funky chicken art project

While out visit to the Southern terminus of the AT, we decided to make a stop at The Funky Chicken Art Project. After stopping in downtown Dahlonega with the typical general store, art gallery, and diner, we made a stop at the Funky Chicken. At this studio we met the nicest artist who explained their work and allowed you to walk around while they created some masterpieces. Plenty of great pieces of art for sale or if you just want to browse and allow the artists to explain how they create their work, you will have an awesome time. I highly recommend it.

Owners Christina White, a hand and chainsaw woodcarver, and James Sargous, a painter and woodcarver, are often found working away at some new project. They're always ready to answer questions and show visitors around the gallery. They carry pottery, sculpture, weaving, jewelry, painting, furniture and more from local artists and from around the world. Often they have working artists in residence, most recently a couple of woodcarvers from England!Located in a refurbished chicken house, the gallery features a beautiful sculpture garden planted with many local varieties of flowering plants. Several species of chickens roam the grounds as well as some beautiful white peacocks.Christina also takes commissions. The piece I commissioned from her is pictured below. I just described a few things I liked and how I wanted to use the carving and she created an absolutely perfect piece.The gallery is not to far from Amicalola Falls.

Off the beaten path, this is a rare gem! This place had lots of featured local artist of a variety of different styles. The owners are very friendly and take time to talk about the different things that they have on display. Will visit again!

I loved the funky chicken! The art and atmosphere is so unique. The owners are so friendly and when I bought a piece the artist resigned it for me. The funky chicken is a great place to stop in and check out!

The place is really interesting. The owner was really nice, and fun to talk to. Nice pieces and some cool looking birds. Good place to stop by and spend some time.

Visiting this place was the highlight of our trip to the Dahlonega. Lots of cool art, funky setting in a refurbished chicken house, and beautiful surroundings. Some interesting animals too! The owner was warm and friendly and gave us a tour. A great off-the-beaten-path place to explore!

A really neat gallery located in a refurbished chicken house. Wide selection of paintings, stain glass, sculpture and jewelry. The sculpture garden in the back is also really neat.No telling what you might find. An eclectic kind of place. Really funky as name implies. Great owner to visit with.The gallery is not to far from Amicalola Falls.