Spruill Center for the Arts and Brave Nu Ventures announce registration opens March 1 for Exploring Street Art in Atlanta, a six-week course that explores the art form transforming the city. This course is one of a handful offered in the United States.

Exploring Street Art, April 15-May 2023, is open to the public and includes talks, mixed media projects, and field trips:
Intro to Street Art Lecture: overview of Atlanta’s evolving cityscape from an urban art scholar.
ATL Street Art Tour: 2-hour trek through Castleberry Hill & Downtown to learn the stories behind iconic works.
Is Graffiti Art? Workshop: a closer look at graffiti and arguments for and against its merits.
Graffiti Painting: a hands-on (and legal) workshop to create a piece with a graffiti teaching artist.
Artist Studio: an opportunity to meet the muralist behind several works and learn about their creative process.
Public Art Installation: a rare chance to work on a public mural with a local artist.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Brave Nu Ventures to offer this class. This class recognizes the burgeoning public art scene in our community, metro Atlanta, and throughout the world,” stated Alan Mothner, CEO of Spruill Center for the Arts. “Students who take this course will better understand this art form’s cultural importance and how it serves to build community and foster discussion while using the power of art to beautify the built environment.

Students will learn about the cultural significance of street art in Atlanta.  They will see and discuss the iconic murals, the contributions of edgier, and even anonymous artists, and the issues being addressed. By making art and touring the city, students will develop an aesthetic sensitivity to street art forms and techniques – from graffiti styles to how murals are made.