Welcome to Cumming Arts Center
Sawnee Association of the Arts has been around since the early 1970s and is now doing business as the Cumming Arts Center. We have a great membership base – over 100 strong. We work in every medium from paint to charcoal pencil drawing, to woodworking and jewelry making – and much more. Our monthly meetings is a time to socialize and learn. Each meeting we allow members to show us their latest creation and we hear from a guest speaker.
Be Inspired
The Sawnee Association of the Arts, dba Cumming Arts Center, is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing a rich visual arts experience for Cumming, Forsyth County, and residents of the surrounding areas. We achieve this by fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, imagination, and appreciation of the arts.
Among our many members are artists who work in oil, watercolor, acrylic, and other media, potters, wood turners and other 3D artists, photographers, and more. During the year there are many opportunities for these artists to participate in exhibits and shows.
The Arts Center is run entirely by member volunteers and relies on income from membership dues, local sponsors, exhibitor fees, fundraisers, and grants. We encourage you to participate.
The Cumming Arts Center, located in the downtown area, offers:
- Visual Arts Program consisting of: Art Exhibits in our 5 gallery rooms; Art Shows of our member’s work with a complimentary community reception with awards; Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival at Lanier Tech; Visual Arts Outreach – we seek opportunities to give back to the community.
- Art Education Program consisting of: Art Classes featuring instructor led classes (from beginner to advanced) , group and private lessons in multiple mediums, as well as an open studio for artists who wish to collaborate; Educational Outreach – We host multiple Forsyth County student and art teacher exhibits each year. Our artists give of their time to paint with students and seniors.
- Artisan Shop offering handmade, local arts & craft, such as wood turning, jewelry, pottery, paintings and books.
- Member Gathering, where members meet to enjoy an artist presentation, show-and-tell session, where artists can talk about their current work, and a networking session to mingle with other passionate artists.
Benefits of Being a Member:
- Belong to a part of the Art Culture in Forsyth County
- Be a part of a community of Artists
- Participate in Monthly Member Meetings and Learn creative techniques; Share your current project with others; Network with like-minded Artists in developing your passion; and Fellowship with and encourage others
- Participate in SAA-sponsored Art Events at a reduced fee
- Participate/Volunteer in the Art Center
- Take Advantage of Special Offers on Art Classes
- Membership fees and donations are tax-deductible
New and/or Renewing Member Registration Form Click→ Registration
NEXT MEMBER MEETING
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.
