Arts Town Hall - Arts Exchange November 10, 2026

Fulton County Arts Town Hall / Arts Exchange, convened by Fulton County Arts and Culture at the Arts Exchange on November 10, 2026, focused on the needs of artists and arts organizations in South Fulton and countywide funding and support. Speakers cited approximately $3 million in recurring direct arts funding and about $4 million total when legacy partners are included; one commissioner also referenced $1.5 million in COVID-era support for artists and arts organizations. Participants discussed reduced philanthropic and corporate giving, opportunities to seek corporate matching funds, municipal arts grants, and a proposal to explore adding the Arts Exchange as a legacy partner. No contract awards, bids, or procurement votes were identified.

Discussion emphasized capacity-building workshops, collaboration among organizations, improved access to funding and resources, and arts programming for schools, seniors, and disabled artists. County representatives described plans for a county cultural plan, with additional listening sessions to shape it; a commissioner said nonprofit boot camps would return in 2027. The Arts and Culture department said it is developing an FGTV program, Art Beat, with a South Fulton focus for early 2027. Participants also called for municipal outreach and for city councils to consider dedicating a half-percent of hotel-motel tax revenue to the arts. These were proposals and follow-up priorities, not formal spending approvals.