Art in the District

Public art is an important component of the CID’s recently completed Sustainability Framework. Whenever possible, the CID incorporates public art into its projects as public art provides a unique opportunity to create a sense of place within the Fulton Industrial area. Along with gateways and placemaking, public art enhances the experience of those who work and conduct business in the district.

Public art dates to when the Fulton Industrial district was first developed in the 1960s. At the time, 30 sculptures lined the streets of Great Southwest Parkway and the artwork was considered the largest public collection of monumental contemporary sculptures in the world. Unfortunately, aside from the Gateway sculpture, none of the other pieces remain in the district. Most of the original artwork was transferred to Fulton County facilities, private collections and even the High Museum of Art.

Today, the district is proud to have the original Gateway sculpture, which underwent a long-overdue restoration in 2015 along with another repainting in 2020, and the newer Stella Nova sculpture that was commissioned by the CID and installed in 2019.