Allied Arts helps bring community
together through the arts
E
very morning when Brian Renko comes in to work, the Allied Arts executive
director makes his passion his job.
“Allied Arts began Jan. 1, 1977,” says Renko. “We have been in the
Milledgeville community for 42 years, and I have been with Allied Arts
for 22. [We] are a non-profit art organization that brings many differ-
ent types of art opportunities to Milledgeville and to the schools through
partnerships and grant opportunities.“
Since its creation by the city government as Milledgeville’s designated
public gallery and instruction center, Allied Arts has showcased works by
local artists of all stripes.
Located inside the historic John Marlor House, designed by the pre-
eminent local architect of the early 1800s, visitors are liable to find paint-
ings, sketches, sculpture,
Located inside the historic John Marlor House, designed by the pre-
eminent local architect of the early 1800s, visitors are liable to find paint-
ings, sketches, sculpture, and all manner of visual art depending on the
day. Together with its Allen’s Market building and Black Heritage Plaza,
both located just across North Wayne on McIntosh streets, Allied Arts
hosts a full complement of exhibitions, events and music.
“We offer many free events throughout the year including First Friday
performances, gallery exhibitions, outdoor performances in the Black
Heritage Plaza, art residencies and tours for Baldwin County school
students,” says Renko. “These programs are all beneficial to our Milled-
geville community. ... We love being able to bring quality arts to our com-
munity where we are able to come together as a community and learn, share our
experiences, bond and celebrate our culture together.”
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