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✨ Meet this year's Artist Market Jury! We're continuing our introductions of the six arts professionals who will help select the artists for the 2027 Atlanta Dogwood Festival Artist Market. 🚩 Next up is Judie B. Raiford! A full-time gold/silversmith since 1970, Judie brings decades of experience as an artist, educator and gallery owner. She has taught metalsmithing and the business of art, juried and judged art shows and founded Raiford Gallery in 1996, representing an impressive 400 artists! Fun fact: Judie still spends 60 hours a week in her studio, listening to audiobooks, working with her favorite tools and dodging kisses from her rescue dogs! 🐾🎨 👉 Explore Raiford Gallery at https://www.raifordgallery.com/ | @raifordgallery 🌸 Our jurors are an important part of what makes the Atlanta Dogwood Festival Artist Market so special. We can't wait to share the incredible talent selected for 2027!

🎸🎶 Big news from our friends at the Captain Planet Foundation! The Wallflowers are headlining Concert for the Planet on November 7 at the Coca-Cola Roxy! 🌎 Join the celebration of @captainplanetfdn's 35th anniversary with an incredible night of live music featuring The Wallflowers and YOLA, all while supporting young changemakers around the world. 📅 Saturday, Nov. 7 at 8:30 p.m. 📍 Coca-Cola Roxy, Atlanta 🎟️ Save 25% on tickets with code SAVE25! Get your tickets at concertfortheplanet.org and help support a great cause! 💚

🎨 LAST CALL, ARTISTS! Applications for the 2027 Atlanta Dogwood Festival close TONIGHT at midnight! Join us April 9–11 in Piedmont Park for one of Atlanta’s most beloved spring traditions! With 260 artist booths across 12 categories, our juried Artist Market is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work. 🖼️ Application fee: $35 📸 Submit four images of your work plus a booth shot 📅 Artists notified November 10 ⏰ Don’t miss your chance! Apply by midnight tonight, October 28! Link in bio or dogwood.org to apply.

✨ We're halfway through introducing the six jurors who will review applications for the 2027 Atlanta Dogwood Festival Artist Market! With backgrounds spanning fine art, museum leadership and arts education, each brings a unique perspective and expertise to the selection process. 🚩 Next up is Daniel White! As director of the Paul R. Jones Museum and The University of Alabama Gallery, Daniel brings extensive experience in museum leadership, arts education and creative practice. He holds an MFA in ceramics from Rochester Institute of Technology and previously served as museum director at Piedmont University's Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art in Georgia. He has also taught at several universities and authored numerous essays for art publications. Fun fact: Daniel is also a noted figurative painter whose artwork can be found in private collections across the United States! 🎨 👉 Learn more about the Paul R. Jones Collection at https://paulrjonescollection.ua.edu 📣 The countdown is on! Artist Market applications close THIS Wednesday, Oct. 28. Don't miss your chance to be part of the 2027 festival! Apply at the link in bio or at dogwood.org 🌸

✨ Meet this year's Artist Market Jury! Every artist in the Atlanta Dogwood Festival Artist Market earns their spot through a jury of working artists, gallery and museum leaders and arts educators. Over the next few weeks, we’re introducing the six jurors who will review this year’s applications. 🚩 Next up is Geo Sipp (@geosipp)! As Director of the School of Art and Design at Kennesaw State University, Geo brings decades of experience as an artist, illustrator and educator. His work has appeared in major publications and been exhibited around the world, from New York and Kansas City to Algeria, France and the United Arab Emirates. His honors include the Missouri Governor's Award for Excellence in Education and numerous gold and silver ADDY Awards for illustration. Fun fact: Geo is working on a graphic novel titled Wolves in the City, which explores the French-Algerian War! 🎨 👉 See more of his work at https://geosipp.com 📣 The countdown is on! Artist Market applications close Wednesday, Oct. 28. Don't miss your chance to be part of the 2027 festival! Apply at the link in bio or at dogwood.org. 🌸

🎨 Just ONE WEEK left! Applications for the 2027 Atlanta Dogwood Festival Artist Market close Wednesday, Oct. 28! ✨One of the nation's most celebrated fine arts festivals, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival brings together more than 250 talented artists from across the country for a weekend of art, creativity and community in Piedmont Park. 🌸 The 91st annual festival takes place April 9–11, 2027, and we'd love for you to be part of it! ➡️ Don't miss your chance to showcase your work at this award-winning spring tradition. Apply now at the link in bio or dogwood.org!

