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The Art Center is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through exceptional arts programming, enhancing the quality of life for those in our community.
Our vision is to be a vibrant, inclusive cultural arts center inspiring and delivering life-long art education experiences.
The Art Center, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was founded in 1996 as the Warsaw-Ocee Arts Center with the purpose of providing arts services to audiences in north Fulton County. The organization changed its name to the Johns Creek Arts Center in 2006, and in 2024 we rebranded as The Art Center. Today The Art Center, located in beautiful Johns Creek, Georgia, boasts an outstanding ceramic studio, multiple fine arts classrooms, and instruction in a wide variety of visual media.
The Art Center also has an expansive outreach program that conducts classes and workshops in more than a dozen locations in surrounding communities. Our involvement in the community has increased significantly by engaging the diverse ethnicities that make up our community, working collaboratively with other local non-profits. Through multiple outreach initiatives, we demonstrate our steadfast commitment to ensuring that all, especially those from the most conventionally neglected and excluded segments of our population, have access to quality arts programming.

Creator Circle: Thursday

Creator Circle: Friday

Reception: I Guess That's Why They Call it The Blues

Winter Art for Kids at Ocee Library

Diwali, the Festival of Lights

Acrylic Family Workshop

Volunteer with The Art Center

Donate art supplies and materials

Give

The Art Center Wins Several 2026 Best of North Atlanta Awards

Welcoming Global Voices to The Art Center

Congratulations to the Winners of Summer Serendipity 2026!

Weeks 8 & 9 Summer Camp Art Show

Congratulations to the Winners of High Honors 2026!

Weeks 6 & 7 Summer Camp Art Show

Weeks 4 & 5 Summer Camp Art Show

Weeks 2 & 3 Summer Camp Art Show

Week 1 Summer Camp Art Show

Teen Artists and Performers Can Shine This Summer at The Art Center

Congratulations to the Winners of Upcycled: Reclaimed and Reimagined

Georgia Acknowledges the Effectiveness of the Arts for Mental Health

Amanda Rountree

Stephanie Donaldson

💙 Now on view at The Art Center! Explore I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues, our Fall Student & Member Exhibition celebrating the many interpretations of blue and the blues through art. 🗓️ October 26–November 20, 2026 🎨 Awards & Reception: November 13, 6–7 PM (awards presented at 6:30 PM) Join us in celebrating the creativity and talent of our student and member artists! #TheArtCenter #JohnsCreekGA #ArtExhibition

🍂✨ November at a Glance! November is shaping up to be a great month at The Art Center! From creative workshops to upcoming classes and community events, there’s so much to look forward to. Save this post so you don’t miss a thing, and head to the link in our bio to learn more or sign up for any of our upcoming activities. 🎨 We can’t wait to create with you this month! #TheArtCenter #JohnsCreekGA #CreativeCommunity

✨ Come celebrate with us! The Art Center will be at Diwali, the Festival of Lights on Saturday, November 7 at The Boardwalk at Town Center! 🪔 Join our Johns Creek community for a family-friendly celebration honoring the spirit of Diwali and its message of light, goodness, and knowledge. 📅 Saturday, November 7 📍 The Boardwalk at Town Center 🎟️ Free & open to the public We’ll be there and can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💛

🎨 Meet Susan Calderon! We’re excited to introduce one of our talented Drawing & Painting Instructors at The Art Center. With years of experience as an artist and educator, Susan brings her passion for drawing, painting, and colored pencil art into every class. Interested in learning from Susan? Check out her upcoming classes at The Art Center and find something creative to make this season. ✨ Head to the link in our bio to explore upcoming classes!

