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💙 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

🌎🎨 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.

🎨✨ 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!

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

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

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

✨ 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

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

✨ 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

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!

🎄✨ 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!

🎨 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

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

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

💙 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

🎨✨ 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! ✨

🌎🎨 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 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

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

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

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?

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!

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