Meet At: Variety Playhouse
1099 Euclid Avenue Northeast Atlanta, GA, 30307
About This Event
This Jane’s Walk, taking place in the Edgewood/Kirkwood, focuses on themes of art & architecture.
Join Trisha Mitra, a project manager in the field of architecture and an Atlanta-based artist, for an Urban Sketching event in Little Five Points. Bring a sketchbook and a pen to explore one of Atlanta's favorite neighborhoods! Little Five Points is a vibrant mix of concert venues, thrift shops, bars, and street art. With local businesses like Criminal Records, The Vortex, Variety Playhouse, and Junkman's Daughter, this area offers a wealth of unique inspiration for urban sketching.
Location
Begin: 1099 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307. Meet in front of Variety Playhouse. There is parking behind the building, on the street, and by Junkman's Daughter.
End: Freedom Park. Moreland Ave NE & North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
The Details
Distance of Route: 1 mile
Duration of Walk: 90 minutes
Walk Language: English
Accessibility: Terrain: A combination of paved and unpaved terrain, This event is NOT Wheelchair accessible.
What to Bring: Attendees should bring a sketchbook and a writing utensil. A bottle of water and comfortable shoes are also advised.
No weather adjusted plans. This walk cannot be held in rain.
About Walk Leader
Trisha Mitra is a project manager in the architecture field and an artist deeply engaged in the Atlanta art scene. Mitra organizes sketch walks, inviting the public to bring their sketchbooks and pens to explore the neighborhoods and parks of Atlanta with her. This immersive experience allows participants to appreciate the city in a unique way. Little Five Points is known for its grungy, lively atmosphere filled with music, thrift shops, food, and art. Trisha has spent considerable time enjoying concerts and shows at venues like Variety Playhouse, Aisle 5, and 7 Stages, as well as sketching local businesses such as the Vortex and Star Bar. She delights in watching the annual Halloween Parade and believes that “the buildings on this strip have a lot of character and serve as unique subjects for urban sketching.”
Registration
Jane’s Walks are free to attend, but registration is required. Please click the link below to save your spot!
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1099 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Meet in front of Variety Playhouse. There is parking behind the building, on the street, and by Junkman's Daughter -
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Jane’s Walk is an annual global festival from May 2-4 honoring the legacy of urbanist, activist, and writer Jane Jacobs with free, citizen-led walking tours through the neighborhoods that lend so much character to our cities.
The festival promotes civic engagement and encourages leaders and participants to share stories about their communities and use walking as a means of connecting with their neighbors.