Canton Festival of the Arts

Canton Festival of the Arts, sponsored by the Cherokee Arts Center, is a two-day outdoor festival, May 19-20, with an emphasis on fine art and crafts, the art of living green, and the literary arts. Set in historic Brown Park, the festival offers free admission to the public and a variety of engaging activities. The popular Artist Market is the centerpiece of the festival, bringing together more than sixty talented artists and craftspeople from around the country, whose fine art mediums include… Show more oil, watercolor, fine blown glass, elegant and whimsical jewelry, decorative and functional pottery, sculpture and hand turned wood, among others. Serenity Gardens encompasses the art of gardening and environmental protection. Canton Festival of the Arts honors the written word through the Literary Celebration. More than thirty authors from several states will gather to discuss the writing process, their writing experience, the past and future of “The Book”, along with other topics. Festival visitors will have the opportunity to ask questions, purchase their favorite authors’ books, and have them signed. The Children’s Experience will feature a kaleidoscope of exciting projects and media. Children will have the opportunity to experiment with musical instruments, photography, mural painting, improv and other activities. Rounding out the festival this year will be a tempting variety of food and drink, and a soul-satisfying array of local talent on our stage. Hours: 10-5 both days.

For additional information and a schedule of authors attending, go to the Cherokee Arts Center web site at: www.cherokeearts.org. Phone: 770-704-6244

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