🍂 A little reminder to slow down, look closer, and find beauty in what’s changing around you. There’s always something new to discover when we take the time to notice. 🎨

💙 Thank you, North Atlanta! We’re so incredibly grateful for every person who took the time to vote for The Art Center in Appen Media’s 2026 Best of North Atlanta reader’s choice contest. We’re honored to be named Winner of Best Art Lessons/Studio, Best Place for Kids to Have Fun, Best Summer Camp, and Best Boss, and First Runner Up for Best Art Gallery/Retailer and Best After-School Program! These recognitions mean so much because they come from the community we’re here to serve. Thank you for believing in The Art Center, supporting what we do, and helping us continue to make art a part of our community. 🎨💙

🌎🎨 NEW Youth Class at The Art Center! Meet Art Around the World, a vibrant, hands-on creative journey designed for young artists in grades 2–5! Students will explore drawing, acrylic painting, playful doodling, color theory, brush techniques, and more while creating artwork inspired by the natural world and traditional Gond-inspired patterns. 📅 Fridays | 3:30–5 PM 📆 Starts October 30 🎨 Grades 2–5 Encourage your child to get creative, explore something new, and make art this fall! Open for enrollment! Head to the link in our bio to sign up today.

🎄✨ Calling all vendors! Applications are now open for The Art Center Holiday Pop-Up Market 2026! 📣 APPLICATIONS CLOSE OCTOBER 12! 📩 Acceptance emails sent by October 23 Join us for a festive day of holiday shopping, creativity, and community featuring local makers and creatives! 📅 December 12, 2026 ⏰ 11 AM–4 PM 📍 The Art Center | Johns Creek, GA Ready to join us? Head to the link in our bio to apply!

October at The Art Center! Save these dates! Here’s what’s happening this month: ✨ Oct. 3: Small Small World at Ocee 🎨 Oct. 7: Select Fall II Adult Classes Begin, including Soy Wax Batik & Silk Painting 💙 Oct. 9: “I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues” Call for Art Due 🖌️ Oct. 16: Creator Circle – Friday | FREE Open Studio | 1:30–3:30 PM 🌎 Oct. 17: Beyond Borders II Closing Reception | 6–7:30 PM 🎨 Oct. 26: Select Fall II Youth Classes Begin, including Mini Masters, Kids Clay & Anime From new classes and creative studio time to exhibitions and community events, there’s plenty to look forward to this October! 🍁 🔗 Head to the link in our bio for more information, event details, submission guidelines, and registration!

👜🎨 Thank you, Laura Martin! A big thank you to Laura Martin of Fulton County Arts and Culture for leading such a creative and fun tote workshop at The Art Center this week! We loved seeing everyone bring their own ideas to life. 💙✨

💙 Here’s your reminder! The submission deadline for our upcoming exhibition, “I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues,” is coming up on October 9th! Have a piece you’ve been waiting to share? Now’s the time. 🎨 📅 Submission Deadline: October 9, 2026 📦 Drop Off: October 19 & 20 | 10 AM–4 PM 🖼️ Exhibition: October 26–November 20 Head to the link in our bio to view the submission guidelines and enter your work! #TheArtCenter #CallForArt #IGuessThatsWhyTheyCallItTheBlues

Fall II Adult Art Classes are OPEN for registration! And they’re right around the corner, with some classes beginning as early as October 7th! From colored pencil and silk painting to jewelry making, oil painting, and more, there’s something for every kind of creative this fall. ✨ Whether you’re picking up a new hobby, brushing up on your skills, or simply looking for a little more creativity in your week, we’d love to have you in the studio! 🎨 Get signed up before classes begin! 🔗 Head to the link in our bio to explore classes and register.

🎨✨ Come see us at Arts on the Boardwalk! Join us Saturday, September 26 at The Boardwalk at Town Center for a family-friendly celebration of creativity featuring local artisans, hands-on experiences, authors, performing arts, live music, and a high school art exhibition! And of course, The Art Center will be there! 💙 Bring the kiddos by the Kids’ Activities Area for FREE crafts and face painting hosted by our team! 🎨🖌️ 📅 Saturday, September 26 📍 The Boardwalk at Town Center Come make something, get creative, and enjoy a day filled with art! We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