✨ Meet this year's Artist Market Jury! Every artist in the Atlanta Dogwood Festival Artist Market earns their spot through a jury of working artists, gallery and museum leaders and arts educators. Over the next few weeks, we’re introducing the six jurors who will review this year’s applications. 🚩 Next up is Susan J. “Sue” Ross! Known as the @photogriot, Atlanta’s photo-cultural historian, Sue spent 36 years working for the City of Atlanta, where she also served as the unofficial city photographer during the administrations of the city's first six African American mayors. Now pursuing documentary and fine art photography full-time, Sue is a founding member of Sistagraphy, a collective of African American women photographers. Her work has been exhibited widely since 1985, and her many honors include induction into the 2024 class of The HistoryMakers and the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. Fun fact: Sue's iconic photograph SHEROES was featured in the FOR THE PEOPLE photo-mural exhibit along Auburn Avenue! 📸 ➡️ See more of her work at photogriot.com. Artists, it's your turn! 📣 Applications are open through October 28. Apply at the link in bio or at dogwood.org 🌸

✨Meet this year's Artist Market Jury! Every artist in the Atlanta Dogwood Festival Artist Market earns their spot through a jury of working artists, gallery and museum leaders and arts educators. Over the next few weeks, we’re introducing the six jurors who will review this year’s applications. 🚩First up is Judith Csiky! Born in Budapest and raised in São Paulo, Judith moved to Atlanta with her family in 1958 and has been part of the city’s art scene ever since. She earned her BFA in drawing and painting from Georgia State University in 1968 and learned alongside Atlanta greats like Joseph Perrin, Joe Almyda, Jim Sutton and Ben Shute. Today she works in fiber and collage, but oil on canvas and pencil on paper remain the heart of her practice. Fun fact: she also holds black belts in judo and aikido! 🥋 👉 See more of her work at csikystudio.com. Artists, it’s your turn! 📣 Applications are open through October 28. Apply at the link in bio. 🌸 👉 See more of her work at csikystudio.com. Artists, it’s your turn. Applications are open through October 28. Apply at the link in bio. 🌸

🚩Artists, this is your chance to be part of the 91st Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival!Applications are open for artists interested in showcasing their work in Piedmont Park, April 9–11, 2027. ⏳With just one month left to apply, now’s the time to submit your work for consideration. 📅 Application deadline: Oct. 28 🎨 Apply at dogwood.org (link in bio)

🌸 We’re heading into our 91st year with new leadership and a fresh look for 2027. We’re excited to introduce Lanna Rudeseal as our new festival director. A longtime member of the festival team, Lanna has served as event manager for the last 20 years and has overseen nearly every aspect of the event along the way. We’re also pleased to welcome the 2026-27 Board of Directors, who will help guide the festival into the year ahead. And while we’re making introductions … here’s your first look at our 2027 festival design! 🎨🌸 📅 April 9–11, 2027 | Piedmont Park

🌸It takes a village to bring the Atlanta Dogwood Festival to life! As a nonprofit organization, we’re incredibly grateful for the dedicated board members who give their time, energy and expertise to help guide the festival year after year. ✨Today, our returning and incoming board members gathered for a board retreat in @piedmontpark, sharing ideas, looking ahead and getting ready for another great year. 💚A big thank you to this group for all they do behind the scenes to support the festival and our mission. We couldn’t do it without them!

🚩Artist Applications are now open for the 2027 Atlanta Dogwood Festival, April 9 – 11 in Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA. 🎉Now in its 91st year, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival is a beloved Atlanta tradition featuring fine art, music, and family entertainment. 🔗Link in bio to apply.

