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The Hudgens Center is devoted to showcasing artwork in its permanent collection and collaborate with local, national artists and curators to develop a range of exhibitions for its galleries. To achieve its mission to further education, the center offers an array of classes in a variety of mediums.
The dedicated staff of the Hudgens Center provides our community with the best exhibitions and educational opportunities.
The Gwinnett Council for the Arts was formed in 1981 and renamed the Jacqueline Casey Hudgens Center for Arts and Learning in 2016. The organization’s first home was the 2,000-square foot Williams House in Lawrenceville. It moved to the 7,000-square foot historic Lawrenceville Post Office and remained there until 1993, when it moved to its current location and renamed the Jaqueline Casey Hudgens Center for the Arts in 2016.
The center is named in honor of the wife of Scott Hudgens, one of the most influential businessmen in the history of Gwinnett County.
A native of Atlanta, Mr. Hudgens began his career by developing single-family moves and graduated to constructing apartments, medical centers, nursing homes and office parks. He is best known for developing shopping centers in the Atlanta area, starting with Greenbriar Mall and Towne Center before building Gwinnett Place Mall, the first major shopping complex in Gwinnett County. He completed the Mall of Georgia in Buford on his 75th birthday.

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November is here, and there’s plenty to look forward to at The Hudgens Center. This month, spend some time exploring the galleries, make something of your own in the studio, or start thinking ahead to what you’d like to create in the new year. With new exhibitions to experience, Session 1 registration opening November 17, and plenty of ways to stay connected to the arts, it’s a good month to make a little time for creativity. See what’s happening at thehudgens.org. #TheHudgensCenter

The holidays are right around the corner, and so is the Hudgens Holiday Makers Market! 🎄 Join us Saturday, November 14 from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM for a full day at The Hudgens, with handmade work from Hudgens Members, family-friendly activities, the opening of a new exhibition, and our Chili Cook-Off & Bowl Fundraiser. Saturday, November 14 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Learn more at thehudgens.org. #TheHudgensCenter

A little preparation now can lead to something beautiful in the spring! 🌱 Join the Hudgens Center Garden Club on November 11 for a hands-on Winter Seed Sowing Workshop led by Gwinnett County Master Gardener Lynda Pollock. Learn how to grow cold-hardy native plants from seeds and take home your choice of four native plants, along with the supplies and instructions to care for them! 🌿 Wednesday, November 11 🕡 6:30–8:30 PM 📍 The Hudgens Center for Art & Learning 🎟️ $5 per participant Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot! To register, visit the link in our bio or email hudgensgardenclub@gmail.com! #TheHudgensCenter

We’re already looking ahead to a new year of creating at The Hudgens Center. Session 1 of 2027 is coming soon, with a new lineup of classes and workshops for artists of all experience levels. Whether you want to return to a favorite medium, build on what you’ve been learning, or try something completely new, there will be plenty to explore. Registration opens November 17. Stay tuned for more details! #TheHudgensCenter

Looking for a different kind of Saturday morning? Come get a little muddy with us! Clay Date is a beginner-friendly pottery wheel experience designed for anyone who wants to try something new, get creative, and see what they can make with a little clay. During the 1.5-hour class, you’ll learn the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel, create up to four pieces, and choose your favorite two to be professionally trimmed, glazed, finished, and fired for you to take home. No pottery experience is needed — just bring your creativity! 📅 Saturday, October 24 ⏰ 10:30 AM–12:00 PM 🎨 Ages 18+ 👩‍🎨 Instructor: Deb Kasman Register and learn more at thehudgens.org. #TheHudgensCenter

Some of the best parts of making art happen long before the finished piece. It’s trying a technique for the first time. Changing your mind halfway through. Learning what the material can do. And sometimes discovering that the unexpected part becomes your favorite. Our studios are a place to learn, experiment, and give yourself time to create. Find a class or workshop that feels like you at thehudgens.org. #TheHudgensCenter

Mark your calendar for a full day of art, shopping, and family fun at The Hudgens! 🎨 The Hudgens Holiday Makers Market is coming up Saturday, November 14 from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, bringing together handmade work from Hudgens Members, Family Day activities, and the opening of our newest exhibition. The Chili Cook-Off & Bowl Fundraiser will also be happening from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM, with tickets starting at $20 and including chili tasting and one bowl. Proceeds from the fundraiser help support the Hudgens Education Program. Save the date and make plans to spend the day with us! #TheHudgensCenter