🎨✨ Explore the world of acrylics with us! Join us September 26 at 10 AM for an Acrylic Family Workshop with Debra Yaun, Brand Ambassador of “HK Holbein Artist Materials & Legion Paper with General Pencil.” This hands-on learning experience gives artists of all levels the opportunity to experiment with and learn about a variety of Holbein acrylic paints, mediums, Legion papers, and General Pencil products. You’ll explore Holbein Heavy Body, Fluid Acrylic, Acrylic Ink, Matte Acrylic, Colored Gesso, Acrylic Gouache, and more, while working across an assortment of Legion’s Stonehenge surfaces and Yupo paper. ✨ All materials are provided! 🎁 Plus, surprise freebies for attendees! 📅 September 26 | 10 AM 🎨 All levels welcome Sign up through the link in our bio!

🌎🎨 Global Art Week is almost here! Join us September 22–25 for a week of workshops inspired by art and traditions from around the world! ✨ BONUS: For the first time at The Art Center, you can save $30! Purchase the Global Art Week Package for $120 and choose up to 3 workshops from the week’s lineup. Explore different cultures, try new artistic techniques, and make a week of creativity out of it! September 22–25 | The Art Center 🎟️ Grab your package or sign up for individual workshops through the link in our bio!

Beyond Borders II: Global Voices invites us to see the world through the eyes of artists. Explore deeply personal perspectives, lived experiences, and the rich complexity of cultures from around the globe—all brought together through art. ✨ Now on display through October 17th 🎟️ Free & open to the public Join us for the Awards & Reception on October 17th from 6–7:30 PM and experience these powerful global voices for yourself. Come curious. Leave inspired. 💙 #BeyondBordersII #GlobalVoices #TheArtCenter

🌎🎨 Global Art Week is just around the corner! Join us September 22–25 for a week of workshops inspired by art and traditions from around the globe. From traditional Mexican folk sculptures in clay to basic Henna art and traditional Ukrainian egg painting, there’s so much to explore! ✨ BONUS! For the first time at The Art Center, purchase our Global Art Package and save $30 on three workshops! Come together, get creative, and celebrate the incredible art and traditions of cultures around the world. 🌍💙 September 22–25 | The Art Center Sign up now through the link in our bio!

There’s something special about a place that feels like home 💛🎨 We’re so grateful to hear that The Art Center has become a place where people feel welcomed, connected, and part of our creative community. Whether you’re taking a class, visiting an exhibition, attending an event, or simply stopping by, there’s always a place for you here. Come see what makes The Art Center so special. We can’t wait to welcome you through our doors! ✨ #ArtCommunity #SupportTheArts #JohnsCreekArts

There’s more than one way to support The Art Center 💛 Whether you give your time, talent, resources, or help your donation go further through corporate matching, every contribution helps keep creativity thriving in our community. 🎨 Want to find the best way for you to get involved? Visit our website through the link in our bio to learn more! #SupportTheArts #ArtCommunity #GetInvolved

Think you can paint like Bob Ross? 🎨🌲 Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly Painting with Jae workshop and experience the joy of painting! No drawing or painting experience needed, and all supplies are included. Ready to create your own happy little masterpiece? ✨ Link in bio to save your spot for the next workshop! #PaintingWithJae #BobRoss #TheArtCenter

🎭 Say hello to Amanda Rountree! 👋✨ We’re so excited to have Amanda leading Youth & Adult Improv classes at The Art Center this fall! With 30+ years of experience as a performer, teacher, and director of improv and storytelling, Amanda brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity, and a whole lot of fun to the classroom. Ready to step outside your comfort zone, build confidence, and discover the joy of improv? 🎬 Fall registration is open! Head to the link in our bio to explore classes and reserve your spot. 💙 #johnscreekga #improvforeveryone #improvclassesforkids #theartcenteratjohnscreek #improvclassesnearme

