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Small-town roots.
A creative spirit.

A night at the theater. Art that starts a conversation. Traditions that bring neighbors together. Discover the creative side of Monroe County.

Aerial view of the Monroe County Fine Arts Center and nearby Dan Pitts Stadium in Forsyth

Take a seat.
Be part of the story.

The Monroe County Fine Arts Center brings performances and community experiences to a setting made for gathering. The historic Rose Theater adds another stage for local culture in downtown Forsyth.

Our arts community includes artists, artisans, exhibits, classes, and festivals that make creativity part of everyday life.

Rose Theater in downtown Forsyth
Local color. Lasting connections.

Find your creative moment.

Inside the Monroe County Fine Arts Center

On stage

Explore performances at the Fine Arts Center and the Rose Theater. Check with each venue for current productions, tickets, and accessibility.

In the making

Discover exhibits at the Victorian Train Depot and the 1823 Artisan Guild and Gallery, along with the work of local artists and makers.

Festival visitors in Juliette

Out in the community

The Forsythia Festival and Juliette’s community traditions bring local character to the streets, with a welcome that is unmistakably Monroe.

Some places
have a story to tell.

Ours has made it to the screen. Explore Monroe County’s film heritage and the places that give productions a sense of somewhere real.

The small-town setting of Juliette, Georgia