HOME v.2: Homeland

Ending July 18, 2026

Decatur Library  |  4th Floor Gallery

The Decatur Arts Alliance and the Decatur Land Trust are partnering with the Decatur Library to present the second edition of this powerful art show celebrating the multifaceted meaning of “Home.”  Nearly 60 artworks from across the county showcase in this powerful exhibition.

The 2026 exhibition theme looks to explore “homeland” as a geographical point of origin and a state of being. Works express cultural and ethnic elements, and elucidate the view of “home” from the immigrant to the expatriate, the displaced to the indigenous. How do we find “home” when we are away from the land of our forebears? What do newly arrived peoples do to preserve their culture and heritage? How do we honor and acknowledge the indigenous inhabitants of the lands upon which we all now live?

Artists were encouraged to explore these themes and more in their artwork, letting their creativity illuminate the diverse ways we experience and define “home” and their connection with a “HOMELAND.”

The Moore Chapel Gardeners are the volunteers who, under the leadership of the DeKalb Master Gardeners, keep Legacy Park's chapel grounds so beautiful.
 
They meet to work every 1st Tuesday of the month at 9:00am. 
 
Those with a love of gardening are invited to join and help, either this month or in the months ahead. Let them know you're coming below.

Join Legacy Decatur Thursday, July 9, from 5:30-7:30pm or Saturday, July 18, from 9-11am to spend some time outdoors creating and maintaining Legacy Park's greenspace.

Participants will help create beautiful spaces for Legacy Park guests while enhancing their own gardening knowledge and connecting with nature

Most tasks will be outdoors and include planting, mulching, and weeding. In the case of inclement weather, indoor activities will include tasks such as organizing supplies.

Decatur Community Habitat is transforming the front yard of Isom Cottage into an ecosystem filled with native plants, food crops, and, of course, beauty!

Recently, volunteers built the first section of a habitat fence. A habitat fence is an efficient way to corral brush on your property while also creating a cozy habitat for critters to occupy over winter. 

Join them and build skills that you can take home to your own yard. Everyone is welcome!

Those who care deeply about Legacy Park’s forests and wetlands will find kindred spirits during Tree’s Atlanta’s monthly volunteer workdays.

Help restore the health of our protected greenspaces by removing invasive species and cultivating the native canopy that naturally creates a sustainable home for wildlife. It’s strenuous and rewarding work so be ready to break a sweat, get dirty and learn a lot while doing it!

The Amphibian Foundation offers engaging courses and events for all ages, from beginner programs to advanced certifications.

Led by expert instructors, each blends real science with hands-on learning, while supporting vital conservation work.

Each month you'll find a variety of new opportunities. Check them out today! 

The Decatur Arts Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that connects residents, businesses, tourists, and artists to increase arts access and engagement in Decatur, Georgia. Through its year-round programming of festivals, arts events, public art projects, and exhibitions, the DAA cultivates a collaborative artistic community. 

Check their calendar regularly to discover all the latest.

Frank Hamilton School is a place where people of all ages can come together to share, learn, and celebrate music.

Each month, the school offers a variety of classes, events and workshops serving musicians and budding musicians alike.

Love music? Come be a part of it.

Trellis Horticultural Therapy Alliance uses the power of gardening and nature to enrich the lives of people living with disabilities by providing purpose, fostering independence, and creating community.

Every month you'll find a variety of events and activities in and around their ever-evolving garden.

Join them today.

The Grief House creates and supports community-led offerings that foster the metabolism of grief from all kinds of loss. 

From grief circles to yoga to crafts, they work to hold physical and virtual space for grief to be expressed, shared, and witnessed without judgment, and to re-integrate our experience of grief through a variety of somatic practices.

Each month is packed with opportunities. Click through to view them all.

Join with Compassionate Atlanta on Thursday, July 16 from 5:45-7pm for "Serenity Within", a gentle pause in a busy world, inviting you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself.

Together, participants will explore practices that strengthen inner calm and deepen one's capacity for compassion.

A voluntary donation of $20 is suggested. Proceeds benefit Legacy Park nonprofit, Trellis Horticultural Therapy Alliance.

Join us Saturday, July 18 at 9:30am at Legacy Park for storytime!
 
We'll gather in the auditorium (come to the front door of the Administration Building).

All are welcome!

Tai Chi 4 Life provides detailed Tai Chi-Qigong instruction geared towards each individual's needs, building a health baseline first and then moving towards fitness.

Each class focuses on adding to your own practice, allowing each individual to foster their own healing, health and wellness over time. 

Classes are in-person with some also available via Zoom. 

To everyone who helps make Legacy Park a special place, we thank you. For those who've come to love the park, we look forward to seeing you back. And for those unfamiliar, we extend an open invitation to drop by any time.

If you share in Legacy Decatur's mission to leave a positive and lasting legacy for future generations of Decatur residents, we honor your commitment to our community and look forward to your continued support.