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Below are lists of Georgia arts and crafts festivals, fairs and events through 2013. Please call contact numbers for times, tickets, fees and other info. Stay & Play in GA! |
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Gallery Games - 6/20/13 at 4-5pm
Kids ages 7 to 11 are invited to visit the Georgia Museum of Art (GMOA) for a special interactive gallery tour with Melissa Rackley. Handicapped Accessible event. Free admission and parking. Phone: 706-542-4662 - Address: Georgia Museum of Art, 90 Carlton Street, Athens, GA 30602 |
Three Dimensional Art Show - 6/20 & 6/24 - 6/28/13 at 6pm
Bree Sauers of Tannery Row Artist Colony creates treasures from discarded finds. View an exhibit of mixed media which includes landscapes, still-life and a paper and plaster dress collection! Free fun event! Phone: 770-822-5450 - Address: Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 West Crogan St, Lawrenceville GA |
Art of the Waters Summer Art Camp for Children - 6/20 - 6/21 & 6/24 - 6/28/13
Art Camp at the Q has been a summer tradition for Northeast Georgia families for over two decades. Finished art camp creations will be something you and your child will be proud to take home and display. Your child won't want to miss "Art of the Waters" and will complete projects in a variety of two- and three-dimensional media, including painting, sculpture, print making, collage and much more. This camp is planned in conjunction with the American Society of Marine Artists exhibition "Cruising Southern Waters" on display at the Quinlan June 13-August 17. Call today to reserve your place in one or more of our eight amazing sessions. Camp is Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attend a brief orientation with your child on the first day. Fee includes all instruction, supplies and a camp t-shirt. Classes are divided by grade level, rising first and second, third and fourth and fifth and up. Handicapped Accessible event. Cost is $100-$125. Phone: 770-536-2575 Address: Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St NE, Gainesville, GA |
Thursday Nights at the High - 6/20 & 6/27/13 - Until 8 pm
Relax and rejuvenate at the High after work! The Museum offers extended hours at half price every Thursday until 8 pm. Phone: 404-733-HIGH - Address: High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St, NE, Atlanta Georgia 30309 |
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Art Exhibition, Marianna Williams - 6/20 - 6/28/13
Immersed in a wide range of media from a very young age, Marianna Williams has received several awards and has participated in numerous art shows. Although she has exhibited throughout the southeastern United States, Marianna frequently produces commissioned work. Exhibit on view through June 28,2013. Free admission. Phone: 706-826-4700 - Address: 1301 Greene St, Augusta, GA 30901 |
Summer Exhibitions - 6/20 - 8/17/13
Visit the this summer to view "Cruising Southern Waters," a juried exhibition featuring artworks by signature members of the American Society of Marine Artists; "Exploring Acadia," artworks by Debra Nadelhoffer; and "Making Waves" by artist Judith Surowiec and Artist Amanda Carder.
Open Monday – Friday, 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. An opening reception will be held Thursday, June 13 from 5:30 to 7 pm. Free admission and parking. Phone: 770-536-2575 - Address: Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St NE, Gainesville, GA 30501 |
Art in the Park - 6/21/13 at 1-3pm
Bring your canvas and paint, clay, camera, or oil pastels for exclusive access to the interior of the five-story New Manchester Mill. Create your own artwork while you enjoy beautiful views of the Sweetwater Creek rapids alongside the dramatic mill ruins as spring blossoms in the park. Reservations required. plus $10. $5 parking. Phone: 770-732-5871 - Address: Sweetwater Creek State Park, 1750 Mt. Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, GA 30122 - GPS Coordinates: N 33.753783 | W -084.639000 |
Visiting Artist Series - 6/22-6/23 & 6/29-6/30/13 at 11am-7pm
Each week a different artist or craftsperson will be demonstrating their art or craft and will have samples of their work for sale. Phone: 706-878-2201 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 |
Folk Art Family Reunion - 6/22 - 6/23/13
Come meet many of the south's emerging folk artists, potters, wood carvers, metal sculptors and fabric artists! Around Back at Rocky's Place, the host gallery has been named a "wonderland" by author Dan Prince, of Passing in the Outsider Lane. A must see event! Phone: 706-265-6030 - Address: 3631 Hwy 53 E at Etowah River Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534 |
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Callaway Gardens Adventures in DSLR Photography: Mastering Close-Up and Macro - 6/22 at 9:30am-4:30pm & 6/23/13 at 8am-12noon
This two-day intermediate-level workshop begins in the classroom, covering topics such as challenges in macro photography, managing limited depth of field, focusing techniques, equipment and gear, using flash and artistic considerations. The morning session begins with an exclusive opportunity to shoot with tripods at the Day Butterfly Center for an hour before it opens to the public. A second photo shoot will follow focusing on shooting native species.
