Green Tie Guys have begun stepping up for girls in our community
Date: Sun Mar 22 2026, 12:00 PM EST - 5:00 PM EST
- Council Program Events
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors
We are partnering with Melissa A. Mitchell of Abeille Creations to bring a new mural to the 17th Street Bridge in Atlanta! The objective of this project is to design and deliver a bold, immersive, and celebratory public art experience, designed around Girl Scouts, the worldwide connection of soccer, creating a lasting visual landmark in Atlanta tied to youth, culture, and international unity.
We’re inviting Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts to work alongside the artists, as part of the painting experience. This is your opportunity to leave a “mark” that will be visible for years to come!
Project Overview:
- The site will be prepared in advance with pressure washing and base coating.
- The artist team will paint the stencil and do the initial paint work.
- Girl Scouts will work in small groups, filling-in the stencil, similar to a “paint-by-numbers” system.
- After our support, the team will finish up any details and will add the protective coating to seal the work for longevity.
- We’ll host a “ribbon-cutting” to officially welcome the space to Atlanta.
What to Expect:
- Environment: Painting will take place outside and on a bridge – Girl Scouts will need to practice patience and safety.
- Attire: Wear comfortable clothing that can withstand a few paint splatters.
- TeamWORK: Participating troops are encouraged to wear matching shirts/attire to reinforce team & Girl Scout spirit!
- Timing: We’ve organized the painting into 90-minute shifts. Girl Scouts are limited to sign-up during one time slot.
- Supervision: Girl Scouts should have a chaperone with them at all times.
- Custom Patch: Participating Girl Scouts will be the first to receive a custom patch, commemorating the mural and worldwide soccer games happening in Atlanta this summer!
About the Mural:
- Location:
- Footwalls of the West 17th Street Bridge, Atlantic Station
- 401 17th Street (near IKEA)
- Bishop Street intersection
- Estimated
Mural Coverage:
- Right side: approximately 544 feet
- Left side: approximately 700 feet
- Total estimated painting area: 1,244 linear feet
- Footwall height, approximately 3 to 3.5 feet.
Dates:
- Planned Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
- Ribbon Cutting (Tentative): Saturday, April 11, 2026
About the Artist:
Melissa A. Mitchell is a powerhouse Bahamian-American artist, designer, author, and creative director whose work bridges art, culture, technology, and fashion on a global scale. A proud two-time HBCU graduate of Florida A&M University and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Melissa is the founder of Abeille Creations and the author of eight books. She is a dynamic speaker and thought leader whose creativity extends far beyond the canvas, seamlessly blending storytelling, visual art, and experiential design.
Learn more about her work at: www.melissaamitchell.com
