Bowen Center for the Arts

04/30/2026

Join in for our ROUND UP WESTERN STYLE JURIED SHOW at the Bowen! Deadline for entries is Saturday, May 2nd
The show will be on exhibit from June 26 to July 31.
For details, entry form and online pay go to https://www.bowenarts.org/events/round-up2026/
First prize award $400! Plus win viewer's choice prizes set for end of exhibit!
See y'all there...

Every year, the Bowen endeavors to bring the creative community together for healthy competitions and comradery. And this year, please JOIN US for this juried opportunity - ROUND UP- celebrating American Western style from coast to coast. WIN PRIZES! Theme is Western culture or style, which could be...

04/30/2026

Be sure to visit our ESTATE SALE Friday MAY 8 from 9-4
Art materials, frames, vintage art books, homewares, lots of goodies, and really cool stuff for you!

04/30/2026

Don't miss our latest fine arts display and sale. New works presented are from our by Blackberry Creek Artists now on display until May 23! Wait til you see what these ladies have been up to. Welcome one of these beautiful fine art works to your home or for a gift.

Exhibit is open Tuesday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday Noon-4. Shown are Blackberry artists Joann Keller, Cheri Burchard, Cathy Ritch, Dru Stowers, Lynn Mayes and Catherine Pichon.

04/30/2026

SUMMER ART ADVENTURES await kids ages 6-12 for this June! Don't miss out on a tour of creative activities with Mystic Mountain Studio's very own Hailey Fowler, former teacher in both Dawson and Lumpkin Counties. Classes start June 1 and run Monday-Friday from 9:30am to 12:30pm. For a pack os summer fun, see further details and registration here:
https://www.bowenarts.org/events/summer-art-adventures-for-ages-6-12/
OR call 706.216.2787 to pay with credit card over the phone.
Inquiries can also be emailed to [email protected].
SEE YOU THERE!

11/12/2025

From now until December 6, you can visit our newest and most diverse show - The CREATIVE HANDS of WOMEN - featuring 44 artisans displaying 112 works! Pictured is our panel of co-sponsor, Dawson County Woman's Club, carefully selecting their favorites. Their choices were: FINE ART: • 1st Gail Watson of Toccoa for Hiking the Tetons • 2nd Dianne Lacefield of Cu***ng for Go With the Flow • 3rd Loretta Addison of Toccoa for Traveler’s Rest – The Fireplace
PHOTOGRAPHY: 1st Deborah Larsen of Blairsville for Callusaja Falls • 2nd Susan Bush of Dawsonville for Parrot • 3rd Mimi Seibel of Dawsonville for Arkansas Barn
FIBER ART: 1st Robin Correnti of Cu***ng for Witch Doll • 2nd Mary Starnes of Dawsonville for Needlepoint Dress • 3rd Elaine Gudmunsen of Dahlonega for Sweater Poncho
MIXED MEDIA: 1st Hannah Stone of Jasper for Cross Cut Saw • Judy Linn of Dahlonega for Dolphin Sculpture • 3rd Mary Bogle of Gainesville for Spring Centerpiece
SPECIAL DIVISION: DAWSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL: 1st Chloe Green • 2nd Callie Snode • 3rd Zoe Swanson
SPECIAL DIVISION: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA: 1st Lily McCracken • 2nd Olivia Sayers • 3rd Molly Cutchshaw

11/12/2025

Visit our Fall Market with tons of indoor shopping for everyone!
We have 21 tables full of handmade works now until December 6. Items include candles, sterling jewelry, holiday centerpieces, fused glass art and jewelry, wreaths, glass angels, pottery, notecards, art prints, lighted bottles, fabric art, block prints, pot holders, ceramic miniatures, quilted cozies, wire wrapped jewelry, aromatherapy, arty sweatshirts, tote bags and more...

10/03/2025

CALLING ALL FEMALE ARTISANS, all ages, all media!
Enter our latest show, The Creative Hands of Women. Free gift for every exhibitor plus win cash prizes! Only $15 to enter. All entries accepted. This show is sponsored by The Bowen Center for the Arts and Dawson County Woman's Club and runs from November 1 to December 6. Just bring your 3 entries to the Art Center October 23, 24 or 28. For more info and entry form go to https://www.bowenarts.org/events/call-to-artists-the-creative-hands-of-women-juried-exhibit/

09/05/2025

09/03/2025

Don't miss the DAWSON CHORALE in concert Sunday September 7 from 3-4pm performed at the lovely Dawson Junior High Auditorium next door to the Bowen in historic downtown Dawsonville!
This year this HOT!! "SH-BOOM - The Best of Doo W*p" which includes "Blue Moon, The Boy From New York City, The Great Pretender, I Only Have Eyes For You and more.... Chorale members will be accompanied by keyboards, bass guitar and drums.
Tickets are $15, $10 Students and under 5 free. You can purchase online or at the door!

09/03/2025

Don't miss our Bob Ross Fall Classes with Anne Hope!
September 17 features "September Skies" and October 15 features "Autumn on the Farm."
Class runs from 10:30am to 4:30pm and is only $75! Anne will step you through a complete 11"x 14" oil painting in only four hours. All supplies are included and new experiences needed to attend this class. The fee includes coffee, juice and muffins in the morning and light snacks at lunch. Please feel free to bring a lunch for the 30 minute break. Class is limited to 8 students. For complete details and to register, go to https://www.bowenarts.org/events/ and pick your date and featured painting!