GALLERY ONE11
SHOWING IN APRIL 2026:
Show Statement:
"Feral Forest" is an experience in "living" art presented by Taylor Bates with Sacred Harvest Co. His artwork stretches our understanding of what defines an artistic medium, with grasses and mosses taking the place of paints and brushes.
Artist Bio:
Taylor Bates grew up on South Beach in Miami, FL. His surroundings spawned a deep appreciation for subtropical flora and international culture, leading to an interest in a broad range of art forms.
After pursuing a degree in Biology with a focus in Mycology Taylor began putting his knowledge into practice by creating a sustainable lifestyle. "This all began as a way to help fund an off-grid, homesteading dream" Taylor explains.
Sacred Harvest has now blossomed into an expanding collective that sparks a calling back to the natural world, instilling child-like awe and wonder through creation and knowledge.
We invite our community to join us in honoring Marie Stull Crosby by lending works for this most meaningful exhibit. If you own a piece created by Marie, please consider sharing it so her full artistic legacy can be experienced and celebrated. We will cherish each work with love and respect until it is returned to your collection. If you have works you are willing to loan for this exhibition, have questions, or would like more information, please contact David George, 706.278.0168. Please note that all artwork being loaned for this exhibit will need to be delivered to the Guild no later than Monday, May 4 and may be picked up June 1-2.
Join us on May 8 from 5:30-7pm at the Creative Arts Guild - 520 W. Waugh Street as we celebrate the life of Marie Stull Crosby with a retrospective of her artistic works.
Marie Stull Crosby was not a small presence in this world. While soft spoken and gracious, she was a fierce pioneer as a woman in our community’s industry and an amazing force for the arts in Dalton.
Marie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion and Design from Auburn University. She began her artistic professional career at Montage’s Stationery, designing greeting cards that she hand‑painted prior to printing. She later married Thomas Emerson Stull, and in the early 1960s, the couple moved to Dalton, Georgia, for a career opportunity with Textile Rubber.
She worked extensively in the carpet and design industries, contributing her creative talents to Celanese, West Point Pepperell (Cabin Crafts), Burlington Industries, Color Marketing Group, and Patcraft. Marie later founded her own business, Color Etc., contracting with numerous companies during a time when women were just beginning to emerge as business owners.
Marie was one of eighteen founding members of the Creative Arts Guild in 1963 and she stayed with the Guild – dedicated to preserving the stories of its beginning days while also endlessly dreaming about its future throughout her entire life.
Marie was a wonderful and generous artist. She remained committed to lifelong learning and creative practice, selling and gifting her works to fortunate friends and lucky loved ones.
Watercolor was her favorite medium, and she also enjoyed working with acrylics, Cray‑Pas, and colored pencils.
She was so very loved and will be missed by the Guild family!
Creative Arts Guild Gallery Openings + Artist Receptions typically take place on the first Friday evening of each month from 5:30-7:00pm. They give the public the first opportunity to view and purchase from the latest exhibits in Gallery FIVE20 and Gallery ONE11, as well as the opportunity for viewers to speak with exhibiting artists and curators. Gallery Openings are always free, family-friendly, and open to all. Activities for kids and refreshments are available.