💙 Show us your blues. The Art Center’s Fall Student & Member Exhibition, I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues, invites you to explore everything blue can be—from indigo skies and deep waters to longing, memory, melancholy, healing, resilience, and everything in between. Whether your interpretation is quiet or bold, abstract or representational, beautiful or bittersweet, we want to see your blues. 🖌️ Submission Deadline: October 9, 2026 📩 Acceptance Notifications: October 16, 2026 Let your imagination drift into the blue. Visit the link in our bio to learn more and submit your work. 💙 #localartist #johnscreek #callforartists #theartcenter

Not everything you create needs to be perfect, productive, or even have a purpose. Sometimes, creating is simply a way to slow down, explore, play, and make something that brings you joy. Give yourself permission to create just because you can. What will you make today?

🎨 Art After the School Bell! ✏️ Bring creativity right to your child’s school with The Art Center’s After-School Art Enrichment Program! Designed for young art enthusiasts, students will explore drawing, painting, mixed media, and a variety of artistic techniques while experimenting with materials like watercolor, tempera paint, and chalk pastels. All supplies are included, and classes begin right after dismissal—making it easy for your child to learn, create, and have fun! 📍 Currently offered at: • Abbotts Hill Elementary • Dolvin Elementary • Findley Oaks Elementary • Medlock Bridge Elementary • Ocee Elementary • Shakerag Elementary • State Bridge Elementary Give your child a creative outlet right after school! 🎨 Head to our website to learn more and sign your child up!

What if one of the greatest lessons your child could learn isn’t how to perform... but how to listen? 🎭💙 Improv teaches so much more than acting. It encourages children to be present, communicate thoughtfully, collaborate with others, and build confidence—all through the power of play. In this edition of Brushing Up On Art: Quick Art Facts to Color Your Day, we’re sharing why improv can have a lasting impact both on and off the stage. 🍂 Fall Youth Class enrollment is now open! If your child is ready to explore, create, and grow, we’d love to welcome them to an improv class at The Art Center. Visit the link in our bio to view our Fall classes and enroll today! #backtoschool #artclassesforkids #theartcenter #johnscreek

We’re so grateful for kind words like these from our community. 💙 Whether you’re visiting our galleries or joining a class, there’s always something creative happening at The Art Center. ✨ Don’t miss our current exhibition, Summer Serendipity, now on view and free to the public. 🎨 It’s also not too late to enroll in our Fall Classes—visit the link in our bio to explore what’s available! #JohnsCreekGA #NorthAtlantaArts #ArtClasses

Give your child a place to discover, connect, create, and grow this fall at The Art Center. From Kindergarten through 12th grade, our classes are led by talented, patient, and encouraging instructors who are passionate about helping every young artist flourish. Whether they’re exploring clay, drawing, mixed media, improv, or more, your child will take home so much more than an art project. They’ll build confidence, spark creativity, make new friends, and develop skills that last far beyond the classroom. 🍁 Fall youth classes are filling now for K–12th grade. Visit the link in our bio to explore our classes and reserve your child’s spot today!

As part of our $30K for 30 Years Fundraiser, we’re working to make The Art Center more welcoming and accessible for everyone by replacing our clay studio doors and upgrading our front entrance with automated capabilities, a push bar, and an improved lock system. As a special thank-you, donate $75 or more by August 31 and receive our limited-edition collectible 30th Anniversary Art Center tumbler! ✨ Every donation helps create a more accessible space for our artists, students, families, and visitors for years to come. 💙 Donate by August 31 🥤 Receive a collectible double-wall tumbler with your $75+ donation Visit the link in our bio to donate and help us reach our $30K goal! #supporttheartsinyourcommunity #johnscreekarts #theartcenter

✨ A night of creativity, community, and celebration awaits! ✨ Join us on September 18 as we celebrate 30 years of The Art Center with an unforgettable Birthday Gala. Enjoy an evening of live music, arts entertainment, and delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres while celebrating the impact art has made in our community over the past three decades. Your ticket does more than reserve your seat—it supports The Art Center’s community arts programming, including free and reduced-cost classes for at-risk youth and senior citizens. 🎉 September 18 🎟️ Tickets are limited, so be sure to reserve yours before they’re gone! Visit the link in our bio to purchase your tickets. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💙 #theartcenter #johnscreekga #artevent

Our adult classes start up again on Monday and seats are going fast! There's still a chance to get your spot in our Share Your Story class, held Mondays from 7 pm-9 pm. If you've ever considered doing a podcast, an open mic, or just want to be able to easily tell engaging stories at parties and networking events, this is a great class to take! As a bonus, you also get to hear fascinating, funny, and poignant stories from your fellow classmates for a memorable end to your Mondays.

