The existing stone arts building at the Abernathy Arts Center needs significant repairs and updates. Due to the unsafe and unstable condition of the building, the City of Sandy Springs is going to construct a temporary facility. Scheduled to open in 2024, this new facility will add art programming spaces to the existing site.
December 5, 2023 City Council Meeting Abernathy Arts Center Improvements Presentation
The City hosted a Public Open House in October 2023 to discuss the future of the Abernathy Arts Center with a presentation detailing the proposed changes and program enhancements.
Presentation (October 30, 2023)
Display Boards (October 30, 2023)
Welcome Letter (October 30, 2023)
Comment Card (October 30, 2023)
Those unable to attend the Public Information Open House had the opportunity to provide comments on the project during the public comment period. The final day to submit comments was Sunday, November 12.
Additional Information: The Sandy Springs Public Facilities Authority approved the transfer of the Abernathy Arts Center from Fulton County in 2021, as part of a quit claim deed. The City of Sandy Springs approved an agreement with Art Sandy Springs, Inc. (ArtSS) to provide arts programming at the Abernathy Arts Center.
The property is approximately 3.59 acres and is currently developed with three buildings: a single-story, former residential structure on a partial basement (4,722 sq ft.), a garage with a studio above, and a single-story steel framed Annex Building (5,000 sq. ft.) The site also has tennis courts, a small playground, and a parking lot.
Project Updates
Detention Pond has been repaired and brought back up to standards.
Demolition of the two older stone buildings is complete, waiting on Civil Plans for final grading
City staff are currently working with the Contractor for final design of the Modular Arts Studio to release for fabrication
