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🎨✂️ YOU’RE INVITED! RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATION! 🦋🌸 Join us as we celebrate the unveiling of “All Good Things,” a vibrant new tunnel mural by artist Sarah Emerson @sarahemersonart at Webb Bridge Park! Bursting with color, nature, and creativity, this beautiful mural transforms an everyday pathway into a celebration of art and the natural world! 🌿🦋 📅 Friday, November 13, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM 📍 Webb Bridge Park 4780 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA 🎀 Come celebrate with us as we officially cut the ribbon and welcome this wonderful addition to Alpharetta’s growing public art collection! A special thank you to the City of Alpharetta’s Natural Resources Commission, the City of Alpharetta Arts and Culture @alpharettaartsandculture and Arts Alpharetta for their collaboration and commitment to bringing art into our community. ✨ Public art makes our community a more beautiful and inspiring place for everyone! We hope to see you there! 💕 #artsalpharetta #alpharettaartsandculture

Give Art for this Holiday Season! Arts Alpharetta is hosting its annual Holiday Artists Market again at the Alpharetta Arts Center. Shoppers will enjoy this indoor festive experience in the Arts Center Gallery for “cash/card-and-carry” purchasing. Shop small works in varied media, up to 16 inches in any dimension. The intimate scale makes it perfect for paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, jewelry, fiber work, glass, wood, metal, and beyond. Shop early and support local artists! #holidaymarket #seasonalshopping

🎨✨ THE PAINTING IS DONE, BUT THE ART IS STILL HERE! 🖌️ A little creativity, a little friendly competition, and a whole lot of talent! 🎨 Our Paint the Town 2026 Quick Draw artists took to the streets of Alpharetta, capturing the beauty and charm of our city in just a few hours! 👏 Let’s give these talented artists another round of applause! Each painting tells a unique story of Alpharetta through the eyes of an artist. 📸 A special thank you to the wonderful Lisa Anbild @lisasuephoto talented photographer and Arts Alpharetta board member, for capturing these fantastic moments and the artists behind the artwork! 🖼️ FALL IN LOVE WITH A PAINTING? MAKE IT YOURS! These original works of art and many more are available for purchase at the Alpharetta Arts Center! 📍 Alpharetta Arts Center 📅 Exhibition runs through November 14, 2026 ❤️ A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful partners and sponsors for helping make Paint the Town 2026 possible! 🎨 @arts_alpharetta 🏛️ @alpharettaartsandculture 🌸 @awesomealpharetta Come explore the exhibition, support our talented artists, and perhaps take home a little piece of Alpharetta! ❤️ . . . #arts_alpharetta #paintthetown #alpharettapleinair #awesomealpharetta #lizalzonaart

🎨✨ WHAT A NIGHT, ALPHARETTA! 🥂🏆🎶 Art, music, food, laughter, and a whole lot of creativity! What an incredible evening celebrating the Paint the Town 2026 Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony! 🎉 🏆 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AWARD WINNERS! While awards were presented to recognize outstanding work, we believe EVERY artist is a WINNER in our book! ❤️🎨 Your creativity, dedication, and passion brought Alpharetta to life, one brushstroke at a time. We are so grateful to every artist who participated! 🌟 A HEARTFELT THANK YOU! A special thank you to Nancy Murphy @nancyjmurphy for her incredible leadership, dedication, and countless hours coordinating this wonderful event with our community partners and sponsors, and for presenting the awards at Saturday’s reception! Thank you to Amanda Shelnutt @amandakshelnutt Gallery Coordinator at the Alpharetta Arts Center, for her tremendous support in making the exhibition and reception such a success! To our Arts Alpharetta board members and amazing volunteers, thank you for generously sharing your time, energy, and enthusiasm! Your contributions helped make this celebration possible! ❤️ And to our wonderful community partners and sponsors, thank you for your continued support of the arts in Alpharetta! 🎨 Arts Alpharetta 🏛️ Alpharetta Arts & Culture @alpharettaartsandculture 🌸 Awesome Alpharetta @awesomealpharetta 🎶 Wonderful music, delicious food, beautiful artwork, and great company made for a fantastic celebration! Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate our talented artists! ✨ THE CELEBRATION CONTINUES! Missed the reception? There’s still time to enjoy the incredible artwork! 🖼️ Paint the Town Exhibition 📅 October 24 – November 14 📍 Alpharetta Arts Center Come see the beautiful artwork inspired by the city we love! ❤️ Here’s to our artists, our community, and the creativity that brings us together! . . . . #arts_alpharetta #paintthetown #alpharettapleinair #awesomealpharetta #lizalzonaart

🎨✨ TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT, ALPHARETTA! 🥂🏆 What an incredible week of art, creativity, and community! ❤️ Paint the Town 2026 is wrapping up, and we’re ready to CELEBRATE! 🎉 Over the past week, talented artists have filled our city with easels, paintbrushes, and imagination, capturing everything from charming streets and beautiful gardens to the landmarks that make Alpharetta so special! 🖌️🌸 👏 A HUGE THANK YOU to all our participating artists! Your talent, dedication, and creativity have brought our city to life in the most colorful way! We are so grateful you shared your artistic gifts with our community! 🎉 NOW IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE! Join us for the Paint the Town 2026 Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony! 📅 TONIGHT! Saturday, October 24 ⏰ 5–7 PM 📍 Alpharetta Arts Center 🎟️ FREE & Open to the Public! 🖼️ Admire the incredible artwork created throughout the week! 🎨 Meet the artists behind the paintings! 🏆 Celebrate our award winners! ✨ Come celebrate the artists who have painted our town with creativity and color! We can’t wait to see you TONIGHT! 🎨🥂 💛 A special thank you to our wonderful partners for helping bring this celebration of art to life! 🎨 Arts Alpharetta 🎨 City of Alpharetta Arts & Culture @alpharettaartsandculture 🎨 Awesome Alpharetta | Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau @awesomealpharetta ✨ One city. Endless inspiration. So much ART! . . #arts_alpharetta #paintthetown #alpharettapleinair #awesomealpharetta

🎨✨ QUICK DRAW, BIG CREATIVITY! 🖌️🌸 Paint the Town 2026 is in full swing, and the creativity just keeps coming! A little speed, a lot of talent, and plenty of artistic inspiration! 🎨 Check out the incredible artists capturing the beauty of Alpharetta during our Quick Draw event! And the FUN isn’t over yet! 🎉 🖌️ PAINT THE TOWN 2026 📅 October 20–24 📍 Throughout Alpharetta 🏆 ART EXHIBITION & AWARDS RECEPTION 📅 Saturday, October 24 ⏰ 5–7 PM 📍 Alpharetta Arts Center Come celebrate the artists, admire their incredible work, and see Alpharetta through their eyes! 💛 A special thank you to our wonderful partners for helping bring this celebration of art to life! 🎨 Arts Alpharetta 🎨 City of Alpharetta Arts & Culture @alpharettaartsandculture 🎨 Awesome Alpharetta | Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau @awesomealpharetta ✨ One city. Endless inspiration. So much ART! . . #arts_alpharetta #paintthetown #alpharettapleinair #awesomealpharetta

Frames matter....even at the Quick Draw! While not required for the QD judging, love that this artist starts with his frame!! #PainttheTown2026 @alpharettaartsandculture @alpharettaparks @awesomealpharetta