It’s a vote for the child discovering a new passion, the student finding confidence through art, the artist sharing their work, the families making memories at summer camp, and the place our community gathers to learn, create, and grow together. If The Art Center has ever inspired you, welcomed you, or been part of your story, we’d be so grateful for your support in Best of North Atlanta 2026. You can vote for us in these categories: ✨ Best Customer Service ✨ Best Non-Profit Organization ✨ Best Place to Work ✨ Best Art Lessons/Studio ✨ Best Place for Kids to Have Fun ✨ Best Summer Camp ✨ Best After-School Program ✨ Best Art Gallery/Retailer You’ll find these categories under People & Community, Recreation, Services, and Shopping & Commerce. Thank you for helping us continue to make art accessible to our community. ❤️ Visit the link in our bio to vote! 🗳️ #bestofnorthatlanta #theartcenter #johnscreekga

Join us for Sketch, Paint & Contemplate, a relaxing 90-minute watercolor workshop inspired by emerging NeuroArts research. Through simple drawing and painting exercises, you’ll explore how creativity can support mindfulness, improve focus, and help reduce stress. No artistic experience is necessary. Beginners and experienced artists are all welcome. 📅 August 8 🕛 12:00 PM 📍 The Art Center Visit the link in our bio to register! ✨ #johnscreekarts #creativeworkshop #theartcenter

Which emoji did you pick? 🎨✨ Follow the line and see where it takes you... maybe it’s a sign to try something new this fall! Whether you landed on Drawing, Performing Arts, Watercolor, Oil & Acrylic Painting, or Jewelry, there’s a creative adventure waiting for you at The Art Center. And that’s just the beginning. We have even more inspiring classes open for registration this fall. Give yourself the gift of creativity, time to explore, learn something new, and create just for you. 🍂 Fall classes are now open for registration. Click the link in our bio to explore all classes and find your perfect fit!

✨ Celebrate 30 Years of Creativity with Us! ✨ For three decades, The Art Center has been a place where creativity flourishes, artists grow, friendships are formed, and our community comes together through the power of art. Now, it’s time to celebrate this incredible milestone. Join us for The Art Center’s 30th Birthday Celebration Gala on Friday, September 18th from 6:00–9:00 PM at St. Ives Country Club for an unforgettable evening honoring 30 years of artistic impact, community connection, and creative inspiration. Whether you’ve taken a class, attended an exhibition, volunteered, supported our mission, or simply believe in the importance of the arts, we’d love to celebrate with you. 🎉 Gala tickets are on sale now! Visit our website to reserve your seat and be part of this special evening. Here’s to 30 years of creativity—and the many more to come. 🥂🎨 #TheArtCenterJohnsCreek #ArtsInTheCommunity #SupportTheArts

🎉 VOTING IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! 🎉 We are incredibly honored and grateful to have been nominated for multiple categories in Best of North Atlanta 2026. Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate The Art Center—your support means the world to us and is a reflection of the amazing community we are fortunate to serve every day. From inspiring creativity and lifelong learning to providing a welcoming space for artists of all ages, everything we do is made possible by people like you who continue to create, learn, support, and grow with us. 🗳️ Vote for The Art Center July 15 – August 15! You can vote once per day, per email address. You’ll find us in the following categories: ✨ Best Customer Service ✨ Best Non-Profit Organization ✨ Best Place to Work ✨ Best Art Lessons/Studio ✨ Best Place for Kids to Have Fun ✨ Best Summer Camp ✨ Best After-School Program ✨ Best Art Gallery/Retailer Look for us under: • People & Community • Recreation • Services • Shopping & Commerce Every vote helps us continue our mission of making art, creativity, and community accessible to all. Thank you for believing in us, creating with us, and supporting The Art Center. We are truly grateful for this opportunity and for the incredible community that makes it all possible. ❤️ Head to the link in our bio for a direct link to vote! #BestOfNorthAtlanta #TheArtCenterJohnsCreek #ArtsInTheCommunity

