Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosGeorgia, United States11-50 Employees
Founded in 1937, the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art is a nonprofit organization in Augusta, Georgia that operates as a contemporary art gallery and visual arts school. It aims to broaden access to visual arts education and cultivate appreciation for contemporary art within the greater Augusta community. Housed in Ware’s Folly, a historic downtown Augusta home built circa 1818 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the institute is described as one of the finest federal-style structures in the Southeast and offers ongoing studio classes for all ages. The institute presents more than 30 exhibitions annually featuring regional, national, and international artists. It also provides quarterly studio classes and workshops for children and adults in a variety of art mediums, reinforcing its role within Augusta’s arts landscape.