Dahlonega Inaugural Art Walk this Saturday, May 5

A number of local artists and craftsmen will showcase their artistic skills around the downtown Dahlonega Square on Saturday, May 5, 2012 beginning at 10:00 a.m. for the inaugural Dahlonega Art Walk. From the Art Market at the Cannery to the NGCSU’s campus self-guided sculpture tour to the displays in the downtown square, visitors can see collections of paintings, pottery, sculptures, and everything in between. Participating artists at the Art Walk include Paul Roberts, a jewelry maker, and AJ Wolff and Oscar Rayneri, painters, among others.

Hosted by the Chestatee Artists, Dahlonega Arts Council, and NGCSU’s Visual Art’s Department, visitors will be able to meet local artists and buy pieces at the Artists Market at the Cannery as well as shop in the downtown shops.

Visitors can begin the day with a self-guided tour of the NCGSU’s outdoor sculpture exhibit before seeing outdoor demonstrations in the downtown square from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can pick up a pamphlet for the self-guided walking tour at the Information & Welcome Center inside NGCSU’s main entrance on South Chestatee Street and at the Department of Visual Arts office in Hansford Hall. The sculptors with work in the outdoor exhibition are:

• Bob Doster of Lancaster, S.C.
• Jenna Kriegel, of Athens, Ga.
• Joey Manson of Central, S.C.
• Andi Steele of Wilmington, N.C.
• Wesley Stewart of Statesboro, Ga.
• Tom Holmes of Greely, Pa.
• Damon Lusky of Dawsonville, Ga.
• Deedee Morrison of Birmingham, Ala.
• Kyle Van Lusk of Brevard, N.C.

The weekly Saturday Artist Market at the Cannery also begins this weekend.

For more information please contact Dr. Letty Rayneri at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.dahlonega.org.

Historic Downtown Dahlonega Square

Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center

13 South Park Street

Dahlonega, GA 30533

North Georgia College & State University

Department of Visual Arts

202 West Main Hall
Dahlonega, GA 30597

Olde Cannery Arts Center  

61 Enota St.

Dahlonega, Georgia 30522