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Known best for its fine art offerings, Marietta Art in the Park gives individuals and families the chance to have all kinds of outdoor fun during Labor Day weekend. With more than 175 fine artists, a children’s area, the popular Chalk Spot, entertainment, food trucks and more, plus free admission, it’s no wonder 45,000 visitors attend Art in the Park in historic Marietta Square each year!
Cobb County’s only annual fine art show, Art in the Park features a broad spectrum of artists and artwork. With offerings in watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, woodworking, glass, photography, textiles and jewelry in fine metals and precious stones, the Artist Market gives visitors the chance to purchase art but also to talk with the artists who make it. Some artists also offer demonstrations during the festival for a real behind-the-scenes look.
Art in the Park is pleased to present the One Piece Project. At this year’s festival, each participating artist will select one work of art - marked with a One Piece Project purple ribbon - for which he or she will donate 10 percent of the sale price to the festival. Art in the Park will then distribute the proceeds to the “Inspired by the heArt” exhibition
The “Inspired by the heArt” show is an event that began in 2013 and allows Cobb County students with mild to severe intellectual disabilities to create, celebrate and display their artistic skills. Last year, more than 200 students participated in the event held at The Art Station-Big Shanty.
Marietta Square includes several year-round art galleries, so Art in the Park is teaming up with them to present the self-guided Marietta Square Art Gallery Tour. In addition to perusing the Artist Market, Art in the Park guests can enjoy a look at what some of the city’s best galleries exhibit during the festival and return for additional visits throughout the year.
The Chalk Spot street art display for children benefits the Marietta High School Visual Arts Club and offers participants the opportunity to create one-of-a-kind designs in individual sidewalk spaces. This onsite art will remain on display throughout the festival (weather permitting). Chalk Spot participation is only $10 per person (for applications postmarked by August 16, 2019) and includes a box of chalk plus other goodies,
Art in the Park includes the Children’s Art Alley, a free, interactive “make and take” area located next to The Strand Theatre. Kids can also participate in activities like face painting and sand art for a small fee.
In addition to local restaurants along the Square offering indoor and outdoor seating, Art in the Park presents Food Truck Row with plenty of menu options from a variety of mobile restaurants.
\Visitors to Art in the Park can take a break, enjoy lunch from the surrounding restaurants or onsite food trucks and relax under an umbrella with a beverage while enjoying smooth jazz tunes in the Music Café.
Who
Everyone
Cost
Free Festival AdmissionHow
Just Show Up
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