Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center (SML & CC) is a Cobb County tax-supported Library & Arts facility. This unique hybrid facility falls under the Cobb County PARKS Department Cultural Affairs Division as well as the county Library system. While these 2 entities are separate, the partnership between PARKS and the library system unifies community resources to maximize the accessibility of individual amenities.

What We Do

We provide educational services in visual and performing arts in Cobb County. Striving to serve the community with exciting experiences throughout the year, we offer opportunities for venue rentals and grassroots programming for artists from preschool through professional levels.

At the Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center, you'll find a Black Box Theatre and an outdoor Amphitheater stage, each with access to 2 indoor dressing rooms; 2 multipurpose classrooms; a pottery studio; an art gallery; a café area; and a library community room.

Our performance venues, the Black Box Theatre and outdoor amphitheater, are community resources for both internal and external arts outreach programs. These facilities help provide professionals setting to display and nurture arts development within the county.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Resident (R) and Non-Resident (N) mean?

Resident (R) means you live within Cobb County Limits. 
Non-Resident (N) refers to those who live outside of Cobb County. 

However, we welcome people from anywhere to participate in our classes, workshops and rentals. Join the fun today!

How do I become an instructor for Sewell Mill Cultural Center?

Contact the Sewell Mill Cultural Center Coordinator Lexi Brendel at Lexi.Brendel@cobbcounty.org to propose classes.  Instructors are independent contractors who must become vendors with Cobb County and pass background checks in order to teach with us.

How do I rent the Black Box Theater or Outdoor Amphitheater?

Our performance venues, the Black Box Theatre and outdoor amphitheater, are available to rent throughout the year for art related events and programming. These facilities help provide professionals setting to display and nurture arts development within the county. We do not rent on holiday weekends and do not reserve space without deposits. Rentals are subject upon availability of venue and staffing.  Contact Christopher.McDoniel@cobbcounty.org for more information on pricing, availability or to schedule a tour.

What ages do you teach?

We offer a variety of art classes for all ages! From students as young as 3 to Adults, we offer caregiver and me workshops to advanced art classes.

What is your refund policy?

When the department cancels the activity, registration fees will be refunded.

To withdraw from a class that hasn't been canceled, submit a withdrawal request at least 7 days before the scheduled start of the class. You may request a 100% credit to the family’s account or a refund.

No refunds/credits will be given within the week prior to the start of the class, except for verified medical/hardship cases. Refunds for payments made by cash or check will be sent approximately 2-4 weeks after the refund is requested.