Arts Across Georgia

07/15/2025

Artisans on the Square proudly presents '101 and Still Going Strong' The art of Mildred Browne and her late husband Nathaniel Browne. The exhibit will be on display from July 19th to August 30th, 2025. Everyone is invited to the opening reception Saturday July 19th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Artisans on the Square, located in downtown Greenville, GA, across from the courthouse.

Mildred Browne was born in 1923 in Carrollton Georgia and has always had a love for the arts. She began painting with oils in the 1960’s and continues today. As a young bride she worked at various jobs, from sewing in her home during the war to working in the mill while raising two young children. She assisted building her first house in 1948-1949 just before giving birth to her third child. Mildred pursued a career in nursing in the 1950’s and worked at City-County Hospital, Clark Holder Clinic, in LaGrange, and later at DeKalb General Hospital in Decatur, Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, and ended her career as a private duty nurse where she met her late husband, Nathaniel Browne.

Mildred studied art at Callaway Art Association, LaGrange, in the 1960s and studied with Doris Hancock in Decatur through the 1970s. She was formerly a member of the Smoke Rise Art Association and the Monroe Art Guild. Now, at 101 years young, Mildred still paints with enthusiasm at The Active Life Center in LaGrange and is still going strong.

The late Nathaniel “Nat” Borraidaille Browne, IV (1921-2007), studied art since the age of 12 when he attended the High Museum of Art summer course and received an Arts Award. He studied commercial art at Tech High School. Nat served as a Navy Officer on the USS Smalley Destroyer in WWII. He received a Bachelor of Architecture Degree at Georgia Institute of Technology, and worked as a licensed architect after the war and throughout his career.

Nat is a water color artist, specializing in realism, but is equally proficient with pen and ink detailed drawings, as well as portraiture. This exhibit includes 20 watercolors of different events in the life of Jesus, like the Annunciation, Jesus walking on water, the Sermon on the Mount, etc. He was a member of the Smoke Rise Art Association, Stone Mountain in the 1990s and painted with the Monroe Art Guild. Mildred and Nat enjoyed painting together for many years before his death in 2007. A number of his paintings are in private collections in Georgia, North Carolina and Florida.

For more information on the artists and to purchase online visit our website at ArtisansontheSquare.Gallery
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05/21/2025

Artisans on the Square proudly presents 'BACKSTORIES' by Peachtree City artists and friends Robin Robinson and Vanessa Snyder. The exhibit will be on display May 24-June 28, 2025. Everyone is invited to the opening reception Saturday May 24th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Artisans on the Square, located in downtown Greenville, GA, across from the courthouse.

This is Robin’s third exhibit at Artisans. She settled in Peachtree City after moving from Kentucky to Ohio to California. Robin has been in multiple exhibitions throughout Georgia and her works are in private collections around the world. With her art she tempts the viewers to embrace the unfamiliar, encouraging them to find beauty in the chaos and meaning in the abstract.

Vanessa has a passion for science and historical imagery, fueled by her extensive world travel, education, and past careers. She studied at the University of Toledo (BA, MA) and SCAD Atlanta and served as Creative Director of The Toledo Zoo and The Toledo Science Center, both non-profit educational institutions in Ohio. She loves teaching visually using interpretation; i.e. looking at one thing, and translating, condensing, or expanding it into another medium.

