New Home for MOCA GA Opens on the Westside
Atlanta has a new place to experience the work of Georgia artists. The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA GA) has opened its new permanent home at the Goat Farm Arts Center in West Midtown, giving the museum more room to showcase its growing collection and connect Atlantans with artists from across the state. […]
From Crosswalk to Canvas: City agencies and Finch Elementary Students Help Bring Public Art to Life
A crosswalk can be more than a way to get from one side of the street to the other—it can become a canvas for community. Today, Finch Elementary School officially dedicated a new intersection mural that will welcome students with color, creativity and community pride at the school’s front door. The project was a collaboration […]
Dedication of New Mural, “Wild Seed, Wild Flower” in South Downtown Ahead of World Cup
ATLANTA, GA — April 21, 2026 — The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) invites media and community members to attend a special mural dedication celebrating Wild Seed, Wild Flower, a new public artwork by Atlanta-based artist Charity Hamidullah. Located at Windsor and Rawson Streets, this latest installation reflects the City’s continued […]
Tickets On Sale Now for Miles Electric Band
A Celebration of the Miles Davis Centennial Atlanta Symphony Hall; May 22: 7:30pm Kick off Memorial Day Weekend and the 49th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival with an electrifying tribute to one of music’s greatest innovators, Miles Davis. On May 22 at Atlanta Symphony Hall, the MEB: Miles Electric Band brings Davis’ groundbreaking electric era to […]
JAM On: Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month and the Sound of America
April is recognized nationwide as Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), a time dedicated to celebrating the rich history, cultural impact, and ongoing evolution of jazz. Established in 2001 by the Smithsonian, JAM was created to encourage people of all ages to engage with jazz—through listening, learning, attending performances, and supporting artists. More than a celebration, it […]
Hope Moving Forward Restored
The OCA’s Conservation and Maintenance team recently completed a full restoration of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. monument near Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Titled Hope Moving Forward, the impressive bronze sculpture was created by internationally acclaimed Jamaican-born artist Basil Watson, whose work is recognized for its expressive realism and powerful portrayals of Black history and leadership. […]
FY ’26 Municipal Support for the Arts Grant Recipients
The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) is excited to announce the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 26) grant recipients for its Municipal Support for the Arts (MSA) Organizational Grant Program and Contracts for Arts Services (CAS) Individual Artist Grant Program. These investments reaffirm the City of Atlanta’s commitment to sustaining a vibrant, […]