Elevate: Roots, Renaissance, and Renegades Public Art Festival

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• Fri, Sep 22, 2023 - Sun, Oct 15, 2023  

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ELEVATE IS A TEMPORARY PUBLIC ART PROGRAM THAT SEEKS TO INVIGORATE THE ATLANTA AREA THROUGH VISUAL ART, PERFORMANCES, AND CULTURAL EVENTS.

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of hip-hop! See free Downtown events below:

 

 

The History of Atlanta Hip Hop Lunch and Learn

Friday, September 22, 2023, 12:00 PM

Atlanta City Hall Atrium, 55 Trinity Ave.

Bring your lunch and join us for a discussion with Atlanta Artists about Hip-Hop and it’s intersection with photography and design, moderated by A. R. Shaw featuring Big Rube, DL Warfield and Cam Kirk. All Ages.

 

 

Another Gaze: Women Photographers of Hip-Hop Gallery Opening and Artist Talk

Saturday, September 23, 2023, 2:00 PM

Gallery 72, 72 Marietta Street SW

Another Gaze: Women Photographers of Hip-Hop showcases the work and hip-hop culture documentation of photographers Sheila Pree Bright, Julia Beverly, Carolyn Grady, Tamara Rafkin, and Sheila Turner. Navigating a creative space whose predominant voice and face is male, these women bring their gaze and skill to the celebration and fray, capturing moments of passion, poetry, and repose. From portraits , magazine exposes, concert performances, studio sessions and more, they take you on a journey from Hip Hop’s past to its popular place in contemporary culture. Moderated discussion with writer and journalist and cultural critic Ronda Racha Penrice begins at 3pm. All Ages.

 

 

Atlanta Streets Alive featuring Poetry vs. Hip-Hop and Tamy Moyo

Sunday, September 24, 2023, 1:00 PM

Peachtree Center, 225 Peachtree St

Immerse yourself in the rhythmic collision of words and beats at our Poetry vs. Hip-Hop Artist Showcase and the heartfelt sounds of Zimbabwean-born Tamy Moyo. Witness an electrifying afternoon where the eloquence of poetry goes head-to-head with the pulsating cadence of hip-hop. Renowned poets and dynamic hip-hop artists will share the stage, exploring the intricate dance between spoken verse and lyrical flow. Join us for an unforgettable fusion of literary prowess and musical ingenuity that transcends genres and sparks a vibrant creative dialogue. Brought to you in partnership with ATL-DOT and ZimExpo. All Ages.

 

 

The Shonibare Sculpture Unveiling and Friday Vibe Art Walk with Centennial Yards Atlanta

Friday, September 29, 2023, 5:00 PM

The Centennial Yards Steele Bridge, 125 Ted Turner Dr. SW

Join us at the Centennial Yards Steele Bridge for the dedication of the new public artwork Wind Sculpture (IV) by British-Nigerian artist, Yinka Shonibare. This Internationally significant public sculpture was acquired by the City of Atlanta to further its mission to offer diverse high-caliber artwork that is accessible to all. The Centennial Yards Friday Vibe arts walk will include live music, a community led mural with Alexandria Artistry, live painting with Jamie Calkin, and a set from DJ Shabazz celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop. All Ages.

 

 

Heard It All Before Game Night

Saturday, September 30, 2023, 8:00 PM

M-Bar Ultra Lounge, 186 Auburn Ave NW

Have you ever listened to a song and recognized a familiar sound to the tune? More than likely, you heard a music sample. Heard It All Before: A Game Of Hip Hop Samples is the ultimate party game for uncovering and discovering the songs behind your favorite songs.  In the spirit of 50 years of Hip Hop and nearly a century of the Soul music that sources its greatest samples, we’re turning our card game experience into a live game night for ELEVATE Atlanta 2023. Music heads and sample snobs, this one's for you. Come for the prize or just come for the vibes. Ages 21+

 

 

Virtual Insanity: A Virtual Reality Graffiti Experience

Saturday, October 7, 2023, 2:00 PM

Public Art Futures Lab, Underground Atlanta, 88 Lower Alabama St.

Calling all future artists and game programmers! Instructor and graffiti artist Antar Fierce will guide youth students in making their own graffiti masterpieces without ever spilling one drop of paint. Utilizing Oculus headsets and the King Spray game, students will learn real world graffiti skills, such as color selection and spray can control. Located at the incredible Public Art Futures Lab, students and gamers will move from the couch into a laboratory of invention. Kids Ages 7-13.

Registration Required. 

 

 

The Mayor's Pride Exhibition

Friday, October 13, 2023, 6:00 PM

The Mayor's Gallery, Atlanta City Hall, 55 Trinity Ave, Suite 2500

The Mayor’s Pride Exhibit will showcase the diverse array of talent in Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ community.

All Ages.

 

 

Hip Hop Saved My Life, discussion moderated by Shanti Das

Sunday, October 15, 2023, 2:00 PM

Gallery 72, 72 Marietta St NW

As a culture, hip-hop is far more than the glitz and glamor that the media portrays. From block to block, the healing ways that hip-hop shows up in our lives can be overlooked. Hip-Hop Saved My Life offers hope for a better way. In a discussion moderated by Shanti Das, creator of Silence the Shame, b-boy King Quic, MC A.O.S., graffiti artist Antar Fierce, and community advocate Minister Server wax poetic about the ways that hip-hop allowed them to face their inner (and outer) turmoil with courage. All Ages.

 

 

The Atlanta Classic

Sunday, October 15, 2023, 8:00 PM

MJQ Concourse, 736 Ponce De Leon Ave NE

Whether you yeek or do the Bankhead bounce, wobble your head and rag top, or decide to walk it out, there’s one thing you cannot deny when it comes to Atlanta’s hip-hop: we know how to get our bodies moving. Come celebrate the last party of ELEVATE 2023 by doing what we do best in Atlanta: DANCE. With a soundtrack for the evening provided by DJ Toomp, DJ Kizzy Rock, DJ Sean Falyon, and Lady Marauder, we are going to celebrate every era of music that put Atlanta on the map. Hosted by 4-Ize.

Ages 21+