Atlanta, GA
January - December 2024

Arts & Entertainment Atlanta (A&E Atlanta) is a neighborhood activation and economic development initiative for Downtown Atlanta. A&E Atlanta celebrates our creative community by showcasing their work in a way that brings more vibrancy and excitement to the unique space of Downtown. For 6 years we have worked closely with A&E Atlanta to develop a framework that provides Atlanta’s local art community with more public art opportunities that pay well, allows for experimentation and offers broad exposure.

2024 Programs

Local Stories 2024/25

November 2024 – October 2025

Local Stories is an initiative by Arts & Entertainment Atlanta supported by Dashboard that uses creative storytelling to present lesser known facts about the people & places of Downtown Atlanta. Artists collaborate with curators, historians and Arts & Entertainment Atlanta to visually bring stories to life on downtown's digital signs.

The fourth annual presentation curated by Arelious Cooper, Courtney Brooks, Jasmine Wilson, and John Dirga features 12 artists and artworks, rolled out in phases throughout the year at Margaret Mitchell Square.

Featured Artists

Arelious Cooper: Ashley McNamara, Nicole Merizalde, Suraj Patel
Courtney Brooks: Bex Russell, Eric Nine, Sean Fahie
Jasmine Wilson: Jasmine Williams, Neka King, Sayma Hossain
John Dirga: Liliana Penagos, Linda McNeil, Pam Peacock

Look At Me Living

June 1 - July 31, 2024

An outdoor digital exhibition paying homage to the vibrant and imaginative souls who contribute to Atlanta's cultural landscape.

Arts & Entertainment Atlanta presents its 5th annual digital exhibition, Look at Me Living, curated by Jessica Helfrecht and featuring work by 10 Atlanta artists on four A&E Atlanta digital signs. Spanning many mediums, the featured artists delve into introspection, offering intimate portrayals of themselves, their loved ones, and community members. Their work mirrors the human experience, capturing moments of beauty, joy, and pain in daily life.

FEATURED ARTISTS:

Amanda Grae Platner, Charity Hamidullah, Danae Antoine, Emef Griffin, Honey Pierre, Marryam Moma, Patrick Di Rito, Petie Parker, Ruby Chavez, & Trey Dowell.

PRODUCERS:
Presented by Arts & Entertainment Atlanta in partnership with the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District, Orange Barrel Media, and BIG Outdoor. Project support provided by Dashboard.

PRESS:
"Look at Me Living" Digital Exhibition – Atlanta Downtown

All photos by Enrique Samson, courtesy of A&E Atlanta

Major Funding is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners

These programs were supported in part by the City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs.