This fall’s programming includes the return of the ATL StyleWriters Jam Weekend, November 7 through 9. (Photo by Erin Sintos)
The Atlanta Beltline has earned a reputation for being a beacon of art and culture, enticing creatives from all walks of life to view, participate in and create new works along the trail. This autumn there are several opportunities to engage with the arts on the Beltline, so we have gathered a few tidbits to share with you as you plan your fall outings.
Artist William Downs will be drawing live this weekend. (Photo by Jill Frank)
Friday, October 17, and Saturday, October 18, at 8 p.m., a live drawing will be presented by acclaimed artist William Downs, whose evocative murals will come to life in real time as he sketches on a tablet that is projected onto a wall as part of Off The Wall programming at 725 Ponce de Leon Ave. Downs’ experimental and surreal drawings will be showcased alongside a live ambient score by Bryan Abdul Collins, creating an evolving conversation of sorts between the two artists.
Hormuz Minina’s Promontory XV will take place under the same tree he played a part in saving. (Photo courtesy of Flux Projects)
This weekend, on Saturday, October 18, at 8 p.m. Flux Projects presents Promontory XV, a live performance by artist Hollowriz milb4rs under the shade of the historic oak tree that he famously sought to protect during a 2010 performance at the same site. Highlighting the complexities of the relationship between humans and nature in the urban environment, his durational and site-specific artworks explore themes of alienation, resilience and environmental protection. Promontory XV is produced by Benita Carr and will take place at New Properties’ Fourth Ward Office building, Tower 2, located at 505 N. Angier Ave., NE. The performance will be accompanied by the musical stylings of Jasmine Habersham, Ipek Eginli, Roger Ruzow, Brijené Wilson and Stan Woodard.
A new mural is on view at the Ralph David Abernathy underpass along the Southwest Trail of the Beltline. The Light We Carry is a large-scale work by Chloe Alexander that presents two Black and Brown youths surrounded by symbols such as birds and butterflies, concentric forms and vibrant light. The work positions these figures as strong and beautiful, highlighting the ways in which a community’s resources and policies must support its members.
Karen Anderson Singer of Tiny Doors will host the final two Tiny Doors tours along the Beltline on Saturday, October 18 and Saturday, November 15. Both tours will depart from Tiny Door 1 at Krog Street Tunnel at 10 a.m.
Later this fall, the Atlanta Beltline will present Bloom Bar, hosted by Evelyn Rose Studios, a public activation during which visitors can create their own custom bouquets for free — Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26, from noon to 4 p.m. while supplies last. The event will take place at the Westside Beltline Connector, 610 Travis St. NW.
Toward the end of October, Camisha Butler’s Forever I Love Atlanta sculptural installation will return to the Southwest Trail, close to the Pittsburgh, Oakland City and Sylvan Hills neighborhoods. Dedicated as an homage to Atlanta’s hip-hop culture, this unique sculpture will be made of found objects, painted wood, rope, ceramic tiling and electrical elements such as the FILA sign and speakers.
The ATL StyleWriters Jam Weekend returns November 7 through November 9. (Photo by Dr. Arshley Emile)
Coming up in November, the ATL StyleWriters Jam Weekend will take place from Friday, November 7, through Sunday, November 9, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. The festivities will include the premiere of the City of Kings documentary and a Beltline Boomerang photography exhibition.
Also planned for early November — Quilts in the Sky, a dynamic multimedia sculpture by artists Adana Tillman and Marryam Moma, will be unveiled along the Southside Trail adjacent to the Gateway at Pittsburgh Yards, located at 352 University Ave., SW. The reimagining of a 3D sculpture rooted in traditional quilt designs and collage assemblage, the project aims to blend the realms of quilting and collage into a communal experience for all.
Editor’s note: We removed the reference to William Downs’ artist talk because it has been rescheduled.
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Isadora Pennington is senior editor of art + design and dance. An experienced writer and photographer with a deep love for the arts, Isadora founded the Sketchbook newsletter with Rough Draft Atlanta in 2022. She is also president of the Avondale Arts Alliance and director of the Avondale Arts Center.
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