The Chair-ity Auction is a celebration of community, creativity, and historic preservation in Atlanta, Texas. Two local nonprofit organizations – Atlanta Grade School Friends and 903 Artisans – continue to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the ongoing restoration of the historic 1936 Atlanta Miller Grade School building. The 2026 Chair-ity Auction was held on April 18.

Atlanta Grade School Friends would like to thank Nancy Coe Hall, 903 Artisans and the following businesses for their support of our new community center. Atlanta-Miller Grade School’s transformation from an almost lost WPA era icon to a modern, accessible community center for use by all citizens of Atlanta, Texas, Cass County, East Texas and the State of Texas has been a long but a welcome journey. #Teamwork #Grateful

Kellie Cox Insurance – Farmers Insurance
Peek’s Insurance – Atlanta
Jana O’Rear – Jana’s Mercantile
The Sweet Spot Atlanta
The Rabbit Patch
Rabbit Hole 2
Camelot Manor Antiques & Decorative Arts
Cobblestone Home, Style & Gifts
Merle Norman Cosmetics Atlanta, TX
Offenhauser Ins – Atlanta
Price Hardware
Terri’s Treasures
East Texas Meat Slingers

Facebook links are provided above. We have added photographs from the auction on April 18 in our slide show below.

About the Restoration

Currently undergoing restoration and modernization, the former 1936 grade school stands as an important part of Atlanta’s heritage. The building is recognized with a Texas Historical Marker and is to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more than 20 years, Atlanta Grade School Friends, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit run entirely by volunteers, has worked tirelessly to preserve this landmark and transform it into a vibrant community space. Donations supporting the project are tax-deductible and help ensure that this historic treasure remains part of Atlanta’s future.

Partnering in this effort, 903 Artisans brings awareness and promotes interest in the arts through community projects, art demonstrations, and workshops. Their members share a wide variety of artistic skills – including painting, crocheting, sewing, decoupage, stained glass, and many other creative mediums – while displaying their work throughout the Atlanta community.

For the Chair-ity Auction, chairs were generously donated to the 903 Artisans. Each chair has been uniquely refurbished and transformed into a one-of-a-kind work of art by the artisans. These creative pieces showcase the imagination and craftsmanship of local artists while supporting an important community cause.

Before the auction, the chairs were displayed in various downtown Atlanta businesses, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy this public art exhibit, build excitement for the event and bid on the chairs.

The Chair-ity Auction is more than a fundraiser. It is a reflection of Atlanta’s spirit: neighbors working together to preserve history, celebrate creativity, and strengthen the community through the arts.

April 18, 2026
Thanks to Faith Community Church of the Nazarene for welcoming us!

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KTAL News, “Unique Chair-ity art auction to benefit historic school”

Yahoo News, “Unique Chair-ity art auction to benefit historic school”

Cass County Citizen’s Journal-Sun, “Chair-ity Auction 2026”

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