South River Art Studios tenants start from scratch after fire

Atlanta artist Jonathan Imafidor stands by his remaining statue, “The Rebirth,” after a fire destroyed South River Art Studios on Nov. 12, 2025. (Julien Virgin/WABE)

A fire ravaged South River Art Studios in East Atlanta earlier this month, leaving the City of Atlanta to help artists find temporary workspace.

The studio, a series of warehouses on four acres of converted industrial land, is home to a community of over 40 artists.

An early morning fire traveled through the property on Nov. 12, leaving no lives lost, but years’ worth of artwork damaged.