Celebrate Clayton Art Festival, April 25 and 26 Benefitting Our Community Since 1999
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he last weekend in April, thousands of visitors will be attracted to Clayton and Rabun County. Why? Because, that’s when our town hosts the annual Celebrate Clayton Art Festival. Presented by the North Georgia Arts Guild, we are proud to continue the tradition of bringing art and fine crafts to the mountains of North Georgia. The popular, family-friendly, festival welcomes visitors to stay all day or all weekend to shop and dine throughout the community. The festival offers much to do and see: shop the juried Artist Market lining the center of Main Street where more than 100 artists and artisans exhibit their arts and fine crafts; sample tasty, traditional festival fare; relax on the shady Rock House lawn and enjoy live local music; and visit the kids art activity corner and student art competition in Veterans’ Park. No event of this magnitude can enjoy success and longevity without the support of the community. The number of volunteers who dedicate their time to plan and work the festival is great – the time and energy of every individual is needed and appreciated.
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The generosity of the long list of local business sponsors and individual donors ensures continued funding for the North Georgia Arts Guild’s scholarship and community outreach programs. Annually we award scholarships to Boy and Girl Scout troops and artistically talented high school seniors. This year we have launched our outreach program with art classes/workshops for elementary age students. We invite you to join the ranks of volunteers, sponsors and donors to support your community and give back to Rabun’s youth. If you cannot volunteer your time, please make a donation, perhaps in honor of a scout, friend or family member. Celebrate Clayton is presented by the North Georgia Arts Guild, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible. For more information, visit CelebrateClayton.com or contact Kathy Ford, Celebrate Clayton Chairman, 706212-9958.
