![]() “We try to be as easy and accepting as possible,” says Kendra Walker, the founder of AAW. The second edition of Atlanta Art Week (AAW) boasted special programming-from the first public opportunity to explore the Mildred Thompson Estate to tours of Mercedes-Benz Arena’s sports-centric art collection-free talks (one of which, full disclosure, I participated as a panellist), extended hours at major institutions including the High Museum of Art and Spelman College’s Museum of Fine Art, and evening events at the city’s galleries like whitespace, Jackson Fine Art, Johnson Lowe, Spalding Nix, September Gray and Arnika Dawkins. The Hotel Clermont was the official hotel partner for the citywide art event that, in its second iteration (2-9 October), brought together more than 40 local art spaces and organisations to elevate the city’s profile on the global art scene. “What is that? And does it include booze?” the receptionist asked, with a laugh. “I’m here for Atlanta Art Week,” I replied. ![]() ![]() “What brings you to the Hotel Clermont?” the receptionist asked.
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