Local artist Lori Lejeune’s ‘Be The Change’ artwork lands in Legacy Park

Artist Lori Lejeune’s large-scale pollinator art banners will soon land in green spaces throughout DeKalb County. The name of the series, Be The Change, speaks to Commissioner Terry and Lori Lejeune’s shared hope that the public will be inspired to take steps towards positive change in their communities and protect our vulnerable native insects and local ecosystems.

The project will incorporate four installations of two banners each, one sized for adults and one sized for children, that act as a backdrop for selfies and photographs that can then expand the artwork’s impact digitally beyond the physical installation. The first banners will be installed at Legacy Park during the upcoming Truckin’ Tuesdays event on Tuesday, September 15 from 5-8 PM. Three additional locations will host future artworks along the Stone Mountain Trail in Scottdale, Avondale Estates, and Clarkston.

The art installations will be accompanied by free community engagement events, such as craft-making, that bring positive attention to these important initiatives. The community engagement elements are offered at no cost to the public thanks to support from co-sponsor Melanie Shaw of Art Share Foundation, a non-profit organization that fosters joy and community engagement via art. 

Be The Change Artwork Installation, Round 1 of 4

Where: Legacy Park (500 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030)

When: Tuesday, September 15, 5-8 PM (Rain Date is Tuesday September 29 from 5-8 PM)

Who: Free and open to the public, suitable for all ages