Join the Linnentown Mosaic Project in designing a public art piece to honor and celebrate Linnentown, a Black community in Athens that was destroyed by urban renewal in the 1960s to make way for UGA student dormitories. This mosaic is one element of a Walk of Recognition planned by the Athens Justice and Memory Project and to be installed on South Finley Street.
Linnentown Mosaic Design Workshop
Saturday, October 23, 1-3pm
Lay Park Community Center, 297 Hoyt Street, Athens, GA 30601
In our first community workshop we will:
- Learn about Linnentown’s history
- Share stories and experiences
- Gather ideas for the design of the mosaic
Additional Workshop Details:
- All ages are welcome. Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
- Face masks and social distancing are required.
- Refreshments will be provided.
- Main parking will be located at the parking lot on Hoyt Street, but there will be overflow parking behind Lyndon House Arts Center.
- Feel free to come and go from the workshop as you like! You do not need to attend the whole event.
A flyer with workshop information is attached--please share widely. Access additional information for Linnentown and the Linnentown Mosaic Project and follow to receive notification of future workshop dates at https://linktr.ee/linnentownmosaic