Dare I say it? Okay, here goes — the weather should get better from now on — so, head on out on an art ramble or two … and don’t forget to check out all the spring festivals.

In Greensboro on Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Southland Jubilee is a day long event of fun. Check out www.southlandjubilee.com for advance information

Annual Spring Art & Shop Walk, Thursday, April 21 from 3 – 8 p.m. Couture Consigner, Aurum Jewelry Art, Madeleine Page, Magnolia Art Gallery &  Mandevilla host their annual Spring Art & Shop Walk in Parkside Commons, Lake Oconee Village, just off Hwy 44 behind Publix.  Each shop will have a wine Reception, special discounts and featured artists.  

The Point of Art Gallery’s has a special “The End of a Series” sale .. a few remaining paintings from various bodies of work by Anne Jenkins are on special offer — fine art, low prices.  The gallery is located at 604 Sibley Ave., in the historic district of Union Point. The gallery is open Saturdays, to visit the gallery any other day just call ahead and they’ll open for you. Call (706) 486-6808 for more information. www.ThePointofArt.net.

The Hampton Fine Art Gallery hosts their April show, “The Featured Artist Gala Show” with regional artists. The artists reception is on Thursday, April 28 from 5 until 7 p.m. at the gallery, 115 East Broad Street, Greensboro. Call (706) 454-2161 for information. Or check www.artistcameronhampton.com.

The Madison Artists Guild hosts their annual art extragavanza, “Georgia in Bloom Art Fest” with the awards ceremony being held on April 16. For more info, check www.madisonartistsguild.org or call Peter Muzyka (706) 342-0745

Thomson’s long awaited gallery has opened — the McDuffie Arts Council Gallery/Studio…be sure to stop by at MAC on Main, 107 Main St, Thomson. Check out www.mcduffieartscouncil.org

Just fancy a short day trip? Three galleries and studios combined for an art ramble in Greene County … it’s a seven-mile stretch of art … go to www.artramble.com or give them a call to set it up.

I encourage you to go out and explore this rich world of art and the abundance of excellent artists we have in Georgia. Visit our theaters, festivals and galleries, pick up brochures about art loops/tours – and set off on a voyage of discovery.  E-mail me if you have something on your mind: anne@ThePointofArt.net .  Thanks for listening, see you again next month.

— Submitted by Anne Jenkins