Atlanta Beltline Art Summer Update

Atlanta Beltline Art Secures Continued Support from Key Arts Funders

Atlanta Beltline Art’s exhibition year is made possible through the continued investment of both public and private partners who recognize the program’s role in shaping Atlanta’s cultural landscape. Two longstanding arts champions have renewed their commitments for the 2025–26 fiscal year: the Georgia Council for the Arts, which awarded the Beltline its maximum project grant of $5,000, and Fulton County Arts & Culture, which contributed $16,000. Additionally, private partners such as The Atlanta Foundation, Cox Enterprises, Delta Air Lines, Norfolk Southern, Northside Hospital and Ponce City Market also reinforced their support, collectively contributing $135,000 for this program year. These investments will help fund artist commissions, community programming and public art installations along the trail, ensuring that art remains accessible to residents and visitors throughout the year.

Upcoming Events & Activations

Thriving Together Atlanta Mural Project - Westside Beltline Mural Installation & Unveiling

Atlanta Beltline’s Southwest Trail will soon feature the second mural in the Thriving Together Atlanta series, a public art project dedicated to addressing inequality in healthcare through free events and activities, including murals by Atlanta artists. Funded by a $1 million Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge grant, the initiative brings together cities and their leaders, residents and artists to develop temporary public art projects that address important civic issues. The Beltline installation will be unveiled in early October following a series of community events and a public installation process. Thriving Together Atlanta is funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies and presented in collaboration with the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, the National Black Arts Festival, Out of Hand Theater, and the Atlanta Beltline. Additional support is provided by Gucci Changemakers. Learn More

• Location: Atlanta Beltline Southwest Trail (Under the Ralph David Abernathy Underpass; 590 Cascade Ave, SW, 30310)

• Activation Dates: 

  • Aug. 23: Community Day: Artist Presentation and Mural Selection (Hammonds House Museum) 

  • Sept. 1-28: Mural Installation

  • Oct. 4: Public Unveiling

Tiny Doors ATL: 10-Year Anniversary Tour - Fall Dates

Artist Karen Anderson Singer commemorates a decade of Tiny Doors ATL with a year-long tour series that explores the evolution and cultural resonance of her iconic miniature installations. The public is invited to participate in artist-led talks, site visits and interactive programming designed to celebrate the accessibility and joy at the heart of the project. Originating with one small portal, Tiny Doors has become a widely recognized part of Atlanta’s urban landscape, encouraging close observation, imagination and neighborhood connection. Learn More

• Fall Dates: Sept. 27; Oct. 18; Nov. 15

• Location: Multiple sites along the trail

Where the Weird Things Are: An Upside Down Parade Presented by Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons

From the creator of the beloved Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade comes another magical community celebration. Chantelle Rytter and her Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons will return to the Beltline this fall with "Where the Weird Things Are,” a special Halloween experience that brings together local folklore, giant mythical creatures and their stories. Unlike a typical parade, the “upside down” format keeps the parade participants in place as spectators move around them. Attendees will stroll around the pond of Historic Fourth Ward Park to experience the puppet line-up or, as with the Lantern Parade, may join in with their own “weird” creations. The immersive experience will feature live music from Atlanta’s Black Sheep Ensemble. "Where the Weird Things Are” is made possible through the generous support of the Power for Good Foundation. Learn More

• Location: Historic Fourth Ward Park Amphitheater (Eastside Trail)

• Date: Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m.

Stay tuned for more news and updates on Atlanta Beltline Art programming for 2025.  

The 2025 Atlanta Beltline Art exhibition and programming are sponsored by Delta Air Lines and Norfolk Southern at the Gold level; Northside Hospital and Ponce City Market at the Silver level; and Cox Enterprises at the Bronze level. 

This program is also supported in part by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, the Atlanta Foundation, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners and the Georgia Council for the Arts through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly and funding from its partner agency – the National Endowment for the Arts. Atlanta Beltline Art also receives direct support through an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.

About Atlanta Beltline Art
Atlanta Beltline Art is the largest outdoor temporary art exhibition in the southeast, activating spaces along roughly 12 miles of the planned 22-mile corridor. The public art featured in the annual exhibition is carefully selected by an arts and culture expert jury and community members based on set criteria that aim to be as inclusive and equitable as possible. The linear gallery represents artists from across the region in a variety of mediums: sculpture, murals, dance, music, theater, photography, fashion, film and more. The Beltline welcomes over 2 million users a year, who are exposed to a number of art installations from the temporary and continuing exhibitions. To date, more than 90 projects have been commissioned as a part of the growing year-round collection. Stay abreast of Atlanta Beltline Art announcements and events at Beltline.org/art, or follow on social media @AtlantaBeltline and with #Beltlineart.

About Atlanta Beltline, Inc. 
Atlanta Beltline, Inc. is the official implementation agency for the Atlanta Beltline. Its vision is to be the catalyst for making Atlanta a global beacon for equitable, inclusive and sustainable city life. As one of the largest, most wide-ranging urban redevelopment programs in the United States, the Atlanta Beltline is building a more socially and economically resilient Atlanta with our partner organizations and host communities through job creation, inclusive transportation systems, affordable housing and public spaces for all. For more information on the Atlanta Beltline, please visit www.beltline.org.

Media Contacts:
Atlanta Beltline, Inc. Office of Communications and Media Relations
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Keona Swindler, Communications & Media Relations Manager 
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Sigele Winbush, PR Consultant
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