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Arts festival rebranded as 'Johns Creek Arts on the Boardwalk'; committee discusses chalk, kids and layout
Summary
The committee heard that the arts festival has been rebranded 'Johns Creek Arts on the Boardwalk' with interactive painting areas, judging, live performances and high-school involvement; members suggested low-impact activities (chalk art) and discussed site layout and circulation.
Staff reported the rebranded arts festival—now called "Johns Creek Arts on the Boardwalk"—will feature interactive painting areas, painting judging on the North Overlook, high-school participation, live bandshell performances and other art-related activities. "They have branded it Johns Creek Arts on the Boardwalk," staff said when summarizing the committee's work.
Committee members emphasized low-impact, family-friendly activities such as contained chalk art areas and rock painting that would not create debris or harm the pond. Staff proposed designated zones (blocked-off sidewalks or a dam sidewalk section) for chalk activities and will coordinate with the local art center, which is part of the planning committee.
Members discussed tradeoffs between interactive materials and site circulation; staff agreed to work with the art center and committee on a contained plan that balances accessibility and safety. No formal decisions were taken; staff will return with more detailed layout options and operational suggestions.
