Shoppers will delight at the unique artists who splash into Norcross for the annual Norcross Art Splash Festival on Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6. Now in it’s 21st year, the “Festival with Personality” will spread out along the streets of historic downtown Norcross in front of the charming shops and restaurants — the perfect venue for this fall show!
Cindy Flynn, co-owner of Splash Festivals who produces the event for the City of Norcross explains, “I live in Norcross, and I believe that art elevates a community. I am proud that I can help bring this festival to my neighborhood.”
“I love the small-town feel,” Flynn continues, “and every year when the artists start setting up, it is just such great energy. We have more than 100 volunteers who help the exhibitors unload their vehicles, bring them snacks, offer booth-sitting services and assist them when they are ready to pack up and leave Norcross. It is just a very welcoming place, and I love being part of the magic.”
A mix of artists and vendors
Talented artisans from near and far will showcase their happy art, including paintings, clay, jewelry, woodwork, metal, mixed media, folk art, photography, glass and more. These gifted makers hope shoppers will come out and support them, as they have lots of great items to sell. Georgia Grown members will present their goods, and customers can expect to find some real treats from these welcoming folks. It’s truly a palette of creativity that attendees won’t want to miss!
Explore Gwinnett will kick off their month-long Artober festivities at the Norcross Art Splash Festival. The county-wide celebration is aimed at increasing participation in arts and culture. They are sponsoring Russell Dreyer from Lakemont, Georgia who will entertain the crowds in downtown Norcross during the weekend with his live performance of making magic happen with his robot paintings — it’s a must-see show.
Food, fun and community
Fun food trucks and will serve up delicious festival cuisine, so attendees are urged to come hungry. Strolling musicians will strum up some lively tunes for festivalgoers, so there will definitely be energy in the air. The Kidz Zone will have inflatables and craft surprises for youngsters and the young at heart!
Norcross Art Splash Festival loves Chairs for Charity — a wonderful exhibit of decorated chairs (and other goodies) from local students who look forward to selling their special creations each October to raise money for their schools. Their exciting booth always has lots of color and pizzazz, and all proceeds are given back to the schools to help with their art programs. This has always been an important part of the Norcross Art Splash Festival, as it allows young artists to shine, and many of them get to watch their happy customers walk away with a true one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
The details
For information about the Norcross Art Splash Festival, including a list of artists and vendors, visit splashfestivals.com.
You can also read all about the upcoming festival in the September/October issue of Southwest Gwinnett Magazine.
