
APPLICATION
DEADLINE
Online Artist Commitment Deadline: Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM
EXHIBITION
DATES
Exhibition Dates:
November 6, 2026 - January 8, 2027
Open to the public | Tues. - Sat. | 11 AM to 5 PM
Opening Reception
Friday,
November 6 | 5- 8 p.m
View artwork, meet the artists, and enjoy light refreshments. Free and open to the public.
EXHIBITION
LOCATION
Suwanee Arts Center
3930 Charleston Market Street
Unit B6
Suwanee, GA
In the Suwanee Town Center
ABOUT THE
The art of giving
48 @ 48
Exhibition & Fundraiser
OVERVIEW
The Art of Giving 48 @ 48 Exhibition and Fundraiser features small works with big impact: 48 original 8 × 8 inch artworks created and donated by local professional, emerging, and youth artists. Each artwork will be available for purchase for $48, with proceeds supporting the Suwanee Arts Center’s mission, including exhibitions, educational programming, and artist opportunities. All 48 artworks will be exhibited in the SAC Gallery and available for in-person purchase throughout the exhibition.
Fundraiser Period: November 6, 2026 - January 8, 2027
Goal: Raise funds to support SAC’s exhibitions, educational programming, and artist opportunities in the North Atlanta Metro Area.
Key Dates & Timeline
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Artist Commitment Deadline: Sunday, October 25, 2026
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Art Drop-Off Deadline: Saturday, October 31, and Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 11 AM to 5 PM
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Gallery Exhibition Dates: November 6, 2026 - January 8, 2027
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Opening Reception + Live Kickoff: Friday, November 6 | 5-8 p.m
All artworks will be available for in-person purchase on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the exhibition, November 6, 2026, through January 8, 2027.
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Exhibition begins on November 6, 2026
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Sales close at the end of the exhibition on January 8, 2027
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Sales & Pricing
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All artwork will be available for purchase at a flat price of $48 each throughout the exhibition. Additional donations to support the Suwanee Arts Center are welcome.
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Donations are welcome in addition to artwork purchases.
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All artwork will be donated by the participating artists, and artists may request canvases from the Suwanee Arts Center or use their own.
CRITERIA
Artist Participation Process
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To ensure effective planning and promotion, we ask artists to pre-commit to the number of works they intend to submit, up to 4.
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Commitment can be made via the Online Artist Commitment Form.
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Artists may request canvases from the Suwanee Arts Center or use their own.
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Suggested media include, but are not limited to: oil, watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, pastel, colored pencil, mixed media, printmaking, photography, fiber art. Let your imagination run wild while keeping the artwork within the 8x8 format.
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The subject matter of the submitted artwork is open to the artist's discretion.
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The face and all 4 sides of the canvas should be painted or finished. Materials such as oils and adhesives MUST be completely dry before delivering your artwork to us.
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Entries must not violate copyright laws.
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All committed artwork must be hand-delivered to the Suwanee Arts Center with a legible identification label. Labels should include the artist’s name, title, and medium.
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Artists should know that we sincerely appreciate their generous donation of artwork to support Suwanee Arts Center.
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Diptychs and triptychs are allowed, but the artwork should collectively fit within the 8x8 format or use multiple 8x8 canvases. For example, artists may hinge two 8x8 canvases together.
Artist Promotion
Artists are encouraged to include contact info or a website link with their work for promotional purposes in:
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Online listings
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Event signage
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Social media features
Key Benefits for Artists
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Exhibit your work in a community gallery exhibition and fundraiser
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Gain exposure through SAC’s marketing and event promotions
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Support a nonprofit mission that provides exhibitions and art education to the community
IMPORTANT
INFO
PUBLICITY
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Images of works may be used for SAC marketing and on social media.
ASSISTANCE
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Contact Norangel at Norangel@suwaneeartscenter.org or Ana Fano at Ana@suwaneeartscenter.org
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Please call the Suwanee Arts Center with general questions at 678-878-2818.
Key Dates & Timeline
• Artist Commitment Deadline: Sunday, October 25, 2026
• Artwork Drop-Off: Saturday, October 31 and Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 11 AM to 5 PM
• Gallery Exhibition & Fundraiser: November 6, 2026 through January 8, 2027
• Opening Reception & Kickoff: Friday, November 6, 2026 | 5 PM to 8 PM
• In-Person purchases: November 6, 2026 through January 8, 2027
• Sales End: Friday, January 8, 2027, at the end of the exhibition
• Artwork Pickup: January 11 through January 13, 2027
The art of giving
48 @ 48
Exhibition & Fundraiser
ARTIST COMMITMENT FORM
Please complete the Artist Commitment Form by Sunday, October 25, 2026 to register your participation.
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