CANTON, GA (March 10, 2025) – On Friday, March 7, Enjoy Cherokee Magazine and History Cherokee hosted a Meet the Artists Reception to celebrate a month-long exhibit honoring local artists at the Cherokee County History Center and announced the winner of the magazine’s third annual art contest.
The exhibit features selected pieces submitted to the third annual Enjoy Cherokee art contest. Judges for the contest were: Shannon Barnes, Tranquility Fine Arts Gallery; Katie Caldwell, Woodstock Arts; Shanna Coulter, Local Color Studio; Sabrina Kaylor, Bizarre Coffee; Kristina Laurendi Havens, Fine Artist; and Dr. Lisa Spence, Hasty Elementary Fine Arts Academy.
The winner of the 2025 Enjoy Cherokee art contest is Dorothy Reavis of Acworth for her artwork titled Flower Girl. A native of Georgia, Dorothy has dedicated her life to the arts. She spent twelve years teaching art in public schools and the last two teaching in higher education. She has six public artworks on display and several pieces in galleries across north Georgia. Dorothy also regularly showcases her work at artist markets.
Additional winning artists include Skyler Cook and Janet Kempe of Woodstock, João Pedro Lima and Hillary Nichols of Canton, and David McKean of Jasper. Also featured in the exhibit is artwork by Elizabeth Forkey, Katie Bean, Grace Dai, J.J. Arthur, Shana Bowes, Carol Marotta, Brittany Petish, Robin Felton, Annabella Allenberg, Catie Blackwell, Silvia Adams, Skylar Sperin, and more.
Along with bouquets and ribbons, each winner received a gift certificate thanks to donations from Canton Cigar Co., Suds & Bottles, Luna Del Rio, Riverstone Corner Bistro, Campania, Community Burger, and J. Michael’s Prime. Reception attendees enjoyed a selection of hors d’oeuvres catered by P.O.P.S.
The exhibit remains on display through Saturday, March 29. The Cherokee County History Center is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located at 221 East Marietta Street in Canton, History Cherokee provides free parking for guests. There is also a free public-use parking garage across from the History Center at 200 West Marietta Street. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children and members.
ABOUT ENJOY CHEROKEE MAGAZINE
Enjoy Cherokee Magazine is an award-winning publication created to spread good news about Cherokee County, Georgia. It is a division of independent publisher Enjoy Magazine, Inc. Learn more at EnjoyCherokee.com.
ABOUT HISTORY CHEROKEE
History Cherokee operates the Cherokee County History Center and the Historic Rock Barn. History Cherokee’s mission is the collection, preservation, and interpretation of Cherokee County history. Learn more at HistoryCherokee.org.