Christmas time's a comin'.....🎅🏼🎄

🎨✨ PAINT THE TOWN IS IN FULL SWING! 🖌️🌸 And the creativity is EVERYWHERE! Artists are bringing our beautiful city to life, one brushstroke at a time! 🎨 From charming downtown streets and colorful gardens to familiar landmarks and hidden gems, artists are setting up their easels and capturing the magic of Alpharetta! But wait… there’s MORE! 🎉 Here’s your guide to all the FUN happening this week! 🖌️ PLEIN AIR PAINTING 📅 October 20–24 ⏰ 8:30 AM–4:30 PM 📍 Throughout Alpharetta Keep your eyes open! You never know where you’ll discover an artist capturing a little piece of Alpharetta on canvas! 🌙 ART IN THE DARK 📅 October 20–23 ⏰ 6 PM until sundown Who says the creativity has to stop when the sun goes down? Come experience the magic of artists painting in the evening! ⏱️ QUICK DRAW COMPETITION 📅 Friday, October 23 🎨 9–11 AM: Artists paint 🏆 11:30 AM: Judging 📍 Town Green at Alpharetta City Center The clock is ticking! Watch talented artists race against time to create original works of art! 🎉 RECEPTION & AWARDS CEREMONY 📅 Saturday, October 24 ⏰ 5–7 PM 📍 Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton Street 🎟️ FREE and open to everyone! Celebrate the artists, enjoy refreshments and live music, and discover the incredible artwork created during Paint the Town! 🖼️ CAN’T MAKE THE RECEPTION? The Paint the Town exhibition continues through November 14 at the Alpharetta Arts Center! 💛 A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL COMMUNITY PARTNERS! 🎨 Arts Alpharetta 🎨 City of Alpharetta Arts & Culture @alpharettaartsandculture 🎨 Awesome Alpharetta | Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau @awesomealpharetta Your support helps bring art out of the studio and into the heart of our community! 📸 Swipe through to see the creativity in action! 👀 Have you spotted an artist painting around town yet? Tell us where in the comments! . . . #arts_alpharetta #paintthetown #alpharettapleinair #awesomealpharetta

Artists descended upon our town on Tuesday and have been all around town painting at all times of the day. Art in the Dark is our separate competition within #PainttheTown2026 where artists recreate a scene from the night life here. Artworks will be on display at the Alpharetta Arts Center from Saturday evening, October, 24 through November 14. Visit the Arts Center to see what these artists have created! Thanks to our partners, sponsors, donors and contributors! Visit 🎨https://www.artsalpharetta.org/paint-the-town-2026.html#/🎨 to read all about it!

In partnership with Alpharetta's Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Services and the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau, Arts Alpharetta will host the opening reception and awards ceremony for Paint the Town 2026. Saturday, October 24 5 - 7 pm Alpharetta Arts Center This en plein air painting competition began on October 20 with artists from Georgia and beyond gathering in our town to paint scenes from life outdoors. Saturday evening, October 24 at 5 pm, join us for light food and beverage, live music and original paintings all showcasing our fair city. This event is free and open to the public. Artworks available for purchase so don't miss seeing how artists see our town! Additional parking at 192 Mayfield Road To register, learn more about Paint the Town, visit 🎨www.artsalpharetta.org/paint-the-town-2026.html🎨

🎨✨ ALPHARETTA IS ONE BIG CANVAS THIS WEEK! 🖌️🌸 And the creativity is EVERYWHERE! Paint the Town 2026 is officially underway! Artists are bringing our beautiful city to life, one brushstroke at a time! 🎨 From charming downtown streets and colorful gardens to familiar landmarks and hidden gems, artists are setting up their easels and capturing the magic of Alpharetta! But wait… there’s MORE! 🎉 Here’s your guide to all the FUN happening this week! 🖌️ PLEIN AIR PAINTING 📅 October 20–24 ⏰ 8:30 AM–4:30 PM 📍 Throughout Alpharetta Keep your eyes open! You never know where you’ll discover an artist capturing a little piece of Alpharetta on canvas! 🌙 ART IN THE DARK 📅 October 20–23 ⏰ 6 PM until sundown Who says the creativity has to stop when the sun goes down? Come experience the magic of artists painting in the evening! ⏱️ QUICK DRAW COMPETITION 📅 Friday, October 23 🎨 9–11 AM: Artists paint 🏆 11:30 AM: Judging 📍 Town Green at Alpharetta City Center The clock is ticking! Watch talented artists race against time to create original works of art! 🎉 RECEPTION & AWARDS CEREMONY 📅 Saturday, October 24 ⏰ 5–7 PM 📍 Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton Street 🎟️ FREE and open to everyone! Celebrate the artists, enjoy refreshments and live music, and discover the incredible artwork created during Paint the Town! 🖼️ CAN’T MAKE THE RECEPTION? The Paint the Town exhibition continues through November 14 at the Alpharetta Arts Center! 💛 A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL COMMUNITY PARTNERS! 🎨 Arts Alpharetta 🎨 City of Alpharetta Arts & Culture @alpharettaartsandculture 🎨 Awesome Alpharetta | Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau @awesomealpharetta Your support helps bring art out of the studio and into the heart of our community! 📸 Swipe through to see the creativity in action! 👀 Have you spotted an artist painting around town yet? Tell us where in the comments! . . . #arts_alpharetta #alpharettaartsandculture #alpharettapleinair #awesomealpharetta

