October 12 – 13, 2024 I 10am – 5pm
Carrollton Center for the Arts – Downtown Carrollton, Georgia
The 21st annual Arts Festival of Carrollton brings more than 70 local and national fine artists and crafters to West Georgia. Purchase beautiful works of art while enjoying free performances, demonstrations, kid’s activities and food vendors. The festival and parking are free.
Applications Accepted: February 28 – June 12, 2024
Artist Notification: July 12, 2024
Artist Acceptance & Payment Deadline: August 21, 2024
2023 Award Winners:
Best in Show: Obayana Ajanaku, Jewelry, Decatur, GA
Deloris Covel Best in Fine Art: Nathan Miller, Painting, Tampa, FL
Penny Lewis Best in Craft: Barbara Odil, Sculpture, Watkinsville, GA
Robert Roller Award: Marise Fransolino, Clay, Marietta, GA
Carrollton Civic Woman’s Club Award: Stacy Deline, Jewelry, Carrollton, GA
Jennifer Thomas Award: Wendy Converse, Clay, Salem, SC
Merit Award: Charles Pickney, Jewelry, Athens, GA
Merit Award: Laura Smith, Painting, Carrollton, GA
Merit Award: Greg Johnson, Sculpture, Gainesville, GA
Merit Award: Brinda M. Cockburn, Fiber, Atlanta, GA
Merit Award: Magali Cereghino – Groves, Wood, Orlando, FL
Art Bucks
Art Bucks are certificates you buy BEFORE the festival to purchase art during the event. When you buy an Art Buck, you will receive two items – a certificate and a patron award. The artist will display the award ribbon in their tent and redeem the certificate for cash.
T-Shirts
Purchase a limited edition t-shirt that showcases artwork from the previous year’s best-in-show winner. The shirts are available in sizes small – 2xl and can be purchased in advance at the Center for the Arts or during the festival. Shirt costs are $16 – $18 each.