The workshop concludes in the classroom where participants are encouraged to select their top five shots of the weekend to share in a group critique. The instructor will select an image or two to use in a live demonstration of post-processing for print using Lightroom and/or PhotoShop.
It is limited to no more than 20 participants. Fee: $115 includes Saturday lunch and digital handout. Phone: 706-663-2281 - Address: Callaway Gardens, 18718 GA HWY 27, Pine Mountain, GA 31822 |
Branching Out: Wildlife Crafts - 6/23 & 6/30/13 at 10am-1pm
Create your own “tree-a-pet” wildlife themed park souvenir from tree cross sections and collected, nuts, twigs, and lichens. Meet at the Park Office $2 plus $5 parking. Phone: 706-663-4858 - Address: F.D. Roosevelt State Park, 2970 GA Highway 190, Pine Mountain, GA 31822 - GPS Coordinates: N 32.837533 | W -084.815616 - |
Artful Conversation: "Portrait of Jeanne Laib" - 6/26/13 at 2-3pm
Join Carissa DiCindio, curator of education, for an in-depth look at Gerald Brockhurst's painting "Portrait of Jeanne Laib" (ca. 1944). Handicapped Accessible event. Free admission and parking. Phone: 706-542-4662 - Address: Georgia Museum of Art, 90 Carlton St, Athens, GA |
7th Annual Mountain Fling - 6/29 at 9am-5pm & 6/30/13 at 11am-4pm
The Mountain Fling is a two-day juried show featuring original fine art and fine crafts, ceramics, fiber art, jewelry, soaps, gourds, leather goods, pet items and outdoor art. Free admission and parking. Phone: 706-896-0932 - Address: 121 Meeks Ave., Blairsville, GA 30512 |
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Gallery 35 presents "Alpharetta Art In The Park" - 6/29 - 6/30/13
Visit Old Milton Park the last full weekend of each month from April through October, and see artists at work creating masterpieces right before your eyes. This outdoor festival under the trees attracts art lovers and exhibitors from all over the Atlanta area. Find pottery, woodwork, metal work, jewelry, handmade children's clothing, photography, watercolor, oil painting, soaps and lotions, mosaic art and much more. Free admission. Hours are Saturday: 10am-5pm and Sunday: 11am-4pm. Phone: 678-762-1035 - Address: 35 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta, GA 30004 |
2013 Community Quilt Exhibit - 6/29 - 7/26/13
Celebrate our heritage with the age old artistic craft of quilting. The Art Center's Richard Low Evans Gallery will be arranged in colorful fabric, woven with care, skill and artistic flare. This exhibit showcases the extraordinary talents of area quilters with traditional quilts as well as original designs. Phone: 706-632-2144 - Address: Richard Low Evans Gallery, 420 West Main St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
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Art of the Waters Summer Art Camp for Children - 7/1 - 7/5, 7/8 - 7/12, 7/15 - 7/19 & 7/22 - 7/26/13 at 9am-2pm
Art Camp at the Q has been a summer tradition for Northeast Georgia families for over two decades. Finished art camp creations will be something you and your child will be proud to take home and display. Your child won't want to miss "Art of the Waters" and will complete projects in a variety of two- and three-dimensional media, including painting, sculpture, print making, collage and much more. This camp is planned in conjunction with the American Society of Marine Artists exhibition "Cruising Southern Waters" on display at the Quinlan June 13-August 17. Call today to reserve your place in one or more of our eight amazing sessions. Camp is Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attend a brief orientation with your child on the first day. Fee includes all instruction, supplies and a camp t-shirt. Classes are divided by grade level, rising first and second, third and fourth and fifth and up. Handicapped Accessible event. Cost is $100-$125. Phone: 770-536-2575 Address: Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St NE, Gainesville, GA |
2013 Community Quilt Exhibit - 7/1 - 7/26/13
Celebrate our heritage with the age old artistic craft of quilting. The Art Center's Richard Low Evans Gallery will be arranged in colorful fabric, woven with care, skill and artistic flare. This exhibit showcases the extraordinary talents of area quilters with traditional quilts as well as original designs. Phone: 706-632-2144 - Address: Richard Low Evans Gallery, 420 West Main St., Blue Ridge, GA 30513 |
Summer Exhibitions - 7/1 - 8/17/13
Visit the this summer to view "Cruising Southern Waters," a juried exhibition featuring artworks by signature members of the American Society of Marine Artists; "Exploring Acadia," artworks by Debra Nadelhoffer; and "Making Waves" by artist Judith Surowiec and Artist Amanda Carder.
