There is an exciting new Gold Rush in Dahlonega in the performing and visual arts. Bluegrass and mountain music remain staples in the community.  Musicians often congregate for impromptu picking and singing. You can hear a variety of music styles live each weekend at venues on the historic Public Square.

The Arts scene isn't limited to just music, though. Live theater thrives in the Historic District and there is an abundance of artistic talent in the surrounding mountains. The works of many local and regional artists and crafters—in every medium imaginable—can be found in and around Dahlonega. There are a number of interesting studios, galleries and even restaurants on the Public Square which showcase these works regularly, and several annual events invite local residents and visitors to tour the artists’ studios and to watch the artists at work against the backdrop of the charming historic square. Unassuming studios and galleries dot the countryside.