DEKALB COU
NTY – August 31, 2026. 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.
“Art has the power to unite us in support of important causes and to make us think critically about issues like environmental stewardship,” said DeKalb County Commissioner Ted Terry. “I am proud to extend my support to this project that will encourage our community to pause and think about the natural world around them while enjoying the beauty of DeKalb County’s parks and the Stone Mountain Trail.”
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.
“Bringing these traveling artwork banners to life in multiple locations is a long-held dream come true,” said artist Lori Lejeune. “The challenges of 2020 inspired me to create more accessible, outdoor public art that elevates and uplifts our communities. I am deeply grateful to everyone who supported this vision, with special thanks to DeKalb Commissioner Ted Terry and Melanie Shaw of the Art Share Foundation.”
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