Open Monday – Friday, 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. An opening reception will be held Thursday, June 13 from 5:30 to 7 pm. Free admission and parking. Phone: 770-536-2575 - Address: Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St NE, Gainesville, GA 30501 |
Callaway Gardens. Adventures in DSLR Photography: Mastering 4th of July Fireworks - 7/4/13 at 6-10pm
Adventures in DSLR Photography: Mastering 4th of July Fireworks is part of the Callaway Gardens Digital SLR Photography Workshop Series. The workshop begins at 6 p.m. with a 2 hour discussion on discovering the possibilities and overcoming the challenges of night photography. Then, participants go to Robin Beach to set up to shoot one of the best fireworks displays in the Southeast. Tripods and cable releases are required. $85 fee includes digital handout. Limited to 20 participants. Cost is $75.50 to $85 per person. Phone: 706-663-2281 - Address:Callaway Gardens, 18718 GA HWY 27, Pine Mountain, GA 31822 |
Thursday Nights at the High - 7/4, 7/11, 7/18 & 7/25/13 - Until 8 pm
Relax and rejuvenate at the High after work! The Museum offers extended hours at half price every Thursday until 8 pm. Phone: 404-733-HIGH - Address: High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St, NE, Atlanta Georgia 30309 |
First Friday Art Walk - 7/5/13 at 5-9pm
Art Walk is a free self-guided tour of the Marietta Square's eclectic art scene. Galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants and boutiques host artists within their businesses from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month (April through October) rain or shine. Look for an official Art Walk banner in the window to identify the participating venues. Free admission and parking. Phone: 770-429-1115 - Address: 50 North Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060 |
Visiting Artist Series - 7/6 - 7/7, 7/13 - 7/14, 7/20 - 7/21 & 7/28 - 7/29/13 at 11am-7pm
Each week a different artist or craftsperson will be demonstrating their art or craft and will have samples of their work for sale. Phone: 706-878-2201 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 |
Art Exhibition, Cathy Armstrong, Linda Hardy & Sue Porterfield - 7/11 - 8/30/13
Opening Reception on July 11. Exhibit for Cathy Armstrong, Linda Hardy & Sue Porterfield through 8/30. Phone: 706-826-4700 - Address: 1301 Greene St, Augusta, GA 30901 |
Homespun Festival - 7/19 at 5-9:30pm & 7/20/13 at 10am-10pm
Lovers of fine crafts and art will find top regional artisans displaying and selling their unique creations in pottery, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, and furniture and home accessories at the Annual Homespun Festival July 19-20, 2013. The festival also will introduce new and emerging artists showcasing the latest trends in handmade fashion and accessories, statement jewelry and fine art. Also, listen to live music, see a street parade with classic cars, sumptuous food booths, non-profit vendor displays, 5K run on the Silver Comet Trail, and watch the annual fireworks display at 10 p.m. on Saturday night. Games and special events include and inflatable obstacle course, pony rides, a rock climbing wall, jousting arena, a 22-foot slide and more. Phone: 770-684-8760 - Address: 133 S. Marble St, Rockmart, GA 30153 |
15th Annual Butternut Creek Festival - 7/20 - 7/21/13 at 10am-5pm
The two-day festival showcases the work of 65 artists and craftsmen in categories from basketry, fine art, fabric art and decorative painting, to glass, jewelry, metal working, photography, pottery and woodturning. Free admission and parking. Phone: 706-439-6074 - Address: 480 Meeks Rd U.S. 76/515 West, Blairsville, GA 30512 |
Gallery 35 presents "Alpharetta Art In The Park" - 7/27 - 7/28/13
Visit Old Milton Park the last full weekend of each month from April through October, and see artists at work creating masterpieces right before your eyes. This outdoor festival under the trees attracts art lovers and exhibitors from all over the Atlanta area. Find pottery, woodwork, metal work, jewelry, handmade children's clothing, photography, watercolor, oil painting, soaps and lotions, mosaic art and much more. Free admission. Hours are Saturday: 10am-5pm and Sunday: 11am-4pm. Phone: 678-762-1035 - Address: 35 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta, GA 30004 |
