Create Gwinnett

09/02/2026

Join Create Gwinnett and View Point Health for the Art Rx Community Showcase, celebrating creativity, connection, and community well-being. Experience artwork and creative expression from Art Rx participants, connect with community resources, and enjoy a special InterPlay performance at noon.

Thursday, September 17, 2026
11:00 AM–1:00 PM
InterPlay Performance: 12:00 PM

The Hudgens Center for Art & Learning
6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Building 300
Duluth, GA 30097

Free and open to the community!

More information here:
https://www.creategwinnett.org/post/art-rx-community-showcase

09/01/2026

Create Gwinnett, in partnership with the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District and The Hudgens Center for Art & Learning, is excited to invite artists to submit qualifications for the Gwinnett Place Public Art & Placemaking Design Development.

We’re selecting three artists with complementary creative practices to explore the district, engage with the community, collaborate with one another, and develop ideas for high-impact public art and placemaking opportunities.

🎨 3 artists selected
💰 $5,000 per artist
📅 Applications due September 21, 2026 at NOON

We’re interested in artists working across 2D, 3D, interdisciplinary, experiential, and other placemaking-focused practices. Previous public art or placemaking experience is preferred, but not required.

And this is a Request for Qualifications, so NO project concepts are required to apply. We want to see your work, understand your practice, and learn what perspective you could bring to the team.

Learn more and view the full RFQ: https://tinyurl.com/CreateGwinnettOpportunityGP

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08/31/2026

We are taking a moment to spotlight and thank our key partners in implementing the Creative Economy Plan across Gwinnett County: First up, Gwinnett County Government!

Create Gwinnett’s work is rooted in a long-standing partnership with Gwinnett County Government and a shared commitment to strengthening the county’s creative economy.

That partnership began with Gwinnett County’s Creative Economy Master Plan and continues today as Create Gwinnett works to translate that vision into action. Through our 2026–2028 Action Plan, we are advancing priorities around creative placemaking and public art, artist and creative professional support, community partnerships, arts access, and stronger connections across Gwinnett’s creative ecosystem.

In 2026, that work includes:
- Leading placemaking planning initiatives along Jimmy Carter Boulevard and the new Norcross-Lilburn Trail.
- Partnering to develop new creative economy programs and resources for the entire county.
- Breaking new ground by bringing together Gwinnett County Government, municipalities, and community improvement districts to pursue federal funding for large-scale, collaborative creative placemaking for the first time in Gwinnett's history.

We’re grateful for Gwinnett County Government’s continued investment in Create Gwinnett and in building a stronger, more connected creative Gwinnett.

Learn more about our partnership program communities here: www.creategwinnett.org/partners

Photos:
1. Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson & Create Gwinnett Board of Directors Chair Jonathan Holmes
2. Cover of the Gwinnett Creative Economy Master Plan.
3. "What does a more creative Gwinnett look like to you?"

08/26/2026

Check out the latest edition of our newsletter to catch some creativity in motion!
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08/21/2026

Still haven't visited?

There's a lot happening at Create Gwinnett—and our new website is the best place to stay connected.

Explore our initiatives, discover opportunities, learn about our partnerships, and see how creativity is shaping communities across Gwinnett County.

🔗 Visit today: www.CreateGwinnett.org

08/19/2026

🎨 Have you joined the Create Gwinnett Artist & Creative Directory yet?

Every day, we're working to connect artists, creative professionals, arts organizations, and creative businesses with opportunities across Gwinnett County. But we can only connect the people we know about.

By creating a free profile, you'll become part of a growing network that helps us:
✨ Share artist calls and Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
🎭 Connect creatives with performances, exhibitions, and teaching opportunities
🤝 Introduce artists to local governments, nonprofits, businesses, and community partners
🌟 Showcase the incredible creative talent that makes Gwinnett unique

Whether you're an established professional or just getting started, we'd love to include you.

✨ Create your free profile today: Visit the link within our profile or visit https://www.creategwinnett.org/artist-submission-form

Tag a fellow creative who should be part of Gwinnett's growing creative network!

08/18/2026

CALLING ALL TEACHING ARTISTS IN GWINNETT:
Georgia Council for the Arts is looking for you to be part of their K-12 Teaching Artists Registry.

The registry connects professional teaching artists with K-12 schools, libraries, and community organizations across Georgia looking to hire qualified artists for paid workshops, residencies, and performances.

Who should apply: Professional artists trained to provide instruction aligned with the Georgia Department of Education’s Georgia Standards of Excellence, including arts education, arts-integrated, and/or STEAM programs.

Artists from all disciplines and regions of Georgia are encouraged to apply through November 20, 2026.

https://georgia.org/industries/arts/programs/arts-education-programs/teaching-artists-registry

08/17/2026

Today is National Nonprofit Day! 🎉

At Create Gwinnett, we believe creativity is essential to building vibrant, connected communities.

Every day, we work alongside artists, cultural organizations, cities, community improvement districts, local leaders, and residents to strengthen Gwinnett’s creative economy and expand access to arts and culture across our community.

We’re proud of how much has grown through these partnerships, and even more excited about what’s ahead.

On , we’re especially grateful for our board, partners, artists, supporters, and community members who believe in the power of creativity to shape Gwinnett’s future. 💛

08/12/2026

Over the past few weeks, we've been out across Gwinnett asking residents:

What does a more creative Gwinnett look like to you?

The answers have been inspiring—and they're helping shape several community arts and creative placemaking projects currently in the works.

Now we'd love to hear from you.

Does a more creative Gwinnett mean more public art? More festivals and events? Spaces for artists and makers? Creative gathering places? Murals? Live music? Something else entirely?

Share your ideas in the comments below!

Your feedback helps us better understand what matters most to our communities and informs future creative placemaking and community arts initiatives across Gwinnett County.