Arts & Entertainment

Gwinnett County’s creativity shines brightly throughout its communities, offering an impressive mix of visual arts, live performances, and cultural experiences. Explore colorful public murals, enjoy a night at the theater, or discover local talent at an art festival. Accessible, engaging, and diverse, this destination makes it easy to celebrate culture throughout the year.

One of the best ways to start your exploration is outdoors. Stroll through Suwanee SculpTour, where the rotating collection transforms Suwanee Town Center into an open-air gallery of contemporary works. Collaborative public art projects across the county highlight Gwinnett’s community pride. These free and welcoming experiences make art part of everyday life.

Where to Experience the Arts

Begin at the Hudgens Center for Art & Learning, a leading Gwinnett art museum, before visiting neighborhood favorites like Norcross Gallery & Studios and the Tannery Row Artist Colony. In downtown Lawrenceville, the Lawrenceville Arts Center combines gallery exhibitions with dynamic stage productions, while R Alexander Fine Art brings a polished, curated experience. Don’t miss the Suwanee Arts Center, a creative hub that showcases exhibitions, classes, and community programming.

Performance lovers will find plenty to applaud. Music fans can catch an intimate show at Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay Music Foundry, a cornerstone for emerging and established artists. Aurora Theatre offers Broadway-caliber productions in the heart of downtown. Dance comes to life at the Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, one of the county’s premier performing companies. Larger productions and touring acts take the stage at Gas South Theater, while the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center pairs cultural programming with natural beauty, hosting concerts, workshops, and family-friendly events.