Harris Arts Center

Harris Arts Center The Harris Arts Center is dedicated to promoting the Arts in Calhoun and Gordon County. The Visual Arts Guild joined the council in 1998.

The mission of the Calhoun Gordon Arts Council is to bring the arts to the entire community and to honor the legacy of Roland Hayes. Our vision is to be an be an expert and leading advocate for arts experiences in the region. We will enrich understanding of the arts and of our cultural heritage, reaching and serving a diverse audience. We will honor the past, celebrate the present, and anticipate

the future. In 1990, a committee was organized by the Gordon County Chamber of Commerce to advocate the induction of Roland Hayes into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Having been successful in these efforts, the group continued to promote the love of music and spirit of community through annual music festivals. In 1992, the Roland Hayes Guild joined forces with those who wanted to re-activate two organizations, the Calhoun Little Theater and the Calhoun Civic Chorus, both of which had been dormant since the 1970′s. These three organizations came together as the Calhoun Gordon Arts Council, which was incorporated on November 30, 1992. In 1997, the Arts Council purchased downtown Calhoun’s worst eyesore, the historic Rooker Hotel, which had stood vacant for over twenty years. The Arts Council transformed the once-dilapidated building into a beautiful, functional arts center to serve all the people of the community, as well as, out-of-town visitors. The Arts Council continued to grow and develop with additions of the annual Djoeke Gunning Memorial Concert, Arts in the Schools, Pre-School Pops, and other community outreach programs. The Harris Arts Center, which opened in January 2000, includes a visual art gallery, an art studio, music classrooms, meeting facilities, the Roland Hayes Museum, and a spacious catering kitchen. Currently, classes in visual arts, piano, guitar, banjo, violin, woodwinds, ballroom dance and yoga are available. Guided tours are available by appointment. The Milton Ratner Performing Arts Theater and a state-of-the-art 200-seat theater, an art gallery, conference room, and offices were completed in 2004.

🎭✨ HAPPY OPENING WEEK! ✨🎭See GODSPELL this weekend, June 19-21, 2026, at the Harris Arts Center. Tickets available now a...
06/18/2026

🎭✨ HAPPY OPENING WEEK! ✨🎭

See GODSPELL this weekend, June 19-21, 2026, at the Harris Arts Center. Tickets available now at www.cltgodspell.eventbrite.com. Read about some of our cast members below:

Desirae Johnson – Desirae is an upcoming sophomore at Young Harris College pursuing a BFA in musical theatre. Desirae’s most notable roles include Kitty in Model High School’s “The Drowsy Chaperone” and Berthe in “Pippin”. Godspell is Desirae’s first community theatre production and Ratner Theatre debut! She is extremely grateful for the opportunity and would like to thank her best friend for helping her discover her passion for musical theatre and supporting her throughout her career.

Harmony Garmon – Harmony Garmon is a rising junior at Calhoun High School and is part of the theater department. Some of Harmony's favorite shows she's done are “Hadestown” and “Les Misérables”. This is her debut show at the Harris Arts Center, but she has had many other great opportunities, such as performing in the Springer Opera House and the Bill Heard Theater at the Georgia Thespian Conference.

Laethan Day – Laethan Day is a rising sophomore at Reinhardt University, where he is studying to receive his BFA in Musical Theatre. This is Laethan’s debut at the Harris Arts Center, but he has been training in performance since he was 8. He has many stage credits, including, most recently, Stephen in “If/Then”, and L.A. in “Gypsy”. Laethan is super excited to be in this show alongside his very talented castmates and wants to thank his friends and family for their continued support throughout his musical theatre journey. He hopes you enjoy the show! 🎟️

Never Grow Up... and don't miss your chance to join Peter Pan Jr. Theater Camp at the Harris Arts Center! For ages 10–15...
06/18/2026

Never Grow Up... and don't miss your chance to join Peter Pan Jr. Theater Camp at the Harris Arts Center! For ages 10–15, this two-week camp allows young performers to bring a beloved classic to life on stage while building confidence, creativity, and theater skills.

