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Thriving Together Atlanta is seeking a local creative to design a bold, inspiring mural along the Westside Beltline that reflects identity, healing & the power of public art. Apply by August 4: thrivingtogetheratlanta.org/mural-2-reques… #PublicArtChallenge

🎉 SUMMER POP-UP ALERT! 🎉 Join the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs for a midweek celebration of art, music, and community at Cam Kirk Studios on Wednesday, July 23, from 11 AM to 2 PM.

The Moving Atlanta Forward Bond 2.0 Artist Roster is now re-open for applications. The OCA is prequalifying artist for upcoming public art commissions funded through the Moving Atlanta Forward Infrastructure Bond 2.0. Public Art commissions will range from $2,000 to $100,000.

Afro Futurism and Ancestry, now on view at Gallery 72, features the visionary works of acclaimed artist Steve R. Allen. Experience a powerful fusion of heritage, imagination, and future-forward storytelling through art, in the heart of downtown. On view through September 5.

✨ARTSCool Apprentice Spotlight: Honesty Vaughn🎨 Meet Honesty, a talented 15-year-old artist and rising 10th grader at North Atlanta High School—and a first-time participant in ARTSCool, a program of the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA).

Shoutout to our very own Hannah Adair, who has been selected for the 2025 Emerging Artist Residency Exhibition at Atlanta Printmakers Studio! Catch her work on view from July 11–August 8 in the Carol Pulin Gallery.

Now Open: FY '26 Contracts for Arts Services (CAS) Grant Cycle! The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs is now accepting proposals for the FY '26 (July 2025–June 2026) CAS grant cycle. Questions? Contact Brittnee Buley at [email protected].

The OCA’s July newsletter is here, and it’s packed with highlights for a summer full of creativity and community!

Now Open: FY '26 Municipal Support for the Arts (MSA) Grant Cycle! First-time applicants must attend one workshop (virtual or in-person). Apply + RSVP for workshops: shorturl.at/lzQx6 Questions? Contact Brittnee Buley at [email protected].

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to honor the history, achievements, and contributions of people with disabilities!

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This summer, Jordan Gregory is sharing her passion and talent with the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs’ ARTSCool dance program, in partnership with The Black Artist Dance Collective, as an instructor and mentor.

🎶 Happy World Music Day! Wishing you a day filled with beautiful melodies and unforgettable rhythms. Whether it’s jazz, hip-hop, classical, or afrobeats, music brings us together, lifts our spirits, and tells our stories.  🎧 Drop your favorite song or artist in the comments!

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. The City of Atlanta's administrative offices will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday. We will reopen on Friday, June 20th.

The OCA has recently completed conservation work on The Monument to Woodrow Wilson, a historic plaque first dedicated in 1924. Nestled in the Wilson Park Triangle at East Morningside Drive and Rock Spring Road, the monument is a living memorial to President Wilson.

June is Black Music Month, and we’re turning up the volume to honor the rhythm, soul, and stories that have shaped generations. From jazz and gospel to hip hop and R&B, Black artists have created iconic sounds that have transformed popular culture across the globe!

This Thursday, we celebrate freedom, resilience, and the power of Black joy. ✊🏾✨Check out this amazing line up of events, and comment down below which ones you'll be at this Juneteenth weekend! #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #CityofAtlanta #AtlantaEvents #BlackHistory

The OCA’s June newsletter is here, and it’s full of updates you won’t want to miss! Whether you’re an artist, an arts enthusiast, or just here for the vibes, this issue has something for you.

The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs is excited to announce that Jonathan Imafidor has been awarded the West Cascade Sculpture public art commission. This sculpture will celebrate the vibrant history and enduring spirit of one of Atlanta’s most storied neighborhoods.

What a night! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our Emerging Artist Award Opening Reception. A huge congratulations again to our incredible 2024-2025 Emerging Artist Award recipients. We can't wait to see what's next for these rising talents.