🎨 Beyond the Music: Macon’s Unstoppable Art Scene

When people think of Macon, Georgia, the soundtrack of Southern soul, rock, and rhythm often comes to mind. But just as strong—and perhaps just as soulful—is the vibrant visual art scene that brings color, depth, and personality to our city. From awe-inspiring murals to immersive galleries and powerhouse creatives who elevate community and culture, Macon’s art scene is thriving, bold, and beautifully homegrown.

🌆 A City Painted with Purpose

All around Macon, murals bloom on buildings, alleyways come alive with painted stories, and once-quiet corners are now beacons of expression. These public works aren’t just for photo ops (though they’re definitely Instagram-worthy)—they’re cultural markers, each brushstroke capturing pieces of our shared history and creative spirit.

These murals, and the talent behind them, are proof that art lives everywhere in Macon—on our streets, in our homes, and especially in our people.

👩🏾‍🎨 Meet the Makers of Macon

Let’s shine a spotlight on just a few of the creative forces shaping our city's artistic heartbeat:

• Dsto Moore – A master behind the lens, Dsto uses photography as a storytelling tool to reflect the resilience, beauty, and complexity of Macon’s people. His portraits feel like conversations, each image a powerful narrative rooted in local truth.

• Sheila Davis Keene – Part artist, part engineer, Sheila is a force of nature. Her mixed media art celebrates the unsung heroines of history, and she’s also restored a stunning piece of Macon history, formerly the Federated Garden Club, turning it into a living space to support her creativity and honor both heritage and innovation. She is a heroine for our community and our country.

• Erin Hawkins – The visionary behind one of Macon’s most beloved artist initiatives, 478 Creatives (along with Cara Heard) and now the owner of Taglewood Art Studio, Erin doesn’t just create beautiful art—she builds community. Her work supports fellow artists by providing business resources, mentorship, and a space to shine. Her gallery is a gem in the heart of downtown, showcasing everything from bold abstracts to intimate storytelling pieces.

• Cara Heard – A multi-talented creative and behind-the-scenes powerhouse, Cara’s contributions can be felt in countless Macon initiatives. Whether she’s organizing, creating, or curating, Cara’s fingerprints are all over the city's most inspiring projects.

• Meredith Ochoa – A true multimedia visionary, Meredith blends her talents as a podcaster, artist, and photographer to explore the deeper rhythms of womanhood. Through her powerful body of work documenting the female cycle, she offers visual art, storytelling, and wellness insights that help women reconnect with their natural strengths. Her approach is both scientific and soulful, inviting a new kind of empowerment that’s rooted in awareness, acceptance, and artistry.

These artists (and so many more) don’t just live in Macon—they live for Macon, shaping a community that values creativity, collaboration, and celebration.

🖼️ Coming Soon? The Macon Me Wander Art Crawl

Inspired by the talent that surrounds us, we’re exploring the idea of a Macon Art Crawl—a guided experience that takes locals and visitors alike through the galleries, murals, studios, and hidden creative spaces of the city.

Imagine sipping wine while strolling from one pop-up exhibit to the next, chatting with the artists who bring our city to life, snapping mural selfies, and maybe even picking up a piece of original art for your own home.

Each stop would highlight a different flavor of Macon art: photography, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and more. Along the way, guests could engage in mini-creative challenges, meet-the-artist talks, or community mural paint-ins.

We believe Macon’s artists deserve to be as celebrated as our musicians—and what better way to do that than with an event that invites people to wander, wonder, and connect through art?

📸 Have a favorite mural in Macon? Know an artist whose work deserves a spotlight? Drop us a comment or tag us on social media @MaconMeWander—we’d love to feature your finds.

Let’s celebrate Macon’s visual voice—loud, proud, and painted with purpose.