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Artists Market Invitation

Artists of all media are invited to exhibit in the 2008 Canton Festival of the Arts, Saturday, May 17-Sunday, May 18, 2008 in beautiful downtown Canton, Georgia! The awards ceremony will take place Sunday Morning, the 18th. Accepted artists will compete for the following awards:

  Best in Show $750
  First Place $500
  Second Place $300
  Honorable Mention (6)     $100

This annual fine arts festival will include up to 50 artists, a Childrens Area, food vendors, entertainment and so much more! On Saturday, May 17th, an Exhibitors Reception will be held with our Sponsors from 5:30-6:30p in the Arts Center Gallery. The Arts Center is located off the main square of Canton.

The application deadline is March 15, 2008. Late applications will be accepted with an additional $40 late fee. Please click on the link below to download the Artist Application.

Download: Artist Application

The Festival Artist Market will offer something for everyone. Photography to woodcarvings and beautiful pottery to enhance your tableware. Here is a list of artists who participated in the 2007 Festival.

  Artist/Business Medium
 

Vivian Aikens - Unique Boutique

jewelry
 

Mary Akers

oil, watercolors
  Richard Arthur poetry
  Gene Brighten children's area
  Bill Bromley wood bowls
  KE Cohen mixed media
  Cathi Cole oils, acrylics, watercolors
  Denna Crismon silver jewelry
  Cynthia Dempsey oil and acrylic
  Linda Denison painting
  Cindy Dorer paintings, mixed media, jewelry
  Fred Ellis clay
  Micheal & Jovelyn Ellis baskets
  Maria Harrison pottery, jewelry
  Galina Herndon oil
  Jami Hixon sterling, crystal, glass, stone
  Elly Hobgood watercolor
  Sheryl Holstien - Mountain Oak Pottery pottery
  Myra Hopper - Myra Elizabeth Designs jewelry
  Sandi Hurley stone carving 3D/sculpture
  Lisa Marie Itri jewelry
  Rebecca Johnson beaded jewelry
  Eddie King mixed media
  Godwin Kou painting
  Michael Lee oils
  Kathy Levitt bookmarks
  Lisa Linville jewelry
  Lynn Lommer jewelry
  Joseph Martin wood
  Stefanie Anne McGuire painting
  Christie Merrick - Sophisticated Lady Jewelry gemstone, crystal, sterling silver
  Heidi Miracle-McMahill mixed media
  Todd & Joanie Muhlfelder jewelry, precious metals, crafts
  Pola Muzyka paintings, photography
  Carla Nelson - Clay Play Pottery pottery
  William Oates pastel, paint, photography
  Rachel Rahman - Rock's bt Rockmon Jewelry handmade jewelry
  Tracy Rud - JT Designs jewelry
  Nandi Sobti silver, jewelry, bags
  Paula VanHuss painting
  Hought Wahl woodworking
  Graham White wood

Email: Festival@CherokeeArts.org
Find out about our volunteer opportunities at the festival!


FESTIVAL INFORMATION:
Schedule of EVENTS
Festival DIRECTIONS
ARTIST Info
SPONSOR Info
FOOD VENDOR Info
Kroger KIDS Corner
ENTERTAINMENT


      
 

Canton Lions Club
 

Funds raised by the Festival will benefit the Cherokee County Arts Council and The Canton Lions Club.

ADMISSION $5
KIDS UNDER 12
ADMITTED FREE!


 

 



FESTIVAL SPONSORS:

Bank of North GeorgiaCity of CantonMcFarland's IGA
 Around Canton  CherokeeTV.com    GhostNet, Inc.WLJA

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