The Work of Change
Nov. 5 — Change doesn’t just reshape. It also reveals what endures.
As part of the MOCA GA Working Artist Project, painter Corrine Colarusso’s “Runaway Universe” considers transformation through the rhythms of the natural world, translating the fleeting light and weather of Georgia’s landscapes onto canvas.
Along the Beltline, this year’s ATL StyleWriters Jam is gathering generations of Atlanta graffiti artists, including pioneers like Dr. Dax and Antar Fierce who helped turn a once-outlaw act into part of the city’s visual identity. For Dax and Fierce, the public celebration of their art marks a cultural shift decades in the making; for newer voices like VAYNE, it’s a reminder to protect the roots beneath recognition.
And across the city, MARTA’s newest Artbound Bus Wrap carries the spirit of transformation on the move, turning public transit into a canvas for cultural identity and pride through a design by Edwin Villalba and Sabdiel Rodriguez Ortiz.
Honor the shifts.
—Sherri
Nature in Motion
Atlanta painter Corrine Colarusso’s “Runaway Universe” (Nov. 8-Jan. 10, MOCA GA) captures the shifting light and weather of Georgia’s landscapes. Part of the MOCA GA’s Working Artist Project, the exhibition reflects Colarusso’s enduring study of time, perception, and the quiet transformations found in nature.
➡️ Experience Colarusso’s vision of transformation at MOCA GA.
Discover the story of Chamblee
SPONSORED BY DISCOVER DEKALB
🎨 Chamblee’s story unfolds in color, sound, and texture. From public murals to gallery exhibits, every corner of the city hums with creative spirit.
Artists, musicians, and makers transform ordinary spaces into living canvases that celebrate diversity and imagination. Spend an afternoon exploring studios or catching a performance that stirs the soul. Creativity here is not just displayed – it’s shared, felt, and celebrated.
✨ In Chamblee, the arts aren’t an escape; they’re a reflection of the city’s heart, always inviting you to join the story.
From Outlaw to Institution
The ATL StyleWriters Jam (Nov. 7-9) unites generations of graffiti artists along the Atlanta Beltline’s Northeast Trail. Featuring figures like Dr. Dax, Antar Fierce, and VAYNE, the three-day event honors the city’s graffiti lineage – linking past and present through live painting, history tours, and dialogue about authenticity, legacy, and Atlanta’s evolving relationship with public art.
➡️ Explore Atlanta’s living graffiti culture.
Pride on the Move
🚍 MARTA’s newest Artbound Bus Wrap celebrates LGBTQ+ pride and Puerto Rican heritage through a design by Edwin Villalba and Sabdiel Rodriguez Ortiz. Featuring elements of Las Tres Razas alongside the lesbian, transgender, and bear Pride flags, the work honors unity and cultural identity on Atlanta’s streets.
➡️ Learn more about MARTA’s Artbound program.
Art Happenings
🎉 Imprint: Atlanta Printmakers Studio at 20 Reception | 7-9 p.m., Nov. 6 | Gallery 72.
✏️ The Poetry of Form Opening | 7:30-9:30 p.m, Nov. 8 | Gallery Chimera.
🦸🏽♂️ Marvel US: A Pop-Up Art Show | 7-10 p.m., Nov. 8 | Fort McPherson, 1255 Thorne Avenue. (pictured)
🌊 Brookhaven Art Splashfest | 10 a.m-5 p.m., Nov. 8-9 | Brookhaven Park.
Post of the Week
✊🏾 Design and Identity
In its latest exhibit, @modatl asks: What can a hoodie say about who we are? “THE HOODIE” explores how an everyday garment became so much more.
🖋️ Today’s Sketchbook was edited by Julie E. Bloemeke.
