Posts Tagged ‘Art’
Grant Park Conservancy Summer Shade Festival
It’s time to bid adieu to summer at the Grant Park Summer Shade Festival!
2024 Event Details
August 24th – 25th
Location
Historic Grant Park
600 Cherokee Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
As always, proceeds from this year’s event benefit the Grant Park Conservancy, the organization responsible for maintaining the city’s oldest park. The 21st annual Adams Realtors Run for the Park 5K will also be returning in person this year alongside the Grant Park Conservancy Summer Shade Festival!
Piedmont Park Arts Festival Returns for 2024
Known as one of the top art festivals in the nation, the Piedmont Park Arts Festival returns with two full days of art, family-friendly activities, and more!
2024 Festival Dates
August 17th – 18th
Festival Hours
Saturday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Festival Location
Piedmont Park
1215 Piedmont Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30309
Featuring nearly 250 regional artists, the festival emphasizes visual arts and family fun. Explore the works of talented painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metalwork, glass blowers, jewelers, and crafters!
Ebb & Flow: Erin Gregory Solo Show | Anne Irwin Fine Art
Anne Irwin Fine Art proudly presents the newest works of Erin Gregory that are colorful, radiant, and full of light. The perfect toast to Summer, Ebb & Flow aptly captures the energetic, light-hearted feeling of summer you can hang at home to enjoy year-round!
Exhibit runs through July 8th
Location
Anne Irwin Fine Art
690 Miami Circle NE, #150
Atlanta, GA 30324
Whether a still life, a landscape, a figurative piece, or even the abstract, Erin vividly captures the color and light of her subject. She primarily paints in acrylic, and occasionally in oil, daily in her home studio. Erin’s popular florals are truly the essence of this brighter season, and they must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!
With High-contrast glowing tones and nuanced color palettes, this light-filled collection is vibrant, cheerful, and one of our favorites to date.
The Virginia Highland Summerfest is Back for 2024!
Summertime is already nearing, and it’s time to celebrate with the annual Virginia Highland Summerfest! The beloved family festival extends through the Virginia Highlands, filling every foot with something to experience.
2024 Event Details
June 8th & 9th
Saturday | 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
25th Annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival
The 25th Annual Flying Colors Butterfly Festival is back, filling the Chattahoochee Nature Center with the beating wings of beautiful butterflies!
2024 Event Details
June 1st – 2nd
Saturday
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Sunday
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location
Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Rd.
Roswell, GA 30075
With a variety of festival fun, Flying Colors will delight visitors of all ages! Enjoy being surrounded by hundreds of butterflies throughout weekend of delicious food, family fun, live music, and more.
10 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend Around Atlanta | 2024
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to celebrate the mom in your life! Still looking for that unique wow-factor to make Mom feel extra special? While you can still treat her to an incredible meal over at Inman Park, we have put together our Top 8 Favorite Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day to take the stress out of planning while giving Mom and unforgettable weekend.
Mother’s Day Weekend 2024
Friday – Sunday | May 10th – 12th
From smelling roses to sipping rosé, there’s something special for every Mom’s taste! Experience scenic views of ocean creatures, an array of local art, or even the Atlanta skyline – all while enjoying specially crafted food, scrumptious sips, and live music!
Moms do so much for us. so, what better way to celebrate her than to turn the holiday into a weekend filled with family time, fresh flavors, and even a moment of respite?
Happy Mother’s Day!
Chastain Park Spring Arts Festival | 2024
Considered one of the nation’s leading art festivals, the 16th Annual Chastain Park Arts Festival returns this Fall! With approximately 175 artists, Chastain Park will transform into an outdoor gallery against the backdrop of fresh spring colors.
2024 Festival Dates
May 11th – 12th
Festival Times
Saturday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Dunwoody Art Festival Returns This Mother’s Day Weekend
The Dunwoody Art Festival returns this Mother’s Day weekend, and it’s bigger and better than ever! With over 130 artisans, this year’s event will include your favorite vendors, artists, exhibitors – and many new ones to enjoy. Come for the art, maybe pick up a unique Mother’s Day gift, and bring the whole family along for delicious festival food and fun for the kids!
2024 Event Details
May 12th – 13th
Saturday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location
Dunwoody Village Shopping Center
1317 Dunwoody Village Parkway
Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
The annual celebration transforms Dunwoody Village Parkway into a shoppers’ paradise with a whimsical artists market, Kidz Zone, and a lineup of local food trucks serving culinary treats! Top artists from around the country join together, showcasing craft pieces, including: photography, paintings, and folk art alongside artwork made from clay, fiber, glass, metal, and wood. Since Sunday is the busiest festival day, the shopping kicks off bright and early Saturday morning and continues all weekend long!
Decatur Arts Festival Returns For 2024!
The Decatur Arts Festival is back for 2024 with an incredible lineup of events! Kicking off on Friday night with the ArtWalk, the family-friendly festival features an Artists Market, live music, hilarious performances, delicious food, and more – And best of all, it’s free to attend. Don’t miss it!
2024 Festival Dates
May 3rd – 5th
Festival Hours
Friday | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday | 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location
Downtown Decatur
The ArtWalk opens the festival on Friday evening as local businesses host free art receptions with light refreshments. As the festival continues throughout Saturday and Sunday, sip on some local brews as you stroll through the work of 120 artists from all over the Southeast! Live music keeps the mood upbeat and relaxed, and the variety of comedic performances and stunning dance presentations make the Decatur Arts Festival such a unique experience – and the chalk art displays are always impressive as ever. On Saturday, keep the kiddos happy and engaged with their very own Kids’ Fest from 10:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m.
Windows Open: Christina Baker Solo Show | Anne Irwin Fine Art
Anne Irwin Fine Art proudly presents the newest works of Christina Baker in her first Solo Show of 2024, Windows Open . Come see firsthand how Christina’s works can not only transform your mood, but the mood of your entire environment! Just in time for a Spring refresh, we are excited to experience the uplifting calm her art brings to the walls of Anne Irwin Fine Art Gallery.
Exhibition Opening
April 12th, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Runs Through May 2nd
Location
Anne Irwin Fine Art
690 Miami Circle NE, #150
Atlanta, GA 30324
Christina’s works have been featured as a beloved favorite at Anne Irwin Fine Art, showcasing serene pieces through playful shapes with romantic undertones. From dreamy landscapes to studies in color, her works are full of life in both rich and neutral colors combined. No matter the subject, Christina’s art is sure to put you in a better mood!
Windows Open
Enjoy an escape with Christina Baker’s gorgeous new exhibition! Inspired by small joys and the simpler things in life, the collection is filled with magic moments waiting to be explored.