Established in 1961, the Staunton Augusta Art Center is a 501(C)3 non-profit devoted to providing diverse experiences in the creation and appreciation of the visual arts to area children, adults, and visitors to the region. The Art Center supports artists by offering them opportunities to exhibit and sell their work and to teach. The Art Center manages a high-quality exhibition/retail gallery which is free and open to all. It also offers art classes a summer art camp for children. The Art Center is especially known for its annual two-day art festival known as "Art in the Park at Gypsy Hill Park".