ATLANTA — Google has announced its partnership with Clark Atlanta University (CAU) and 29 other world-class Atlanta institutions to bring the city’s culture online on its Google Arts & Culture platform and app.
The feature aims to encourage more people to visit the city, as Atlanta is gradually reopening for travel and tourism.
“We are proud to partner with Google Arts and Culture Atlanta to share Clark Atlanta’s important contributions and stories with art lovers, aspiring students, and historians around the world,” said George T. French Jr., Ph.D., president of Clark Atlanta University.
Clark Atlanta University has contributed classical materials from Atlanta University and Clark College. Highlights include public artworks installed on campus commissioned for the 1996 Olympic Games, the Art of the Negro mural series by artist and Atlanta University faculty member Hale Woodruff, and rare West African sculptures from the private collection of CAU Trustee Emeritus Carl Ware CC’65 and Mary Ware CC’71.
Online visitors can find stories on the cultural and artistic contributions of Clark Atlanta University. They can also learn about the history and iconic campus of the Atlanta University Center.
Atlanta is among the first cities in the American deep south and fourth in the U.S. to be featured in Google’s Arts and Culture in sharing the unique culture of the cities.
“We are thrilled to showcase Atlanta’s rich culture and historic art scene for everyone to explore and enjoy online at Google Arts & Culture. From the city’s historic museums to global cuisine and innovative spirit, Atlanta is unique and joyful. We want to give a special thanks to our 30 local partners, without their support the world would not be able to experience this vibrant and charming city,” said Hetal Joshi Gordon, Director, Global Client Lead and Site Lead for Google’s Atlanta Office.
The new Atlanta page features 130+ stories, 4800+ artworks and artifacts, and 30 partners spotlighting the city’s mural and neighborhoods. You can now explore Atlanta yourself through Google Arts & Culture’s Android or iOS app or by visiting https://artsandculture.google.com/.