Marietta Arts Council

06/08/2026

The future is bright for the Marietta Arts Council!

The search for Marietta Arts Council's new executive director is over after the nonprofit appointed Kris Delaney as its new part-time executive director.

06/06/2026

Still smiling ear to ear thinking about our community coming together this week to bring public art to Franklin Gateway. From wrapping the soccer fields in a burst of color to helping paint a sculptural soccer ball in celebration of the world’s game, it was a beautiful reminder of what can happen when creativity and community come together. ⚽🎨

06/05/2026

We are excited to welcome Kris Delaney as the new part-time Executive Director of the Marietta Arts Council!

Kris brings a unique blend of arts, marketing, nonprofit, and community engagement experience, including leadership roles with The Woodruff Arts Center, the Fox Theatre, Cobb EMC, and The Branding Labs.

"The arts have the power to transform communities," said Delaney. "Marietta already has an incredible foundation of artists, cultural organizations, public art, and community support for the arts. I am excited to build on that momentum by creating new opportunities for artistic expression, strengthening partnerships, and expanding access to the arts. Together, we can continue to make Marietta a vibrant destination where creativity flourishes, residents feel connected and inspired, and visitors experience the unique character and energy of our community."

Please join us in welcoming Kris to the Marietta Arts Council!

06/02/2026

Exciting things are happening at Franklin Gateway! This week, we installed pieces of our previous bridge installations at the Marietta Sports Complex.⚽️

Stay tuned for updates as we bring even more art to more people all across the city of Marietta!

05/29/2026

12 schools. 8 city parks. 92 wonderful works of art from Marietta's students.

The Art in Our Parks Student Gallery is available for viewing through the end of October! Visit Elizabeth Porter, Henry, Laurel, Lewis, Merritt, Tumlin, Victory or Whitaker Park to see how Marietta's schools are cultivating the next generation of artists.

Thank you to MaxVision, Marietta City Schools and Narwhal Capital Management for bringing this show to life with us!

05/12/2026

what an amazing M2R Trailfest! ☺️

Thank you to everyone (and that’s a lot of you) who made this a success! From our artists, to our volunteers, and everyone who came out to enjoy! We feel so lucky to be part of a community who shows up for the arts!

05/09/2026

Thank you, dk Gallery and the Daniel J. Reid Foundation! Your sponsorship has paved the way for an extraordinary new mural at the Marietta History Center, painted by beloved Marietta artist, Leigh Ann Culver.

05/09/2026

Thank you to Town Center Community for sponsoring our Free Art Drop by Catlanta!

Kitties will be dropped throughout the day until 4pm, so be on the lookout!

05/09/2026

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors, dk Gallery and the Daniel J. Reid Foundation! We are so excited for see this stunning work of art come to life!