By: Amber Cooley

As the wintery weather dissipates from Atlanta and spring flowers begin to bloom, the warmer weather reminds me of all the many reasons why I love this town.  At the foundation of it all is the excitement of seeing people enjoying the sites and sounds of Atlanta again.  The city comes alive and streets are bustling with tourists, shoppers, restaurant go-ers, and outdoor enthusiasts.  Social event invitations seem endless and this spring has been no exception.  This season it seems that the event trend is focused on marrying art with real estate – and this “marriage” has proven to be a huge success.

In early April Troy Peerless Lofts in Atlanta welcomed over 200 guests to “An Evening of Art Collections” event in which contemporary and thought provoking original work in oil, mixed media and collage were highlighted by local artists.  The artwork style was well suited to the unique character of Troy Peerless Lofts and distinctive architectural interests of the building.  Terry Kearns, a local Atlantan who attended the event, wrote about his experience at the event on his blog titled “Architecture Tourist”.  Terry provided a thoughtful description of the evening saying “when someone invites your architecture tourists to a combination loft tour/artists show with free food, it’s the perfect storm”.  To read more of Terry’s blog and to view several photos of the rehabilitated 1929 Troy Peerless building, please click here.

Photos courtesy of Troy Peerless Lofts

Equally as interesting is The Stacks at Fulton Cotton Mill now has an emerging art scene for local Georgia artists.  The Stacks will be presenting artists and their work in a loft home within the community.  Visitors can view the artwork during sales office hours (listed on their web site) or inquire to attend special events throughout the summer.  The location for this kind of event proves yet again the perfect pairing of art and real estate.  Originally, “the Mill” was created to manufacture bags out of cotton bales for use primarily in grain distribution. In due time, the cotton bag business went global, and at the outset of WWI, the Mill also began to develop and manufacture tents for troops overseas.  Today it remains a proud and significant part of Atlanta’s industrial history, with The Stacks condominiums continuing the legacy of its founding visionary, evolving from cotton mill community to one-of-a-kind homes – now featuring one-of-a-kind art.  For more information or for a schedule of events, please call the sales center at 404-588-2728 or stop by 170 Boulevard Ave, SE #E124, Atlanta, GA 30312.  You won’t be disappointed!

Photos courtesy of The Stacks at Fulton Cotton Mill

Also joining the art scene is Castleberry Point Lofts, brought to us by Jerry Miller (in partnership with Bruce Gallman), the same developer at Troy Peerless Lofts.  Settled in historic Castleberry Hill (well known for local art galleries), Castleberry Point will host an evening art event this summer.  Yet again this venue is the prefect match in marrying art with real estate.  Beyond the galleries, funky shops and enticing eateries is a rich, pioneering spirit derived from the ease of life, characteristic architecture and unique people – the perfect place to showcase authentic artwork.  The event will be announced in the coming weeks, though interested event go-ers can contact the sales center at 404-688-9900 or visit 32 Nelson Street, Atlanta, GA 30313.

Photos courtesy of Castleberry Point Lofts

With so many wonderful events and venues, it is no wonder the streets of Atlanta have come alive again in celebration of spring and warmer weather!  Amidst the outdoor festivals and night-life, the art/real estate events are capturing highly interested followers – and perhaps you will become a fan too!