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Artists Ndirika EkumaNkama and S.A.W (aka Sharanda Wilburn, pictured above) are two of the 30 artists selected by nonprofit ArtPop Street Gallery (artpopstreetgallery.com) to have their work amplified and elevated on billboards across Atlanta. Ekuma-Nkama, a fashion illustrator and professor at Clark Atlanta University, said her billboard art (top) was a tribute to the city with a fashion twist. S.A.W, known for her portraits of celebrities and local officials, said her “color wheel eyes” billboard (left) was a statement on how she views the world. For more visit ndirika. com and sawarts.com.

Grady High senior, Zola is using her art to promote activism in the current movement for longoverdue racial justice. “At first, it’s overwhelming, especially as a person of color,” Sullivan said. “This time of things getting to their boiling point and people really having to decide what side they’re on. It shows that we’re actually getting to a place where we might actually be able to take a step forward into the right direction and people might actually care enough to participate in that step forward and that brings me a lot of hope.” In this spirit, Sullivan created BLM (Black Lives Matter) and ACAB (All Cops are Bastards) prints on vintage clothing, accessories and jewelry. She sells her items through her Instagram account, @w4terinmywings, donating all the proceeds, initially to the Black Visions Collective who then redirected her to the Center for Black Equity. So far, she has donated nearly $900 in total.

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By Collin Kelley

The city’s tourist and cultural attractions are reopening with social distancing protocols in place as the COVID-19 outbreak continues.

Here’s a look at what was open – or had made a reopening announcement – at press time. Be sure to check the website and social media of the local attraction you want to visit for updated hours of operation, safety measures, and more.

College Football Hall of Fame▲

Closed due to COVID-19 then damaged during the recent protests, the attraction is still set to reopen July 1. The museum is planning new exhibitions and experiences upon reopening. Visit cfbhall.com for more details.

◄The High Museum of Art

The Midtown museum we will reopen to members and frontline workers free of charge with valid ID from Tuesday, July 7 through Friday, July 17. The museum will reopen to the general public on Saturday, July 18. The High will be following local, regional, and federal recommendations for reopening, according to the media announcement. Exhibitions on view when the High reopens include “Paa Joe: Gates of No Return,” “The Plot Thickens: Storytelling in European Print Series,” and “Pioneers, Influencers, and Rising Voices: Women in the Collection.” The updated hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. For updates on the High’s reopening procedures and online ticketing, visit high. org.

Georgia Aquarium ►

The Downtown attraction reopened to the public in mid-June after shutting its doors for two months due to the pandemic. Tickets are available in two-hour blocks: 9 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and must be reserved online at georgiaaquarium. org. The aquarium closes for an hour between blocks for cleaning and sanitizing. Only a limited number of guests are allowed in during each block to maintain social distancing. All visitors must consent to a contactless temperature scan prior to entering the building. All guests are urged to wear masks, which will also be available upon entry. All unique experiences are temporarily suspended and the main entrance of the aquarium will be closed. Visitors will be assigned an entrance area during ticket purchase. All tickets are $32.95, with children under age 3 free.

Fernbank

The Druid Hills science museum reopened to members and the public in early after being closed for more than two months due to COVID-19. Most museum exhibits are open, with some hands-on exhibits, outdoor children’s exhibits and interactives temporarily unavailable. The 3D Giant Screen Theater remains temporarily closed at this time. Fernbank is encouraging visitors to explore the 75-acres of outdoor experiences in WildWoods and Fernbank Forest, which features 2 miles of nature trails, a tree-lined canopy walk, a creek-lined pollinator sanctuary, and a variety of trees, native plants and blooming wildflowers. Online ticket purchases and timed tickets must be purchased in advance, as there will be no walk-up tickets available at the box office. Capacity limits will be in place to support physical distancing. All transactions at the museum will be cashless, so be sure to bring a credit or debit card.

Zoo Atlanta

The Grant Park zoo reopened in mid-May with a new timed ticketing system to control capacity and limit the number of guests inside at any given time. Tickets may only be purchased online at zooatlanta.org. The zoo is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Skyview▲

Downtown’s giant Ferris wheel is open for rides daily from noon to 10 p.m. (11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays). Tickets and social distancing guidelines are available at skyviewatlant.com.

Atlanta Botanical Garden

The Midtown beauty spot in late May after being closed for two months due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Garden is open daily with new extended hours, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., while Monday’s will be reserved for members only. As part of its safety precautions, all guests and members will need a timed ticket for entry, which can be reserved at atlantabg.org

Atlanta History Center

The first phase of s gradual reopening of the Buckhead museum and grounds began last month with the opening of Goizueta Gardens – 33 acres of cultivated gardens, shady forest, and fresh air. Visitors must reserve tickets in advance at atlantahistorycenter. com. Inside Atlanta History Museum’s café space, Souper Jenny and Brash coffee are open for takeout. While the Museum Shop adjoining the café is closed, a Pop-up Museum Shop will be open in the gardens. At press time, AHS had not announced reopening dates soon for its indoor experiences.

Six Flags

The amusement park has reopened, but reservations are required to facilitate social distancing and attendance flow. The park is limiting the number of guests and staggering arrival times to maintain distance. For details, visit sixflags. com.