Where Creativity Builds Community
The Averitt Center for the Arts is a home for visual, performing, and educational arts in downtown Statesboro. Every class, exhibit, and event reflects our mission: to enrich lives and build a stronger community through the arts.
What Guides Us
Our mission is to create inclusive access to the arts for all. We value:
- Creativity as a public good
- Accessibility for all ages and backgrounds
- Lifelong learning
- Excellence in education, curation, and production
- Collaboration with local and regional voices
A Center Born from Community
Founded in 2004, the Averitt Center was sparked by a grassroots coalition of civic leaders, educators, artists, and citizens. Today, it anchors a thriving arts ecosystem in Bulloch County — offering 80+ performances, 300+ classes, and multiple galleries annually.
2002
Statesboro Art Council applies for 501(c)3 status
2004
Grand opening of the Emma Kelly Theater
2007
Gallery & studio expansion
2015
Averitt receives regional arts leadership award
Creative Leaders. Community Builders.
Our team includes educators, curators, artists, technicians, and visionaries — all committed to growing arts access in our region.
Meet the Team
Guided by Community Leadership
Our board represents a cross-section of Statesboro — from business and education to the arts and civic service.
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Gallery Walk
Support the Arts, Your Way
When you partner with us you become part of something meaningful—a mission to enliven our culture and spark creativity for the next generation. Whether it’s your time, talent, or donation, we’re grateful for your support.
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