupam Ghosh, on 19th September, Friday from 6 to 8 PM.
www.rupamviolin.com

Description of workshop/ Master Class:

1. What is Raga music?
2. Short theory of Raga.
3. How to play a Raga.
4. Short idea of Indian rhythmic cycles.
5. How to read Indian Notations.
6. How to listen to Indian Ragas.
7. Short history of Indian music.

Venue : 120 Sycamore Place
Decatur
30030

e: [email protected]
Suggested donations 25 dollars.
Contact number : 706-254-3059

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KM1-JeH5do

Some announcements!

First, Fall 2025 Classes Begin After Labor Day! Classes start Tuesday, September 2!

Second, a new teen film class, ages 13-16, is coming soon! With Edwin Loughery, cinematographer. Stating Tuesday, September 9, 6 PM; $315 for a three month class!

Finally, gallery space for artists -- half and full spaces -- are available! These include opportunities for group and solo art shows.

For more information, call, text or email Ms. Sylvia!

Welcome! Arts classes in Decatur, GA with Sylvia Cross! Come Draw, Paint, Build Clay, and More!

Friday, August 29, Writer Hannah Palmer & "Drive About" Screening at Sycamore Place Gallery

Start Labor Day weekend with a screening -- and book talk -- featuring local writer Hannah Palmer and her book "The Pool Is Closed.”

In mid-June, Hannah and I made a video of driving to pools in her community of southwest Atlanta and talking about the importance of public swimming pools and the issues -- historic, social, economic and environmental -- surrounding them. Of course, they're also sites of great joy and community building.
In addition to the 30-minute video, Hannah will read a selection from the book and sign copies for sale.

GATE OPENS: 8 p.m., Friday 8/29 [35 min. film starts at 8:30 p.m., followed by Q&A]

WHERE: Sycamore Place Gallery, 120 Sycamore Place, Decatur

PARKING: On-street and more widely available on the residential streets across Commerce Dr.

FYI: Outdoor screening, Rain make-up date TBD

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Fb6pzcYtWk

REVIEW by Sally Bethea: https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/08/04/lost-pool-ghost-pools-atlanta/

-Hal
www.hjacobscreative.com

This Friday!

https://www.crystaluke.com

Friday (March 14), 7:30 p.m., join us for conversations and an outdoor screening of short docs about local people and places.

In his 2024 film Displaced but Not Erased, Piedmont University film student Jarrett Ray uncovers the lost history of Beacon Hill, a once-thriving, predominantly Black community in Decatur, Georgia.

Paddle4Tomorrow (2025) by HJacobsDocs documents the volunteer work of a group of outdoor enthusiasts in Atlanta who organize kayak outings, nature walks and art programs for children at no cost to their families—with the emphasis on fun.

There will be Q&As after the films and guest speaker Greg White, formerly the recreation director in Decatur, will talk about his current project of helping the growing population of unhoused in the city.

Artist Liem G. Duong will talk about his paintings on display at the gallery.

DATE: March 14, beginning 7:30 pm

LOCATION: Sycamore Place Gallery, 120 Sycamore Place (behind Fellini’s on Commerce Dr.)

[Requested donation: $10]

best,

-Hal

www.hjacobsdocs.com