There’s still time to visit our current exhibition. The 11th Annual “Stand in Ansel Adams’ Footsteps” Juried Competition & Exhibition closes October 24. Take a closer look at a piece that catches your attention, notice a detail you may have missed the first time, or simply spend some time wandering through the gallery before the exhibition comes to a close. Plan your visit and see it while it’s still on view at thehudgens.org. #TheHudgensCenter

Just 2 days left to submit! The deadline for The Hudgens Juried Members Show is October 10. If you’ve been planning to enter your work, now is the time to make it official! Applicants must have a current membership to The Hudgens Center for Art and Learning. Submitted artwork may not exceed 48" in height or length and must weigh 75 lbs. or less. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this year’s show! Submit by October 10 at the link in our bio. Last year’s Purchase Prize | Photo by Joel Sturdivant #TheHudgensCenter

Community is at the heart of everything we do at The Hudgens Center. It’s in the families who spend an afternoon exploring the galleries, the students who discover something new in a class, the artists who share their work, and the neighbors who continue to support creativity right here in Gwinnett County. Every visit, conversation, class, and shared experience adds something to this community, and we’re grateful for all the people who make The Hudgens feel like more than a place to see art. It’s a place to learn, connect, create, and belong. Thank you for being part of The Hudgens community. #TheHudgensCenter

There is something about being around art that just makes you feel good. 🎨 It slows you down. It sparks curiosity. It makes you see something familiar in a completely new way. Whether you're standing in front of a painting that stops you in your tracks, getting your hands dirty in a studio class, or simply wandering through the sculpture garden on a quiet afternoon, art has a way of lifting the mood that is hard to explain and impossible to ignore. That is what The Hudgens Center is here for. Come find your joy at thehudgens.org. #TheHudgensCenter

Your work deserves a place on the wall. The Hudgens Juried Members Show is an opportunity for our member artists to share their creativity, perspective, and talent with the community. Submissions are open now through October 10. Applicants must have a current Hudgens Center membership, and artwork may not exceed 48" in height or length or weigh more than 75 lbs. Ready to share what you’ve created? Submit your work at the link in our bio. #TheHudgensCenter

Looking for the perfect gift? We've got you covered. The Hudgens Center Gift Shop is stocked with beautiful, handmade works from local and regional artists; the kind of thoughtful, one-of-a-kind pieces you won't find anywhere else. Whether you have a birthday, anniversary, or just someone in your life who deserves something special, this is the place to find it. Stop by and browse Tuesday through Saturday. And if you're a Hudgens member, don't forget — you save 10% on every purchase. Not a member yet? It's a great reason to become one. 🎨 Visit us at thehudgens.org. #TheHudgensCenter

There is still space for you in Session 5! 🎨 If you have been thinking about trying something new this fall, this is your sign. From painting and pottery to digital arts and beyond, there is a class at The Hudgens Center that is made for you — no matter your age or experience level. Spots are going fast, so don't wait too long. Browse what's available and register today at thehudgens.org. #TheHudgensCenter

Your dream home might be closer than you think. This weekend, we’re kicking off "Building Ceramic Houses," a two-part workshop with artist Andrew Hebert! On October 3, you’ll learn preparation, assembly, and slab-building techniques to create your own ceramic home. Then, you’ll return on October 17 to glaze, decorate, and add the finishing touches before your piece heads to its final firing. Dream house, cozy cabin, birdhouse, dog house... the design is entirely up to you. 🏠 October 3 + October 17 ⏰ 1–4 PM There’s still time to join us! Register today at thehudgens.org. #TheHudgensCenter

Same fun, new name! 🎨 Toddler Friday is now Toddler Time. Bring your little one to The Hudgens for hands-on creativity, movement, and play, designed just for our youngest artists and the grown-ups who love them. 📅 Thursday, September 24 🕥 10:30 AM 📍 The Hudgens Center for Art & Learning Space is limited, so grab your spot today: givebutter.com/toddler-time-september #TheHudgensCenter

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