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CITY OF ATLANTAKasim Reed, Mayor

MAYORS OFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRSCAMILLE RUSSELL LOVE, Executive DirectorEddie Granderson, Program ManagerRobert Witherspoon, Public Art Services

ATLANTA CITY COUNCILCEASAR C. MITCHELL, PresidentCARLA SMITH, District 1KWANZA HALL, District 2IVORY LEE YOUNG, JR., District 3CLETA WINSLOW, District 4NATALYN MOSBY ARCHIBONG, District 5ALEX WAN, District 6HOWARD SHOOK, District 7YOLANDA ADREAN, District 8FELICIA A. MOORE, District 9CLARENCE T. MARTIN, District 10KEISHA LANCE BOTTOMS, District 11JOYCE SHEPERD, District 12MICHAEL JULIAN BOND, Post 1 at LargeMARY MORWOOD, Post 2 at LargeANDRE DICKENS, Post 3 at Large

To promote rich and diverse cultural experiences in the city of Atlanta while preserving and protecting

the citys cultural heritage

VISIONMISSIONTo enhance the quality of life through cultural experiences that will expand Atlantas international reputation.

The Office of Cultural Affairs Public Art Program (OCA/PAP) is charged with administering the development and management of public art proj-ects for Atlanta City Government. OCA/PAP also provides programs and services that support our arts community while improving the quality of life for all citizens and visitors.

The Office of Cultural Affairs Public Art Program operates on the premise that art enhances the quality of life for our citizens by encouraging a heightened sense of place, increasing our communitys prestige and enlivening the visual quality of Atlantas built environment. The program promotes a public initiative of outreach and education while working to preserve the citys cultural heritage.

The OCA/PAP is committed to creating community through public art and builds upon community support to conserve, preserve and make available public art to citizens and visitors in Atlanta.

Isamu Noguchi Willie Tarver

As one of the most progressive cities in the southeast, Atlantas diversity and expansion are a testa-ment to the rich environment that Atlanta supports. Public Art Atlanta is charged with bringing recognition to Atlantas artistic heritage and cultural life, by involving communi-ties, residents and visitors, with art that impact the citys public spaces.

Since 1977, Atlanta City Government has advocated for the integration of public art into Atlantas infrastructure through a percent for art program. As a set aside of one and one half percent of eligible capital improvement funds, the percent for art program supports the development of infrastructure projects for Atlanta City Government. Public Art Atlanta manages both infrastructure projects and temporary projects developed in collaboration with arts organizations, community groups and artists, to fulfill the core mission of enriching and preserving the artistic heritage of the City of Atlanta.

James Harold Jennings Curtis Patterson

COLLECTIONSMANAGMENT

Atlantas Public Art collection consists of 139 artworks in public places throughout Atlanta: Parks, Recreation Centers, Municipal buildings, streetscapes and plazas. In addition, there are over 200 portable artworks that represent the work of numerous Atlanta artists. Atlantas Collections management facilitates the work of cultivating and preserving art commissioned and bequeathed to the City of Atlanta.

Henri Jova, Stanley Daniels, and John Busby Thornton Dial

Elisa ArimanyCurtis Patterson

Jim Seigler | Gamba QuirinoJohn Paul HarrisKit Yin Snyder

A dedicated team of curators and project managers work throughout the year to identify and promote creative opportunities that impact how the public experience art in public spaces. Heightening the public experience through art that values collaboration and recognizes the uniqueness of community assets; Public Art Services and programs offered through the Mayors Office of Cultural Affairs support a wide range of art that influences Atlantas reputation as a wonderful place to live.

Art in Placemaking enhances the lives of residents by impacting where residents t work and play; while visitors are treated to the uniqueness of Atlantas public places and cultural life through the diverse art offerings in the City.

Isamu Noguchi

Eddie Owens Martin

Elevate brings dynamic contemporary art to Atlanta, by carrying out stimulating and interactive exhibitions that impact and offer the public powerful experiences with art and the urban environment. The program aims to creatively generate interest in the cultural development of underutilized parts of Downtown through public art exhibitions, tours and events. Elevate looks to increase access to cultural experiences while encouraging participants to explore historic downtown neighborhoods. Elevate challenges residents and visitors to re-imagine the citys public spaces while experiencing the transformative impact of arts and culture.

Atlanta is quickly gaining acclaim for its cutting edge exhibitions, quality contemporary art and progressive arts scene. Gallery 72 has a strong focus on local talent, serving as an institution that supports individual artists, local galleries, arts organizations and curators.

Gallery 72 is Atlanta City Governments newest exhibition space located in Downtown Atlanta. A 3000 square foot lobby space at the 2 City Plaza has been transformed into a visually stunning and welcoming creative space designed by Stanley Beaman & Sears. The gallery promotes, interprests and presents cutting-edge contemporary art by emerging, mid-career and estabished artists

Julia Venske | Gregor Spanle Trevor Reese Branden Collins

The Chastain Arts Center managed by the Mayors office of Cultural Affairs, provides a nurturing place where artists of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to create, learn and enjoy. For over 35 years, art classes and exhibits have been offered at the facility located in Chastain Park. Also exhibiting the works of local artists and artisans, the Chastain Arts Center remains an Atlanta staple. Its impressive location in northwest Atlanta is a 100 year structure that is maintained by the Department of Parks and Recreation.

The City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs Public Art Program is proud to host guided public art tours in Downtown Atlanta!

Atlanta, residents and visitors will experience remarkable artwork by nationally and internationally recognized artists. Guides will lead you through Downtown Atlanta corridors and touch on historical sites and monuments that speak to the heart of Atlantas character. This Public Art tour is a great way to learn about Atlantas place in history through our cultural and artistic lineage.

Francesco Somaini

Xavier Campaney Medina

Your support of Public Art Atlanta through the numerous programs offered will continue to bring recognition to the Citys public places and cultural life. Contact the Mayors Office of Cultural Affairs to find out how you can support Public Art in Atlanta.

The OCA Internship Program

Contracts for Arts Services

Atlanta Public Art Registry

For more informationcontact:

Eddie Grandersonegranderson@atlantaga.gov404.546.6819

or

Mayors Office of Cultural AffairsSuite 1700, Harris TowerPeachtree CenterAtlanta, Georgia 30303404.546.6815