* Call for Artists deadline is March 15, 2010. All media artists are invited to submit works for the “Layers” exhibition. Works should incorporate layers. Layers may be physical; as in showing depth through overlapping, transparency, and texture. Layers may also be symbolic; as in containing more than one meaning. Those interested must send 1 – 5 images (hard-copy, slide, CD or email) to RCAC/Gallery, P.O. Box 231, Rockmart, GA 30153 or email to Paul Craighead, Gallery Chairman at rivoletti@netzero.net . Entries should include title, medium, date of creation, price, or NFS, and framed dimensions. There is no entrance fee; however, The Arts Center Gallery retains 20 percent of sales.

* 2010 Homespun Festival Art Contest deadline for Rockmart youth grades 1 – 12 is March 10th. Please call 770-684-5454 if you have a late submission to be considered. Home schooled children are invited to participate in the contest. For more information, please view our website at www.rockmart-ga.gov/rcac .

* The 2010 Annual Youth Art Exhibition is currently on display at The Arts Center Gallery, 118 East Elm Street, Rockmart, Georgia. The exhibit will be available for viewing on Saturdays from 10 AM – 4 PM, March 6th – 27th. Support our young artists by visiting the Gallery to see their beautiful art and help encourage their emerging talents. Gallery – 770-684-5888

* As a reminder, we offer an Open Pottery Class every Tuesday evening, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. The fee is $12 which includes all materials, equipment, and instructor. This class is open to all ages. Work at your own pace. For more information, please contact Instructor Paul Craighead at 770-843-5302.

* For these and any other Rockmart Civic Arts Commission events and announcements, please visit our website at www.rockmart-ga.gov/rcac or call 770-684-5454.