ELEVATE Atlanta: Rooted & Rising brought the city together for a three-day celebration of Atlanta’s creative legacy, bridging the past, present, and future of its cultural scene. From October 10–12, curators Courtney Brooks, Melissa Alexander, and SLW + STEADY transformed the city through art, fashion, and music — honoring the roots of Atlanta’s ‘80s–2000s era while spotlighting the new voices shaping what’s next.
A heartfelt thank you to all the artists, participants, vendors, and partners who made this year’s festival possible. Your creativity, collaboration, and community spirit continue to keep Atlanta rooted — and rising.
Elevate Atlanta
Hosted annually ELEVATE exhibits public artwork & supports artists to ignite interest in Atlanta arts
Hosted annually in the city of Atlanta, ELEVATE is a temporary public art program that seeks to create unique access to the arts throughout various communities in the Atlanta area. Produced and curated by the City of Atlanta's Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs, ELEVATE is a unique temporary art experience for artists and the general public. Each year holds a new “theme” and features local, natio
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10/15/2025
ELEVATE: Rooted & Rising — Day 3 Recap | The Future is Ours
The final day of ELEVATE brought an inspiring close to the festival with The Future is Ours, curated by SLW + STEADY .
Visual and musical artists, creative makers, and vendors transformed the space into a vibrant hub of culture and connection—each installation and showcase honoring Atlanta’s creative roots while envisioning its evolving future. From bold visual art and live performances to thoughtfully crafted goods from local vendors, every detail reflected the city’s pulse of progress and pride.
Day Three embodied what it means to rise—together—as a community of creators continuing to shape Atlanta’s story through art, collaboration, and culture.
Thank you for another awesome event weekend, Atlanta! See you next year!
10/14/2025
THE SPACE WITHIN
unveiled in last Saturday, a part of ELEVATE partnership with .
Artist:
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Get into this hair! More of the styles from The Crown Classic…
10/14/2025
MARTA on the crown. OutKast on the track. Only in Atlanta. 🚌👑 Elevate showed out this year!
Model: daniellathecreator
Hair:
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during the Culture Comb Out curated by .iller for
10/13/2025
The Fashion...
Check out some of the highlights of Steele Fresh, curated by
Designers:
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10/12/2025
Join us for the screening and closing event of ELEVATE: Rooted & Rising—a powerful reflection on art, culture, and community. Don’t miss this final gathering as we celebrate legacy, creativity, and the future of Atlanta’s cultural landscape.
10/12/2025
It’s the final day of ELEVATE: Rooted & Rising—and there’s still time to experience the art, music, and culture that’s been lighting up the city all weekend.
Don’t miss your chance to celebrate Atlanta’s creative legacy and community spirit.
Check out the full schedule on our website and join us for the last day of this unforgettable festival.
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