The Spruill Gallery has announced three finalists for its annual AMPLIFY mural competition, following a record-breaking response that drew 157 submissions from artists across Atlanta and the nation.
The winning design will transform the exterior of the Spruill Smoke House on Ashford Dunwoody Road and will be unveiled at the gallery’s signature Spirits for Spruill event on October 25, according to a release from the organization.
“We received an unprecedented outpouring of interest in AMPLIFY this year from artists in Atlanta and around the country,” said Alan Mothner, CEO of Spruill Center for the Arts. “The submissions are incredibly impressive, and we’re excited to reveal a brand-new piece of public art to the community.”
The competition has narrowed to three artists, each bringing unique perspectives and proven expertise to the public art arena:
Christina Kwan is a Florida-born, Atlanta-based artist and muralist renowned for her distinctive calligraphic and abstract works. Her murals grace walls across the United States, spanning Georgia, Texas, Colorado, New Jersey, California, Alabama, and Washington.
Danae Antoine brings Afro-Caribbean artistry and fresh perspective as a Georgia State University graduate whose work has been featured in prominent Atlanta venues, including The Bakery and MINT Gallery.
Chloe Alexander, also a Georgia State University graduate, is an accomplished Atlanta-based printmaker whose works have gained national and international recognition through exhibitions in Atlanta, New York, and London.
The winning mural will be revealed at Spirits for Spruill, a ticketed public event featuring Georgia-brewed beverages, local cuisine, and live music. Attendees will be among the first to witness the unveiling of the new AMPLIFY mural that will become a lasting addition to the community’s cultural landscape.
Tickets are available for purchase here. The event is presented by Regency Center with support from Discover Dunwoody, the Perimeter Center Improvement Districts, JWB Realty Services, and Rough Draft Atlanta.
The Spruill Gallery champions, according to the release, local artists through its dynamic exhibition space, hosting up to six curated shows annually across diverse mediums. The gallery’s gift shop exclusively features handcrafted items by Georgia artists, providing year-round support and visibility to the local creative community.