🎨 We’re excited to welcome Black Art In America as one of our 2027 Cultural Alliance partners! You’ll have a chance to meet their team onsite in April, but in the meantime, check out their upcoming event: 🖼️ 2026 BAIA Fine Art Print Fair and Works on Paper Show 📅 Aug. 14–16 📍 Black Art In America Gallery & Gardens Based in Atlanta, @blackartinamerica_ works to document, preserve and promote the contributions of the African American arts community. ✨ Learn more at blackartinamerica.com.

🎨 Calling all artists! Applications are now open for the 2027 Artist Market. 🌸 Showcase your original work alongside artists from across the country at the 91st Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival, April 9–11, 2027, in @piedmontpark. 🖼️ 260 artist booths available 📅 Application deadline: Oct. 28, 2026 🔗 Apply through @zapplication at the link in our bio. We can’t wait to see your work! 🎨

🌸Save the date: April 9-11, 2027! 🌸 We are thrilled to announce that the Atlanta Dogwood Festival will return to Piedmont Park for its 91st annual celebration! 🎉🎨🎶 🩷We couldn’t have done it without the overwhelming support of our community and sponsors earlier this year. Your support will allow this beloved Atlanta springtime tradition to continue. Look for hundreds of artists from across the country, international performances, live music, high school art and much more. Requested festival donations played a critical role in the festival’s financial viability this year. In 2027, we plan to pair onsite donations with added benefits as a thank-you for your support. We can’t wait to celebrate with you again in April! 🌸

🌸 What a weekend at the 90th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival presented by @associatedcu! 🩷A huge THANK YOU to our incredible artists, generous sponsors and media partners, amazing attendees, board members, dedicated team, and the many volunteers who made it all happen. Your energy, creativity, and support brought Piedmont Park to life in the best way. 🎉We’re so grateful to this community for showing up and celebrating with us. See you next year, April 9–11! 🌼

That’s a wrap on this year’s Atlanta Dogwood Festival. 🌸 We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us in Piedmont Park to support artists, enjoy live music, and be part of this Atlanta tradition. 🎨🎶 We hope you found something you love, discovered a new favorite artist, and left inspired. We’ll see you next year. Until then, stay connected at dogwood.org.

Final day, full lineup, and plenty of music left to enjoy. 🎶🌸 2:20pm — @delroscoeband 3:30pm — @theweekendlovers_music 5pm — @brandonboone_ & The Reunion Come spend your Sunday with us at the Coca-Cola Main Stage. 🎶

Looking for family fun? Head to the Kids Village on Oak Hill near the 12th Street entrance. 🌸 Presented by @pigeonforgetn and @dollywood, young visitors will find plenty to do with creative arts and crafts like paintable murals, glitter masks, and paper butterflies. There are also puppet shows, face painting, inflatables, the spider jump, and bubble fun. 🦋🎨

Upgrade your festival plans with Party in the Park VIP. 🌸 Join us from noon to 4pm for beer, wine, and cocktail tastings, dedicated seating, a private bar, upgraded restrooms, and lunch from @theloadedtaco 🍺🍷 Vendors include: @archetypebrewingavl @aswdistillery @benzigerwinery @chloewine @climbingkites @firemakerbeer @imagerywinery @drinkmomwater @drinksilentflower @tributewine @urbantreecider @yuenglingbeer Sip, relax, and enjoy your day in Piedmont Park.

