A place where art enriches the urban experience.
Without a doubt, one of Midtown’s greatest assets is the arts. Home to a significant concentration of museums, attractions and cultural venues, Midtown’s reputation as the “Heart of the Arts” has been a point of pride for decades. That’s why we’ve turned the “Heart of the Arts” moniker into a call to action to deliver on an ambitious vision: a place in which creativity and artistic expression are defining characteristics of the urban experience.
That means lowering barriers and making space for creative talent to become part of our community; being intentional about how Midtown art investment delivers positive impacts for Atlanta’s wider arts economy; generating more opportunities for everyday citizens to engage with arts and the creative process; and using art as a vehicle for dialogue about shared aspirations for our district.
Artist Residencies
We are partnering with property owners to reposition underused space on their properties as artist workspace. Meet the artists in residence and see how this effort opens avenues to embed artists in the Midtown community and generates more art and arts experiences for all to enjoy.
Storefront Installations
By reimagining empty storefronts as exhibit spaces, we can generate artwork that lives in our neighborhood and creates a vibrant pedestrian experience. Learn about our first phase of exhibitions and the artists.
Public Art Commissions
We have a history of partnering with cultural institutions and property owners to bring artwork directly to the public. And public art in public places will continue to be a hallmark of the Heart of the Arts Program. Read more about commissioned projects.
Community Programming
Creating activities that bring art and public life together is essential to building community in Midtown. Through partnerships, we generate energy at the street-level, delivering music performances, lantern parades and engaging opportunities to actively participate in the arts.
Read our Impact Report
This 2021 report examines many recent shared wins between artists, conveners and community members to bring the arts to life in compelling new ways throughout the district.
With Heart of the Arts Partners like you, we’ll continue to advance Midtown as a world class district where art is an integral part of everyday life.
“When you support artists in your neighborhood, you get art in your neighborhood.”
– Chantelle Rytter, Cousins Properties 2017-2018 Artist in Residence, Promenade Building