Arts & Culture
Maybe it’s the fresh mountain air and the natural beauty of the area that attracts such a rich community of original thinkers and artists to Dawsonville-Dawson County. From the 250 artists creating folk art in all media to the ever-growing body of painters, sculptors, photographers, woodworkers, jewelry makers, singers and musicians and other artists putting their skills and talents on display at the Bowen Center for the Arts to the couple crafting art glass seen around the world, the area is an inspiring and welcoming creative enclave for artists – and one offering visitors a variety of visual and performing arts experiences.
Around Back at Rocky’s Place
This showroom of more than 200 working folk artists features potters, painters, woodcarvers, metal sculptors and fiber artists. Open weekends and by appointment, the gallery focuses on the work of artists from north Georgia and the Southeast and comprises everything from face jugs, birdhouses and whirligigs to whimsical pottery, paintings and “Folk Time” watches, including those created by celebrated Georgia folk artist John “Cornbread” Anderson. Located at 3631 Hwy. 53 East. For more information call 706-265-6030. www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com
Dawson County Arts Center
Exciting shows and performances are an ongoing theme at the Bowen Center for the Arts, where you’ll find three galleries, including one that doubles as the Center’s primary teaching area, and mounts 12 shows each year. The Center prides itself on finding fresh ways to present art and new art forms to display in order to reach a broad audience. Performing and visual arts events, cultural history exhibits and classes in all areas of the fine arts are offered. Located at 334 Hwy. 9 North. For more information call 706-216-2787. www.dawsonarts.org
Substantial Lion Glass Studio
Glass artists Doug Mayer (leaded and kilnworked glass) and Pamela West Mayer (etched and carved glass) have been creating quality architectural glass art since 1975 in commercial, residential and liturgical glass applications. Their stained glass work, studies in ever-evolving art glass technique and visual expression, may be seen around the world. Located at 109 Lion Walk in Marble Hill. For more information call 706-265-3075. www.substantiallionglass.com