🌍 Calling All Artists. Every culture carries stories. Every community holds traditions, memories, challenges, and celebrations that shape the way we see the world. And every artist has a unique voice capable of bringing those experiences to life. The Art Center at Johns Creek invites artists to submit work for our upcoming juried exhibition, Beyond Borders II: Global Voices. This exhibition seeks artwork that moves beyond stereotypes and broad definitions of culture to reveal something deeper—personal truths, lived experiences, inherited histories, and the complex realities that connect and distinguish us. We are looking for authentic perspectives that invite viewers to see the world through a different lens and foster greater understanding across cultures. Whether your work is bold or quiet, celebratory or reflective, we encourage you to share the stories only you can tell. 🗓️ Submission Deadline: August 7, 2026 📩 Notification of Acceptance: August 12, 2026 For full submission guidelines and details, visit the link in our bio. Because the most meaningful conversations begin when we listen to one another’s stories. #CallForArtists #JuriedExhibition #GlobalVoices

Creativity has a way of bringing people together. In a world where so much is done alone, there’s something special about gathering around a shared space to create, explore ideas, and simply enjoy the company of fellow makers. Whether you’re a painter, illustrator, crafter, or creative of any kind, Creator Circle is a place to work on your own projects while being surrounded by the inspiration and energy of a creative community. No pressure. No experience requirements. Just a welcoming space to create. Join us for FREE Creator Circle Open Studio Nights on Thursdays at The Art Center. Learn more through the link in our bio. #CreativeCommunity #TheArtCenterJohnsCreek #CreateTogether

🎨 Fall Adult Art Classes are now open for registration! Whether you’re looking to pick up a new creative hobby, return to a passion you’ve missed, or strengthen your artistic skills, there’s a class waiting for you at The Art Center. With a wide variety of classes taught by our talented and experienced instructors, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, create, and grow in a welcoming and inspiring environment. Classes begin as early as August 3rd, and spots fill quickly—so don’t wait to reserve your place! We can’t wait to create with you this fall. 🍂 Register today through the link in our bio. #AdultArtClasses #TheArtCenterJohnsCreek #CreativeCommunity

For 30 years, The Art Center has opened its doors to artists, students, families, and visitors from across our community. Now, it’s time to make those doors work better for everyone. 💛 Through our $30K for 30 Years Fundraiser, we’re raising funds to upgrade our front entrance with automated capabilities and improve accessibility throughout our space. This is a challenge we’ve encountered time and time again, and we believe art should be as accessible and welcoming as possible. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us move closer to creating a more inclusive experience for all who walk through our doors. As a thank you, select donation levels include exclusive collectible gifts from The Art Center, including magnets, tote bags, special event invitations, and more. Help us open the door to the next 30 years. Donate through the link in our bio ✨ #ArtForAll #AccessibilityMatters #SupportTheArts

Thanks to @myneighborhoodatl for the feature in My Johns Creek/Duluth! Make sure to check out the latest issue!