🎨 IT ALL STARTS TODAY! 🖌️🍂 Alpharetta is about to become an outdoor art studio! Paint the Town: Alpharetta Plein Air officially kicks off TODAY, October 20! Watch as talented artists capture the beauty and charm of Alpharetta, creating original works of art right before your eyes! 🖌️ Competition: October 20–24 🥂 Opening Reception: October 24 🖼️ Exhibition: October 24–November 14 Keep your eyes open! You might just spot an artist painting your favorite corner of Alpharetta! 🎨A HUGE thank you to our incredible volunteers and community partners, including the City of Alpharetta Arts and Culture @alpharettaartsandculture , Awesome Alpharetta @awesomealpharetta and Smokejack BBQ @smokejackbbq for helping make this celebration of art possible! . . . #arts_alpharetta #paintthetown #alpharettapleinair #awesomealpharetta #lizalzonaart

#PainttheTown2026 starts this Tuesday!! Artists from Georgia and beyond are coming to capture the autumn glory emerging in our landscapes. Watch for them painting around town and visit the Arts Center to see their finished artworks October 20-November 14. Thanks to our partners @alpharettaartsandculture @awesomealpharetta @alpharettaparks

🎨 The countdown is ON! Paint the Town starts TUESDAY! 🖌️✨ The bags are packed, the maps are ready, and we’re putting the finishing touches on Paint the Town: Alpharetta Plein Air 2026! 📅 October 20–24: Watch talented artists bring Alpharetta to life, one painting at a time! 🖼️ October 24–November 14: Enjoy the exhibition featuring artwork inspired by our beautiful city! A HUGE thank you to our incredible volunteers and community partners, including the City of Alpharetta Arts and Culture @alpharettaartsandculture , Awesome Alpharetta @awesomealpharetta and Smokejack BBQ @smokejackbbq for helping make this celebration of art possible! ❤️ ✨ Get ready, Alpharetta! Our city is about to become a canvas! . . . #arts_alpharetta #awesomealpharetta #pleinairpainting #alpharettaarts

🎨 Alpharetta becomes the canvas! Get ready to experience our city through the eyes of talented artists! 🖌️✨ PAINT THE TOWN: ALPHARETTA PLEIN AIR is back for its 6th year, bringing artists together to capture the beauty, charm, and character of Alpharetta, one brushstroke at a time! 🥂 OPENING RECEPTION & AWARDS CEREMONY 📅 Saturday, October 24 | 5–7 PM 📍 Alpharetta Arts Center, 238 Canton Street 🎟️ FREE and open to the public! 🖼️ Exhibition: October 24 – November 14 Discover original artwork inspired by the places we know and love, meet talented artists, and perhaps find a one-of-a-kind piece to take home! ❤️ Every artwork tells a story. Come see Alpharetta through a whole new perspective! Proudly presented by Arts Alpharetta in partnership with @alpharettaartsandculture and @awesomealpharetta. ✨ Tag a friend who loves art and join us for opening night! . . . . #arts_alpharetta #paintthetown2026 #alpharettaartsandculture #awesomealpharetta

🎨 ALPHARETTA IS ABOUT TO BECOME YOUR CANVAS! Paint the Town 2026: Alpharetta Plein Air is almost here! From October 20 through 24, artists will take to the streets of Alpharetta to capture our city en plein air and compete for over $3,000 in cash awards! Professional, Intermediate and Novice artists are all welcome. 🎨 Competition: October 20–24 📍 Alpharetta, Georgia 🏆 Over $3,000 in cash awards Learn more and register at ArtsAlpharetta.org. Presented by Arts Alpharetta in partnership with the City of Alpharetta @alpharettaartsandculture and the Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau @awesomealpharetta . . . . #arts_alpharetta #alpharettaartsandculture #awesomealpharhetta

