ATLANTA – Atlanta officials announced the debut of a regional arts event this fall.
The Midtown Festival of the Arts is scheduled for Sept. 25-26 and will take place along the so-called Midtown Mile – Peachtree Street between 5th and 10th streets. A public art display and the Midtown Mile Road Race are among the festival’s events.
“The two-day neighborhood event promises to be a joyous gathering that showcases the important cultural assets of our city, embraces all of our citizens, and positively represents Atlanta’s diverse cultural tapestry,” Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed said in a news release.
“Our goals are to showcase the best of Midtown Atlanta while celebrating the Southeast as a destination for arts, culture and entertainment,” Leslie Johnson, president of Midtown Festival of the Arts, said in a news release. “The time is right to strengthen Midtown’s already vibrant neighborhood.”
For more information about the Midtown Festival of the Arts, visit www.MidtownFestivalOfTheArts.org.