Thank You for Our Best Due South Yet!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, this year’s Due South was our most successful yet, raising over $105,000 in support of year-round arts education and community outreach. We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, donors, volunteers and guests whose support makes this work possible. Because of you, the arts continue to thrive in our community.
Due South 2026 Presenting Sponsor:
The Art
Public Art Exhibition + Competition
My Side of the Story!
April 2 – June 2, 2026 | The UnVacant Lot + Jackson Street
The My Side of the Story public art experience aims to highlight the Southern tradition of narrative quilting while supporting artists from across the South, giving them a platform to showcase their talents.
A Huge Congratulations to Our 2026 Youth Public Art Winners!
1st place Winner, Tiffany Alba, THS Scholar’s Academy
The Youth Public Art component of Due South gives young artists the opportunity to contribute creatively to the festival while gaining hands-on experience in public artmaking and community engagement. Through this program, students work alongside artists and educators to create meaningful works that celebrate imagination, collaboration, and the power of the arts in public spaces. We are especially grateful to Flowers Foods for their annual support, which helps make year-round arts education opportunities for youth possible and continues to inspire the next generation of creative thinkers.
Competition Winners:
1st Place: Tiffany Alba, THS Scholar’s Academy
2nd Place: Brianna Edwards, THS Scholar’s Academy
3rd Place: Jasmine Moore, TCCHS
Honorable Mention: Emily Sadler, TCCHS
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