Join us today for the Art Throwdown. 🎨 From 12 to 3:30pm, student artists from across Atlanta compete live, showcasing their talent in real time. Stay through the afternoon as judges score the work and winners are announced. Come support them in Piedmont Park, and while you’re there, stop by the Atlanta High School Art Exhibition (AHSAE) to view more than 100 works by metro Atlanta high school students selected for this year’s show. 🖼️

The International Stage is in full swing today. 🌍 Today’s performances highlight a wide range of cultural traditions, with groups representing the Philippines, Lithuania, Mexico, India, China, Türkiye, Colombia, and Spain. 💃🎶

Final day of the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, and we’re not done yet. 🌸 Explore the fine art booths, enjoy live music, and don’t miss the Atlanta High School Art Exhibition (AHSAE) in the Community Center near 12th Street. 🎨 At 12:30pm, step outside for the Art Throwdown and watch student teams compete live. 🧑‍🥇 Spend your Sunday with us in Piedmont Park.

🎉 Congratulations to Matthew Hatala, this year's winner in the Wood category! 🌟 Find the full list of this year's Artist Winners on our website.

🎉 Congratulations to Mike Sluder, this year's winner in the Metal category! 🌟 Find the full list of this year's Artist Winners on our website.

🎉 Congratulations to Margaret Vetter, this year's winner in the Glass category! 🌟 Find the full list of this year's Artist Winners on our website.

🎉 Congratulations to Laura Gutzwiller, this year's winner in the Fiber/Leather category! 🌟 Find the full list of this year's Artist Winners on our website.

🎉 Congratulations to Leif Johansen, this year's winner in the 2D Mixed Media category! 🌟 Find the full list of this year's Artist Winners on our website.

🎉 Congratulations to Richard Wilson, this year's winner in the Drawing/Graphics/Print Making category! 🌟 Find the full list of this year's Artist Winners on our website.

🎉 Congratulations to LJ Eidolon, this year's winner in the Photography/Digital Art category! 🌟 Find the full list of this year's Artist Winners on our website.

🎉 Congratulations to William Kwamena-Poh, this year's winner in the Watercolor/Pastel Painting category! 🌟 Find the full list of this year's Artist Winners on our website.

🎉 Congratulations to Limor Dekel, this year's winner in the 3D Mixed Media category! 🌟 Find the full list of this year's Artist Winners on our website.

The Coca-Cola Main Stage is packed with talent all afternoon and into the evening! 🎶 3:50pm — @guitarshedatl Youth Ensemble 4:40pm — @guitarshedatl Adult Ensemble 6pm — @fruteband 7:30pm — @membersonlyatl The music is going all day. Meet us in Piedmont Park. 🌸

🎉Day 2 at the 90th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival presented by @associatedcu and we’re having a great time out here in Piedmont Park! 🌸🎶 Live music, artists, food and sunshine — it’s all happening today ☀️🎨 Open until 9 PM tonight, then back tomorrow from 10 AM to 6 PM for the final day ⏰ Come join the fun! 🎉 More info and tickets at dogwood.org.

🎉 Congratulations to Jef Raasch, this year's winner in the Clay category! 🌟 Find the full list of this year's Artist Winners on our website.

🎉 Congratulations to Carlos Montanaro, this year's winner in the Jewelry category! 🌟 Find the full list of this year's Artist Winners on our website.

🎉 Congratulations to Yu Zhou, this year's winner in the Oil/Acrylic Painting category! 🌟 Find the full list of this year's Artist Winners on our website.

Take your festival day to the next level at Party in the Park VIP. 🌸 From noon to 4pm, enjoy beer, wine, and cocktail tastings, plus lounge seating, a private bar, upgraded restrooms, and lunch from @theloadedburger. 🍺🍷🍸 Vendors include: @archetypebrewingavl @aswdistillery @benzigerwinery @chloewine @climbingkites @firemakerbeer @imagerywinery @drinkmomwater @drinksilentflower @tributewine @urbantreecider @yuenglingbeer Stay and enjoy the VIP space through 9pm. Tickets available at the door.

