Midtown Festival of the Arts

Being a resident of Atlanta I was very gratified to see all the positive comments on the inaugural Midtown Festival of the Arts held in September. I attended both days and it was wonderful seeing the huge crowds that seemed to be totally interested in the work and were also buying. It is a perfect demographic for a new festival with thousands of young professionals living right in the neighborhood.

But the main reason for my post is to clarify and add to some questions that were posted concerning the director. I have worked with Holly Mull in years past and her qualifications for directing this show are unique. She served as special events director for the City of Atlanta leading up to and during the Olympics in 1996 and had run her own special events company ever since then. Unfortunately, just two weeks after the Midtown festival, Holly suffered a massive stroke and passed away the next day. A memorial service is planned for this Thursday, Nov. 18th at St. Luke's Episcopal Church on West Peachtree St. in Atlanta at 12 noon.

Those of us in the Atlanta community who knew Holly and her tremendous capabilities are devastated by her loss to say the least. I know Holly kept complete records of every detail of the work she did and I just hope and pray that her surviving co-workers can continue to keep the Midtown Festival set on the road to great success that Holly's hard work brought about this year.

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  • Bill, I have been meaning to contact you and Camille in case you hadn't heard. I've been out of town so much this fall. So sorry you had to hear the news in a forum and not personally. I hope you can make it into town for the service.
  • Glad to hear L5P parade remembered her. I was unable to attend this year. That is another of Holly's creations, along with the Inman Park Festival Parade every April. Holly was 64.
  • To Say I was shocked to hear of the death of Holly Mull is an understatement. I had known Holly since the early '90s and was associated with her for nearly a decade as a member of the Georgia Festivals and Events Association (now Southeast Festivals and Events Association) and its International parent organization. Her work on the Coca-Cola Centennial Parade, behind-the-scenes at Inman Park Festival and her involvement with many start-up events in the Metro-Atlanta area labeled Holly as a mobilizing influence in the festivals and special events industry.

    The Midtown Festival of the Arts was a prime example of her efforts and influence. I would only hope her efforts and of those involved in the event would continue to grow and prosper. Having also known Dan Jackson for three decades and his involvement in the Arts and its industry, his reflections on Ms. Mull are correct, accurate and reflect the wonderful memories of thousands of people.
  • Thanks for the information about Holly. I'm a native of Atlanta, but never had the pleasure of meeting her. How old was she when she passed?
  • Thank you for posting the information about the Memorial Service. It was great to see her remembered at Little 5 Halloween Parade.
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