Painting competition at Smith-Gilbert Gardens

An outdoor painting competition will be held at Kennesaw’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens at 2382 Pine Mountain Road, on Thursday and Friday, May 5 and 6. Visitors are welcomed to watch as painters capture garden vistas in various mediums.

More than 35 local artists are expected to participate. Each artist will be encouraged to submit up to three paintings made during the two day contest. A reception and judging is scheduled Friday at 5:30 pm and is open to the public.