At the Painted Fern Art Festival July 13 & 14

Keep the fun going after the Independence Day celebrations! Bring the family and join us at the Painted Fern Art Festival. Enjoy air-conditioned comfort in the Civic Center Ballroom while shopping for original artwork created by the talented members of the North Georgia Arts Guild and other regional artists. Painted Fern showcases the many and varied talents of the guild’s members with work as unique as the artists artisans who created it. At Painted Fern you can buy paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography, wearable fiber, mosaics, sculpture, collage and much more. Whether looking for the perfect gift or something special for yourself. You’ll find it at the Painted Fern Art Festival!

Be sure to stop by the NGAG Bake Sale in the lobby. Not only are we talented artists, we’re good cooks, too! Pick-up something sweet or savory and decidedly yummy you’re sure to enjoy. Bake sale treats are donated by Members and Good Friends. All proceeds from the sale fund the NGAG Art Scholarship Program. The program was established in 2015 to award $1000 art scholarships to high school seniors who will pursue their art in college. As of the 2024 class, NGAG has awarded art scholarships to 33 talented students graduating from high schools in Rabun and Habersham counties.

Also, in the lobby is the “ART for a BUCK!” drawing. This year we are offering you the opportunity to take home an original piece of art created by an Art Guild artist for only a buck! Tickets are $1 or 6 for $5. All proceeds from the drawing fund NGAG Art Scholarships.

Interested in becoming a member of the North Georgia Arts Guild member? Check us out at NorthGeorgiaArtsGuild.com where you’ll find all the benefits of membership. NGAG presents 10 monthly art programs, two art festivals each year, pop-up art shows, on-line member galleries, rotating member exhibits at Butler Galleries, and more. It’s all happening in downtown Clayton, Ga.

Painted Fern Art Festival is presented annually the second weekend in July at the Rabun County Civic Center in Clayton, Saturday 10 – 5 and Sunday 10 – 4. For details and the list of exhibiting artists, visit NorthGeorgiaartsGuild.com