Plan Your Visit to GHIA

Visiting the GHIA campus in downtown Augusta, GA? Whether you’re taking an art class or viewing the art galleries, here’s what you’ll need to know.

Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday, 10-5PM // Daytime, Evening and Weekend classes

Getting Here

GPS Address: 506 Telfair St., Augusta GA 30901

 

The GHIA campus is located at the intersection of Telfair St. and 5th St. in downtown Augusta, GA.

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Two Historic Buildings

Our gallery spaces and admin offices are housed in the Ware’s Folly Building, which faces Telfair St. (top image). You can enter at the floor level at the door between the set of curved stairs. Ring the doorbell and staff will greet you.

The majority of art classes, camps and workshops are held in the Walker Mackenzie Art Education Studio, at the rear of campus (bottom image). The front door faces 5th. St. Make sure to check your class email, some workshops are held in Ware’s Folly!

Galleries in front, art education in the back

Our campus has a gravel parking lot that can be accessed via 5th st. Space is limited. Public parking is available in front of our campus on Telfair St. and at the Augusta Municipal Building (address 535 Telfair St.)

Parking

Visiting Hours

We are open to the public during the week for visits to the gallery and to tour the Ware’s Folly Building. Call ahead - 706-722-5495

Monday : 10-5pm

Tuesday : 10-5pm

Wednesday : 10-5pm

Thursday : 10-5pm

Friday : 10-5pm

Saturday : Closed

Sunday : Closed

Please note: We occasionally close to the public to prepare for gallery shows and events. Please call ahead of your visit - 706-722-5495. We are closed on Federal holidays. We also close the last half of December, and during Master’s Week (First full week in April).

What is there to do at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art?

The Galleries at GHIA

Located in the Ware's Folly Building

We have a rotating calendar of art exhibitions held in our gallery spaces. See our exhibition calendar for show dates. > EXHIBITS

We are open for public visits to the gallery Monday-Friday, 10-5pm, though we occasionally close to the public to prepare for gallery shows and events. Please call ahead of your visit - 706-722-5495.

Art Classes for Youth and Adults

Youth Ages 5-17, Adult classes 18 and up

We hold art classes in a wide variety of mediums for all ages. Check out our class calendar for our current offerings for the season. > CLASSES

Private Group Art Classes: Beyond our regular season of classes, we offer private group art classes for family reunions, girls trips, corporate outings and more. Contact us to plan your next creative outing! 

Fundraisers, Art Markets, Family Days & More

Special Events

We welcome art lovers, history enthusiasts, and even the occasional ghost hunter to get inspired at GHIA! Check our our special event calendar for our gallery receptions, fundraisers, and other special events to join in the creative fun.> CALENDAR

Accessibility Notes - Visiting the GHIA Campus Buildings

Planning a visit to the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art? Here is some important information about the accessibility of the buildings on our campus. Click on the building names to learn more about each.

We hope this assists members of the community plan their visits to our campus. Please contact us with any questions or concerns. You can call our offices at 706-722-5495 or email us via our contact form online.> CONTACT

  • Our gallery exhibits & events take place in the Ware’s Folly building on campus most often. The Main Gallery & event space is located on the 2nd floor with stair entry from the exterior or interior of the building. There is a third floor with additional gallery space. There is no elevator access to any space in Ware’s Folly due to its historic nature, this building is not considered ADA Accessible.

  • Art Classes and youth summer camps take place in the Walker Mackenzie Art Education Studio on the GHIA campus. This building is 2 stories, both of which are accessible by elevator. The front and back entrances each have a small set of steps to get to the doors, and our elevator is external. Please call ahead and we can provide further information on utilizing the elevator. 706-722-5495