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🎉Celebrate the self-taught
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sherri Daye Scott , as published by Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Their work is being explored in a series of stories, including the journey of a local artist who began tagging downtown corners in the 1990s and is now being honored with companion shows.
In Atlanta , a celebration of self-taught artists is underway. These individuals create using available materials, such as found glass and spray paint, and develop their craft over a lifetime without formal instruction. Their work is being explored in a series of stories, including the journey of a local artist who began tagging downtown corners in the 1990s and is now being honored with companion shows.
The stories also touch on Georgia's folk art tradition and the value of collecting work from local artists. Further details about these stories and the self-taught artists being featured are available from Rough Draft Atlanta.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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