Whether you walk it, run it or bike it, the Atlanta BeltLine is one of the city’s most ambitious—and successful—initiatives of the past few years. With future expansions and pop-up shops along the way, it’s clear the BeltLine has a lot of potential. That’s where Art on the Atlanta BeltLine comes in. Now in its fourth year, this project is the largest temporary public art display in Atlanta. The two-month long exhibition will feature more than 70 installations all over the corridor. The Art on the Atlanta Beltline will run from September 7th to November 11th, 2013. Here are a few reasons why you should grab your bike, enjoy the upcoming fall weather and head out to the BeltLine.
By Christopher T Martin (via Art on the Beltline)
+ Lantern Parade. Attend one of the lantern-making workshops (or buy your own), then head over to the Eastside Trail on Saturday, September 7th at 8:30 p.m. Light up your lantern and join the parade that will end at Park Tavern by Piedmont Park. More than 1,200 Atlanta residents joined the parade last year along with marching bands. We promise we’ll be crossing our fingers for no rain that day too.
+ Performance Art. More than 150 proposals were submitted this year for the project and 70-plus pieces were selected to be shown along the trail. The projects will include sculptures, performance art, murals and dance performances. This is your chance to see what Atlanta artists have up their sleeves and support their art. It will also be the first year art is shown in the Eastside Trail.
+ Support the community. Organizations like Art on the Atlanta BeltLine cannot continue to beautify the city without your support, so enjoy the entertainment and help ATL’s art community thrive.
+ Get to know local artists. We’ve all got a lot on our plates—luckily, this event offers a Cliff Notes version about who’s who in the local art world with different murals, performances and art over two months. Mingle with artists and learn what inspires them.
+ See how our city is growing. While you’re over there, do a Ponce City Market tour, see how the plans for the old City Hall building are going and have a King of Pops treat or a cup of Dancing Goats coffee after.
For more information on the Lantern parade and the performance schedule, check out the Art on the BeltLine site.