☀️ July is right around the corner, and there’s still time to give your child a summer filled with creativity, exploration, and fun! From colorful Pop Art creations and hands-on ceramics to acting, circus skills, and so much more, several of our July Summer Camps still have spots available. 🎨🎭🎪 Whether your child loves to create, perform, build, or imagine, there’s a camp waiting for them at The Art Center. Visit the link in our bio to explore our remaining camps and secure your spot before they’re gone! #TheArtCenterJohnsCreek #SummerCamp #CreativeKids

✨ The 8th Annual High Honors Exhibition is here! This judged art competition celebrates the creativity, talent, and artistic achievement of middle and high school students across Fulton, Forsyth, DeKalb, and Gwinnett counties. High Honors provides young artists with the opportunity to gain exhibition experience, receive professional recognition, and showcase their work in a dynamic gallery setting. We can’t wait to celebrate the incredible talent our region’s students bring this year! 🎨 Admission is free, and all are welcome to experience the exhibition and support these outstanding young artists. #StudentArtists #YouthArtExhibition #GeorgiaArts

Art has a way of changing how we experience the world around us. It teaches us to notice the details, find beauty in unexpected places, and see familiar things from a new perspective. Whether through painting, photography, writing, music, or sculpture, creativity helps us slow down and pay attention. At The Art Center, we believe art isn’t just something you make—it’s a way of engaging with the world, connecting with others, and discovering something new about yourself along the way. 🎨✨ How has art changed the way you see the world?

Does your teen love YouTube, content creation, filmmaking, or storytelling? 🎥✨ Our Online Video Production Camp for grades 7–12 is the perfect opportunity to turn screen time into creative skill-building. Students will learn the fundamentals of filming, lighting, audio, editing, screenwriting, acting, and directing while creating their own talking head videos, comedy sketches, and video essays. 📅 July 6–10 🎬 Grades 7–12 Give your teen a fun, hands-on creative experience this summer while learning real-world video production skills. Head to the link in our bio to register! #summercampforkids #johnscreekkids #artcampforkids

We’re incredibly grateful for kind words like these. 💛 Hearing that The Art Center is a place where both children and adults can explore their creativity, learn new skills, and feel inspired means the world to us. For 30 years, we’ve worked to create a welcoming space where artists of all ages and experience levels can grow, connect, and discover the joy of creative expression. Whether you’re joining us for a class, summer camp, exhibition, performance, or community event, there’s always something new to explore. Thank you to everyone who has supported The Art Center and helped make it the creative community it is today. 🎨✨ Have you visited The Art Center? We’d love to hear about your experience in the comments below!

Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? 🎤✨ Join us on June 12 for Friday Fun Night: Open Mic Night at The Art Center! Enjoy an evening filled with local talent, live performances, creativity, and community. From heartfelt stories and poetry to music and more, you never know what might take the stage next. 👏 Free to attend ☕ Light refreshments provided 💛 Donations are always welcome Whether you’re performing or simply coming to support local artists, we’d love to see you there. Register through the link in our bio!

⏰ Don’t wait to register! Our June Summer Camps are filling up fast, and spots are limited. If you’re still looking for a creative, engaging, and fun summer experience for your child, now is the time to secure their place. From Musical Theatre and Creative Writing to Figure Drawing and so much more, we have camps designed to inspire imagination, build confidence, and encourage creativity all summer long. 🎨🎭✍️ Give your child the opportunity to explore new interests, develop skills, and make lasting memories with us this summer. Register today through the link in our bio before your favorite camps fill up! #johnscreekgeorgia #johnscreekarts #artsummercamp

Ever wonder why standing in front of a piece of art can make you feel something you can’t quite explain? 🎨🧠 It’s not just imagination — research shows that engaging with art activates areas of the brain tied to emotion, motivation, and reward. In other words, your brain is responding to what you see in real time. At The Art Center, we see this every day — in kids discovering confidence through creativity, and adults reconnecting with inspiration they didn’t know they were missing. Art isn’t just something you look at. It’s something you experience. Source: NeuroImage neuroscience research / Emory University study 🧠 What’s a piece of art that’s stuck with you lately?

