The Spruill Center for the Arts is expanding its footprint by converting the former Chamblee City Hall into a new creative hub called Spruill Studios. Scheduled to open in June 2026, the 6,796-square-foot facility will house 15 affordable artist studios and a dedicated exhibition space. The project is the result of a strategic partnership with the City of Chamblee, which is leasing the 2002 building to the nonprofit for just $1 per year.
This expansion is a significant development for the arts infrastructure on Atlanta’s Northside, an area often described as an "art desert" due to its density of retail and commercial development. By providing low-cost workspaces and public-facing galleries in a highly walkable, transit-oriented downtown location, the initiative addresses the critical shortage of affordable studios for emerging local artists and curators while fostering community engagement through visual arts.