Save the Date....
Arts in the Park....
May 24 & 25, 2008
If you're planning a weekend getaway and are looking for something the whole family will enjoy, head to the North Georgia Mountains and the 32nd Annual Arts in the Park Festival. The festival will feature over 150 arts and crafts and fine art booths along with great food, demonstrations and exhibits. The Arts in the Park Festival will be held under the oaks in the beautiful City Park in Blue Ridge. Hours will be Saturday, May 24th from 10:00 - 6:00 and Sunday, May 25th from 10:00 - 5:00.
Some of the finest artists in the southeast will be exhibiting paintings, photography, jewelry, glass, pottery, woodworking, sculpture, folk art, basketry and metal work.
The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, which produces the festival, is housed in the historic county courthouse adjacent to the park. During the festival the building will house a gallery with work by local artists, an exhibit by members of the Southern Appalachian Artist's Guild, and artists demonstrating their crafts.
Bring the Young-uns, at the 9th Annual Wildlife & Nature Art Festival & Outdoor Expo scheduled for September 20-21, 2008 in the downtown Blue Ridge City Park, sponsored by The Real Estate Connection, TDS Telecom, and United Community Bank.
The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association will present a Festival of Fine Art with a Wildlife and Nature theme. This year's expo provides a unique opportunity to observe and learn more about various outdoor sport activities through live demonstrations (fly fishing, kayaking, hiking to name a few).
The Wildlife & Nature Art Festival & Outdoor Expo will feature the Ellijay Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary display, SOAR with the raptors, a herding dog demonstration along with a Youth Art display of the Georgia Junior Duck Stamp Exhibit.
Join us for Fine Art, intricate craft, a cornucopia of artists' displays and entertainment for all ages, topped off with food to delight the palate. Join us, while we Walk on the Wild Side at the 8th Annual Wildlife and Nature Art Festival and Outdoor Expo on September 20-21, 2008.
For 30 years, the Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association (BRMAA) has, through performance, demonstration and education, strived to enhance and preserve the quality and accessibility of the arts in the North Georgia area. The mountains that surround the beautiful area of North Georgia, South East Tennessee and Western North Carolina inspire creativity and BRMAA provides a venue for all the talent enclosed in this mountainous cocoon.
The primary goal of BRMAA has been to enhance and preserve the quality and accessibility of the arts in this region, to honor our rich heritage of mountain culture, while promoting contemporary multi-cultural arts. While art enriches the lives of our residents, the arts act as a catalyst for economic development in the community. As an organization, the Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association, endeavors to provide opportunities in the realm of art for personal growth of the individual and the economic growth of our community.
BRMAA is located in the historic courthouse in Blue Ridge, GA, a small town at the gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains. BRMAA complements a vigorous downtown business area that focuses on the arts. Being only 90 minutes from downtown Atlanta has created a catalyst for vigorous growth in this area. Maintaining the eclectic artsy community is a challenge and is managed well by our Business Association, many of which are ardent supporters of BRMAA.
For More information about Blue Ridge Mountain Art Association
visit us at www.BRMAA.net
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
PO Box 1015, 420 West Main St
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
706-632-2144 Office
706-632-7785 Fax
BRMAA@etcmail.com
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