Art and About Walking Tour: Murals in Kirkwood
August 1, 2024 | 5:30–7 p.m.
Location: Kirkwood Neighborhood
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Engage with Atlanta through art!
This event was orginally on July 24 at 5:30 p.m. but has been rescheduled to Thursday, August 1 at 5:30 p.m.
This tour will explore new murals created by local artists and will be led by Tatiana Bell and Drew Borders, who are both influenced by the public art landscape of Atlanta. Taking place in the neighborhood of Lake Claire and the surrounding Kirkwood area, this tour will pay special attention to murals created at Pullman Yards and Living Walls’ newly completed mural exhibition, I AM MINE/WE ARE OURS. Through guided exploration, participants will learn about the details of the murals featured, what it is like creating a mural, and the significance of public art in Atlanta.
This tour will commence on the corner of Arizona Avenue and Dekalb Avenue and will cover approximately one mile of walking distance. Assistive listening devices will be provided, and lightweight collapsible stools may be requested in advance.
For more information, please email culturecollective@high.org or call 404-733-5034.
About Art and About Walking Tours
Engage Atlanta through art! Walk alongside local creatives, historians, and other community members in tours that focus on topics including public art, street art, architecture, and cultural histories. Art and About Walking Tours take place throughout the year in different Atlanta neighborhoods; each tour includes a walking distance of one to two miles. Assistive listening devices are provided, and folding stools are available upon request.
About Your Guides
Tatiana Bell
Tatiana Bell is an Atlanta born-and-raised artist and interaction designer who manages the social media, website, public relations, and overall communications for the public arts organization Living Walls. After receiving a BS in Interactive Design and Technical Communications from Kennesaw State University, with work experience at the Zuckerman Museum of Art and Atlanta Regional Commission, she found her passion at the intersection of art, design, and community. Bell works to create exciting experiences that encourage connection through building community, promoting safe spaces, and amplifying marginalized experiences.
Drew Borders
Drew Borders is an African American muralist, illustrator, 2D animator, and freelancer based in Atlanta. Borders’s work is driven by a desire for representation among people of color, often highlighting Black and Brown women combating stigmas and stereotypes of marginalized groups. She explores and focuses on the joy, the wonder, and the magic of Black culture using a combination of paint and spray paint, vibrancy, and portraiture. She has worked with various companies, public art organizations, and galleries throughout Atlanta, Charlotte, New York City, and Miami, with a new career highlight being the curatorial voice for Living Walls’ mural exhibition I AM MINE/WE ARE OURS. She received her formal training at the Savannah College of Art and Design, where she graduated with a BFA in animation.
Know Before You Go
This tour will commence on the corner of Arizona Avenue and Dekalb Avenue and will cover approximately one mile of walking distance. There is on-street parking available on Arizona Avenue. See below for a map of the area. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to ensure a prompt start time.
Assistive listening devices will be provided, and light-weight collapsible stools may be requested in advance by contacting the email or phone number listed below.
To request a stool, please email culturecollective@high.org or call 404-733-5034.
Related Events
Engage directly with works of art in the galleries through docent-led HIGHlights tours every Tuesday through Sunday. Tours begin at 1 p.m. in the Taylor Lobby near the elevators.