Upcoming events.
Celebrate the Arts in DeKalb County
You’re invited to a community gathering to celebrate the arts in DeKalb County!
This event is sponsored by Presiding Officer and District 2 Commissioner Michelle Long Spears, in partnership with Super District Commissioner Ted Terry and Super District Commissioner Dr. LaDena Bolton. It is an opportunity for residents, artists, business owners, and community members to gather in celebration and advocacy for the arts in our community.
Drop by anytime on Wednesday, November 19, between 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at The Chapel on Sycamore to enjoy local performances, connect with neighbors, and most importantly, share your input. Your ideas will help guide how the arts can serve our diverse community and strengthen DeKalb’s cultural and economic vitality.
Whether you’re an artist, business owner, student, longtime resident, or new to the area, your voice matters.
GT Arts Community Salon Hosted by EI2 and Arts Capital | Atlanta
GT Arts Community Salons are monthly opportunities to gather in community, share insights, and get inspired. This will be an opportunity for arts-connected faculty and staff and arts non-profit leaders from across Atlanta to connect and also hear the results of a recent survey of all small arts organizations in the eleven-county area. Together, we will identify and discuss points for potential collaboration between GT faculty and staff and various non-profits in Greater Atlanta. Free and open to all.
Location: Georgia Tech Hodges Connection Room, Centergy Building
United Boards Exchange
Join Arts Capital | Atlanta for a United Boards Exchange, a dynamic gathering of arts board members coming together to learn, connect, and strengthen our impact.
Attendees will get key insights on the state of arts funding and practical ways board members can better support their organizations—and the arts ecosystem as a whole. Plus, time to meet fellow board leaders, share ideas, and build connections across organizations.
This is more than just a meeting—it’s a chance to be part of a stronger, more connected arts community. We hope to see you there!
This event took place in March 2025.
Georgia Arts Day & Action Summit
Join Arts Capital | Atlanta members at Georgia Arts Day & Action Summit hosted by Georgians for the Arts! Registration required.
Day one will take place at Callanwolde Arts Center and focus on inspiring stories and ideas from fellow artists and arts champions. Day two will begin at Shakespeare Tavern. After lunch, we will travel to the Capitol and drop in on members of our Georgia Legislature.
RESCHEDULED Fulton County Board of Commissioners Meeting
Join Arts Capital | Atlanta members at The Fulton County Board of Commissioners meeting where they will vote on the budget—including the budget for Arts & Culture.
Attendees are encouraged to speak during public comment—especially to both say thanks for support for the arts and offer a couple examples of how your organization is serving Fulton County. To sign up for a two minute speaking slot, plan to arrive between 9:00-9:30a to sign up. Speakers will be called in the order of sign up and prioritize Fulton County residents or Fulton-based businesses.
The meeting starts at 10:00am and while they go through a few housekeeping items first, they’re usually done with public comment by 11:30am.
Speaking isn’t everything. Coming to show your support helps give back up to those supportive commissioners and serves as a tipping point for commissioners that are on the fence. Supporters are encouraged to wear green.