Union City is calling all budding Picassos and future Fridas. The city has teamed up with South Fulton Arts to roll out the red carpet for young talent with "The Creative Exchange: K-12 Student Art Show," set to splash color at the Gathering Place Community Center from mid-May to the tail end of July. Aiming to shine a spotlight on the fresh, imaginative views of the youth, this event is all about celebrating the artsy side of the city's K-12 students.

The rules are straightforward: students who call Union City and surrounding areas home are encouraged to submit their masterpieces by 5 PM on May 5. However, it's a tight ship; latecomers won't have their work considered, so artists in the making better mark their calendars. Those who make the cut will get the good news via email by May 9, but let's not get too carried away—due to the likely pile up of submissions, not every entry will see the light of day in the exhibit.

According to the announcement on Union City's official website, "Selected artists will receive notification via email on May 9, 2024." So, if you're hoping to see your art hanging alongside the best of the young and restless creatives, keep an eye on your inbox come that time.

Want the 411 on this art extravaganza? Get in touch with Vivian Lett, Union City's Marketing & Cultural Arts Manager, by dialing (770) 515-7898 or hitting up [email protected]. Union City and South Fulton Arts are buzzing with excitement, waiting to unveil what they're calling an extraordinary talent showcase.