About SAA

Our Mission
The Sawnee Artists Association is dedicated to providing a rich visual arts experience for Cumming and Forsyth County residents. Among our many members are painters in oil, water color, acrylic, and other media; potters, wood turners, 3D artists, photographers and others. During the year there are many opportunities to participate in shows and exhibits. Anyone, regardless of art ability, is welcome to join. Join SAA

History
The Sawnee Artists Association (SAA) was founded in 1974 and continues to serve the Forsyth County community as a 501 (c)(3)- 509(a)(2) non-profit organization. Our mission is to provide enriching visual arts experiences for the community.

As part of that mission, the SAA opened the Hamilton Gallery at the Sawnee Cultural Arts Center in September 2002. The Hamilton Gallery closed in October of 2005 with the sale of the SCAC to Forsyth County.

The Sawnee Artists Gallery opened in the events room of the Humpus Bumpus Bookstore In November 2006 and continued operation until January of 2009. Our thanks to owner Paul Cossman for allowing us to use his facility.

After the closing of the gallery at Humpus Bumpus, Bob and Adrian Terie stepped up and allowed us to hang our work in their restaurant, Hangry's. Once Hangry's closed we began looking for a new location to display our art. We have finally found a wonderful gallery space. Please join us at Market 334 a space just approximately 1/8 mile north of the Cumming Square. You can also get more information from Our Gallery page.

What We Do
The SAA also organizes shows and exhibits throughout the year, including the annual Bellezza Exhibit, Christmas in Central Park and Through the Lens.

The SAA also awards scholarships to promising Forsyth County high school senior art students every spring.

Please attend our regular meetings on the fourth Monday of every month at 6:00pm at the meeting room at McDonald and Sons Funeral Home at 150 Sawnee Drive in Cumming. To learn more or click here to print a membership application.