Atlanta Artists Center raises awareness for Olmsted Plein Air Invitational in Atlanta’s art capital
WHAT: In support of Atlanta’s fourth annual Olmsted Plein Air Invitational (April 21-28), Colony Square will host local Plein Air Artists in The Plaza on Thursday, April 12. Starting at 11 a.m., contemporary artists from the Atlanta Artists Center, an artist-run center focused on emerging artists,will capture and paint scenes from the vibrant surrounding environment.
Colony Square tenants and passers by are invited tostop by The Plaza during lunch to observe artists, including Peter Ho, Ria Bruns and a few additional local talents,as they gain inspiration to create beautiful, illustrative works of artin real time.
Additionally, threelocal food trucks will be parked in The Plaza throughout the event, creating the perfect opportunity for the artists’ work to be recognized and appreciated by the Midtown community.
As a continued celebration for the upcoming Olmsted Plein Air Invitational, local artists will return to Colony Square to join the Earth Day celebration in The Plaza on Friday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests are encouraged to share their experienceon social media with the hashtag #CSReimagined.
For more information on the Olmsted Plein Air Invitational, visit: olmstedpleinair.com/. For more information about Earth Day at Colony Square, visit colonysquaremidtown.com/events/earth-day-at-colony-square/.
WHEN: Thursday, April 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to2 p.m.
WHERE:
The Plaza atColony Square
1197 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30361
COST: This event is free and open to the public. Cost of food and beverage will vary.
About Colony Square:
At the corner of Peachtree and 14th Streets, Colony Square is not only the heart of Midtown, it’s the heart of Atlanta – an original icon at the very center of the ever-rising capital of the modern South. Today, Colony Square is becoming an icon of another kind, bringing the Art of Modern Life to Midtown. Featuring 940,000 square feet of office space, 260,000 square feet of retail space, a 466-room hotel and 262 luxury residences, the reimagined Colony Square will be known as a foodie haven; shopping destination; sophisticated business hub; events destination; and an amenity-rich, arts-infused place to gather with community and soak up Midtown’s vibe. Open, walkable and transit-friendly, the reimagined Colony Square, like all great city squares, will be seamlessly connected to the vibrant energy of the streets around it.
About North American Properties
Founded in 1954, North American Properties is a privately held, multi-regional real estate operating and development company that has acquired, developed and managed more than $5 billion of mixed-use, retail, multifamily and office properties across the United States. Rooted in its purpose-driven approach to development, North American Properties is creating great places that connect people to each other; cities to their souls; partners to opportunities; and individuals to experiences that move them. Headquartered in Cincinnati, with offices in Atlanta, Dallas and Fort Myers, Florida, the company has developed 22 million square feet of commercial space and 19,000 residential units in 15 states and 67 cities. In the past three years, North American Properties has launched 36 projects totaling $2.2 billion in total capitalization. In metro Atlanta, North American Properties led the turnaround of Atlantic Station and the ground up development of Avalon. Currently, the team’s $3 billion retail-driven mixed-use development pipeline includes: Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta, Revel in Gwinnett County, Georgia and Riverton in the New York metro area. For more information, visit naproperties.com
