Decatur Mural on the Square
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Decatur Brings the Spring!
s you get acclimated to the new normal, Decatur is here to help you get through it. It turns out that Decatur has a lot to offer despite the pandemic.
302 W. Howard Ave. in the Old Depot District. The ongoing Artway public art series has five sculptures installed around downtown and five on view in Oakhurst Village south of the square. Get locations and artist details at decaturartway.com. Check out “Something We Had to Go Through,” a can’t-miss sculpture on Church Street at Sycamore. (#decaturga for your Insta). Scan the sidewalks, nooks, and crannies for Secret Doors Decatur, and #lookupdecatur for art works installed on light poles. Details at decaturartsalliance.org.
We Have an Answer for That Our restaurants and shops are finding safe, creative ways to stay open and serve customers. Wondering which Decatur restaurants are open for takeout, curbside pick-up, or delivery? Running low on supplies? Need to book an online workout? Juggling home schooling along with work projects? Need pampering? Home decorating help? Or, just a box of “happy”? Decatur businesses are here for you! Check out our handy online guide, updated regularly, at bit.ly/DecaturOpenForBusiness.
We Still Have a Festival for That Decatur’s acclaimed event and festival planners are working on innovative, creative ways to celebrate the arts, books, books as art, dance, comedy, theater, summer, craft beer, wine and more. Look for news about specially organized all-digital or contactfree exhibitions-by-appointment, and performances provided online.
Take a Stroll and Feed Your Soul Need to stretch your legs? Grab that face mask and take in Decatur’s public art offerings, positioned for up-close viewing, perfect for social distance requirements. Decatur’s mural collection is bookended on the west side with a work by Milagros Collective on the MARTA bridge at 420 W. Trinity Place. And on the east side is a new mural, “Monuments: Our Immigrant Mothers,” by up-and-coming artist Yehimi Cambron, at
Know Before You Go Get the latest details at visitdecaturga. com, and connect with us on Instagram (@visitdecaturga), Facebook.com/ VisitDecaturGa and Twitter (@ DecaturTourism).
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