Art Sign the BeltLine

In an effort to raise awareness of the proposed BeltLine, artists throughout Atlanta have created pieces of art for placement at every one of the 108 locations where the BeltLine will cross a public right-of-way. I stopped by WonderRoot Communitiy Art Center last night to catch up on this project and get some photos of the action. Keep an eye out around town and you'll see the hand painted signs made by approximately 60 artists and hung by 30 some odd volunteers.

Weekly Street Art: We Eat Secrets

This piece is around back of the Urban Outfitters building on Ponce and is tagged with a "Paper Twins" sticker. So far I can't find any more info on "Paper Twins" so if you have a link let me know. I love this.

No Art, Just Music

Not entirely true. There are a handful of openings tonight as well as the Castleberry Hill Art Stroll, all of which you can read about on BurnAway's to do list. The real draw this weekend is Corndogorama in Atlanta or Athfest in Athens. Tons of great bands are playing in each. There is already a preview for Athfest up on Drive A Faster Car, and you'll be able to read my preview of Corndogorama there later today. Here is a poster by Mack Williams of Attractive Eighties Women.

"Tagged Abandoned Homes in Atlanta" Trading Cards

I got these about a week ago from Vacation Boutique (which is currently exhibiting some very cool drawings by Allen Taylor) and have been showing them off to anyone who will listen. I love the idea of locally made trading cards and I'd like to see more, specifically Dosa Kim's Apparatus ATL project. To get your own "Tagged Abandoned Homes in Atlanta" trading cards, stop by Vacation or visit ftlogstore.com.

Mr. Never Satisfied

If you pay any attention to graffiti in Atlanta, you've probably noticed work by NEVER. He's got a show called "Not Art" coming up at The Bench this Saturday, June 20th.

Shows above my pay grade.

This week I will be attending a couple of openings at spots that I do not frequent or usually cover on ThoughtMarker, but with good reason. On Thursday, June 18th from 6-9, Spruill Gallery opens a group show of emerging artists featuring work by Jonathan Bouknight, Jason Kofke, Meg Aubrey, Tin Han, Danny Paulette, Rory Golden, Rylan Steele, and Susan Ryles. I'm not familiar with most of these names, but for me the inclusion of Jason Kofke and Jonathan Bouknight is worth the trip.
"Challenger Flight" by Jason Kofke

Then on Friday, June 19th from 7-10, Saltworks Gallery opens A Flood of Pictures featuring work by Brian Dettmer, Katy Clove, and Harrison Haynes. Brian Dettmer is an amazing artist whose work I'd seen for years in magazines and online only to later discover that he lived in Atlanta. As far as I know, this is the first time that he's shown in Atlanta since I've been paying attention and I certainly do not want to miss it. You can also catch an artist talk by Dettmer on Saturday, June 20th at 2pm during the Third Saturday Westside Art Walk.
"Soft Standards" by Brian Dettmer

Don't Miss These Exhibits

Three great openings last weekend for shows that should not be missed. MINT Gallery's Outlines and Outliars was filled with fantastic work by three girls (Kelly McKernan, Chelsea Raflo, and Cristina Vidal) that have just begun to make their mark on Atlanta. Sam Parker and Dosa Kim present some very impressive collaborations as well as a couple of solo pieces at Art Department's new space. And Michi's solo show, Fear Kill's Pursuit at Beep Beep Gallery is on another level. Go see these shows!
From "Outlines and Outliars" at MINT Gallery

From "Fear Kills Pursuit" at Beep Beep Gallery