The arts inspire imagination, foster communication and educate hearts and minds.

Since 2004, the Averitt Center for the Arts has provided residents of Statesboro~Bulloch County and surrounding areas with distinctive, unforgettable performances and exhibits by both professional and local artists.

Ticket sales and city support only cover part of the expenses for the Averitt Center and the Emma Kelly Theater. 

As a member of the Friends of the Arts, you will help the Averitt Center for the Arts host a variety of visual and performing arts experiences throughout the year.

Your tax-deductible membership fees make it possible for the Averitt Center to provide:

•   Diverse programing featuring excellent local and professional artists.

•    Space for the many cultural and community organizations that use the facilities. 

•    Arts education programs developing skills for children and adults.  

•    A beautifully restored historic theater & art gallery in the center of downtown.  

•    Opportunities for students to participated in master classes or specialized workshops. 

•    A venue for community functions, such as Veterans and Memorial Day tributes.

•    Art and music studios for local artists to develop talent.  

•    A central location serving as a hub for downtown development and acitivies. 

                                            NEW for 2009 - 2010!!

Averitt Center members may use their membership card to recieve discounts for three area business.  Members must remember to show their membership card to receive the disounts.  Members recieve 10% their entree at 119 Chops Steakhouse; 10% off up to four entrees at Christopher's Restaurant and 10% the total tab at Latte Da Coffeehouse.

These businesses have partnered with the Averitt Center to offer discounts to our members, please be sure to thank them when you are in their establishments!