City of Atlanta - Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs

Join the National Black Arts Festival on Saturday, October 19th at Wolf Creek Amphitheater for their fall fundraising concert, NBAF Celebration Under the Stars! An upscale garden party, NBAF Celebration Under The Stars features live performances, an artisan vendor market, a Fine Art print sale, food and drink vendors, and NBAF photo moments, all under a starlit sky! Performers include: @marshaambrosius @keke_wyatt @tweet_ @poetryonpeter featuring: @miyanatl, @soulscribethepoet, and @vibektrl and the @drewcharterschool Dance Ensemble! Come support #NBAF and help sustain a vital resource for the funding, promotion, and appreciation of Black art! Tickets on sale now at: https://www.nbafcuts.org #NBAF #WolfCreekAmphitheater #NationalBlackArtsFestival #MarshaAmbrosius #KekeWyatt #Tweet #BlackArt #BlackArtists #PoetryOnPeter #WolfCreek

Our October newsletter is out now! Discover highlights from the Cultural Experience Project’s fall trips, explore new art opportunities, and stay in the loop with the latest arts and cultural news. Don’t miss out—click the link to read the full issue: https://lnkd.in/ecQBMRxS. #atlantanews #atlarts #oca50years #artcommunity #50yearsofculture

It's time to head to the polls and make your voice heard. Don't wait—cast your early vote. Visit GoVoteATL.com for more details and polling locations. Let's make every vote count! ? #GoVoteATL #EarlyVoting #ATLVotes #MovingAtlantaForward Graphic by: Antonia Hull, City of Atlanta, Office of the Mayor

Happy Universal Music Day! Music is a universal language that connects us all, and today we honor its power to inspire, heal, and bring people together. Whether you're a musician or simply a music lover, there are so many ways to participate in Universal Music Day: ?? Create or share a playlist of your favorite songs ?? Explore new music ?? Write a song ?? Play a tune on your favorite instrument Looking for some inspiration? Check out the Atlanta Jazz Festival 2024 playlist on Spotify or YouTube, where you can dive into some of the best sounds from this year's festival. Let’s unite through the power of music and celebrate the sounds that move us! #UniversalMusicDay #CelebrateMusic #MusicHeals #MusicUnites #AJF2024

We hope you are enjoying all of the events for ELEVATE: 50 Years of Culture! We’re kicking off week four with the 50 Years of Culture Memorabilia Virtual Gallery Exhibition on view now through October 13th. This digital exhibition pays tribute to the founding of the Bureau of Cultural Affairs during Mayor Maynard Jackson’s historic first term, highlighting its profound impact on Atlanta’s cultural development. Then, join us on Friday, October 11th, at 10:00 AM in Grant Park for the Ryan Gander Unveiling. Councilmember Jason Winston and The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs invite you to experience Things Just Happened to Him, a striking new sculpture by internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Ryan Gander. Installed just outside the Grant Park parking garage on Boulevard, this artwork is the latest addition to Atlanta’s public art collection, made possible by the Renew Atlanta Infrastructure Bond’s Landmark Public Art initiative. Finally, this Sunday, October 13th at 2:00 PM, experience Reflections, an interactive art installation that delves into the power of personal stories in shaping the future of medicine. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a healthcare advocate, or simply curious, this immersive experience offers something for everyone. All ELEVATE events are free and open to the public. Don’t miss your last chance to be part of this epic 50th anniversary celebration!

We’re still buzzing from an unforgettable evening of art, dance, poetry, and music at our 2nd Annual Art Soirée. A huge thank you to our amazing partners Dancemakers of Atlanta, CityDance Inc., Urban Poets Inc., and Atlanta Freedom Marching Bands Inc. for helping make this event such a success. Your incredible performances and collaboration truly brought the night to life! To everyone who joined us, thank you for celebrating the arts with us. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. We can’t wait to do it all again next year! #artssoiree #50yearsofculture #oca50years #atlartist #celebratethearts

This past weekend, we officially unveiled the restoration of the Tilt Flag mural! Thank you to everyone who came out to support and celebrate the restoration of this iconic piece. A special shoutout to our partners @franceatlanta, @atlintlaffairs, and @southdowntownatl for making this restoration possible. If you couldn’t make it to the unveiling, no worries! You can still check out the restored mural in person on South Broad Street! #50yearsofculture #oca50years #muralrestoration #atlart #downtownatl

Happening today, October 10th at 5:00pm! The David J. Sencer CDC Museum will be hosting a special reception celebrating World Mental Health Day and its current exhibition: Stand & Witness; Time in the Art of COVID-19! This event is part of the Healing Arts Atlanta celebration and will include brief remarks from artists, activists and public health leaders about the current and future art and public health initiatives taking place in Atlanta, including the Thriving Together Atlanta project. Also, our Executive Director, Camille Love, will be a featured speaker on the Healing Arts Atlanta panel. We hope you'll attend! #ThrivingTogetherAtlanta #MovingAtlantaForward

Join the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta for Neil Asks: How can philanthropy help create a thriving Atlanta arts scene? ?? Thursday, October 10 ?? 6 – 8 p.m. ?? ZuCot Art Gallery Be part of a thought-provoking panel discussion on the future of our city’s vibrant arts community. Network with fellow arts advocates, enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, and discover how we can redefine the future of the arts in Atlanta. Business casual attire and plus ones encouraged! For questions, contact Diaka Burke at [email protected]. #NeilAsks #SupportTheArts #AtlantaArts #CreativeEconomy #Philanthropy #ArtAdvocacy

This morning, high school students from Atlanta Public Schools had the opportunity to experience Cirque Kalabanté – Afrique en Cirque at the Rialto Theatre! Created by Yamoussa Bangoura and inspired by daily life in his native Guinea, Afrique en Cirque showcases the vibrant beauty, strength, and artistry of West African culture. Through stunning acrobatics, gravity-defying moves, and contemporary Afro-Jazz rhythms, these performers bring to life the energy and joy of young West Africans. Through our Cultural Experience Project (CEP), we’re proud to provide these transformative experiences, ensuring that students across Atlanta have access to the arts—completely free of charge. Funded by the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs, CEP continues to enrich the lives of our youth, fostering inspiration and growth through art. #CirqueKalabanté #AfriqueEnCirque #CulturalExperience #YearoftheYouth #50yearsofculture #oca50years