Two Weekends of Art on the Atlanta BeltLine Performances Draw Big Crowds!

With two performance weekends already on record as some of the highest attended events in the history of the exhibition, Art on the Atlanta BeltLine is off to a fantastic start! Check out what you may have missed below, and mark your calendars for our final performance weekend on October 18 and 19.

The 2014 Lantern Parade set off the exhibition in a burst of light and color on Saturday, September 6. On September 7, we followed it up with a relaxing afternoon of music and dance on the Westside Trail. Contemporary dance and spoken word complemented the blues, smooth jazz, and hip-hop sounds of the concerts.

Zoetic Dance Ensemble on  the Westside Trail on September 7. Photo credit: Amy Sparks Photography
Zoetic Dance Ensemble on the Westside Trail on September 7. Photo credit: Amy Sparks Photography
Black Diamond performing on the Westside Trail on September 7. Photo credit: Amy Sparks Photography
Black Diamond performing on the Westside Trail on September 7. Photo credit: Amy Sparks Photography
Teri "Lyric" Green performing as the sun set on the Westside Trail. The bandshell sculpture is by Bryan Alcorn.
Teri “Lyric” Green performing as the sun set on the Westside Trail. The bandshell sculpture is by Bryan Alcorn.

On Saturday, September 20, performances continued in Historic Fourth Ward Park, but with a bit of a different vibe. The day opened with the “No Tables, No Chairs” parade and was followed by “Class on the Grass,” getting the crowd moving and making music with African dance and drum lessons. The day’s events also included spoken-word break-dancing, dance, crafts, and a silent film screening concert.

The Common Ground Collective brought the funk to Historic Fourth Ward Park on September 20.
The Common Ground Collective brought the funk to Historic Fourth Ward Park on September 20.
Toni Marie Young's "Class on the Grass" got  the crowd into the rhythm.
Drum lessons in preparation for Toni Marie Young’s “Class on the Grass.”
Toni Marie Young's "Class on the Grass" got the crowd into the rhythm.
“Class on the Grass” got the crowd into the rhythm.
Edeliegba, a senior-citizen dance group, performed at Historic Fourth Ward Park on September 20.
Edeliegba, a senior-citizen dance group, performed at Historic Fourth Ward Park on September 20.
Kollaboration's spoken word and dance were a huge hit with the crowd.
Kollaboration’s spoken word and dance were a huge hit with the crowd.
The Ghosts Project's live music was composed for five silent films screenings.
The Ghosts Project’s live music was composed for five silent films screenings.

Nothing exemplifies the diversity of Art on the Atlanta BeltLine quite like Sunday’s performances in Reynoldstown. On the unpaved portion of the Eastside Trail behind H. Harper Station, the performances featured everything from an interactive dance installation, break-dancing, and acrobatics, to crafting and live painting.

The talented HBO Crew  as part of Atlanta Collage Society's  art installation.
The talented HBO Crew, in mid-break dance, as part of Atlanta Collage Society’s art installation.
Fly on a Wall performed fifteen minute sets in between every performance.
Fly on a Wall performed fifteen minute sets in between every performance.
The Indie Craft Experience were set up throughout the day, inviting everyone to make their own crafts.
The Indie Craft Experience were set up throughout the day, inviting everyone to make their own crafts.
Danielle Brutto live painting during Faun and a Pan Flute's performance.
Danielle Brutto live painting during Faun and a Pan Flute’s performance.
dirTea literally got dirty performing on the earthen wall behind H. Harper Station.
dirTea literally got dirty performing on the earthen wall behind H. Harper Station.
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Ryan Mathern’s crew of fire artists.

If you missed these acts, you have another chance to check out Art on the Atlanta BeltLine performances in October. If you came and you loved what you saw, come back and see what else we’ve got in store, and tell your friends! Check out the full schedule here.

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