Events & Projects | Hapeville Main Street

Main Street Events

Butterfly Lantern Parade

In collaboration with nationally recognized Parade artist, Chantelle Ryter, we host lantern workshops, a butterfly festival, and the parade all in the heart of downtown Hapeville!

Save the date: March 21, 2026

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Summer Gallery Crawl

As a conclusion to Session I of the Main Street Artist Residency, downtown Hapeville businesses transform into pop-up gallery spaces that host local artists.

Save the date: June 13, 2026

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Fall Gallery Crawl

As a conclusion to Session II of the Main Street Artist Residency, downtown Hapeville businesses transform into pop-up gallery spaces that host local artists.

Save the date:October 10, 2026

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#FreeArtHapeville

A unique event where local artists give away free art! ... Don't worry, the free artwork is funded by micro-grants provided by the Main Street Board.

Save the date:December 5, 2026

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Session II: July 6-October 17

Session I: March 2-June 20

The Hapeville Main Street Artist Residency is now in its second year as a collaborative effort between Hapeville Main Street and local artists to activate two converted shipping containers in the heart of downtown. The program provides selected artists with 15 weeks of free studio space, along with promotion and increased visibility for their work. In return, Downtown Hapeville is energized through creative programming, public engagement, and a stronger representation of our vibrant arts community.

Check out the 2026 Artists in Residence!

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Abiola Batiste

Session I, Arts Alley

Abiola Batiste will transform Arts Alley into a dynamic visual storytelling experience that celebrates Hapeville’s rich history. Through animation, projection, illustration, and painting, he will bring moments from the city’s past to life—blending traditional and digital mediums to create an immersive, evolving installation.

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Rachel Myrick

Session I, Jess Lucas Park

Rachel Myrick’s installation will highlight sustainability and creativity through the use of recycled materials. Utilizing plastic bags, glass bottles, and other reclaimed items, she will construct a large-scale artwork in the park. Community workshops will invite participants to create “yarn” from plastic bags and craft glass beads from recycled bottles—turning everyday waste into meaningful art.

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Douglas & Dewey McGeoch

Session II, Arts Alley

Douglas & Dewey McGeoch will reimagine Arts Alley as a whimsical cardboard cabaret—complete with a ticket booth, stage, and audience. This immersive installation will invite the community to take part in hands-on activities, including creating cardboard self-portraits to “sit” in the audience. Playful, theatrical, and highly interactive, the project will celebrate imagination and shared creative expression in our community.

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Symone Lakes

Session II, Jess Lucas Park

Symone Lakes will transform Jess Lucas Park into a vibrant paper doll boutique. This interactive installation will feature handcrafted paper fashions, newly designed prints, and workshops where participants can learn to design and construct paper clothing for dolls. Blending fashion, printmaking, and nostalgia, the project invites visitors of all ages to explore creativity through paper-based design.

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