A unique art festival is coming to Macon this fall: the All Hands Art Festival. This 3-day festival brings together artists who work with clay, glass, wood & metal. It also allows the public to see how their art is made.

The 3^rd annual event takes place in downtown Macon from September 20 to 22, 2024. All Hands Art Festival will include art vendors, demonstrations, an exhibit, live music and food trucks. The main events will take place across from Fall Line Brewing Co., while the VIP Party will be at The 567 Center.

The excitement builds with the Art Olympics, an opportunity for artists to compete in short technical and creative challenges while visitors watch. Inspired by popular competition shows on television, artists will complete tasks like working on a pottery wheel while blindfolded.

The festival is being organized by The 567 Center for Renewal. The goal is to create an exciting event that not only locals will enjoy, but will draw people from out of town to Macon just for this festival.

 “The Macon art scene has grown significantly over the past several years with new art studios like Triangle Arts and Artspace Macon, as well as more public art such as Macon Sculpture Walk and Macon Mural Festival,” says The 567 Center’s executive director, Melissa Macker. “We hope this festival will help people outside of Macon see us as a true art destination for years to come. It’s sure to be a ton of fun.”

Visit Macon funded the inaugural All Hands Art Festival as part of its American Rescue Funds grants to promote tourism recovery in Macon. The federal funding supports innovative thinkers who are developing new and interesting ways to showcase the places, people and events that make Macon-Bibb special.

For festival information and tickets, visit https://www.the567center.org/allhands or call (478) 238-6051.

About The 567 Center for Renewal

The 567 Center for Renewal is a non-profit community space for artists who bring collaboratively creative life to downtown Macon and surrounding areas through events, exhibits, and classes. For more, visit the567center.org.