With a new name, new venue and a newly created city, Johns Creek will proudly present Arts on the Creek, a music and arts festival Labor Day Weekend – Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31 at Johns Creek United Methodist Church.
The Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce Arts & Culture Committee will host another weekend of great art, music and family entertainment. Last year's arts festival was the city's first and this second annual event remains Georgia's tenth largest city's only arts festival. The event is free and open to the public.
This year’s festival will kick-off with a new name, logo and venue. Arts on the Creek – the newly coined title – captures the excitement and energy that is Johns Creek. The new logo was created by local watercolor artist and committee member Ann Marie Noyman and Ron Cioffi, chair of the Arts & Culture committee. Johns Creek United Methodist Church, the new venue for this wonderful event, was selected for its visibility, expanse and beauty.
"Our mission is to give Johns Creek an annual event that brings music, dance, fine arts and great shopping of art to our growing and vibrant city," Cioffi said. "As one of the most affluent and influential cities in the state, we deserve a top-quality arts festival to add to the quality of life for our residents. The festival also give businesses and restaurants a chance to sell their products and services to our growing community in a fun-filled environment."
With a larger venue, Arts on the Creek will utilize 30,000 sq. ft. for up to 150 artists selling their work from Georgia and neighboring states as well as for sponsors, food vendors, children’s entertainment and more. This year the Johns Creek Children’s Museum will provide a variety of children’s activities, while Tropical Breeze Shaved Ice and other local and area vendors and sponsors will be on hand to provide food and beverages during the event. Lawn seating will accommodate more than 2,000.
Space is still available for artists and vendors – from area businesses, restaurants, children games providers, etc. – interested in selling products and services. Sponsors are to support the festival. All artists, vendors and sponsors can register at http://www.artsonthecreek.org.
Musicians and dancers will also entertain festival guests on the main stage throughout the two-day event. Among the acts scheduled are Lindsay Appel, Rred, Atlanta Jazz Syndicate, Jazzmatic and Jordan Humphrey.
Last year's performers included Atlanta Chinese Dance Company, Eve Hao Dance Studio, Fleetwood Dance Studio and DJ Mitch and Chinese Zheng.
Jurors Dr. Pam Sachant, Assistant Professor of North Georgia College & State University and Mark Karelson, Director, Mason Murer Fine Art will select the winners and present cash prizes first, second and third place winners along with a first-place prize for the top student work. The fine arts exhibition will remain on site for viewing throughout the event in the church’s main foyer.
2008 Festival Hours and Location:
Saturday, August 30: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, August 31: Noon – 6 p.m.
Johns Creek Methodist Church
11180 Medlock Bridge Road
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Arts on the Creek has begun a tradition of serving and presenting the community with quality entertainment for the residents of Johns Creek and surrounding cities.
For more information regarding this event please contact cherie.Neal@gmail.com or info@artsonthecreek.org.
Sponsors include:
Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce
Music Matters
Johns Creek Arts Center (formerly Ocee Arts Center)
AboutU Magazine
KRC Communications
Creative Avalanche Productions
Tropical Breeze
Judy Wittenberg, Realtor, - Prudential Georgia Realty
Ann Marie Noyman
Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra
Johns Creek Children's Museum
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