Canton Festival Of The Arts Seeks Artists, Artisans

CANTON, GA — Cherokee County Arts Center is looking for talented local artists and artisans to display and sell pieces at the 17th annual Canton Festival of the Arts.

Cherokee’s longest-standing art event will be open Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Brown Park at 251 E. Marietta St. in downtown Canton, rain or shine.

Event organizers are accepting applications through mid-March for more than 50 artists and artisans to display their works.

“People love heading out of the city and into Canton, the gateway of the Blue Ridge Mountains to enjoy the spring weather and admire beautiful paintings, jewelry, pottery, woodwork, glass, sculptures and textiles by local artists,” said Mary Martin Akers, executive director of the Cherokee Arts Center.

Fine art will be displayed in the Artist's Market, the centerpiece of Canton Festival of the Arts. Artisans and crafters will display their finest homemade jams and jellies as well as handcrafted soaps, lotions, and accessories for children and pets plus other fine crafts in the festival Maker’s Market. Artists and artisans are invited to demonstrate their craft live on site.

The cost to participate ranges from $150 for a 10 by 10 to $300 for a 10 by 20 booth. Artists can visit CantonArtFestival.com to apply or download a mail form.

The event will also feature the return of Canton Chalk Spot, local food, and a Music Cafe sponsored by Elevated Events with a lineup of singer-songwriters and bands.

Individuals, children and families who would like to participate in the Chalk Spot are encouraged to register online by April 24. The cost to register in advance is $10 and walk-ups are permitted, as long as supplies last, for $15.

The festival is produced by the Cherokee County Arts Center, a nonprofit dedicated to enriching community life through the arts.