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Cobb County Arts Centers

Cobb County, GA offers a multitude of visual and performing arts activities for residents and visitors. The county has three community arts centers offering a variety of arts courses and three performing arts venues. Cobb County also has many arts festivals and markets and several excellent art galleries. All are open to the public.

 Cobb County, GA has a population of approximately 750,000 residents (source: Wikipedia) and is comprised of the municipalities of Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Mableton, Marietta, Powder Springs, Roswell, and Smyrna, GA.

 COBB COUNTY ART CENTERS & PERFORMING ARTS VENUES

 Mable House Arts Center and Barnes Ampitheater
5239 Floyd Road, Mableton, Georgia 30126

Mable House is truly unique in that it offers an arts center and amphitheater and is located in an historic building. The amphitheater can set up to 2400 guests and offers musical and dramatic performances as well as family films throughout the year.

 The well-priced art courses include, but are not limited to:
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
  • Sewing
  • Calligraphy
  • Youth Dance and Acting
  • Youth Painting and Printmaking
  • Youth Cartooning
  • Youth Creative Writing
  • Homeschool Classes
  • Summer Camps
  • Fall Break Camp

 The Art Station at Big Shanty
2050 Kennesaw Due West Rd., Kennesaw, GA 30152

 The Art Station at Big Shanty is a converted residence and consequently has a very cozy appeal. But don't let that fool you. This arts center is just bursting with energy. Stop in to view the work of local artists, do some holiday shopping and sign up for a class.

 The well-priced art courses include, but are not limited to:

  • Ceramics
  • Painting
  • Bookmaking/Scrapbooking
  • Glass Fusion
  • Mixed Media Art
  • Digital Photography
  • Youth Dance and Acting
  • Youth Comic Illustration
  • Youth Painting and Printmaking
  • Homeschool Classes
  • Summer Camps

The Art Place at Mountain View
3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066

 I am most familiar with the Art Place as I took ceramics and glass fusion courses and also taught a few child ceramic courses. I cannot say enough good things about this facility. There are so many wonderful and experienced instructors on staff. There is a sense of community at this location that is something you don't find everywhere. My son enjoys a week of camp there every year and is exposed to both visual and performing arts. Plainly stated, it's a well-rounded, well-run facility.

 The well-priced art courses include, but are not limited to:

  • Ceramics (sign up early, they fill up fast!)
  • Painting
  • Glass Fusion
  • Figure Drawing
  • Sculpture
  • Youth Dance and Acting
  • Youth Comic Illustration
  • Youth Painting and Printmaking
  • Mommy & Me Classes
  • Summer Camps
The Cobb Civics Center Complex

 The Cobb Civics Center Complex is comprised of the Anderson Theater and Hudgins Hall. The Anderson Theater hosts concerts, plays, recitals and other similar events. The Anderson Theater hosts sporting events, collector shows, graduations and other similar community events.

 For a calendar of events, click HERE.

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