City Of Atlanta: Department Of City Planning And Atlanta City Studio To Host Broad Strokes On Broad Street

Press release from the City of Atlanta:

11/01/2021 10:07 AM

Mayor’s Office of Communications
55 Trinity Avenue, Suite 2500 • Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Department of City Planning and Atlanta City Studio to Host Broad Strokes on Broad Street.

ATLANTA—Beginning Monday, November 1, 2021, the Department of City Planning will host Broad Strokes on Broad Street—an art exhibit that will use art and advocacy to combat homelessness in Atlanta.

The exhibit opens November 1, 2021, at 4:00 pm. Artist José Awo will speak, and singer/songwriter Cody Chesnutt will perform.

The Broad Strokes on Broad Street will also host an in-person/outdoor panel discussion moderated by homeless advocate Terence Lester, Founder of The Dignity Museum on November 4, 2021, at 4:00 pm.

November 4, 2021, at 4:00 pm.

Both events will be held outdoors at 99 Broad St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303.

“Homelessness is an issue that affects the entire community. As public servants, it is our responsibility to look for new and innovative ways to come together to help our neighbors experiencing homelessness,” said City Planning Commissioner, Tim Keane. “Our hope is that using art as a catalyst for that conversation will increase awareness of issues surrounding homelessness and spur people to take action.”

“Our lives expand through the service we give to others,” said José Awo, who plans to donate proceeds from his purchased artwork to Caring Works, an organization that provides shelter and services to the homeless for the last 20 years. Aside from buying art at the exhibit, patrons will have an opportunity to view and purchase artwork by appointment only with Awo.

To learn more about the Broad Strokes on Broad Street events and to register for events, visit www.atlcitydesign.com/broad-strokes-on-broad-street.

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