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History, Art and Culture Come Together in Prattville
Finding an outlet for expression is easy in Prattville. There are many ways residents here immerse themselves in the arts, whether it's painting, sculpture or live performances. Surrounded by inspiring architecture and natural beauty, artists here find inspiration at every turn.Get CreativeAlong with a collection of galleries, events and exhibits throughout the city, there are places where works of art are created. Among the most popular is Studio 101, a pottery studio and gallery. Run by... Read More »
Prattaugan Museum and Archives, Old Prattvillage Honor Heritage
When the mansion of Daniel Pratt was destroyed in 1963, the catchphrase “what a shame” seemed to reverberate around the city.
Knocking down the home of Prattville’s founder seemed to rally people toward a cause of historical preservation, which is the mission of the present-day Prattaugan Museum... Read More »
Prattauga Art Guild Is Local Heart of the Arts
The Prattauga Art Guild is headquartered in an 1890s house on Chestnut Street near the Creekwalk, and the home has become the Prattville Creative Arts Center. The guild previously had a small office in the Centre for Performing Arts building in Prattville.
“The guild is very well respected in this community and beyond, and now we have a spacious building where we can show off what we are most proud of – fine art," said Barbara Simpson, president of the Prattauga Art Guild.
The center has... Read More »
The Party Doesn't Stop in Prattville, AL
Prattville CityFest is an annual summer street party that's been going strong for almost 25 years.The two-day weekend event occurs on the first full weekend in May and begins with a free Friday night concert, then the Saturday activities include arts and crafts, food vendors, and live entertainment throughout the day. There is usually a fun run, competitive foot race and children's art show. Nearly 200 booths are set up during CityFest. Musical acts in the recent past have included... Read More »
