The Marietta Art Walk is an event held on the first Friday of every month beginning in March through November from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The self-guided tour around Marietta Square offers guests the opportunity to experience an evening of live music, performances, and local art. Many stores throughout the square host local artists in front of their storefront.
On Friday, June 3, KSU Print Club members Kelly Wilkinson, Courtney Sanders, Donté Hayes, and KSU Professor Valerie Dibble set up their art, along with the works of several other art students, at a table outside of the Double Take Cafe. The prints up for sale from the students were created in the groups recent study abroad trip to Cuba.
“Our study abroad trip to Cuba was the first of its kind for print making,” said Kelly Wilkinson. “We’re selling the art that we made in Cuba to help raise money for our GoFundMe to help reimburse everyone for their trip. We have a goal of $5,000 and we’ve raised a little over $1,000 so far.”
The Double Take Cafe located on Powder Springs Street in the Marietta Square frequently hosts local art on the walls inside their restaurant. Most of the local art featured is from Kennesaw State University students. Double Take Cafe opened on the Marietta Square in 2015 and has been sharing their creative and delicious dishes since! The KSU Print Clubs artwork is now on display and is available for purchase.
The next Marietta Art Walk is set for Friday, July 1. Visit Marietta Square for performances, dance, culinary and visual art. The multiple art galleries throughout the square are open, and guests receive free admission to Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art.
