Arts & Entertainment
Canton Festival Of The Arts Back With A Bang
It's a huge collection of local artists and artisans with tons to do for the whole family.
From The City of Cherokee Arts: Held in Brown Park in the newly revitalized historic downtown Canton, the 15th annual Canton Festival of the Arts features a juried Artist Market, the Serenity Garden, a celebration of literature, live entertainment, a kids area and a food court. With the charm of a historic river town, Canton offers views of the North Georgia Mountains and provides a delightful setting for the annual festival.
The festival is produced by the Cherokee County Arts Center, a nonprofit dedicated to enriching community life through the arts, and this event serves as the organization’s primary fundraiser.
ART
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The popular Artist's Market is the centerpiece of Canton Festival of the Arts showcasing more than 50 local and national artists. Visitors will find handcrafted works of art that include paintings, jewelry, pottery, woodworking, glass, sculptures, textiles at a variety of price points and styles for purchase. All artists will be onsite to share inspiring stories and some will even demonstrate their craft.
SERENITY GARDEN
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Back by popular demand, the Serenity Garden celebrates the art of living well. Guests will find farm-like items, plants, jams, jellies, soaps and lotions. A beekeeper will display beehives and inform visitors about the importance of bees to the planet and local communities. This area is designed to honor the art of gardening and healthy living.
RISING ARTISTS
The Jack Fincher Rising Artist Market provides new artists with a platform to showcase their works of art. Students from throughout the county are invited to participate and sell their art in this special area dedicated to emerging artists.
LITERACY CELEBRATION
At the Literacy Celebration, readers and writers gather to share their love of the written word. Throughout the weekend authors participate in panel discussions about their work and sign books.
FUN FOR KIDS
Lots of kid-sized fun is planned for festival weekend. The Kid’s Zone will offer plenty of free make-and-take art stations and activities designed for the little ones. Young festival attendees will not want to miss the opportunity to bounce and slide in the inflatable area (small fee to participate).
TO EAT & DRINK
With food trucks and local restaurants, the Food Court rounds out the festival experience. Attendees can enjoy the sounds of singers and songwriters performing on the nearby stage. Beer, wine and beverages will also be available.
WHEN
Saturday & Sunday, May 19 & 20, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
LOCATION
Brown Park (located between the Canton Police Headquarters and Canton City Hall)
PARKING
Free on-street parking is available or in the Cherokee County Courthouse parking deck located at 94 N. Main St.
FEES
Festival attendance is free, although a $5 donation per family is suggested.
WHO
The Cherokee Arts Center is located in downtown Canton serving citizens of Canton and surrounding counties. The mission is to enrich the quality of life by promoting, developing and coordinating excellence in the Art. The gallery is free and open to the public and all proceeds from the festival directly support the educational and outreach programs. www.cherokeearts.org
Carolyn Morris, Festival Director, 404-966-8497.
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