A rendering depicting the future of Atlanta's Goat Farm Arts Center.

A rendering depicting the future of Atlanta's Goat Farm Arts Center.

Tucked away down a quiet street, not far from Howell Mill Road on Atlanta's Westside, you'll find the Goat Farm Arts Center. It's a compound of artist studios, residences, and performance and event spaces. While there are some goats, it's long been a community where artists can live, exchange ideas, and get projects off the ground.

The Goat Farm recently announced a $250 million transformation. Anthony Harper, founder and co-owner of the arts compound, joined On Second Thought to explain how this will allow them to both preserve most of the existing structures on the property while expanding the facilities and scope of their programs. He also discussed what they hope this will achieve for Georgia's arts community.

On Second Thought host Virginia Prescott speaks with Anthony Harper.

 

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The Goat Farm is located on Atlanta's Westside.

The Goat Farm is located on Atlanta's Westside.

The Goat Farm will embark on a $250 million transformation, breaking ground later this year.

The Goat Farm will embark on a $250 million transformation, breaking ground later this year.

Most of the buildings currently on the property will be refurbished and preserved, even with the expansion.

Most of the buildings currently on the property will be refurbished and preserved, even with the expansion.

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