Summary
Sandy Springs Artsapalooza is a popular two-day outdoor arts festival held annually in Sandy Springs, just north of Atlanta. Produced by (AFFPS), the event is part of AFFPS's long-running mission to bring high-quality visual art into accessible public spaces while supporting working artists.
The festival features approximately 100 juried artists and craftspeople from across the Southeast, showcasing original, handmade work in a wide range of media including painting, photography, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, fiber, glass, metal, and mixed media. All artwork is created and presented by the artists themselves.
Artsapalooza is free to attend and designed as a community-friendly event.
Festival Hours: Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dates and load-in
- Event dates: March 27-28, 2027
- Load-in: Friday March 26, 2027, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (you can stay as long as needed to set up), or Saturday morning 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
- The event location will be determined by the City, and is awaiting final approval. 6100 Lake Forrest Dr., Sandy Springs, GA 30328 (corner of Hammond and Lake Forrest Drive)
Categories
- 2-D Mixed Media: more than one type of physical material such as collage, papermaking, encaustic, pen and ink, paint, pencil, watercolor, or photography. Suitable for wall mounting.
- 3-D Mixed Media: more than one type of physical material such as mosaic, papier mache, clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, or any other 3-dimensional objects.
- Ceramics: original shaped and fired clay including earthenware, porcelain, and raku.
- Digital Art: two-dimensional works from which the original image is manipulated by the artist using a computer.
- Drawing & Printmaking: original drawings made with pen, pencil, charcoal, pastels, or chalk. All prints must be signed and numbered by the artist. Photocopies are not permitted.
- Fiber: works created from fibers including basketry, batik, weaving, papermaking, knitting, and quilting. An embellishment of manufactured materials is not permitted.
- Glass: an object made of glass including blown, fused, stained, cast, and molded.
- Handicraft: handmade items made by the artist from manufactured, recycled, or repurposed materials, transformed into a unique product in a cohesive collection. A complete description of the items is required.
- Jewelry: crafted from metal, glass, stone, clay, or other materials. Commercial molds or casts are not permitted. At least 50% of the organic materials in the finished product must be produced by the artist.
- Metal: functional and non-sculptural works incorporating metal.
- Painting: the use of oils, acrylics, watercolors, and tempera suitable for hanging.
- Photography: prints, transparencies, or digital images made from the artist's original negative or taken with a digital camera and processed by the artist.