🎭 July 6–17
👕 FREE camp shirt included
🎟️ Performances July 17 & 18

With only THREE openings remaining, now is the time to secure your spot!

Register today at www.harrisartscenter.com/summer or give us a call at 706-629-2599. Hope to see your littles on the stage soon!

Mah Jongg Club MEETS THIS THURSDAY! Join us for a fun and FREE game club at the Harris Arts Center. Mah Jongg Club meets...
06/17/2026

Mah Jongg Club MEETS THIS THURSDAY! Join us for a fun and FREE game club at the Harris Arts Center. Mah Jongg Club meets every first and third Thursday.

This club is free for anyone who wishes to come play. While you may be able to join an active game, we encourage you to bring your own tiles and cards! Games will begin at 10AM. It is recommended that you know the game before joining to play.

See you tomorrow!

Photo by Albert Hu on Unsplash

CELEBRATING ROLAND HAYES ALL YEAR LONG!Please enjoy this entertaining, lively, informative podcast on the extraordinary ...
06/17/2026

CELEBRATING ROLAND HAYES ALL YEAR LONG!

Please enjoy this entertaining, lively, informative podcast on the extraordinary story of tenor Roland Hayes! So many fun facts and anecdotes told by various contributors!

Link: https://radiolab.org/podcast/vanishing-harry-pace-episode-5

Don't forget to stop by the Harris Arts Center and see the Roland Hayes Museum, free of charge! Admission is always free and the self-guided museum is open Monday through Friday, 10AM-4PM.

See you soon!

🎭✨ HAPPY OPENING WEEK! ✨🎭Presented by the Harris Arts Center and Calhoun Little Theatre, GODSPELL will be performed in t...
06/16/2026

🎭✨ HAPPY OPENING WEEK! ✨🎭

Presented by the Harris Arts Center and Calhoun Little Theatre, GODSPELL will be performed in the round, placing the audience at the heart of the action and creating a unique, immersive experience unlike any other.

Follow along all week as we spotlight our cast and celebrate the opening of this joyful, uplifting production!

Emi Kate Ashworth – Emi Kate is an upcoming sophomore at the University of Georgia, where she is a double major in Theatre and Public Relations. This is Emi Kate’s second show with Calhoun Little Theatre. You may have seen last summer in the production of “Bonnie and Clyde”. She began her theatre journey in high school and is excited for what’s to come.

Tiara Cousins – Tiara Cousins is going into her senior year as a BFA Musical Theater student at Young Harris College. She has enjoyed spending her summer at the Harris Arts Center preparing Godspell. You may have seen her last year as Blanche Barrow in “Bonnie and Clyde”, or in various roles at Young Harris College and Calhoun High School. Tiara would like to thank her friends for being her biggest support.

Chad Kerr – Chad is 17 years old and currently attending Sonoraville High School. He has performed in many shows such as “Bright Star”, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”, “Shrek, the Musical”, and others. Some of his dream roles include Lurch in “The Addams Family”, Hades in any adaptation of “Hadestown,” and many more!

🎟️ Don't miss your chance to experience GODSPELL. Purchase your tickets now at: www.cltgodspell.eventbrite.com

06/16/2026

Bubble Gum Self Portraits at Jr Art Camp with Mr. Hartel! The littlest Picassos are letting their creativity flourish this week. Can’t wait to see all their finished projects!

Thanks to Ryan Homes for being our camp snack sponsor!

🎭✨ HAPPY OPENING WEEK! ✨🎭The countdown is on! This week, we'll introduce the incredible cast members who are bringing ou...
06/15/2026

🎭✨ HAPPY OPENING WEEK! ✨🎭

The countdown is on! This week, we'll introduce the incredible cast members who are bringing our production of GODSPELL to life. Get ready to meet the talented performers who have been working hard to create a truly unforgettable theatrical experience.

