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The Atlanta Arts Festival is now accepting artist applications!

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The Atlanta Arts Festival is an annual event that takes place in Piedmont Park on the 2nd weekend after Labor Day. The 2013 festival will take place on September 14th and 15th.

Call for Entries

The Atlanta Arts Festival will begin accepting applications, via Zapp®, on February 11th for the 2013 show. The deadline for applications is April 29th, 2013 at midnight (EST). Please see the Artist Info page for full details.

About the Festival

Set in historic Piedmont Park, the Festival fills the fall time art Festival void in the City of Atlanta.

This autumn Festival of excellence in the arts is an event dedicated to bringing together outstanding artists from throughout the country with the large and enthusiastic art buying community of the Atlanta area.

Fast Facts
  • Free Admission and Open to All Ages

  • Artist Demonstrations, Classes and Live Entertainment

  • Festival Food, Beverages and Merchandise
2013 Artist Market Schedule


Saturday, September 14th, 2013
  10am - 7pm.  
Free to the Public
Sunday, September 15th, 2013
  10am - 5pm.  
Free to the Public
2013 Artist Demonstrations & Classes

The 2013 Activities Schedule will be available soon. The 2012 Activites were:
  • Saturday, September 15th, 2012

    • Canvas by U
      Canvas by U! is an adult art class. We teach our guests how to complete a painting in one session. By the end of class, you have your own masterpiece to take home! Classes are taught step-by-step, and we supply everything you need for class. No prior art experience necessary. Classes cost $20.00. Register here to reserve your seat!

      Canvas by U! Schedule ►

    • Creation Station
      For the whole family! Fun, inspiring artist demonstrations, hands on and collaborative activities, and informative educational sessions by local professional artists.

      Creation Station Schedule ►
  • Sunday, September 16th, 2012

    • Canvas by U
      Canvas by U! is an adult art class. We teach our guests how to complete a painting in one session. By the end of class, you have your own masterpiece to take home! Classes are taught step-by-step, and we supply everything you need for class. No prior art experience necessary. Classes cost $20.00. Register here to reserve your seat!

      Canvas by U! Schedule ►


    • Creation Station
      For the whole family! Fun, inspiring artist demonstrations, hands on and collaborative activities, and informative educational sessions by local professional artists.

      Creation Station Schedule ►
2012 Festival Award Winners!

Best of Show WILLIAM KIDD
Clay BILL HERB
Drawing/Graphics/Printmaking MAJORIE BOWERS
Fiber / Leather LYNN LANGHOFF
Glass ROLLIN KARG
Jewelry ALISON BEAR
Metal NNAMDI OKONKWO
2-D Mixed Media AARON HEQUEMBOURG
3-D Mixed Media JANET O'ROURKE
Painting Oil /Acrylic VLADIMIR OVTCHAROV
Painting Watercolor/Pastel ANDREW KING
Photography / Digital Art MICHAEL BRYANT
Wood MATTHEW HATALA

2012
Commemorative Poster


"Roadmaster"

by Andrew King
of Snellville, GA

watercolor

Subaru

   
Official Festival Hotel Official Festival Nonprofit Partner Plese use MARTA!
Details here.

The Festival Grounds Are Wheelchair Accessible
  No Pets Per City Ordinance
*except for service animals


 
 


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