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Smyrna Arts Council Artist Recognition for the new City Hall exhibit
Ward / Citywide
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ISSUE AND BACKGROUND:
The Smyrna Arts Council and the City of Smyrna have launched a new exhibit of fine art to be displayed in City Hall from August through October 2022. The exhibit features 17 pieces from 8 talented local artists:
Mary Belle Cordell - an award-winning nationally recognized porcelain tile artist, new to our community;
Veena Raj - a watercolor artist frequently featured in exhibits throughout Cobb County;
Justin Groom - an illustrator exhibiting a large-scale hand-drawn pen and ink piece;
Paula Winter - a former Cobb County teacher creating unique collage art;
Becca McCoy - a photographer specializing in nature and travel photography;
Nannette Perez - a fabric artist with a quilt on display;
Jason Walesh - a pop-culture designer and recycled materials collagist; and
Lyiness - a full-time multi-disciplinary artist and Creative Director of Mutiny Artwrx.
RECOMMENDATION / REQUESTED ACTION: Smyrna Arts Council Artist Recognition for the new City Hall exhibit