Winter Session 2026
Session Dates: Monday, January 12th-Saturday, March 14th, 2026 Catalog Available: Thursday, October 16th Registration Opens: Thursday, October 23rd at 10:00 AM Winter Session Catalog Winter Session Registration Opens 10AM 10/23
December Workshops
Session Dates: Monday, December 1st – Saturday, December 13th Catalog Available: Thursday, September 25th Registration Opens: Thursday, October 2nd at 10:00 AM View the December Workshop Catalog Click Here to Register – Opens 10/2 @ 10AM
New Public Art Restoration: Ancestral Totem
The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs recently restored “Ancestral Totem” by renowned sculptor Ayokunle Odeleye, one of five of his works in the City’s public art collection. Located near Georgia State University’s campus, the striking stainless-steel sculpture rises skyward as a contemporary homage to ancestral traditions and cultural heritage. Odeleye, celebrated for blending modern design […]
Employee Spotlight: Cara Davis
Meet Cara Davis, a dedicated member of our Conservation & Maintenance team. Since joining OCA in 2019, Cara has played a vital role in preserving the City of Atlanta’s public art collection, making sure our outdoor murals and sculptures continue to shine for residents and visitors alike. Outside of work, Cara expresses her creativity through […]
Steve R. Allen artist talk
✨ Join us for an inspiring Artist Talk with Steve R. Allen at Gallery 72 on August 14, 2025 from 7–8 PM as he explores themes of Afrofuturism and Ancestry. Discover how ancient African wisdom—especially the use of fractals—informs Allen’s powerful blend of figurative and digital works. 🌍🎨 Step into new landscapes where tradition meets […]
New Public Art Installation Honors Atlanta’s First Responders “22 to the Rescue” by Jeffry Loy
The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) is honored to unveil 22 to the Rescue, a powerful new public art sculpture by Atlanta-based artist Jeffry Loy, now on permanent display at Atlanta Fire Station 22. This evocative work stands as a tribute to the courage, service, and resilience of the firefighters of Station 22—and by […]
Art Restoration: Memorial, Carpets, Panels, and Books
The OCA has recently completed conservation work on Memorial, Carpets, Panels, and Books by artists Jim Hirschfield and Sonya Ishii. Created in 1994, the cone-shaped bronze sculpture sits prominently in front of the Atlanta Detention Center and serves as a symbolic and contemplative presence in the downtown landscape. Memorial, Carpets, Panels, and Books invites viewers […]
Fall Session 2025
Fall Session Dates: Monday, September 8th – Saturday, November 15th Catalog Available: Thursday, July 10th Registration Opens: Thursday, July 17th at 10:00 AM
Employee Spotlight: Kevin Sipp, Gallery Manager
Meet Kevin Sipp, the Gallery Manager for the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. Kevin oversees all three of the City’s municipal galleries and leads the Art on Loan program, bringing works from the City’s collection into public-facing spaces across departments and buildings. He also supports the selection and acquisition of artwork that helps define Atlanta’s […]
Art Restoration: Monument to Woodrow Wilson
The OCA has recently completed conservation work on The Monument to Woodrow Wilson, a historic plaque first dedicated in 1924. Nestled in the Wilson Park Triangle at East Morningside Drive and Rock Spring Road, the monument is a living memorial to President Wilson following his passing. The site holds deep historical roots, not only commemorating […]