Art in Bartow, the public art commission for Bartow County, is expanding its work beyond public art installations. The group is building an updated registry of local artists to foster connections and create a pool of instructors for classes through Bartow County Parks and Recreation. Organizers expect most classes to take place at Hamilton Crossing Park and to focus primarily on opportunities for Bartow County youth, with additional community experiences included.
A healthy arts guild can grow organically through exhibitions, shows, education, shared creative space, and other ideas that members develop together. Art in Bartow asks local artists to complete a short form with their contact information, online presence, preferred communication methods, art interests, and ways they would like to get involved. The form is https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8DZ58iACgU7pmBZPJlMGKQzZE7Juokw7j9hRNe0P9q5t0Nw/viewform, and the group encourages artists to share the link.
In related news, Art in Bartow will host a free public art unveiling featuring middle school artists on Monday, November 9th, at 4:30 p.m. outside the Clarence Brown Conference Center at 5450 State Route 20 in Cartersville. The event includes snacks, photos, and a chance to meet the young artists whose designs are part of the ongoing public art project. All are welcome.
The unveiling continues Art in Bartow’s partnership with local schools and Bartow County government to showcase student creativity in public spaces. Residents can find more information about the artist registry form and the November 9th event through Art in Bartow’s online channels.