Carrollton Arts Festival
October 11 – 12, 2025 I 10am – 5pm
Carrollton Arts Festival at the Center for the Arts
The 22nd annual Arts Festival of Carrollton brings more than 70 local and national fine artists and crafters to West Georgia. Purchase beautiful works of art while enjoying free performances, demonstrations, kid’s activities and food vendors. The festival and parking are free.
Dates for Artists:
March 11, 2026 – Applications Accepted
June 10th, 2026 – Application Deadline
July 8th, 2026 – Artist Notification
Art Bucks
Art Bucks are certificates you buy BEFORE the festival to purchase art during the event. When you buy an Art Buck, you will receive two items – a certificate and a patron award. The artist will display the award ribbon in their tent and redeem the certificate for cash.
T-Shirt
Purchase a limited edition t-shirt that showcases artwork from the previous year’s best-in-show winner. The shirts are available in sizes small – 2xl and can be purchased in advance at the Center for the Arts or during the festival. Shirt costs are $16 – $18 each.
Festival Artists
2025 Festival Artists
Adrina Richard – Adrina Earthworks LLC
Alan Kuykendall
Alice Searcy
Amy Pieroni – EcoManiacs Sustainable Jewelry
Barbara Odil
Beverly Dittmer – Dittmer Knittery
Boz Droca
Charles Pinckney – Charles Pinckney Designs
Chris Fedderson & Kathy Lawler – MacroFine Photography
Chris Seeman – MERIT AWARD
Cindy Swan-Eagan – ArtsyGoods LLC
Dana Helton – Water Oak Glass Art
David Johnson – David Johnson Ceramics
Deborah Lyle & Cassie Lyle – Deborah Lyle Pottery
Deepa Gopinath – Deepaz Art
Don Greeson
Don McWhorter
Edward Heerten & Patricia Heerten – Heerten Family Woodworking
Elizabeth Gonzalez – CARROLLTON CIVIC WOMEN’S CLUB WARD
Elizabeth Seidel – Stone Crow Studios
Eric Farland – From The Heart Wood Designs
George Hernandez – George Hernandez Fine Art Photography L.L.C.
George Taylor – BEST IN FINE ART
Jan Smith – Jan’s Creations – ROBERT ROLLER AWARD
Jennifer Sutton
Joel Johnston – Metal Art Dude – JENNIFER THOMAS AWARD
John Eachus – Stained Glass By John Eachus – MERIT AWARD
Ken Eaton
Larry Hamilton – Hamilton Glassworks
Laura Smith – Laura W Smith Fine Art
Lee Laney – Unlcle Lee Folk Art
Linda Coulter – MERIT AWARD
Lois Manning – Lois Manning Pottery
MANAMI LINGERFELT – Manager
Mary Ann Wurst – Wildings
MARY DAUM – MARY DAUM ART
Michelle Doolittle – Doo-A-little Pottery
Mike Williamson – Mike Williamson
Obayana Ajanaku – OBAMETALSMITH Designer Jewelry – BEST IN SHOW
Patrick Potter – NOLA Imagery LLC
Phil DeCarlo – The Exotic Woodworker
Royal Miree – A Royal Arts Studio
Sally Austin – MERIT AWARD
Scott Foxx – FRED RICHARDS AWARD
Susan Clayton
Taryn Cuper – Greeneyedtaj
Terran McCanna – Kaiaghok
Thom Suddreth – Georgia Woodturner
Tonda Smith – T’ Unique – MERIT AWARD
Tonia Mitchell – BEST IN CRAFT
Wanda Azzario-Goldberg – Art by WAG
Food and Beverage
Enjoy food and drinks from local restaurants and vendors!
Saturday
- Fly High Burgers
- Big Pat’s BBQ
- Heavenly Bowls
Sunday
- Crafty Rabbit Meadey BBQ and Eatery
- Nashville Hot Chicken
- Butter’dudder
Educational and Youth Activities
Learn from our artisans or make your own masterpiece with our demonstrations and workshops.
- Art Student Union – Screen Print Demo
- UWG Art Ed (Art Stop)
Kevin V- Caricature Artist
Erin Dixon, UWG Art Class – Painting Activity
Quilt Museum (Art Stop)
Melanie Drew from Blue Heron Studio – Pottery Demo
- Kool Kidz Face Painting
- Carrie McQueen – Stilt Walker/Performer
Music and Entertainment
Musicians and performers will serenade and entertain throughout the day. Catch your favorite artists and groups performing inside the Center for the Arts.
Saturday
- Carrollton Youth Chorus – 11-11:45 am
- Sweet and Salty – 1-1:45 pm
- Matt and Kristian Whittington – 2-2:45 pm
Powers Trio – 3pm – 3:45 pm
Outdoor:
- Victor Beasley – 3pm – 3:45 pm
Sunday
- Carrollton Youth Chorus – 11-11:45 am
- Sweet and Salty – 1-1:45 pm
- Matt and Kristian Whittington – 2-2:45 pm
Powers Trio – 3pm – 3:45 pm
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