Check out Dunwoody’s best public art on this self-guided tour

By ASHLEY ROSSOLILLO

La ciudad es un lienzo para lugareños, estudiantes y artistas profesionales, con una gran variedad de obras de arte público. Desde el parque Brook Run y el Spruill Center for the Arts hasta las cajas de los semáforos de la ciudad. Sigue nuestra guía para descubrir estas joyas artísticas por todo Dunwoody.

Parada 1: Green Light Art Project

While exploring public art in Dunwoody, keep an eye out for THE GREEN LIGHT ART PROJECT. Launched in October 2022, Phase 2 was completed in April 2023, Phase 3 followed in October 2023, and the most recent installation was finished in March 2024. This project features artwork by Dunwoody High School students and local artists on traffic signal boxes throughout the city. Each design tells a unique story, from the daffodils at Brook Run Park to the butterflies in the Butterfly Experience. The latest box, at Mt. Vernon Road and Manhasset Drive, features a design by senior Elli McGoldrick, inspired by the stained glass window at Saint Luke’s Presbyterian Church.

Parada 2: Spruill Center for the Arts

SPRUILL CENTER FOR THE ARTS gives the community the opportunity to surround themselves with the beautiful art created by locals. Stop by to enrich yourself via the multiple murals they have on property: “Daydreaming,” created by Diana Toma; “Wooded Wall,” by Maureen Engle and students; “Shine Your Light,” by Megan Reeves Williamson; “Together We Bloom,” by Alea Hurst; plus so many more. However, The Spruill Center does not stop at murals. They also invite you to explore and enjoy a range of artistic expressions in their free gallery space, as well as participate in classes at the Art Center to create your own art.

Stop 3: Brook Run Park

The next destination on your Dunwoody art tour should be BROOK RUN PARK where you will have an opportunity to see two types of artistic expression. First will be the “Be Kind” mural by Megan Watters as a reminder to always be kind to those around you. Then, take a walk down to “Grounded Growth,” a sculpture designed and fabricated by Huelani Mei Fogelman, a local resident of Dunwoody. “Grounded Growth” was created to be a functional sculpture for citizens to use as a bike rack while at Brook Run Park.

Stop 4: Dunwoody MARTA Station

Next, head to the DUNWOODY MARTA STATION on Hammond Drive to see “Flora Chroma” by DAAS on the outside of the parking deck. Scan the QR code for a look at how virtual reality meets public art in this piece. Afterward, loop inside the parking deck to immerse yourself in “The Commuters” mural by Neka King. These murals are beautiful bright pops of art added to the MARTA Station of Dunwoody for commuters and the public to enjoy.

Stop 5: The Landscape of Dunwoody Mosaic Wall

Creado por Julie Mazzoni y Jennifer Freeman, el mosaico Landscape of Dunwoody de Womack Road, en Chamblee Dunwoody Road, se extiende a lo largo de un muro de contención de un reciente proyecto de mejora. Con una extensión de 36 pies y una altura que varía de 3 ½ a 5 pies, presenta vidrieras, vidrio fundido y azulejos de porcelana. El diseño representa el nombre de la ciudad entre árboles, colinas, campos y el cielo.

Stop 6: Park Place Courtyard Mural

The recently renovated Park Place courtyard now highlights a stunning mural in its central area, next to the green space and play mounds. This placement enhances the mural’s visual appeal, allowing visitors to enjoy both the artwork and the surrounding greenery. This location creates a welcoming atmosphere for the community and serves as a focal point that brings people together.

While the self-guided Dunwoody Art Tour will wrap up at Park Place, be on the lookout for new art installations as Dunwoody is frequently developing new ways to brighten the city with creative artistic expressions through art by local and professional artists.

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