🎨 Entries are now open for the 12th Annual Summer Serendipity Exhibition! Summer Serendipity is The Art Center’s most anticipated exhibition of the year, bringing together emerging and established artists from across the Southeast in a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and artistic discovery. This year’s exhibition is especially meaningful as we celebrate The Art Center’s 30th Anniversary—marking three decades of supporting artists and fostering creative expression throughout our community. Whether your work is bold and experimental or refined and traditional, we invite you to submit and be part of this milestone exhibition. ✨ Up to 3 works may be submitted 🏆 First Place Award: $1,500 💰 Additional cash prizes and recognitions available 📅 Submission Deadline: June 19, 2026 🖼️ Exhibition Dates: July 27 – August 29, 2026 Join us in celebrating 30 years of art, community, and creativity. Visit our website through the link in our bio for submission guidelines, eligibility requirements, and entry details. @entrythingy #johnscreekga #artexhibitions #callingallartists

We’re honored to once again be part of Best of North Atlanta 2026 ✨🎨 If The Art Center has inspired your child, supported your family, sparked creativity, or created meaningful memories in our community, we would be incredibly grateful for your nomination ❤️ Nominations are officially open now through June 15! You can nominate The Art Center for: 🎨 Best After-School Program ☀️ Best Summer Camps 🧒 Best Place for Kids to Have Fun 💛 Best Non-Profit ✨ Best Place to Work Every nomination helps us continue bringing creativity, community, and connection to Johns Creek and beyond. Thank you for supporting local arts and believing in what we do! Head to the link in our bio to nominate us 🗳️

Got extra art supplies collecting dust? Let’s swap it out ♻️🎨 Join us for The Art Center’s Earth Day Artist Swap on April 25th from 11AM to 4PM—a community-driven event where you can leave what you don’t want and take what you do… completely free ✨ Drop-offs begin after 3PM on Thursday, April 23 in The Art Center Annex (Building 600), and the official swap kicks off Saturday at 11AM! From studio tools and easels to organization bins and display materials, this is your chance to refresh your creative space while keeping materials out of landfills 🌎 No money, no negotiating—just sharing, swapping, and supporting fellow artists 🫶 While you’re here, don’t forget to check out our Papermaking Workshop with Scraplanta happening the same day! To learn more, head to the link in our bio ✨ #EarthDayEvent #ArtSupplySwap #CreativeCommunity

30 years of creativity, connection, and culture. 🎨 For three decades, these halls and classrooms have been filled with curiosity, courage, and the quiet magic that happens when someone picks up a paintbrush, shapes clay, or discovers a new way to express themselves. Art has a ripple effect. One class can spark a passion. One exhibition can inspire a new perspective. One creative moment can change the way someone sees themselves and the world around them. Over the years, so many unique stories have passed through The Art Center. Some people come to learn something new, some come to reconnect with their creativity, and others simply come for the joy art brings. You never truly know someone’s story or the reason they turn to art — but we are honored to be part of that journey. To everyone who has taken a class, taught, volunteered, visited, supported, and grown alongside us over the last 30 years — thank you. Because of you, this community continues to thrive. And the best part? We’re just getting started. We can’t wait to keep creating, learning, and growing together with you for many years to come. 👉 What role has art played in your story? #30YearsOfArt #ArtTransforms #CreativeCommunity

As we celebrate 30 years of The Art Center, it’s the perfect moment to pause and reflect on the heart of everything we do — our why. For three decades, we’ve believed that art has the power to bring people together, spark confidence, and open doors to creativity for people of all backgrounds and experiences. Through our classes, exhibitions, and outreach programs across our community, we’ve had the privilege of seeing art change lives in meaningful ways. Art knows no boundaries. It connects us, inspires us, and creates space where everyone belongs. Our mission has always been rooted in fostering creativity while building a more inclusive, vibrant community through the arts. To everyone who has taken a class, visited a gallery, volunteered, taught, partnered with us, or supported our journey along the way — thank you for being part of this story. Because of you, this mission continues to grow and come to life every single day. As we look ahead to the future, we remain inspired by the community that makes it all possible. How has art impacted your life? 🎨 #TheArtCenterJC #ArtForEveryone #CommunityThroughArt

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