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WHO WE ARE

Mission Statement: The mission of the South Cobb Arts Alliance is to build our community by

encouraging appreciation and active participation in the visual arts, performing arts and local
heritage. We will strive to advance to high levels the artistic standards of our members, our
community and the general public by offering opportunities to extend experiences, to increase
skills, and to share understanding, philosophy, techniques and knowledge.

South Cobb Arts Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, therefore, membership dues and
donations are tax-deductible.

Our History: Since 1972, SCAA has presented the South Cobb
neighborhoods with hallmark events that celebrate creativity, enrich our
community, and raise awareness for the arts. We are the oldest arts group
in Cobb County.

Our Impact in the Community: The South Cobb Arts Alliance is an integral
part Cobb County’s south side community and is one of the leading forces
in the area’s arts and culture. The majority of our events are free or
discounted to the participants and attendees. Through our efforts, we

have opened doors to those in our community who might otherwise not

partake in the Arts. As an organization, we coordinate and sponsor

various exhibits, both local and on a national level. We also award
monetary prizes for juried exhibits and provide art scholarships for area

students. Additionally, the SCAA conducts educational classes in the
community and partners and supports area cultural and area

organizations and their special events.

SCAA Award and Recognitions: South Cobb Arts Alliance has achieved numerous milestones since

its inception. Amongst its many achievements, in 2009, the Cobb Arts Board and Friends of the Arts
recognized individuals and ensembles that made significant contributions to the arts in Cobb
County. SCAA won for “Outstanding Ensemble/Arts Organization.”

In 2017, we received the
“Challenge America” grant from the National
Endowment for the Arts. These funds were utilized to support a programmatic

and marketing outreach project to promote community engagement with the
Arts. The project, “A Shared Community of Art: Reconnecting Artists, Art

Educators, Families and Businesses,” focuses on expanding community-
based programming and SCAA communications and publicity activities. New
events and activities are planned that will reach each demographic in our
community and welcome our many new residents.

This community arts and culture endeavor is made possible through the partnership of the South Cobb
Arts Alliance with the cooperation of artists, members, volunteers, area businesses, civic

organizations, local businesses, Cobb County Government, the City of Powder Springs, and in 2016-
2017, the National Endowment for the
Arts. Together, we continue to work toward enriching the
community through the arts!