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By Lydia Cobb
                                                                                 Dunwoody actively seeks places for
                                                                               inspirational and impactful public art. It
                                                                               improves our city’s visual appearance
                                                                               where gathering places, landmarks,
                                                                               and infrastructure are the blank
                                                                               canvases for new and imaginative works
                                                                               of art. Murals create a sense of pride
                                                                               and nostalgic feelings, inspiring us all
                                                                               to stop a moment and reflect on the
                                                                               meanings of the natural and cultural
                                                                               pieces we encounter.
                                                                                 Some murals are permanent. Some
                                                                               are temporary. Did you know? Any
                                                                               Dunwoody property owner, leaseholder
                                                                               of a property in Dunwoody, nonprofit
                                                                               organization in Dunwoody, or artist living
                                                                               or employed in Dunwoody may apply
                                                                               for a Public Art installation in the City of
                                                                               Dunwoody overseen by the Dunwoody
                                                                               Arts Commission.
                                                                                 Check out Dunwoody’s diverse
                                                                               murals – on electrical boxes, on bricks,
                                                                               parking garages – even on picnic tables.
                                                                               The Green Light Art Project inspires
                                                                               public art on traffic signal boxes around
                                                                               the City of Dunwoody in partnership with
                                                                               Dunwoody High School art students and
                                                                               professional area artists.

































                                                            Mecca of Murals

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