For more information on the artists and to purchase online visit https://artisansonthesquare.gallery/ You may also contact us at [email protected]

09/18/2024

Artisans on the Square is pleased to announce its upcoming art exhibit INSPIRATIONS of Britney LaFaye and Michael Ottensmeyer, featuring a collection of paintings from two talented Georgia-based artists.
The exhibit will be on display from Sept 21 to Nov 2, 2024. Everyone is invited to the opening reception Saturday Sept. 21 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Artisans on the Square in downtown Greenville, GA, across from the courthouse.
Britney LaFaye, a Mississippi native now based in Newnan, creates mixed media abstracts that explore themes of reimagination, reclamation, and refuge. . Britney is a full-time artist, her first solo show was hosted by Newnan Coweta Historical Society at the McRitchie-Hollis Museum in Newnan, on March 9, 2023. On June 5th 2024 LaFaye had another solo show Sumor Gatebreak hosted at the Boyd Gallery in Newnan, (in addition to numerous art walks and exhibits at Boyd Gallery, 2023-2024) and now she is sharing the spotlight with a fellow artist from Palmetto at Artisans on the Square.
Michael Ottensmeyer, born in Vincennes, IN is a multifaceted artist and writer with over 15 years of experience. After earning a Master of Arts Degree and living in Europe for nearly two decades, Ottensmeyer has recently focused on his "European Retrospective" series. His artistic repertoire includes country-style primitive paintings, craft paintings, and Shaker-inspired landscapes. Recent exhibitions of Ottensmeyer's work have been held at the Peachtree City Library, Chatt Hills Gallery at Serenbe, and two galleries in Greenville.
Ottensmeyer has also published two books, the novel The Melon Boys and The Great Otts, My Father’s Story, a biography of his beloved father.
Gallery hours are Thurs – Sat, 11am – 5pm. For more information and to purchase online visit our website at Artisans on the Square.Gallery You may also contact us at: [email protected]

07/12/2024

Artisans on the Square is pleased to announce its upcoming art exhibit SONGS OF THE SEA, The art of Vinayak Godbole and Avi Deshmukh, featuring a collection of acrylics and mixed media paintings from two talented Indian artists residing in Georgia. Vinayak captures the serenity, light colors and peaceful mood of the landscape while the Avi captures the dynamic beauty and rhythmic energy of the ocean.

The exhibit will be on display from July 13 to August 31, 2024. Everyone is invited to the opening reception Saturday July 13 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Artisans on the Square, located in downtown Greenville, GA, across from the courthouse.

Vinayak (left in photo), resides in the Atlanta Metro area. 2017 saw him retire from his employment as an engineer and turn his attention to painting. He trained as an artist at Chitra-Mandir Art School in India and as a technical student at the Indian Institute of Technology in Bombay. He has painted landscapes and commissioned portraits since his student days. Vinayak is known for his use of muted colors to convey a sense of distance and geometric patterns that resemble landscapes. A recurring theme in his work is the color palette. His paintings evoke a calm, parasympathetic response.
Vinayak has participated in exhibitions in Bombay and other places, and his work has been shown in galleries and shows across Atlanta. His objectives are to work with designers, have his paintings widely exhibited, and provide artwork to support charitable organizations. Now retired, he works as an artist in his 1,000 sq-ft studio space.

Avi (right in photo) is a self-taught artist with a background in engineering. His professional career has been rooted in Information Technology, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence. He studied at the Institute of Technology in Kanpur, India and now lives in Alpharetta. The blend of analytical and artistic pursuits has been a defining feature of Avi's life for the past 25 years. He approaches painting as a meditative practice that not only fulfills his creative needs but also enhances his problem-solving skills in the technological realm. Avi incorporates unconventional materials like pine straws, leaves, and wood chips to add texture and depth. Drawing inspiration from Google Maps and Google Earth, his pieces invite viewers into expansive, immersive landscapes. The vibrant hues and layered application techniques in his work create a sense of translucent light, adding drama and inviting viewers to connect deeply with the natural world depicted in his art.

For more information on the artists and to purchase online visit our website at
https://artisansonthesquare.gallery/songs-of-the-sea/ You may also contact us at: [email protected]

05/10/2024

Hello Everybody!! I have been invited to exhibit my art at Chattahoochee Hills City Hall as a featured artist for the month of May. It is an honor and am very grateful for wonderful opportunity.

