Decatur Launches Street-Performer Program

DECATUR, GA — The streets of Decatur's entertainment districts may soon be getting a bit livelier. The city, along with the Decatur Arts Alliance, has launched a street-performers program that allows approved performers to entertain in areas around Decatur Square and in the Oakhurst entertainment district.

Under the program, street performers may apply for a free, renewable permit to perform in areas that include the south lawn of the old DeKalb County Courthouse, part of West Ponce de Leon Avenue and Decatur MARTA plaza downtown and in Harmony Park in Oakhurst.

Under the program, performers may accept tips but may not actively solicit for them. They are asked to stay 20 feet apart from each other and not stand too close to building entrances or crosswalks.

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Anyone interested in applying for the program may fill out an application and deliver it in person to the Decatur Arts Alliance at 113 Clairemont Ave., in the same office as the Decatur Visitors Center. They will be photographed and the renewable permits will be valid for one month.

Performers are allowed to set up from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

They are asked to keep their sites free of trash, to not obstruct walkways and to only have small signs. Amplifiers are prohibited under the program.

No weapons or fire may be used and the program specifically prohibits the sale of food or drink, tattooing or body piercing, graffiti and lewd behavior. The city may suspend any activities deemed to disrupt normal business operations or that are considered unsafe.

Busking is not permitted at ticketed and fenced events or at private events

Anyone interested in more information on the program may visit the Decatur Arts Alliance website.

Photo courtesy Decatur Arts Alliance