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Marietta Art in the Park

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Marietta Art in the Park

The 24th annual Marietta Art in the Park festival returns to Glover Park from September 4 – 6, 2010. The annual art festival takes place in Glover Park in Marietta Square each Labor Day weekend and is sponsored by the Marietta Business Association. This fine art extravaganza features an artist market, children’s art alley and an artist demonstration area and the famous Painted Pots.

Flags in Glover Park
Painting by Coe Steinwart.

The juried exhibition features pieces by over 130 artists from 16 states. All items are handmade original work including paintings, photography, jewelry, sculptures, pottery, and more.

While you are there, be sure to check out the live music as well as the Interactive Art Alley featuring “make and take” art projects.

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 4, 2010.
10am to 5pm on Sunday, September 5, 2010.
10am to 5pm on Monday, September 6, 2010.

Admission:
Free

Parking:
Parking is free in the Cherokee Street parking deck, between Cherokee and Waddell Streets.

Contact:
For more information, call (770) 429-1115.

Art in the Park in Downtown Marietta's Glover Park

Comments

12 Responses to “Marietta Art in the Park”

  1. Jody Hubbell on May 24th, 2009 11:19 am

    I am curious – does the art show offer any art contests? Thank you. -Jody

  2. Marietta.com on June 4th, 2009 8:33 pm

    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.

  3. Melissa Hayes on June 30th, 2009 10:35 am

    Where can I find vendor information? Thx

  4. Marietta.com on June 30th, 2009 11:10 am

    Hi Melissa,

    For vendor information, call (770) 592-7180.

  5. Angie Lewis on July 9th, 2009 11:38 am

    Do you still have space for artists and what is the cost? I understand the artists are juried. thank you!

  6. Marietta.com on July 9th, 2009 12:12 pm

    Hi Angie,

    For information regarding participating as an artist, please contact Carolyn Morris at (770) 592-7180.

  7. shari cone on July 13th, 2009 12:27 pm

    I am a jewelry vendor and just received information about the Sept. 5-7
    Art in the Park event. Do you still have openings?

  8. Anne Wigbels on July 21st, 2009 11:41 pm

    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

  9. Marietta.com on July 22nd, 2009 9:13 am

    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.

  10. Bob Eady on September 3rd, 2009 5:34 pm

    Are there anything for kids at this event?

  11. Linda rubenstein on October 5th, 2009 2:14 pm

    Please send me an application for the 2010 Arts in the Park Show
    thank you,
    Linda

  12. Marietta.com on October 5th, 2009 2:20 pm

    Hi Linda,
    For information regarding participating as an artist, please contact Carolyn Morris at (770) 592-7180.

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