The Newnan-Coweta Art Association encourages artists to produce original works of art in all mediums and to display those works in Coweta County and the surrounding areas. The Association also fosters art education by supporting the arts in Coweta County schools and by promoting the appreciation of works of art in our community.
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News & Events
NCAA ANNUAL MEETING & HOLIDAY PARTY will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the Asa M. Powell Expo Center, 197 Temple Ave, Newnan, GA 30263. Members and spouses are invited to attend. It’s an evening sure to be full of good food and fun times as we connect with old and new friends and share in some lighthearted laughter! Remember to bring your “white elephant” gifts to exchange. We will also be installing the 2026 Board of Officers and Directors and voting on the previously distributed revisions to the NCAA By-Laws.
NEXT OPEN STUDIO AT THE ART HOUSE: Thursday, December 18, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Work on your art projects, new or existing, in any medium. Bring your own supplies, a snack or lunch, and spend some time together doing what we love! We hope to see you there! New in 2026: Two Open Studio Days each month beginning January 15 & 22! JANUARY 2026 GENERAL MEETING: Our next General Meeting will be on Monday, January 19, at the Harriet Alexander Art Center (Art House). Registration and refreshments begin at 6:30 PM, and the meeting will start at 7:00 PM. Our Presenter following the business portion of the meeting will be Bailey Hill. Visitors are always welcomed! 18th ANNUAL JURIED MEMBER ART EXHIBIT 2025: CONGRATULATIONS to all participating NCAA Artists for an outstanding Juried Art Exhibit! AWARD WINNERS 2025:
BEST IN SHOW -- "Old Creek Scene" by Robert McLeod BEST IN DRAWING/PASTEL -- "Freckle Boy" by Ulla Strickland BEST IN MIXED MEDIA -- "Glimpse Into The Underworld" by Bailey Hill BEST IN PAINTING -- "Home" by Martin Pate BEST IN PHOTOGRAPHY -- "Ironclad" by Teresa Foshee BEST IN SCULPTURE/CERAMICS -- "Feline Furniture" by Jim Murphy MERIT AWARDS: DRAWING/PASTEL -- "Profile in Black, White and Gray" by Robert McLeod MIXED MEDIA -- "Compassion - In a Fallen World" by Charlie DeRuiter PAINTING -- "Grandpa Smith's Homestead" by Cecilia Smith PHOTOGRAPHY -- "Abandoned, Not Forgotten" by Karen Jenkins SCULPTURE/CERAMICS -- "Amazing Agate" by Nancy Twomey HONORABLE MENTION: "From Ukraine with Love" by Eve Graybeal Olsen "Moon Over Jones Road" by David Omerod "Cliffside" by Mick Brandenberger "Icarus Duck" by Rachel Mashburn "An Arrangement of Sorts" by Bailey Johnson SEASONS OF STRENGTH: Seasons of Strength is an art and history project to capture Coweta County’s journey of resilience and recovery after the 2021 tornado by honoring the strength of our communities, sharing hard-earned lessons, and inspiring hope for the next community facing a natural disaster.
The NCAA is collaborating with Seasons of Strength to help support and promote this project by offering an Art Option! Artists will donate the piece of artwork to be part of a Silent Auction to help raise funds in order to bring the final culminating event for Seasons of Strength to life. We are still looking for more artwork donations. The Live Performance of music, dance, and art will take place on March 20-21, 2026, in the Auditorium at Newnan High School. Let's help tell the stories of the community we love! Contact Teresa through [email protected]. |
Congratulations, 2025
"Best In" Award Winners, Merit Awards, and Honorable Mention Recipients! 
CONGRATULATIONS
NCAA Visual Arts Scholarship Recipients, 2025 AUBREY COLLINS Newnan High School $1,000.00 ASHLEY PEREZ Northgate High School $1,000.00 JASMINE TINOCO East Coweta High School $1,000.00 (see About Us/Scholarships) |
