The Atlanta Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs announced the ATL Culture House, a multidisciplinary cultural hub launching during FIFA World Cup this summer. The roughly 23,000-square-foot space will be located inside The Center, the former CNN Center. Coinciding with the eight World Cup matches to be held in Atlanta, the ATL Culture House will have eight activations on June 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 30 and July 6 and 14.
The Culture House is backed by a $500,000 city investment and will feature live performances, artist workshops, film screenings, community conversations and youth events. Adriane Jefferson, director of the Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs, described the space as a "defining moment" for Atlanta, noting that "Atlanta isn't just a city that participates in culture. We are a city that creates culture."
Programming will be partially curated by community partners and partially commissioned by Jefferson's office. Nearly 400 applications were received through an open call, with selections announced by April 29.
Confirmed programming includes a fashion installation by 741, Jaylen Brown's footwear brand, a cultural archive presentation by hip-hop historian Nuface, and participation from the Atlanta Opera and Symphony Orchestra. Admission is free with required RSVP, operating noon-8 p.m. with 2,000-person capacity.
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution