Art in the Park returns to the Marietta Square in 2021!
The fine arts festival will run from Saturday, September 4th to Monday, September 6th. Admission is FREE.
The festival hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
The events take place in and around Glover Park.
In addition to the artist booths, you’ll find many family-friendly activities, as well as food and entertainment.
Dogs are allowed, but not encouraged, due to crowds and hot weather.
50 N. Park Square
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The Artist Market
Art in the Park is a fun and interactive way to experience a wide variety of artists working in many media.
This year, the festival will feature more than 150 artists with offerings in watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, pottery, woodworking, glass, photography, textiles, and jewelry in fine metals and precious stones.
At the Artist Market, you can purchase art and learn about it in person with the artists. Some will even offer demonstrations for a real behind-the-scenes look at the artistic process.
All items on display and for sale must be hand-crafted by the artist and categorized as a “fine art.” This is Cobb County’s only fine art show.
You can find a list of participating artists here.
Chalk Spot
Visit this charming street chalk art display! If you’d like to participate, walk-up registration is $10 on Saturday only (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Participants can create a original design in a three foot-square space. Chalk is provided, and your registration includes a goodie bag that includes two tickets to the North Georgia State Fair plus coupons from local businesses (valued at $20). The art will remain on display throughout the festival — as long as it doesn’t rain!
Children’s Art Alley
This area features FREE kids activities, for those who don’t want to pay $15 for street chalking. Children will be able to make an original piece of artwork and take it with them. It is located on Atlanta St. on the south side of the park.
Food
There are many restaurants on the Marietta Square that will be serving both indoors and on the patio.
Entertainment
Visit the Glover Park gazebo for live acoustic music. Performances are free.
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Parking
Keep in mind that the streets around the square will be closed from Friday afternoon through Monday night.
The City of Marietta Parking Deck has free parking. It is located at 205 Lawrence St., Marietta, GA 30060.
You may also find limited street parking.
Two Cobb County parking decks with paid parking are located at:
- 17 Waddell St. NE
Marietta, GA 30090 - 1 Haynes St.
Marietta, GA 30060
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