Community Members Encouraged to Engage with Atlanta Legacy Makers Tribute to Past Civic Leaders
The newest community engagement opportunity is tied to the recent announcement of the four finalists identified in an open call for submissions for the public art commemoration. While the teams continue to refine their submissions, community members are invited to provide input to them by engaging with the feedback tool now available on ATLLegacyMakers.com. The brief exercise invites participants to imagine how they would like to experience the reimagined space and artwork.
Legacy to Mayors Ivan Allen Jr. and Maynard Jackson taking shape
Central Atlanta Progress (CAP) and the City of Atlanta have just announced the four finalist teams have been selected from a call for submissions to design a public commemoration in honor of Allen and Jackson – inspired by the book by Gary Pomerance – “Where Peachtree Meets Sweet Auburn.”
Arts ATL Launches Serendipity, an online showcase of local film
Serendipity is a celebration of arts in Atlanta via the medium of film and is a project for Fulton County Arts and Culture’s Virtual Arts Initiative.
Counter Narrative Project Receives GLAAD Media Awards Nomination
GLAAD announced nominees for the 32nd Annual GLAAD Awards honoring excellence in LGBTQ+ representation in media. The Counter Narrative Project (CNP) is excited to be honored with a nomination for "The Reckoning" in the Outstanding Blog category.
Rowell Arts Fund Debuts Virtual Tour
Roswell Arts Fund is delighted to share an exciting new way to experience the permanent collection of ArtAround Roswell and the Bike Rack Project sculptures in Roswell GA.
ALT's Oakland City Affordable Townhome Project Secures Invest Atlanta Grant
The project is being led by a partnership between the Atlanta Land Trust, which owns the Southwest Atlanta site, and homebuilder Intown Builders LLC. Atlanta Land Trust secured a $920,000 Invest Atlanta grant for a 23-unit version of the project in 2019 before bringing on Intown Builders for the current plan, according to a fact sheet for the project.
Hope Givers Announces Student Competition
To combat the isolation COVID-19 has brought to students and educators across America, Hope Givers has launched its inaugural HOPE FILM CHALLENGE!
Community Foundation awards nearly $1 million to 22 Black arts groups
Black-led arts organizations heralded the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta support for diversity in its latest round of funding through its Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund.
Two local nonprofits get millions in grants from Amazon’s Jeff Bezos
Two metro Atlanta nonprofits focused on ending homelessness for families are the recipients of multimillion-dollar grants from a philanthropic organization started by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.
‘Not All Pastors Do That’: How Rev. Raphael Warnock Used His Pulpit to Fight AIDS
We don’t like to talk about these things in church,” the Rev. Raphael Warnock cautioned the congregation at Atlanta’s storied Ebenezer Baptist Church in March 2010, but “I’m very convinced that if Martin Luther King, Jr. were alive today, he would be focused on the issue of HIV/AIDS.”
Atlanta Voters Approve Measures Expected To Support Affordable Housing Nonprofits
Voters approved two items on the ballot that are expected to support affordable housing nonprofits in Atlanta and the state.
Tech Founder Hadiyah Mujhid Partners With AnnenbergTech And PledgeLA To Create Equity For Black And Latinx VC’s And Founders
In business, it takes money to make money. Yet for many Black and Latinx founders, access to capital is a barrier to entry into their respective industries.
MODA Continues To Offer A Wealth Of Digital Content During The Pandemic
The Museum of Design Atlanta recently announced a whole new roster of online classes and events for both children and adults alike.
Executive Profile: Ladybird's Michael Lennox expects 'full reset' of restaurant industry
When the Atlanta Beltline's Eastside trail opened nearly a decade ago, Michael Lennox, an attorney, saw a new opportunity: opening a restaurant on a unique piece of land.
Why TCM Is Airing a 14-Hour Documentary About Women Directors
Starting on Sept. 1, Turner Classic Movies will air 14-part documentary “Women Make Film,” an exhaustive look at female filmmakers worldwide and their work throughout cinematic history.
Talking With the MINT About Reopening And Latest Exhibition
In the wake of COVID-19 the MINT Gallery has offered a wealth of online content.
