The 'Off the Tracks Mural Festival' enlivens and beautifies public spaces in Kirkwood

Artist Carrie Padgett recently painted a mural in the Parkview neighborhood. (Courtesy of Carrie Padgett)

A new public art festival is kicking off in Atlanta this month. The Off the Tracks Mural Festival enlivens public spaces around Atlanta by having local artists beautify our city’s neighborhoods. This year, they are focusing on the Kirkwood neighborhood, with live painting on Saturday, Oct. 22.

Off the Tracks co-founders Adam Stephenson and Carrie Padgett joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom, along with participating muralist Andrew Blooms, to talk about their work in the Atlanta art community and this year’s festival events. 

Interview highlights: