The 26th annual Marietta Art in the Park festival returns to Glover Park in Marietta Square from September 1-3, 2012. The annual art festival takes place in Marietta Square each Labor Day weekend and features a juried exhibition pieces by over 150 artists from all over the country as well as local artists from the Marietta area. All items are handmade original work including paintings, photography, jewelry, sculptures, woodworking, pottery, and more.
Painting by Coe Steinwart.
Marietta Cityscape Project:
The Marietta Cityscape Project, sponsored by Keep Marietta Beautiful, allows everyone to design their own piece of the town using boxes, paper towel rows, paper bags, paints construction paper and other recyclable materials. Marietta landmarks will be featured along with local businesses and when complete could measure 10 ft X 40 ft. Young artists will also have the opportunity to create puppets, noise shakers, sand art creations, mosaic art and much more.
Interactive Art Alley:
Discover your inner artist at the the Interactive Art Alley. The art alley is full of many wonderful and free “make and take” art stations for visitors both young and old.
Chalk Art Competition:
On Saturday, September 1st, 2012, Art in the Park, in conjunction with The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, is sponsoring the second annual Chalk Art Competition during the festival. This juried competition will feature a competition 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 display their talents 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).
During the Labor Day Weekend event, area shops, restaurants, and attractions like the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, the Marietta Museum of History, The Strand, and Theatre in the Square operate with extended hours.
Schedule:
10am to 5pm on Saturday, September 1, 2012.
10am to 5pm on Sunday, September 2, 2012.
10am to 5pm on Monday, September 3, 2012.
Admission:
Free
Address:
Glover Park, Marietta Square
50 Park Square
Marietta GA 30060
Parking:
Parking is free in the Cherokee Street parking deck, between Cherokee and Waddell Streets.
Contact:
For more information, please call (770) 592-7180 or visit ArtParkMarietta.com.
Art in the Park Photo Gallery:
Art in the Park, view from the rooftop terrace at The Strand
Art in the Park, another view from the rooftop terrace at The Strand
Art in the Park, view from corner of South Park and East Park
Paintings and Prints at Art in the Park
Canvas Paintings at Art in the Park
Ceramic art by Tonya Hedgeman
Abstract and Original Paintings at Art in the Park
Stained Glass Art at Art in the Park
Artist Harry Jarman
Wood Carving
Fiber sculptures by Gloria McRoberts
The art of Kenneth F Aunchman
Paveen Chunhaswasdikul, known as Beer, creates unique works of pottery
Mississippi Delta & Blues Collection by Ron Anton Rocz
Interactive art projects in the Kids Zone
The Marietta Cityscape Project
Cinnamon roasted almonds from the Nutt Hutt
Beer, wine, soft drinks, frozen lemonade, and fresh squeezed lemonade available for sale.
Fountain in Glover Park at the center of Marietta Square
For more information, please call (770) 592-7180.
I am curious – does the art show offer any art contests? Thank you. -Jody
The Art Show is a juried exhibition, so each artist must be reviewed before the show and only artists who display their original work are allowed to participate. We are not aware of any contests during the show, but you could check with Carolyn Morris, Event Director, at (770) 592-7180.
Where can I find vendor information? Thx
Hi Melissa,
For vendor information, please call (770) 592-7180.
Do you still have space for artists and what is the cost? I understand the artists are juried. thank you!
Hi Angie,
For information regarding participating as an artist, please contact Carolyn Morris at (770) 592-7180.
I would like very much to participate in “The Marietta Art in the Park”. I was wondering if you still have any openings and what is the cost?
Thank you and I will look forward to hearing back from you.
Anne
Hi Anne,
Unfortunately the entry deadline has passed for the 2009 Art in the Park, but we will forward your information to the event organizers and hopefully we will see you there next year.
Are there anything for kids at this event?
Hi Bob,
Yes, there are several activities for the kids including inflatables and interactive art projects.
Please send me an application for the 2010 Arts in the Park Show
thank you,
Linda
Hi Linda,
For information regarding participating as an artist, please contact Carolyn Morris at (770) 592-7180
Can youplease send me an application for show in September?
Thanks a lot.
Do you have an on line application that we can print out and send.
thank you, ginny
For more information about applying as an artist for the 2010 festival, visit http://www.artparkmarietta.com/artist.html
I would like to apply for this year’s show. I noticed i missed the deadline…is it possible to still get in?
Hello, I was told to contact you regarding this years Art Show.
Please take a look at my website & see if at all possible that I may show with you this year.
I’ve wanted to do the show in the past but was committed elsewhere.
Thank You, George Nock
Hi George,
Thanks for your comment. For more information about applying as an artist, please contact the event organizers at (770) 592-7180.
I was looking at a map and I don’t see where Cherokee intersects Waddell. Where is the parking?
thanks
Hi Darryl,
Thanks for your question and hopefully this will help. The parking deck is between those two streets, not at the intersection of them. The best address we can give you for the parking deck is:
Cobb County Parking Deck – Waddell Street entrance
Hansell St NW & Waddell St NE
Marietta, GA 30090
This is the best art show of the season. I save my $$$ for this one show. I buy every year. Don’t miss it!
I was a participating artists a few years ago & would like to return. Can you send me an application please. Thanks
Hi Lorrie,
You can find participation information, including the contact information for the event organizers, by visiting http://www.ArtParkMarietta.com or by calling Carolyn Morris, Festival Director, at 770-592-7180. You can also send an email to info@artparkmarietta.com.
Is there a site to download an artist application for the 2011 Art in the Park Festival? I think we have received information in the mail regarding this festival but the application has escaped us.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Mike and Monique Snowden
http://www.snowdenguitars.com
Hi Mike and Monique,
The cigar box guitars look great! Unfortunately though, according to the event website – artparkmarietta.com – it looks like the application deadline was April 28, 2011. You can find more information about the event, including the contact information for the event organizers, by visiting http://www.ArtParkMarietta.com or by calling Carolyn Morris, Festival Director, at 770-592-7180. You can also send an email to info@artparkmarietta.com
The weather said it is supposed to rain tomorow, will the art show be cancled?
Hi Caitlyn,
Art in the Park was not cancelled but it closed early today at 2pm.