Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art
Art that inspires
The Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art facilitates artistic and cultural enrichment by exhibiting art, serving Piedmont University, and engaging the Northeast Georgia community.
Opened in 2011, the Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art is the permanent home for art donated to the college by Dr. Bill Mason, a member of the Class of 1957, and Bob Scharfenstein, both of Birmingham, Alabama. Student, faculty, and visiting shows are presented throughout the year.
The museum has two permanent galleries as well as a changing exhibit space that hosts national and international shows throughout the academic year. It is the aim of the Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art to support the mission of Piedmont University by hosting cultural and intellectual events and also the yearly senior capstone art shows.
527 Georgia St.
Demorest, GA 30535
Exhibition Schedule
Quiet Reflections | Photograms by Ann Beason and Merri Lawrence
On display August 21 – November 6. Reception August 21.
Conserving America’s Wildlands: The Vision of Ted Turner | Photographs by Rhett Turner
On display September 1, 2025 – May 9, 2026. Reception October 16.
Christmas at the Museum: Jan Walker and the Kingdom of Neep聽| Art by Jan Walker
On display November 20 – December 10. Reception November 20.
Handwork 2026 | Art by Jennifer Graff and Thaddeus Erdhaul
On display January 22 – March 19. Reception January 22.
Past Exhibitions
The Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art has hosted numerous exhibitions for the enjoyment of our students, faculty, staff, and wider community. Click through the timeline to explore previous shows.