-
The Georgia Writers Museum recently announced it will be getting a much-needed renovation. (Photo/CONTRIBUTED)
Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) is excited to announce that it will be starting a major renovation to make the museum even better.
GWM will be closed to visitors from Thursday, April 4, through the summer. Have no fear, though, it will continue to host the popular Meet the Author events, Writers Workshops, and Crime & Wine series, but they will temporarily be held at different locations (check the website for updates).
Sylvia’s Coffee Shop will remain open throughout the renovation.
The recent recognition as Georgia Association of Museums’ Institution of the Year and the award from the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce for Community Organization of the Year shows the museum is on the right track. On top of that, GWM is fortunate to have received two grants to help fund the first phase of its improvements.
All of these organizations recognize GWM’s commitment to its mission and values, and its contributions to economic growth and sustainability.
Most importantly, none of this would have happened without the local community. The community paved the way for this exciting transformation with its loyal patronage and generous support.
Renovations will include:
• Upgrading infrastructure (lighting and soundproofing) to enhance visitor experience.
• Creating a first-class meeting space for small community gatherings.
• Designing space for future exhibits to better tell the stories of the nine Distinguished Georgia Authors who lived within 30 miles of the museum.
The new museum will be a valuable resource to readers and writers alike.
If you would like to contribute to these renovations, or plans for the future, and to stay informed of upcoming programs, please visit the website at www.georgiawritersmuseum.org.
GWM looks forward to seeing its visitors at its programs this summer, and then at the museum when it reopens.