Presented by the Harris Arts Center and Calhoun Little Theatre, GODSPELL will be performed in the round, placing the audience at the heart of the action and creating a unique, immersive experience unlike any other.

Follow along all week as we spotlight our cast and celebrate the opening of this joyful, uplifting production!

🎟️ Don't miss your chance to experience GODSPELL.


Luke Still (Jesus/Choreographer) – Luke is excited to perform in his third show with
Calhoun Little Theatre in the Ratner Theatre. Luke’s previous CLT appearances include Matt (The Boy) in “The Fantastiks” and Clyde Barrow in last summer’s hit musical “Bonnie & Clyde”. He is currently a freshman at Young Harris College, where he is pursuing a BFA in musical theatre. Not only is Luke a triple threat on stage, but he is also an amazing choreographer. He is very proud of his choreography for this show and honored to depict the story of Christ.

Mason Dockrey (John the Baptist/Judas) – Mason is returning to the Ratner stage this summer as John the Baptist/Judas after his successful portrayal last summer as Buck Barrow in “Bonnie & Clyde”. Mason is also returning to his role as John the Baptist, having performed it in Gordon Central’s state championship One Act production. A veteran of the stage, Mason also has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, majored in creative writing, and, according to his co-workers, he “dresses up well and dresses down even better”. He is a fan of classic country music and wants to turn his farm into an animal sanctuary.

🎨 NOW OPEN! 🎨The Harris Arts Center & Visual Arts Guild Regional Art Show opens today!Come experience an inspiring colle...
06/15/2026

🎨 NOW OPEN! 🎨

The Harris Arts Center & Visual Arts Guild Regional Art Show opens today!

Come experience an inspiring collection of artwork from more than 30 talented local and regional artists displayed throughout our galleries. From paintings and photography to mixed media and more, this exhibit celebrates the creativity and artistic talent found throughout our community.

🖼 On display June 15 – July 31; Free admission to the galleries

🥂 Join us for the Artists Reception
📅 June 28
⏰ 3:00–4:30 PM
Free and open to the public!

A special thank you to Starr Mathews Insurance for sponsoring this year's Regional Art Show.

📍 Harris Arts Center
212 S. Wall Street, Calhoun, GA
🕙 Gallery Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 AM–4 PM

Come see what our region's artists have been creating—we can't wait to share this exhibit with you!

Final week of Art Camp ended on Friday and what a fun week it was! Our young artists spent the week creating colorful ko...
06/14/2026

Final week of Art Camp ended on Friday and what a fun week it was!

Our young artists spent the week creating colorful koi ponds, adorable ducks, playful frogs, sparkling swimming pools, and so much more. Between the paint, creativity, laughter, and plenty of popsicles, it was a week packed with imagination and FUN!

A huge THANK YOU to our snack sponsor, Ryan Homes at Riverside, for helping keep our campers fueled for their artistic adventures. 🍎🥨

We are so excited to start JR Art Camp TOMORROW with Vincent!

Drop your favorite Week 2 memory in the comments and get ready for another amazing week of art! 🎨✨

🎶 Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Music Under the Stars! 🎶Join the Harris Arts Center Community Band for a speci...
06/13/2026

🎶 Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Music Under the Stars! 🎶

Join the Harris Arts Center Community Band for a special FREE patriotic concert in Downtown Calhoun City Park on Saturday, July 5!

Bring your lawn chairs, gather your family and friends, and enjoy an evening filled with stirring patriotic favorites, beloved American classics, and the sounds of summer as we celebrate 250 years of our nation's history, heritage, and spirit.

🎺 Harris Arts Center Community Band
📅 Sunday, July 5, 2026
📍 Downtown Calhoun City Park
🎟 FREE Admission

Whether you're continuing your Independence Day celebrations or simply looking for a wonderful evening of live music, this is an event you won't want to miss.

Help us spread the word by sharing this post and inviting your friends!

See you in the park!

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212 S Wall Street
Calhoun, GA
30701

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Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

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