Thriving Together Atlanta is a public art project that will present a series of cultural events to help raise awareness about how systemic racism continues to impact the health and well-being of Atlanta citizens. A collaboration between the City of Atlanta - Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, the CDC Foundation, National Black Arts Festival, and Out of Hand Theater, the project will engage communities through the power of arts and culture, to educate, empower, and mobilize individuals towards positive action. 

The next event will be an Equitable Dinners experience on Saturday, June 1^st at 10 am at Atlanta Metro State College, 1630 Metropolitan Parkway SW, Building 800, Atlanta, GA 30310.  It will be hosted by the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP) and will bring together community leaders and members of the public to enjoy a meal together. The event will begin with a short theatrical performance to provide context and inspiration for a meaningful discussion. Admission is FREE, but seating is limited, and attendees must register. To reserve your tickets, RSVP HERE. 

“We invite the Atlanta community to join us for our events and engage in important conversations,” states Camille Russell Love, Executive Director of the City of Atlanta - Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. “We’ll explore issues of food insecurity, environmental factors, and racial discrimination, and how we can work on these issues together to create a more equitable, healthier, thriving Atlanta.”

Presented in collaboration with Out of Hand Theater, Equitable Dinners for Thriving Together Atlanta are transformative events that foster connections between attendees, and spark change. Each dinner starts with a short play that sets the stage for meaningful conversations. These gatherings invite people from diverse backgrounds to engage in discussions about complex subjects while enjoying a meal.

Thriving Together Atlanta is a public art project dedicated to addressing racial equity in health through free events and activities including murals by Atlanta artists, mobile art experiences, an arts and cultural festival, and Equitable Dinners. The groundbreaking project was awarded a $1 million grant through the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge which brings together mayors, residents, and artists to develop innovative, temporary public art projects that address important civic issues in their communities. Thriving Together Atlanta is a collaboration between the City of Atlanta - Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, the CDC Foundation, National Black Arts Festival, and Out of Hand Theater. For more information, to learn about upcoming events, and sign up for our mailing list and newsletter, visit thrivingtogetheratlanta.org 

Bloomberg Philanthropies invests in 700 cities and 150 countries around the world to ensure better, longer lives for the greatest number of people. The organization focuses on five key areas for creating lasting change: the Arts, Education, Environment, Government Innovation, and Public Health. Bloomberg Philanthropies encompasses all of Michael R. Bloomberg’s giving, including his foundation, corporate, and personal philanthropy as well as Bloomberg Associates, a pro bono consultancy that works in cities around the world. In 2022, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed $1.7 billion. For more information, please visit bloomberg.org.