Urban Design Outreach, in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Community Market, is set to host the third annual Give Sanctuary Festival on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event will take place at 352 University Avenue, Southwest, Atlanta, GA 30310, in the historic Pittsburgh District.
Founder Valeasia Walker elaborates on the vision:
"In a world fraught with chaos and inauthentic experiences, the Give Sanctuary Festival aims to create a space where individuals can truly be themselves and create things that reflect their authentic selves. The festival's theme, “Experience Something Real. Let's Build A Village,” calls on all Guardians of the Culture to unite in a celebration of heritage and community.."
Now in its third year, the festival invites designers, builders, volunteers, vendors, and sponsors to become Guardians of the Culture. Those who participate will have their names printed on the artistic simulation of Sanctuary Stained Glass Windows.
Festival Highlights
The Give Sanctuary Festival promises a variety of attractions:
Interactive Vendor Booths: A range of local vendors will showcase their products.
Soul-Stirring Music: Live performances from DJ Spoon, the festival’s Minister of Sound, will provide a vibrant musical backdrop.
The Descendants’ Village: A space dedicated to children’s activities, including a STEM Lab powered by Janine Curry of The Little Things and an Outdoor Classroom Experience curated by Makeisha Robey of The Happy Black Parent.
Village Council
Key figures in the festival include:
Mayor of Give Sanctuary, Terri Nicole: Returning for her third term to enlighten the village on the festival’s magic.
Minister of Sound, DJ Spoon: Providing the musical foundation of the event.
Mistress of Culture, Lori Gray: Engaging the villagers and keeping the festivities lively.
Monument Engineer, Traymone Curry: Creator of the first Guardian Gate, helping to make Give Sanctuary feel like a real village.
Photographers and videographers are encouraged to document the festival, capturing the essence of this revolutionary creative collaboration.
The Give Sanctuary Festival is more than just an event; it is a community exercise aimed at creating a secure future and teaching children the importance of legacy. Organizers invite everyone to join as Guardians of the Culture, contributing their skills, talents, and resources.
For more information and to enlist, visit www.GiveSanctuaryFest.com or email grow@urbandesignoutreach.com
Experience something real. Join the village!