11/16/2023

Joins us for the Opening Reception this Saturday Nov 18, from 1 - 4pm

This exhibit is the personal collection of Annie Louise (T***s) and the late Ed Hobson from Greenville, GA, who traveled extensively during Ed’s career in the US Air Force, including being stationed in Germany for 22 years and in England for 2 years. Their collection continued to grow after Ed’s retirement through their love of travel and collecting and also that of their son, Edward C. Hobson, who lived for many years in Africa while serving in Security for the US Peace Corps.
T***s and Ed purchased from local vendors and craftsmen, as well as antique shops as they traveled, so the collection includes some very old pieces.

08/14/2023

Artisans on the Square is proud to present a new exhibit that celebrates the remarkable talents of the Boyd family. The exhibit features original illustrations of Newnan's beloved political cartoonist David Boyd Sr. and the studio and plein air paintings of his talented son, David Boyd Jr.

The exhibit will be on display from August 19 to October 14 2023. Please join us for the opening reception Saturday August 19 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Artisans on the Square in downtown Greenville, GA across from the courthouse. Normal gallery hours are Thurs-Sat, 11am-5pm.

David Boyd, Sr. was renowned for his political cartoons – in 1982, he became the first self-syndicated artist to win a Green Eyeshade Award for the “very best journalism in the Southeastern United States”. His illustrations appeared in over 200 newspapers, as well as in books and magazines and on greeting cards. He lent his considerable drawing talent to books by notable Coweta County friend and humorist Lewis Grizzard. He also created an entire series of iconic characters for comedian Jeff Foxworthy’s “You Might Be a Redneck” books and merchandise. He sculpted some of the characters into collectable figurines, which will be available for sale during the exhibit.

From an early age, David Boyd Jr's. artistic journey was nurtured by his parents, who encouraged his creativity. Influenced by his father, a renowned illustrator and his mother, a beloved teacher with a passion for dance and music, Boyd's trajectory into the visual arts was undeniable. After considering alternative paths, he pursued a career in the arts, graduating with a BFA in Illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design. Boyd's artistic exploration led him to focus on urban and rural landscapes, both in studio and plein air oil paintings, demonstrating his unrelenting commitment to experimentation. As a Signature member of Oil Painters of America, American Impressionist Society and Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, Boyd's artistic prowess has earned him accolades, including awards at regional OPA shows and participation in esteemed plein air events and most recently, an Award of Merit from the American Impressionist Society for his painting, Daybreak in Carnegie Alley inspired by the alleys of Newnan.

For more information on the artists and to purchase online visit our website at: Ink &Easels: The Art of David Boyd Sr. and David Boyd Jr. You may also contact us at: [email protected]

06/26/2023

06/26/2023

Congratulations to the 2023 Official Selection Fulldome films!

This year, we have 33 immersive, fulldome films representing 17 countries.

The schedule, ticket link, workshop sessions, fulldome notifications, and other festival events will be announced in the coming weeks.

Stay tuned!

06/26/2023

Newnan ArtRez offers residencies to emerging and mid-career artists from various disciplines so they can pursue their art away from everyday pressures while engaging in community experiences that enrich Newnan and Coweta County’s cultural environment.

06/26/2023

We invite you to experience our current exhibit: The Expressionism of Corinne Galla and Robin Robinson.

This is "Best Reds" by Corinne Galla. Here she paints a vase of roses, lilies, and carnations in a variety of red hues, arranged in a cascading pattern. The roses are the most prominent flowers, and they come in a variety of shades, from deep crimson to bright pink. The lilies are a paler shade of red, and they have a delicate, trumpet-shaped blossom. The carnations are a darker red, and they have a more compact shape. The colors in the painting are vibrant and saturated along with loose and expressive brushstrokes.

Come visit us Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 5pm in Downtown Greenville GA across from the Courthouse. Visit our website too for information and to explore the full collection.
https://artisansonthesquare.gallery/the-expressionism-of-corinne-galla-and-robin-robinson/