Indian dancers perform on the Global Stage at the 45th annual Arts in the Heart Festival in Augusta, Ga, on Sept. 19, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Indian dancers perform on the Global Stage at the 45th annual Arts in the Heart Festival in Augusta, Ga, on Sept. 19, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

In pictures: Arts in the Heart Sept. 19

September 19, 2026·Mike Adams·No Comments

Thunderstorms cut Arts in the Heart of Augusta short on Saturday, but there was plenty of food, entertainment and art going on before the gates shut.

The festival continues Sunday with one more day of children’s events, arts vendors, food from 20 nations, entertainment on multiple stages, author signings and more.

4P Studios let festival goers have a go at the pottery wheel at the 45th annual Arts in the Heart Festival in Augusta, Ga, on Sept. 19, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
4P Studios let festival goers have a go at the pottery wheel at the 45th annual Arts in the Heart Festival in Augusta, Ga, on Sept. 19, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Performers took several stages at the 45th annual Arts in the Heart Festival in Augusta, Ga, on Sept. 19, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Artists at Artzilla create live paintings at the 45th annual Arts in the Heart Festival in Augusta, Ga, on Sept. 19, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Festival goers got a chance to sample food from many countries from around the world at the 45th annual Arts in the Heart Festival in Augusta, Ga, on Sept. 19, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
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There’s music from every genre to enjoy at the 45th annual Arts in the Heart Festival in Augusta, Ga, on Sept. 19, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
A couple samples chop suey for the first time at the 45th annual Arts in the Heart Festival in Augusta, Ga, on Sept. 19, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Artists at Artzilla create live paintings at the 45th annual Arts in the Heart Festival in Augusta, Ga, on Sept. 19, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Festival goers got a chance to sample food from many countries from around the world at the 45th annual Arts in the Heart Festival in Augusta, Ga, on Sept. 19, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
The Madison Lane Band performs 45th annual Arts in the Heart Festival in Augusta, Ga, on Sept. 19, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Indian dancers perform on the Global Stage at the 45th annual Arts in the Heart Festival in Augusta, Ga, on Sept. 19, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Festival goers got a chance to sample food from many countries from around the world at the 45th annual Arts in the Heart Festival in Augusta, Ga, on Sept. 19, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Festival goers got a chance to sample food from many countries from around the world at the 45th annual Arts in the Heart Festival in Augusta, Ga, on Sept. 19, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Indian dancers perform on the Global Stage at the 45th annual Arts in the Heart Festival in Augusta, Ga, on Sept. 19, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Artists at Artzilla create live paintings at the 45th annual Arts in the Heart Festival in Augusta, Ga, on Sept. 19, 2026. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News

Mike Adams is a veteran photographer who has won multiple South Carolina and Georgia Press Association Awards in his career including nine in 2026 for Augusta Good News. During his career, he’s photographed for several  news outlets including The Augusta Chronicle and the Aiken Standard. Sign up for the Augusta Good News weekly  newsletter here.

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