Art From The Heart

October 2023

Happy October, Y'all!

Are you ready to fall into the season with spook-tacular decor inspiration!? As the leaves begin to change colors and the air becomes crisper, we feel the enchanting spirit of this magical season in the air. Halloween is right around the corner - it's the perfect time to dive into decorating your space with our handcrafted and locally-inspired artistry. Whether you're planning a Halloween get-together, or you simply want to infuse your home with a touch of spooky elegance, Genuine Georgia has you covered.

In this month's newsletter, we'll be sharing some of our favorite fall and Halloween-themed artistry, showcasing our October Artist of the Month, and offering important information on a few exciting events coming up at Genuine Georgia.

Our team at Genuine Georgia is ready to assist you with finding the perfect treasure while sharing the wondrous stories behind our artists and their artwork. For inquiries, be sure to call us at 706-453-1440. We're happy to check availability, pricing, pick-up options, shipping, and more. You can also email us here.

Sharing the creations of Georgia's artisans brings me sincere joy. Thank you for your continued support of Genuine Georgia. As always, I welcome you to visit, explore, and take in the magic and beauty of our artisans' work for yourselves.

Until next time,

Cynthia Smith, Owner

Genuine Georgia Artisan Marketplace

Greensboro Business Association Fall Festival

Saturday, October 21 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The Greensboro Business Association is hosting their inaugural Fall Festival this Saturday! Genuine Georgia will offer free, family-friendly activities and shopping throughout the day. Make your way through all of Downtown Greensboro's participating businesses, and stop by our storefront for fun, fall activities, including a tic-tac-toe game and chalk for sidewalk chalk art.

This event is free admission!

Click Here to See Map of Activities

Holiday Open House

Genuine Georgia will be offering working artist demonstrations, book signings, popular food tastings, and much more! Stay tuned on our social media and though our newsletter to find out which special artists we will be showcasing their talents!

Take your time strolling through Downtown Greensboro and celebrate the holiday season with our entire community, as a variety of stores throughout the square will be open for shopping and fun! Head to Genuine Georgia, and we'll help you find the perfect holiday gifts, art and home accents from our talented artists.

This event is free admission

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October Artist of the Month: Sid Taylor

Woodworker

Sid enjoys creating his twig vases out of thrown away branches and fallen wood from his neighborhood. To him, they represent the many patterns of local hardwoods and become even more appealing when displayed with grasses, twig and flowers. Sid chooses to leave the bark on the vase so the true nature of the wood can be enjoyed. We recommend grouping the vases together for a unique décor look.

More About Sid Taylor

Check It Out!

Magnificent Triptych

Mike Zimmer

Woodworker

A triptych is a picture or carving in three panels side by side - an art form that dates back many centuries. This relief carving is made from 3" salvaged tulip poplar wood - representing the intertwined root structure of the bald cypress tree (This tree is found along the Mississippi River Delta of Louisiana.) At low water levels, the root structure is exposed. The steel frame is welded 1 1/2" tube, blued. This incredible piece of art is $2,750 for the set of three.

About Mike Zimmer

October Staff Pick: Carolyn Taylor

Carolyn (Pictured) is proud to show off our NEW Supima Cotton dish towels, created by Cheryl White!

Cheryl explains, "I choose to use Supima Cotton with its long fibers made into a silky strong yarn for my newest towel. It is grown in California on the Boswell Farm, founded by J.G. Boswell who was raised in Penfield, Georgia. Mr. Boswell's family grew cotton in Penfield when cotton was king. After the collapse of the cotton market in Georgia, he moved to California, becoming a broker in search of the very best cotton for his customers. He eventually bought land to grow his own and that farm is now one of the largest family-owned farms in America growing Supima cotton."

Cheryl continues, "I have been a weaver for over 40 years. We live in one of the historic homes that dates to the founding of Mercer University and Penfield. I weave there daily. We also have a business selling yarn called Georgia Yarn Company and one of the yarns my husband sourced is Supima Cotton, spun here in Georgia, but coming from that California farm founded by a man who grew up in our tiny community. The coincidences just keep coming! We recently purchased and restored the old grocery store near our home to house my husbands's yarn. We found out that the store was once owned by the Boswell family!"

More About Cheryl White

Email Us to Reserve Your Supima Cotton Towel

Come visit us soon!

Store Hours:

Monday - Saturday - 10 AM - 5 PM

Call us: (706) - 453 - 1440

Email: art@genuinegeorgia.com

102 South Main Street,

Greensboro, GA 30642