Thriving Together Atlanta is a public art project that presents 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 engages communities through the power of arts and culture to educate, empower and mobilize individuals towards positive action.

This month, Thriving Together Atlanta will host several free Equitable Dinners that will bring together artists, health care professionals, community leaders and members of the public to enjoy a meal together. Presented in collaboration with Out of Hand Theater, Equitable Dinners for Thriving Together Atlanta are events that foster connections between attendees and spark change. Each dinner starts with a short play that sets the stage for meaningful conversations, with the gatherings composed of people from diverse backgrounds to engage in discussions about complex subjects while enjoying a meal. Admission is free to all events, but seating is limited, and attendees must register. For more details and to reserve tickets RSVP here.

• Sunday, September 22, 2024, 5pm-7pm at Charles Drew Charter School. Hosted in collaboration with the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and Wellstar Health Systems. RSVP Link.
  
  
• Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 6:30pm-8:30pm, at East Point City Hall. Hosted in collaboration with The Coalition to Remember the 1906 Race Massacre. RSVP Link.
  
  
• Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Westminster, Barge Commons. Hosted in collaboration with Westminster Schools of Atlanta. RSVP Link. 
  
  
• Thursday, September 26, 2024, 4pm-6pm at Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University. Hosted in collaboration with Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Initiative of the Emory University Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. RSVP Link.

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

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. The project serves as a model of how cross-sector partnerships can address the multi-faceted issues affecting communities. 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.