Roswell Celebrates National Arts Month With Dozens of Events

The city of Roswell will team up with other organizations to present more than 50 events to celebrate October as National Arts and Humanities Month.

In conjunction with this celebration, the new 2014-2015 Roswell arts and cultural organizations directory is now available. The directory includes listings for 23 arts and cultural organizations in Roswell, many of which are participating in the National Arts and Humanities celebration.

The full calendar of events for Arts and Humanities month in October and the director are available on the city of Roswell’s website.

“This year is one of our largest celebrations of National Arts and Humanities month,” said Morgan Timmis, historic and cultural affairs manager for Roswell. “With over 50 different events going on over the course of the month, there is something for everyone and all the events are a reminder of the strong arts and culture presence in Roswell.”

Highlights of Arts and Humanities month include:

• Thursday, October 2 and Friday, October 3 – Randall Paulson Architects exhibit “Creative Mill: Roswell Mill Art Exposition” at the Roswell Mill. Free and open to the public.
• Friday, October 3, 6-9 p.m. – First Friday Art Walk at galleries throughout historic Roswell. Free and open to the public.
• Saturday, October 4, 6:30 p.m. – A Sip of the South’s Boots n’ Barbecue at Bulloch Hall, $50 per person.
• Saturday, October 11, 8 p.m. – The Hunts LIVE! in Roswell at the Roswell Culture Arts Center. $35 general admission, $25 for under 21.
• Saturday, October 11, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. – Fall Farm Day at Smith Plantation. Free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Morgan Timmis at 770-641-3705 or mtimmis@roswellgov.com.