ABOUT
Art in Bartow is the public art commission for Bartow County and leads our community in the creation and installation of public art. We have worked on many local projects including paintings and sculptures in Cartersville at the Library, the Courthouse, at the Etowah Indian Mounds, and in downtown Adairsville to name a few. in 2024, we launched a series of murals for the parking garage on Main St, painted the Church St Bridge and installed the Gallery Below The Bridge, an outdoor rotating gallery with 18 oversized, rotating images. The indoor mural "Imagination Grows Wild" now lives in the Cartersville Library's new Reading Room, and we've just launched a brand new project which will feature young artists throughout the entire county.
The Iron Butterfly Trail is one of many projects, but one that was created in direct response to this question, "What will our "bulldog" be?" After much research we landed with the Iron Butterfly. It takes us from our mining history to our colorful and creative present. These butterflies are built and prepped locally and each is hand painted by an artist. Local citizens and organizations sponsor a butterfly with a one time tax deductible donation of $2500 which covers the entire process from idea to install for the butterfly and the signage.
We currently have 25+ butterflies installed in Adairsville, downtown Cartersville, Dellinger Park, Woodland High School, Hamilton Crossing Park and many other locations.
Director, Hannah Cook
Hannah earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre followed by a Master's Of Communication.​ In 2014, the Cook family moved from Nashville to Georgia. When a research grant through the CVB brought her to Bartow County, it launched her into the world of public art, and she hasn’t looked back.
Hannah and David have been married for 17 years and have two daughters.
MISSION
Mission: The mission of Art in Bartow is to increase public awareness and enjoyment and to provide equitable accessible opportunities for residents and visitors to experience the arts.
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Vision: By creating memorable experiences, we generate community pride and foster a sense of belonging, while building an identity as a vibrant arts destination. We strive to present the highest quality, impactful art by spotlighting local artists, art educators and future artists. We highlight our history and culture by creating a public art program that brings interest to the arts and to our community in new ways.
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Core Strategy: Explore partnerships with artists, arts organizations, public K-12 schools, government, Georgia Museums Inc., Georgia Highlands, local businesses, and private developers; to connect arts, artists and opportunities.​