Bill Grant • Mayor of Canton • Creative & Business Leader
Bill Grant has served as Mayor of Canton, Georgia, bringing visionary leadership to both public service and the creative community. He is President and Chief Creative Officer of Grant Design Collaborative, an internationally recognized branding and marketing firm.
Before his mayoral term, Bill made history as the first designer from the South to serve as National President of AIGA (the professional association for design) and was later named an AIGA Fellow and honored among Graphic Design USA’s “50 Most Influential Designers Working Today.”
As Mayor, Bill has championed smart growth, historic preservation, youth civic engagement, and the intersection of creativity and commerce—making him a natural fit to speak to a community of creatives and business owners.
Participating Events
Frequently Asked Questions
Think relaxed, inspiring, and full of connection. You’ll meet other local creatives and business owners, share ideas, swap stories, and maybe even spark your next big collaboration. Regularly hear from guest speakers who share insights on specific creative or business topics to help you grow and get inspired.
Anyone who considers themselves creative. Designers, photographers, writers, entrepreneurs, marketers, and local business owners who believe in the power of collaboration. Small Town Creatives is all about connecting local talent with the businesses that can benefit from their skills. Whether you create for a living, own a business, or just love supporting local creativity, you’ll fit right in.
Not at all! Whether you’re a full-time creative professional, small business owner, side-hustler, or just someone who loves creativity, you’re welcome here. Our community thrives on all kinds of creative energy.
We host in-person meetups a every month (and we’re growing!). Each event is designed to help creatives and business owners connect, share ideas, and spark real collaborations.
Most of our gatherings are free to attend, thanks to community partnerships and local support. Occasionally, we may host ticketed events to help cover the cost of guest speakers or special experiences, but don’t worry, you’ll always know in advance. Just RSVP, show up, and come ready to meet your people!