Stories

We invited local artists of all ages and talents to submit their work for the first Enjoy Cherokee Arts Edition Contest, and we were impressed by the talent reflected in the submissions. A panel of judges voted on the entries, which were divided into the following six...

Arts Board President Sings Praises For The Arts Many people work behind the scenes to bring the magic of arts to us. One of the most influential advocates for the arts is Katie Caldwell, president of the Woodstock Arts board of directors. The nonprofit organization...

Filmmaking, for many people, is a distant dream, one unable to be fulfilled. To Ken Merritt, this lifelong “crazy dream” has become reality. The dream of being a filmmaker emerged in him at an early age, but Ken initially pushed the idea aside. It seemed too...

Fashion Steeped in Tradition Keza means beautiful in the melodic language of Kinyarawanda, a Bantu language spoken in parts of East Africa. Keza is also the name of Cherokee County resident Monica Hall’s boutique. No one is more surprised than Monica that she is a...

Studies have shown that art and the expression of it can help relieve depression, anxiety, and stress. Art has also been linked to improved memory, reasoning, and resilience. The Foundation for Hospital Art therefore produces art that enhances the lives of those who...

The Woodstock Arts Lantern Series shines a light on performers who give listeners a butterfly-in-the-gut feeling of experiencing an artist for the first time, performers who deliver music from other regions and even other countries. When you walk down Main Street in...

Cultural Arts Commission Reveals Creative Vision The Canton Cultural Arts Commission is painting the town with an array of public art to celebrate all the city has to offer in nature, culture, and history. The Cultural Arts Commission’s Public Art Master Plan...

Something magical happens each spring in Cherokee County elementary schools. Cafeterias and gymnasiums become the stage for imagination and whimsy. The Lorax arrives, followed by Pecos Bill and Paul Bunyan. Through RepTouR—the Woodstock Arts Repertory Touring...

HIGHLIGHTING THE HISTORICAL NAMESAKES OF THE HISTORY CHEROKEE GALLERIES History Center Gallery One Features Earliest Times The new Cherokee County History Center in downtown Canton offers visitors a chance to browse through artifacts and information from each era of...

Featuring 120,000 square feet of classic American imagery, the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville is the world’s largest permanent exhibition space for Western art. The Smithsonian-affiliated museum also features the most rotating art exhibitions in all of...