CREAT I V E a r t s i n t h e c o m m u n i t y
The Altama Museum of
Art & History gets a Facelift
THE SECOND CENTURY PROJECT AIMS TO
RESTORE AND REINVENT A LOCAL TREASURE
For more than a century, the museum’s home, the 1911 Brazell
House, has stood and watched the march of progress. That time
has taken a toll on the “Grand Old Gal.” But thanks to a $75,000
grant from the Georgia Council for the Arts, the museum will be
able to start on a long-awaited series of renovations.
The far-reaching goal of the museum includes repairing
foundational and structural issues, restoring details to the
original architect Ivey Crutchfield’s specifications, rebuilding
the accessibility ramp and providing ADA-compliant facilities
to improve access for all, and re-imagining spaces to engage
audiences in new ways. The team responsible for the
renovations is locally sourced and includes architect Fred Dean
and contractor Kelvin Manning of MMI Construction in Uvalda.
To fully complete the project, the Altama will require
additional funds and hopes to rely on donations from the
community. Donations can be made online at their new website,
www.altamamuseum.org, in person at the museum, or via cell
by texting CENTURY to 44321 (standard messaging rates may
apply). Any donations made before February 25, 2021 will be
matched up to $25,000. Help return the Altama to her former
beauty and ensure she stands strong into a Second Century
by making your donation today!
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Have you been to the Altama lately? In addition to a full season of free community
events and temporary exhibits, visitors are sure to find something of interest in the museum’s permanent collection.
20TH CENTURY
SOUTHERN ART
Enjoy collections of contemporary
paintings and 19th Century
Audubon and Gould prints in
lovely historical settings.
VICTORIAN LIFE
Glimpse into days gone by in the
Victorian Bedroom, Libby Parlour,
Gentleman’s Retreat, and Grand
Dining Room.
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LOCAL HISTORY
Artifacts and photographs of
regional scenes keep history alive.
ELOISE SHIPLETT GIRL
SCOUT COLLECTION
The Girl Scouts of America have
had a strong local presence in
Vidalia and Toombs County since
the 1920s.
NORMA DAMON LIBBY
PORCELAIN COLLECTION
With more than 215 patterns represented,
this porcelain collection from
the Staffordshire region of England is
one of the largest on public display
in the nation.
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