33rd Art In The Park Heats Up Marietta Square Labor Day Weekend

MARIETTA, GA — Known for its fine art offerings, Marietta Art in the Park will again be held on the town square over Labor Day weekend. With more than 175 fine artists, a children’s area, the popular Chalk Spot, entertainment, food trucks and more, plus free admission, 45,000 visitors attend Art in the Park in historic Marietta Square each year.

ARTCobb County’s only annual fine art show, Art in the Park features a broad spectrum of artists and artwork. With offerings in watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel, woodworking, glass, photography, textiles and jewelry in fine metals and precious stones, the Artist Market gives visitors the chance to purchase art but also to talk with the artists who make it. Some artists also offer demonstrations during the festival.

For the third year, Art in the Park is pleased to present the One Piece Project. At this year’s festival, each participating artist will select one work of art - marked with a One Piece Project purple ribbon - for which he or she will donate 10 percent of the sale price to the festival. Art in the Park will then distribute the proceeds to the “Inspired by the heArt” exhibition.

Marietta Square includes several year-round art galleries, so Art in the Park is teaming up with them to present the self-guided Marietta Square Art Gallery Tour. In addition to perusing the Artist Market, Art in the Park guests can enjoy a look at what some of the city’s best galleries exhibit during the festival and return for additional visits throughout the year.

The Chalk Spot street art display for children benefits the Marietta High School Visual Arts Club and offers participants the opportunity to create one-of-a-kind designs in individual sidewalk spaces. This onsite art will remain on display throughout the festival, weather permitting.

Art in the Park includes the Children’s Art Alley, a free, interactive “make and take” area located next to The Strand Theatre. Kids can also participate in activities like face painting and sand art for a small fee.

In addition to local restaurants along the Square offering indoor and outdoor seating, Art in the Park presents Food Truck Row with plenty of menu options from a variety of mobile restaurants.

Visitors to Art in the Park can take a break, enjoy lunch from the surrounding restaurants or onsite food trucks and relax under an umbrella with a beverage while enjoying smooth jazz tunes in the Music Café.

WHEN
Saturday, August 31 - Monday, September 2, 2019
10 am to 5 pm each day, includes Children’s Art Alley
Chalk Spot – Saturday, September 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

LOCATION
Glover Park on the Historic Marietta Square
50 N. Park Square, Marietta, GA 30060
Free Festival Admission

PARKING
Free on-street parking is available around Marietta Square.
Additional parking is available in the decks located at Waddell and Lawrence streets.

FEES
Attendance at Marietta Art in the Park is free.
$10 for Chalk Spot applications postmarked by August 16, 2019; applications postmarked after August 16 are $15.

Will any streets be closed?

Yes, North, South, East Park Square, Roswell and Atlanta St. Closure will be in effect from Friday afternoon until Monday night.

How many artists will be there?

There are 175 artists from Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia.

Can I bring my dog to Art in the Park?

Dogs are welcome; however, the majority of the festival is located on the city streets and with the September heat it can be extremely hot on their paws. Please be mindful and bring water.