Art in the Park, September 1-3, 2012
Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 10am-5pm
Art in the Park has been a part of the Marietta Square’s history for the last 26 years and takes place in and around the Historic Marietta Square and Glover Park on Labor Day weekend. In 2012, we will continue the tradition and celebrate fine arts from all over the country, as well as those from local artists in Marietta.
This fine art extravaganza features an artist market, children’s art alley and the famous Painted Pots. Art displayed will include paintings, photography, pottery, graphic arts, sculptures, jewelry, woodworking from 150 of the countries finest artists. Festival guests will also have the opportunity to visit the unique shops and boutiques, restaurants, museums and galleries, take in a historic walking tour plus much more, all within walking distance to the festival.
It has been selected by Southeast Tourism Society as a Top 20 event since 2007, ranked 81st in Classic & Contemporary Craft Shows by Sunshine Artist Magazine, is a Kaleidoscope Award winner from the Southeast Festivals and Events Association and a Pinnacle Award winner from the International Festivals and Events Association.
The festival is free with plenty of free parking on the street and in the Cobb County Park Deck.
Chalk Art Competition
The Art in the Park Festival, in conjunction with The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, will feature the 2nd Annual Chalk Art Competition.
This juried contest will feature a competition for all age groups, kindergarten through Professional. The categories are divided by grade level: k-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, and 9th-12th and will also include a graduate to professional category. Participants will have the opportunity to "Chalk-it-up!" with dynamic chalk art works in randomly selected sidewalk squares. These works will be judged at the end of the day and will remain on display throughout the Festival (weather permitting). Prices will be awarded.
Check back for more details and the application. Spaces are limited so pre-registration is recommended.