Special Events

Click on each event below to read more!  We will hopefully be adding more events soon.  Visit our CLASSES page to see a full list of class descriptions and registration instructions.

Past Events

happy hour
Bourbon Tasting Experience at Barrel 118 EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED> Join us for Happy Hour instead! No ticket purchase required. Click for details. Date: Friday, September 15.
Dual Vision 2023
Dual Vision: Art Through Different Eyes Save the date! Opening Reception at Barrel 118 on Thursday, September 14. And a Happy Hour event on September 15. Click for details!
Fluid
Opening night reception and sale for the new Gallery event, "FLUID." Artists were challenged to create new pieces with this word/theme in mind. Come see the new artwork and meet some of the local artists! Thursday, July 13 from 4 - 7 PM.
Join us for an art talk with local artists Cathy McIntire and Debbie Anderson. They will discuss what to look for when buying art, including how to start a collection, original art vs. prints, framing, and much more! FREE EVENT! Date: Saturday, May 13 from 3 - 5 pm.
Art & Wine Tasting at Barrel 118 Enjoy The Lake Country Juried Art Show and a fabulous Wine Tasting event! Click to learn more. DATE: Friday, May 12 from 6 - 10 pm
Lake Country Juried Art Show
7th Annual Lake Country Juried Art Show Save the date for the opening reception on May 11 at Barrel 118. Wine Tasting tickets on sale this week! Click to learn more about our special events. Date: Opening Reception, Thursday, May 11 from 5 - 7:30 pm
Paint Out
7th Annual Eatonton One Day Paint Out & Workshops Congratulations to our winners! Click for photos and details of the Awards presentation. Saturday, April 29, 2023
The Artisans Village Guild presents a new fundraising event called The BIG Little Project! BIG Fundraising. BIG FUN. BIG Creativity. little 6x6: artwork with a little price tag. Date: Thursday, March 23.
ArtiGras CarnivalThe good times marched into town at the third annual ArtiGras Carnival which took place at Barrel 118 on Saturday, February 25. This over-the-top Mardi Gras-themed event was created as a celebration and fundraiser for two local non-profit arts organizations, The Artisans Village and The Plaza Arts Center.
Valentine's Day Trunk Show Enjoy some sips and sweets while you shop! New inventory from our local artisans! Meet our jewelry artists and shop for gifts or for yourself! Thursday, February 9, 2023