Studio Practice: UWG Faculty Art Exhibition
September 10 – October 22
Opening Reception: September 17, 5 – 7pm
Roush Gallery
This exhibit celebrates the creations of the faculty at the University of West Georgia and features a diverse selection of work including painting, ceramics, drawing, photography, sculpture, video, installation, printmaking and book arts.
SPONSORED BY BRUCE AND SALLY BOBICK
Greeting Card Show: Art Contest and Exhibition
November 5 – December 13
Opening Reception: November 5, 5 – 7pm
Galleria
Let the season inspire you to create a piece of artwork to participate in this special contest. All submitted work will be displayed at the Center for the Arts during the Christmas season. A judge will select one artwork to be purchased by the center and turned into a greeting card. Click here for a prospectus or contact mkuykendall@carrollton-ga.gov or call 770-838-1083 for an application form and more information. Entries are due by September 21. No late submissions will be accepted.
Small Packages
November 5 – December 13
Opening Reception: November 5, 5 – 7pm
Roush Gallery and Galleria
These small-but-mighty works reflect the diverse interests and expertise of the members of the Carrollton Artist Guild and Carrollton Writers Guild. All purchased items may be taken home immediately and make great gifts for friends, family – and yourself.
The Art of the Quilter: West Georgia Quilters Guild
November 5 – December 13
Opening Reception: November 5, 5 – 7pm
Galleria
WGQG’s annual show of quilt projects, including bed quilts, wall hangings and home decor. Styles range from traditional Civil War and ’30s prints and patterns to modern abstract quilted art. The WGQG promotes the art and tradition of quilting through personal exchange, educational programs and community service. To learn more, visit www.westgaquiltguild.com
My World of Stuff
January 7 – February 4
Opening Reception: January 7, 5 – 7pm
Galleria
Artist Marilyn Collins says, “Everything I have been exposed to throughout my life is My World of Stuff. By using illusion, absurdity and distortion, they take on a different appearance. The objects are colorful, fun, quirky, unrecognizable and recognizable – the understood and the not understood.”
White Oak Baskets
January 7 – February 11
Opening Reception: January 7, 5 – 7pm
Roush Gallery
These two combined exhibits explore traditional basketry techniques through a collection of photographs and handmade baskets. White Oak Basketmakers of Georgia includes works from 20 regional makers who learned the craft through the traditional folk process. White Oak Baskets: The Tradition Continues documents the basketmaking process, from selecting and harvesting white oak trees and preparing the raw materials to the weaving process.
Remix: A Carrollton Artist Guild Juried Exhibition
February 18 – March 25
Opening Reception: February 18, 5 pm – 7pm
Roush Gallery
Remix returns, featuring collaborative works by artists in different media. Painters, woodworkers, photographers, potters, sculptors and others will be mixed together to produce new, “outside the box” pieces.
Georgia Watercolor Society 42nd National Exhibition
April 5 – May 14
Opening Reception: April 10, 3pm – 5pm
Roush Gallery & Galleria
It is an honor to once again host the The Georgia Watercolor Society’s National Watercolor Exhibition. This juried exhibit showcases artists across the United States who work in water media.
The Shape of Things to Come: Artwork by Carlos Anduze
May 24 – July 1, 2021
Opening Reception: May 27, 5pm – 7pm
Galleria
Whether the medium is marble, stucco, resin or acrylic, all shapes and forms are reflected in the abstract visions that help shape Carlos Anduze’s creations.
Recursion: Works by Ananda Balingit-LeFils
May 27 – July 8, 2021
Opening Reception: May 27, 5pm – 7pm
Roush Gallery
Ananda Balingit-LeFils’ portraits are inspired by early American folk paintings, ancient allegorical imagery and the southern landscape. Mrs. Balingit-Lefils is an art professor at Florida State University and studio artist in Tallahassee.