Bring the kids and explore Kids Village, presented by @dollywood in beautiful @pigeonforgetn 🎨 Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood in Pigeon Forge is closer than you think—stop by their booth to learn more. Find it at Oak Hill inside the 12th Street entrance, next to the Atlanta High School Art Exhibition, and enjoy hands-on fun like paintable murals, glitter masks, and paper butterflies, plus puppet shows, face painting, inflatables, a spider jump, bubble fun, and more. Join us today and tomorrow in Piedmont Park 🌸

The International Stage brings together performances that reflect cultures from across the globe. 🌍 Today’s lineup includes a range of performances from groups representing Laos, Bulgaria, Taiwan, Ireland, India, the Middle East, Spain, and Latin and South Asian cultures. 🎶🥁

Another beautiful day in Atlanta. 🌸 Day 2 of the 90th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival presented by @associatedcu is officially underway. Explore 260 artist booths, catch a full lineup of live music and international performances, and stop by the High School Art Exhibition. Plus, plenty for the kids and no shortage of great food and drinks. 🍔🌮🍻 Upgrade your day with the Party in the Park VIP Experience (noon–4pm)! 🎉 Join us in Piedmont Park and make the most of it.

On your mark. 👟 The Mimosa 5K begins at 8am at the corner of Charles Allen Drive and 10th Street. After the race, join us back in Piedmont Park for a celebratory mimosa toast, courtesy of @cupcakevineyards. 🥂

We’re kicking off the weekend on the Coca-Cola Main Stage tonight! 🎉✨ 6pm — @moonlarkband 7:30pm — @arkoseofficial Grab a friend, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy the evening with us. 🌸

We’re proud to recognize our Cultural Alliance partner, the Sierra Club Georgia Chapter. 🌿 Through advocacy, education, and grassroots organizing, the Sierra Club works to protect natural spaces, promote clean energy, and support a healthier environment for all. Their efforts help preserve the landscapes and communities that make Atlanta so vibrant. 🌸 Learn more and get involved at SierraClub.org.

Family fun is waiting in Kids Village, presented by @dollywood in scenic @pigeonforgetn 🎨 Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood in Pigeon Forge is closer than you think. Stop by their booth to learn more and start planning your visit. Located at Oak Hill inside the 12th Street entrance, near the Atlanta High School Art Exhibition, it’s the perfect place for creative play with paintable murals, glitter masks, and paper butterflies, plus puppet shows, face painting, inflatables, a spider jump, bubble fun, and more. 🌸

We’re proud to recognize our Cultural Alliance partner, the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy. 🌿 Since 2012, CNPC has served as the official friends group and primary philanthropic partner of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, helping keep this treasured space beautiful and accessible for all. From building and improving trails to keeping the river clean, restoring wildlife habitats, and supporting educational programs, their work makes a lasting impact across our region. 🌸 Together, this stewardship helps ensure the Chattahoochee remains a place of beauty, connection, and community for generations to come.

Atlanta, it’s time. 🌸 The 90th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival presented by @associatedcu is officially underway. Be among the first to explore all 260 artist market booths and discover original works from talented creatives across the country. 🎨 Meet us in Piedmont Park and make a day (or weekend) of it.

Thank you to our friends at @gpbmedia for helping spread the word about the 90th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival presented by @associatedcu 🌸 Thank you for helping us reach the Atlanta community.

Go au natural at the the festival this year. Hey — we’re talking about NÜTRL. That’s real vodka and real juice in a can. 🌅 They keep it tasty, and you should too. 🍹 🍊

🌸 We’ve gotten a few questions about the entry fee this year — so we asked our Executive Director to break it down. 🎥 In this video, Brian Hill shares why we’re introducing a nominal fee and what it means for the future of the festival. 🚩Watch to learn more, and thanks for being part of this Atlanta tradition. More info and tickets at Dogwood.org.

Noguchi is having a real Midtown moment. The High opens Isamu Noguchi: “I am not a designer” on April 10, just as Piedmont Park’s Noguchi Playscape marks its 50th anniversary. A perfect add-on for anyone spending the weekend in the neighborhood. *Dogwood Festival ticket holders save 10% with promo code DOGWOOD10 to see this show at the @highmuseumofart April 10-12.

Thank you to Yuengling for sponsoring this year's festival! Grab a cold FLIGHT and enjoy one of the city’s most iconic spring traditions.

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