Arts and Culture
Atlanta: The Cultural Capital of the South
Atlanta’s arts and culture scene is one of the most dynamic in the U.S. The Woodruff Arts Center, the country’s third-largest arts campus – comprised of High Museum of Art, Alliance Theater and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra – draws more than one million visitors annually. Beyond these established venues, a surge of public art, including vibrant murals and installations, invigorates the city’s parks, walls, tunnels and walkways, fueling an independent artist scene. The city’s roots also dig deep into its cultural past with historic events including Civil War battles, the birth of the civil rights movement and the Centennial Olympic Games.
Fast Facts
- Atlanta boasts more than 50 visual art galleries and more than 30 playhouses and theatres.
- The nonprofit arts and culture sector in Atlanta supports more 12,000 jobs and generates more than $800 million dollars in economic activity.
- Atlanta’s Midtown neighborhood features the largest concentration of arts facilities and organizations in the Southeast, with 25 different arts and cultural venues, more than 30 permanent performing arts groups, and 22 various entertainment facilities.
- Atlanta’s residing symphony, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, has won 27 Grammys, more than any other U.S. symphony.
- Atlanta has two Smithsonian affiliates: Georgia Aquarium and David J. Sencer CDC Museum.
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Kudzu Julep
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EventsCelebrate Atlanta with a festival for the season Whether it’s honoring a holiday or just celebrating the season, Atlanta’s neighborhood communities love to find any reason to gather for food, music, and family fun.
Festivals and Annual Events
Things to DoYou’ll find a full 48 miles of river and more than 50 miles of trails in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, and a good chunk of its best outdoor attractions are within Atlanta or conveniently close to it.
Chattahoochee River
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