Our vision
At Effingham Artists, we are dedicated to promoting the arts and fostering creativity in our community whether you are a professional artist or a hobbyist.
Our mission is to provide accessible cultural experiences that enrich and inspire. We strive to build a platform to enable visual artists to collaborate, showcase their work, and encourage Visual Arts engagement within Effingham County, Georgia.
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Lindsey Gerow
Founder & Instructor
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Crystine Dummitt
Illustrator Instructor
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Deb Bendor
Ceramics & Painting Instructor
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Alicja Colon
Photography, Design & Paper Arts
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Rebecca Hess
Dr. Canvas Art Painting Instructor
Our Plan
Effingham Artist has a multistep strategic plan
Phase 1
Build Community.
Artist meet-ups to connect artists with each other and establish the member data base to connect to the Effingham Community.
Phase 2
Foster involvement.
Create opportunities for artists to display artwork, participate in artmaking, and connect to public art and beautification projects.
Phase 3
Non-Profit.
Form a Board of Directors & grow into Effingham Cultural And Historical Alliance connecting visual arts, music, and performing arts while supporting historical resources in Effingham County, Georgia.
Ultimate Goal
Effingham Cultural & Historical Alliance Community Center
Visual Arts Classroom, Ceramic Studio, Music practice spaces, Black Box Theatre. Open to and supported by the community.
Become a member of the Board.
Effingham Artists envisions a future as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, guided by a dynamic board of directors deeply committed to advancing the arts and community well-being. We are interested in forming a diverse board, comprised of local business leaders, arts enthusiasts, and community advocates, who will generously volunteer their time and expertise. Together, the Board of Directors will steer Effingham Artists towards serving all segments of Effingham County, ensuring a vibrant and inclusive future for the community.