South Fulton Arts (SFA), formerly South Fulton Institute, is an arts organization that is dedicated to creating artistic, vibrant, sustainable, and connected communities in South Fulton County and beyond. Founded nearly twenty years ago in 2005, the organization relies on collaborations with schools, institutions, organizations, and artists to provide high-quality free cultural programming to underserved communities.

The eight cities comprising the southernmost portion of Fulton County – namely South Atlanta, Chattahoochee Hills, College Park, City of South Fulton, East Point, Fairburn, Hapeville – have been historically excluded and underfunded particularly when it comes to the arts.

SFA set out to change that dynamic by enlisting artists to share their visions and bring those ideas to life in a community-centric model. They work with artists to present visual arts, music, theater, spoken word, and workshops to the public.

In 2023, SFA facilitated 220 engagements, worked with 90 partnering artists and organizations, brought art programming to 3,669 students across six schools, and broadcast their work via 5,000 print copies of their biannual Arts United print publication as well as 254 listeners who tuned into their monthly SPARK podcast.

As they look ahead to a robust array of offerings in 2025, the SFA team is celebrating expanded audiences, the ‘Create: A Partner Program,’ and their newest addition of culinary arts programming. 

“South Fulton Arts’ 2025 season truly reflects the heart and soul of the communities we serve,” said SFA Executive Director Jennifer Bauer-Lyons.

“Our 2025 programming is all about creating spaces where people from all walks of life can come to gather, connect, and share their stories while experiencing the transformative power of the arts. From theater and spoken word, to culinary arts and concerts, we’re offering a season which celebrates the richness of our collective human experience.”

Their 2025 programming includes screenings of films at the Plaza Theatre, readings, short play festivals, spoken word, concerts, workshops, graphic design courses, and artist residencies. All programs by SFA are free, and entry donations are encouraged to support their mission. 

SFA 2025 Artistic Partners:

• Chloe Alexander | Joining Southern Art Exhibit
• Fatou Bessem | Series of Paintings about the Black Fem Experience
• Angelica Hairston | Exhale
• Jaha Knight | 5 Workshops for Teens Facing Anxiety
• Michael McLendon | Honoring the Elders of SFC (documentary)
• Dalyla Nicole | Phase 2, of Pepsi Cola B*itch
• Madison Rengli | Short Play Festival, “Escape”
• Charles Stephens | Dirty South Reading Series

SFA 2025 Organizational Partners::

• Academy Theatre | Bullies & Bystanders
• Atlanta Quilt Festival | John Lewis Book
• Arts Xchange | Two-Day Writing Out Loud Poetry Weekend
• Challenge the Stats | Latin Jazz Concert
• City of East Point | Drag Down South (drag show)
• Music in Common | South Fulton Concert
• PDF Cultural Center | I Am Rosa Parks (multi-arts presentation)
• Reentry Arts Connection | Imagine This! A Journey in Digital Storytelling
• Sovereign Voices | Creative 90-Day Residency
• Symmetry Lens | Symmetry Arts Exhibit & Classes

Learn more about South Fulton Arts and keep up to date with announcements, dates, and opportunities by visiting the SFA website.

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