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Leisure

Arts Trail

Let Cumming and Forsyth County’s annual
festivals and events inspire you as you meander
along the Cumming-Forsyth Arts Trail and get a
glimpse of life from a wildly colorful perspective.
The yearly March “Art” Madness exhibit is an
eagerly anticipated gathering and the Sawnee
Artist Gallery at Market 334 (334 Dahlonega Street,
Cumming) presents shows of local artists on a
rotating basis.
The bronze statues of sculptor Gregory
Johnson can be enjoyed around the square
in downtown Cumming and the somber War
Memorial is a haunting tribute to all who have
made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Johnson’s studio is also in Forsyth County and open
for tours by appointment.

Big Creek Greenway Artists Associations

High-Powered Fun The Sawnee Association of the Arts (SAA)
organizes shows and exhibits during the year. The
The same way that residents of Cumming and Forsyth County“go all out” first event is in March and is titled “March “ART”
Madness” and features members’ art for sale. This
in business is also how we approach our leisure hours. A wide range of includes paintings, and 3-D art. In the fall SAA
presents “Colors of Fall,” a juried show with items for
recreational and leisure opportunities from shopping and dining at The sale, open to area artists.
A big Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival is held at
Collection at Forsyth to spending the day in the park set in the spectacular Lanier Technical School’s Conference Center in
Cumming and features more than 90 vendors with
foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains keeps our nights and weekends filled original work for sale. This event is held just before
Thanksgiving each year. Each SAA event has a
with fun. With abounding local opportunities and Atlanta a mere half-hour charity connection. With more than 90 members,
SAA is a non-profit organization in the Forsyth
away, the only lazy days are the ones we choose. County area. Artists are invited to join this group.
The Forsyth County Arts Alliance (FCAA)
Outdoor enthusiasts can bask in • Arts & Culture • connects people to the arts through programming,
the sun on a boat or in the sand communication and support of artists and arts
at Lake Lanier, while adventure- The arts of all kinds flourish in Forsyth County. organizations. Their purpose is to ensure that the
seekers can trek up the Sawnee Here you can catch live theater performances, arts survive and thrive in Cumming-Forsyth
Mountain trails to enjoy the dance to your favorite songs at a concert, explore County by being advocates for the arts, cultivating
an art gallery or curl up in your living room with a public participation in the arts and creating
reward of breathtaking natural views. good book. Forsyth County is sure to add a splash partnerships between the artistic, business and
of color to your life. cultural communities.
Year-round festivals and events invite families > Sawnee Association of the Arts

to experience the whimsical side of Cumming and From local theaters like the Cumming Playhouse 2202 Canton Highway, Suite 100
Cumming, GA 30040
Forsyth County, including the Cumming Country to artists groups and associations including the 678-936-6422
Fair, the 4th of July festivities (including the Steam Sawnee Ballet Theatre and the Sounds of Sawnee www.sawneeart.org
Engine Parade and fireworks), the Taste of Forsyth, Concert Band, Forsyth County has no shortage
food truck nights at the Forsyth Conference Center, of artistic talent or showmanship. And just a few > Forsyth County Arts Alliance
farmer’s markets, the Chamber of Commerce’s miles away, Atlanta’s fine culture and art venues 327 Dahlonega Highway, Suite A102
5k/10k Boulder Dash Run, and much more. provide excellent entertainment, including the Cumming, GA 30040
To stay informed on all of Forsyth County’s Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the www.forsythartsalliance.com
events, check out our community calendar and Fox Theatre, the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the High
Museum, the Georgia Aquarium and the variety of Theater & Music

visitors’ information on the Chamber website, sports events at the Georgia Dome, Philips Arena The entire family can enjoy a fun-filled evening
at the Cumming Playhouse. Experience many main
www.cummingforsythchamber.org. and SunTrust Park. stage productions, as well as a variety of Cumming

10 Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce • 770-887-6461 • www.cummingforsythchamber.org