Recently celebrating 20 years in operation, Art Center West is a vibrant and bustling arts studio in Roswell, Georgia. It offers classes, workshops, and studio access in ceramics, a recently established blacksmith's studio, and plans to create a woodworking program. The ceramics facilities are among the best I've seen in a community studio - with multiple electric, gas, salt, soda and raku firing options.

The Center also has a Gallery, hosts two annual sales events, and offers year-long artist residencies that include housing, a stipend, and paid teaching opportunitities - an ideal combination for artsist looking to focus on their work while building skills and expereince managing a community studio.
Its unique management and support model operates under the Department of Parks and Recreation, which provides direction and limited funding; Roswell residents also receive a generous discount on classes and workshops. Meanwhile, the Roswell Clay Collective, their volunteer 'booster club,' helps with daily tasks and coordinates annual events and sales.

The thriving community of artists and incredible support shown by the community are a testament to the Center's Supervisor, AJ Argentina, and its current Artist in Residence, Matt Sloan. Kudos to all your hard work, and thanks so much for your kindness and generosity during my visit.