Roswell Wants Residents To Celebrate Arts Month

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The city of Roswell is inviting residents to participate in the annual celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month later this year.

Each year, Roswell partners with more than 25 different organizations to compile a complete list of arts events that are open to the public during the month of October.

There will be many ways to participate in the coming months in addition to attending events in October. In 2015, Arts Month is being expanded to include Art in the City, which is an exhibition of local artists in local establishments throughout Roswell.

Some of the immediate ways to get involved include:

• Submit an event – If you are planning an event in October that is open to the public and related arts and humanities, you can submit the details for consideration in marketing materials. The Roswell Arts Commission will award three $100 Creative Competition Awards to the organizations or individuals that propose an innovative arts idea for this year’s celebration.
• Apply to be an artist for Art in the City – Any artist that lives or works in Roswell is invited to submit an application to have their work on display for Art in the City. Artists will be matched with sponsor organizations such as private businesses and municipal buildings and then display their work during the exhibition period.
• Apply to be a host for Art in the City – Restaurants, retail shops, banks and other establishments are asked to consider using their walls, gardens, and other spaces to host an exhibition of local art. Host organizations will be matched to artists based on the size and space available. A list of locations that are hosting artwork will be made available to the public.

To participate in one of these activities visit the city’s website dedicated to the initiative and fill out the appropriate online form. The deadline for submissions is Aug. 1.

A complete schedule of events will also be available here as soon as it is available.

“The arts connect us and liberate us,” said Rochelle Mucha, PhD, chair of the Roswell Arts Commission. “They record our history, capture our present, and imagine our future. They define our spaces, and great spaces make for great places. Please join us for a month long celebration of National Arts Humanities Month.”

For more information, contact Sheila Sillitto at ssillitto@roswellgov.com.

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