Creative people from all genres are needed by the city of Stone Mountain.

Mayor Gary Peet is seeking artists, musicians, film makers, photographers, dancers, crafters, quilters, carvers, instrument makers and the like to show up on May 6 for a “Creative Economies Convocation” at ARTStation on Manor Drive in the Village.

At the event, Jack Sartain, the convocation’s facilitator, will describe how the Arts Incubator works and the financial and other benefits and advantages to the artists who participate. He will also seek input from interested artists about what they need to be successful small businesses and enlist their help in planning the incubator.

“Working with the Downtown Development Authority and Mainstreet Program, we are going to generate an economic development program featuring arts and artists of all kinds to fill the empty stores and bring the tourists and visitors, even our own residents, back to Main Street,” said Sartain, who founded the DeKalb Council for the Arts Inc.

Peet said the city has the support of private foundations, state, local and city governments, and the Stone Mountain Woman’s Club.

He said the idea for the incubator was first presented to a “Steering Force” of 27 arts and economic development leaders on April 2.

To attend the “Creative Economies Convocation,” e-mail Sartain at jbs5951@aol.com or call 770-856 1377.