| August |
Thursday Nights at the High - 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22 & 8/29/13 - Until 8 pm
Relax and rejuvenate at the High after work! The Museum offers extended hours at half price every Thursday until 8 pm. Phone: 404-733-HIGH - Address: High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St, NE, Atlanta Georgia 30309 |
Summer Exhibitions - 8/1 - 8/17/13
Visit the this summer to view "Cruising Southern Waters," a juried exhibition featuring artworks by signature members of the American Society of Marine Artists; "Exploring Acadia," artworks by Debra Nadelhoffer; and "Making Waves" by artist Judith Surowiec and Artist Amanda Carder.
Open Monday – Friday, 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. An opening reception will be held Thursday, June 13 from 5:30 to 7 pm. Free admission and parking. Phone: 770-536-2575 - Address: Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St NE, Gainesville, GA 30501 |
Art Exhibition, Cathy Armstrong, Linda Hardy & Sue Porterfield - 8/1 - 8/30/13
Opening Reception on July 11. Exhibit for Cathy Armstrong, Linda Hardy & Sue Porterfield through 8/30. Phone: 706-826-4700 - Address: 1301 Greene St, Augusta, GA 30901 |
First Friday Art Walk - 8/2/13 at 5-9pm
Art Walk is a free self-guided tour of the Marietta Square's eclectic art scene. Galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants and boutiques host artists within their businesses from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month (April through October) rain or shine. Look for an official Art Walk banner in the window to identify the participating venues. Free admission and parking. Phone: 770-429-1115 - Address: 50 North Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060 |
Visiting Artist Series - 8/3 - 8/4, 8/10 - 8/11, 8/17 - 8/18 & 8/25 - 8/26/13 at 11am-7pm
Each week a different artist or craftsperson will be demonstrating their art or craft and will have samples of their work for sale. Phone: 706-878-2201 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 |
Gallery 35 presents "Alpharetta Art In The Park" - 8/24 - 8/25/13
Visit Old Milton Park the last full weekend of each month from April through October, and see artists at work creating masterpieces right before your eyes. This outdoor festival under the trees attracts art lovers and exhibitors from all over the Atlanta area. Find pottery, woodwork, metal work, jewelry, handmade children's clothing, photography, watercolor, oil painting, soaps and lotions, mosaic art and much more. Free admission. Hours are Saturday: 10am-5pm and Sunday: 11am-4pm. Phone: 678-762-1035 - Address: 35 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta, GA 30004 |
Callaway Gardens: Mastering Night Photography at the Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival - 8/30 - 8/31/13
Part of the Callaway Gardens Digital SLR Photography Workshop Series, the Mastering Night Photography workshops during the Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival offer abundant photo opportunities. The event starts Friday night when the balloons are set up along the bank of Robin Lake for a coordinated "balloon glow." Participants meet in the classroom ahead of time to discuss camera and exposure settings and then meet on location to shoot the balloon glow. Cost is $79-$85 per person. Call for times. Phone: 706-663-2281 - Address: Callaway Gardens, Robin Lake Beach, 18718 GA Hwy 27, Pine Mountain, GA |
40th Annual Flatlanders Arts & Crafts Show - 8/31/13 at 9am-5pm
Show includes antiques, collectibles, food and beverages. It is one of the oldest annual annual arts and crafts shows, and is held each Labor Day weekend at the Threatte Center just inside the city limits of Lakeland. Free admission and parking. Phone: 229-482-9755 - Address: 201 S US 221 Valdosta Rd, Lakeland, GA 31635 |
| September |
Callaway Gardens: Mastering Night Photography at the Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival - 9/1/13
