There are many artists living and creating their art in Harris County, and many young artists are coming into their own through the excellent instruction in Harris County School System art classes.

The art forms created by these artists are varied, as one might expect in a county that is known for its rapid rise in new residents over the past generation. Local artists include landscape painters, watercolorists, silversmiths, blacksmiths, jewelry makers, potters, illustrators and folk artists. Many artists work from home studios and draw inspiration from the rich culture and beauty of the area. Their work can be found in downtown Pine Mountain galleries and shops and at local shows and fairs. An annual Spring Festival in Pine Mountain features such work.

To the south in nearby Columbus, the Springer Opera House (the state opera house of Georgia) offers continuing programs of drama classes for youth and excellent dramatic presentations. The Columbus Museum is the second-largest art museum in Georgia and one of the largest in the Southeast. The Museum is known for its focus on the art and history of the Southeast and the Chattahoochee River Valley. The Columbus Symphony Orchestra (housed in the new RiverCenter for the Performing Arts) performs in the Bill Heard Theatre, which seats 2,000 and provides a state-of-the-art visual and acoustical experience.

Performances by the LaGrange Symphony Orchestra and LaGrange Ballet can be enjoyed directly north of Harris County in LaGrange. Several museums are also in LaGrange, which is just a short drive away.

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