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One of the pieces Kelly Robertson and his wife displayed while performing live demonstrations was a glass-blown turtle.

A Celebratory Day for Art and Fun

Olivia Kinney, Staff Writer April 21, 2025

Suwanee celebrated their annual art festival on Saturday and Sunday sporting a wide variety of artists, live demonstrations and entertainment. Held at the Suwanee Arts Center, the festival helps local...

Kraus's mural at Rock Creek Sports Complex draws attention to the Dawson County Humane Society.

Dawson County Humane Society Mural Highlights

Logan LeSueur, Staff Editor April 3, 2025

Serenity Kraus grew up in Dawsonville and is passionate about art. When she had a chance to give back to her community, she was grateful for the opportunity. Kraus said she always...

The Kaleidoscope BFA Capstone Exhibition begins April 7.

Kaleidoscope Aims to Color Dahlonega Impressed

Colin McCollough, Staff Editor April 1, 2025

As the spring 2025 semester comes to a close, University of North Georgia seniors are preparing to wrap things up. For BFA students this means putting on their end-of-semester exhibition. Held in...

"And I am Multicolored" will premiere at the Quinlan Visual Arts Center in June 2026.

UNG, Quinlan Arts Center to Collaborate for Exhibition Honoring Animator Lenn Redman

Lawson Smith, Staff Editor February 6, 2025

The University of North Georgia is collaborating with the Redman Family Foundation and the Quinlan Visual Arts Center to create an exhibition surrounding diversity and inclusion.   The exhibition,...

Craft Fest aimed to give student artists a platform to promote their work and grow their small businesses.

Craft Fest Brings Student Artists into the Spotlight with Student Market

Alli Clark, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

The Craft Craze & Student Market held its first Craft Fest on Nov. 8 from 6 - 8 p.m. and on Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event was held in the ABC Room of the Hoag Student Center on the University...

The University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus held its annual Bachelors of Fine Arts Juried Art Show.

UNG’s Annual BFA Art Show Celebrates Student Creativity and Expression

Alli Clark, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

The University of North Georgia’s Gainesville campus held its annual Bachelors of Fine Arts Juried Art Show available for viewing from Oct. 2 - 25. The exhibition held a reception for the event on Oct....

Abigayle Smith is a full-time dental hygiene student while maintaining her business Your Day Decor.

A Full-Time College Student Embraces Entrepreneurship

Meredith Seymour, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Abigayle Smith, an aspiring dental hygienist, has successfully balanced launching a creative online business while being a full-time student. In July, Smith decided to create Your Day Decor: a Christian...

TAG attendees created rope by hand for their "Scares in the Square" scare crow.

TAG Holds First Meeting of the 2024 Fall Semester

Hannarose Schiano, Staff Writer October 4, 2024

Textile Artists Group held its first meeting of the 2024 fall semester on Sept. 18 on the Dahlonega campus. Established in 2022, TAG meets all the University of North Georgia Dahlonega students' crafting...

MSA's Hispanic Heritage Month had a tabling event before the event began.

UNG Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Katie Pontius, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

The University of North Georgia is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events aimed at honoring the culture, history and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. The month-long...

Countryside Antiques serves as the heart of the festival.

Braselton’s Annual Antique and Artisan Festival Returns Oct. 25-27

Katie Pontius, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

As cooler weather begins to settle in after the heat of summer, Countryside Antiques hosts it's quarterly Antique and Artisan Festival, returning on Oct. 25 -27. This popular event held in the heart of...

The University of North Georgia is hosting its second annual juried alum exhibition, "As the World Turns."

UNG’s Art Gallery Delves Into the “As the World Turns” Scene

Alli Clark, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

The University of North Georgia is hosting its second annual juried alum exhibition, inspired by the classic soap opera As the World Turns. This year’s exhibition was curated by Brittany Fanning, a 2014...

Students view the Bayeux Tapestry Replica at UNG.

UNG Hosts the Bayeux Tapestry Replica Exhibit

Madeline Keilman, Staff Editor September 10, 2024

The University of North Georgia Art Department is hosting an exhibit of the Bayeux Tapestry Replica at the UNG Convocation Center on the Dahlonega campus. The event will be open from Sept. 14 to Sept....

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