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The Cumming Arts Center

111 Pilgrim Mill Road, Cumming, GA, 30040 

Open Wed. Thur. Fri. & Sat. 11am-3pm

Our mission is to provide our residents of Forsyth County, art advocates, artists, artisans, and art partners with a rich experience. We seek to foster their creativity, innovation and imagination. Having been organized since 1970, we understand the local art community and want to provide opportunities for them to share their talents with others. We believe in giving the opportunity from the beginner to the advanced artist the ability to feel welcome to display their work and improve their skills through fellowship and community.

Are you an aspiring artist? A weekend hobbyist? A dedicated professional? The Cumming Arts Center has something to offer everyone.  With over 100 members working in many medias, such as Acrylics, Oils, Wood, Jewelry, Pottery, Photography, Mixed Media, Fiber and Textiles, Watercolor, Pastels, Pencil and Charcoal, you will be sure to find your kindred spirit.Get the Newsletter

 

                                                                                                        

Member Meetings

Our meetings are a time to meet fellow artists and craftspeople, see new trends and techniques, and improve your skills through interesting and enjoyable programs. Ever wanted to exhibit your goods in a public show?

Next Member Meeting will be Monday, November 25th. 5:30 arrival, 6pm start, United Way, 240 Elm Street, Cumming.

Our Speaker for November will be our current VP, Ellen Lewis. She has an amazing portfolio and has a lot to say about the creative process.

We will be going over the Christmas Festival Results and Swearing in the New Slate of Officers. No additional nominations have come forward. Elected Nominees are President: Alison Sims; Vice President: Kim Romaner; Secretary: Heather Tennant; Treasurer: Mary Warren

You don’t need to be a member to attend. We always have a Show and Tell, where any member can show off some new or fun art they have completed or are working on. 

 

FOR OUR 2024 CLASS SCHEDULE…….  PLEASE CLICK OUR “CLASSES” PAGE IN THE MENU BAR

 

 

   The 2024 Gift Shop Holiday Marketplace will be on                              display from November 6th, 2024 – January 4, 2025, at The Cumming Arts Center in Cumming, GA.

Exhibition #6 “Wind Chill” Entry by Invitation Only. Online submissions will be open from Monday, November 18th through Friday November 29th 

For the Show Prospectus please click→→Wind Chill

Exhibition #1 “Resolutions”  Show Dates Wednesday, January 15-Saturday March 1,2025

Online Submissions Open From Sunday, December 22 through Sunday, Januart 5th.

Click RESOLUTIONS for the Prospectus

Thomas Gonzalez Solo Art Show Opens at the Cumming Arts Center

   

The Thomas Gonzalez Solo Art Show is opening with a Reception to meet the Artist on Saturday, Nov 2, from 3:00-5:00pm at the Cumming Arts Center. Thomas spent years as an Art Director, Creative Director, and Principal Designer, the majority of which were with the  Coca-Cola Company. He has been recognized with several advertising and design-related awards including international awards. This is his first solo art show with over 50 of his paintings being featured on the 1st Floor Main Gallery through the month of November. The Cumming Arts Center is located at 111 Pilgrim Mill Road in downtown Cumming. Additional free parking is located directly across the street in the parking deck. 

Visit our Gift Shop

Open Wednesday – Saturday 11am-3pm  

 Come in and find exquisitely hand-crafted items for sale

 

                                                                                     

Courthouse Art Exhibits at the Forsyth County Courthouse. Please click COURTHOUSE for more information                                                  

The 2025 Calendar Contest Winners of  have been Posted…..For Information Click WINNERS

 

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The Cumming Arts Center is now the permanent site for one of Malek Jandali’s “Pianos for Peace”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

                     With Everything We Do, Something is Created

Meetings

Gift Sh0p

Classes

 

 

Member/Meetings

The dates and locations of the member meetings are subject to change – Click the link above to see the current schedule

Exhibits/Sales

We sponsor  Exhibitions, Sales and the annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival

Learn & Enroll

Check out the Class Schedule.  We offer classes in many different mediums

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