Part of the Callaway Gardens Digital SLR Photography Workshop Series, the Mastering Night Photography workshops during the Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival offer abundant photo opportunities. The event starts Friday night when the balloons are set up along the bank of Robin Lake for a coordinated "balloon glow." Participants meet in the classroom ahead of time to discuss camera and exposure settings and then meet on location to shoot the balloon glow. Cost is $79-$85 per person. Call for times. Phone: 706-663-2281 - Address: Callaway Gardens, Robin Lake Beach, 18718 GA Hwy 27, Pine Mountain, GA |
Visiting Artist Series - 9/1/13 at 11am-7pm
Each week a different artist or craftsperson will be demonstrating their art or craft and will have samples of their work for sale. Phone: 706-878-2201 ext. 305 - Address: Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545 |
First Friday Art Walk - 9/6/13 at 5-9pm
Art Walk is a free self-guided tour of the Marietta Square's eclectic art scene. Galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants and boutiques host artists within their businesses from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month (April through October) rain or shine. Look for an official Art Walk banner in the window to identify the participating venues. Free admission and parking. Phone: 770-429-1115 - Address: 50 North Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060 |
Mountain Music and Arts & Craft Festival - 9/14/13 at 10am-5pm
This popular event includes Appalachian, bluegrass and gospel music. There will also be art and craft booths with handmade items for sale, and food concessions provided by Vogel Volunteers/Friends of Georgia State Parks. Handicap Accessible event. $2-$5 plus $5 parking.
Phone: 706-745-2628 - Address: 405 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville , GA 30512 - GPS Coordinates: N 34.765883 | W -083.925416. Phone: 706-745-2628 - Address: Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville , GA 30512 - GPS Coordinates: N 34.765883 | W -083.925416 |
Gallery 35 presents "Alpharetta Art In The Park" - 9/28 - 9/29/13
Visit Old Milton Park the last full weekend of each month from April through October, and see artists at work creating masterpieces right before your eyes. This outdoor festival under the trees attracts art lovers and exhibitors from all over the Atlanta area. Find pottery, woodwork, metal work, jewelry, handmade children's clothing, photography, watercolor, oil painting, soaps and lotions, mosaic art and much more. Free admission. Hours are Saturday: 10am-5pm and Sunday: 11am-4pm. Phone: 678-762-1035 - Address: 35 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta, GA 30004 |
| October |
First Friday Art Walk - 10/4/13 at 5-9pm
Art Walk is a free self-guided tour of the Marietta Square's eclectic art scene. Galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants and boutiques host artists within their businesses from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month (April through October) rain or shine. Look for an official Art Walk banner in the window to identify the participating venues. Free admission and parking. Phone: 770-429-1115 - Address: 50 North Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060 |
Gallery 35 presents "Alpharetta Art In The Park" - 10/26 - 10/27/13
Visit Old Milton Park the last full weekend of each month from April through October, and see artists at work creating masterpieces right before your eyes. This outdoor festival under the trees attracts art lovers and exhibitors from all over the Atlanta area. Find pottery, woodwork, metal work, jewelry, handmade children's clothing, photography, watercolor, oil painting, soaps and lotions, mosaic art and much more. Free admission. Hours are Saturday: 10am-5pm and Sunday: 11am-4pm. Phone: 678-762-1035 - Address: 35 Milton Avenue, Alpharetta, GA 30004 |
| November |
Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival - 11/16 - 11/17/13
With a reputation for attracting unparalleled talent, the Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival has become one of America's premier wildlife and sporting art festivals. Explore room after room of sculpture, painting, photography, master crafters, carving, and jewelry as your family enjoys entertaining and educational supporting events and a fun festival atmosphere. Admission is $5-$20. Phone: 229-226-0588 - Address: Thomasville Center for the Arts, 600 E. Jackson St., Thomasville, GA 31792 |
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