🎨 WHAT IF ALPHARETTA BECAME YOUR STUDIO FOR FIVE DAYS? Grab your easel, choose your view and Paint the Town! From October 20 through 24, artists will be painting en plein air throughout Alpharetta, capturing the places, architecture, parks and scenes that make our city unique. The five day competition welcomes artists working in media suited to plein air painting, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, gouache and charcoal. Artists may compete in Professional, Intermediate or Novice categories, and more than $3,000 in cash awards will be presented. The week culminates with an Awards Ceremony and Exhibition Reception on October 24, followed by the Paint the Town exhibition through November 14. artsalpharetta.org And there’s still time to participate! 🎨 Late Registration: $75 ⏰ Register through October 10 📅 Competition: October 20 through 24 📍 Alpharetta, Georgia 🖼 Exhibition: October 24 through November 14 Ready to paint Alpharetta? Register at ArtsAlpharetta.org and join us for Paint the Town 2026! Presented by Arts Alpharetta in partnership with the City of Alpharetta @alpharettaartsandculture and the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau @awesomealpharetta . . . . . #alpharettaartsandculture #awesomealpharetta #paintthetown

🎨 CALLING ALL ARTISTS! Missed the October 1 deadline? There’s still time to join us! Late registration for Paint the Town 2026: Alpharetta Plein Air is officially in full swing! Join us for five days of plein air painting throughout beautiful Alpharetta, October 20 through 24. Artists of all experience levels are welcome, with Professional, Intermediate and Novice competition categories, plus Quick Draw and Art in the Dark opportunities. 🏆 Over $3,000 in cash awards 🎨 Five days of plein air painting 📍 Alpharetta, Georgia 📅 October 20 through 24 💰 Late Registration: $75 ⏰ Register by October 10 🖼 Exhibition October 24 through November 14 Come paint, connect with fellow artists and be part of this annual Alpharetta tradition! Register and find complete details at artsalpharetta.org. Presented by Arts Alpharetta in partnership with the City of Alpharetta @alpharettaartsandculture and the Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau @awesomealpharetta . . . . #artsalpharetta #awesomealpharetta #cityofalpharetta #alpharettaartsandculture

🎨Artists Registration still open for #alpharettapleinair event, Paint the Town 2026! Deadline for the best bargain is October 1. Full week registration includes all activities except the Artists Welcome Dinner at @SmokejackBBQ. Visit https://www.artsalpharetta.org/paint-the-town-2026.html#/ for details and to sign up soon! Thanks to our partners @alpharettaartsandculture @alpharettaparks @awesomealpharetta . . . #art_alpharetta #awesomealpharetta #alpharettaparks

Arts Alpharetta is making news! 🎉 CBS News Atlanta recently visited Alpharetta to highlight Dazzle & Discord, our outdoor sculpture exhibition bringing 10 sculptures to parks, trails and public spaces throughout the city. Featured here is artist Gregory Johnson with his sculpture Just One Look, a larger-than-life hummingbird visiting a flower. Johnson shared with CBS News that the sculpture took approximately 300 hours to create. We’re thrilled to see Alpharetta’s public art and the talented artists behind it receiving this recognition. Watch the full CBS News Atlanta story at the link in our bio! . . . . #artsalpharetta #alpharettaartsandculture #cityofalpharetta

Sentry standing guard in Brooke Street Park. Just arrived this week from artist @studio_stover @bennstover all the way from Oregon. Take a stroll to see this and other sculptures from #DazzleandDiscord. Thx as always to our partners in this work ❤️ @alpharettaartsandculture @alpharettaparks @awesomealpharetta

Here's a real Dazzler!! #RedGreenConstruction by Michigan artist, @raykatzsculptor . This sculpture marks the entrance to the Greenway across from Union Hill Park. Check it out and thx to all who make this sculpture collection happen @alpharettaparks @alpharettaartsandculture @awesomealpharetta

#DazzleandDiscord continues in @alpharettaparks ! Rising Spirits by @harry_mcdaniel_sculptor arrived today in Webb Bridge Park. Take a drive or a stroll to lift your spirits, seeing this sculpture glistening in the sun! Thx to @alpharettaartsandculture @alpharettaparks @awesomealpharetta for sharing the joy and wonderment of the arts with us!!

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