The Mayors' Show
7 PM · Stan Mullins Studio · Pulaski Heights
There's no better way to close out Historic Athens Porchfest than with the Mayors' Show!
Join us at 7 PM at Stan Mullins Studio in Pulaski Heights as Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz introduces Winterville Mayor and singer-songwriter Dodd Ferrelle for a special performance. As the only scheduled performance at 7 PM, the Mayors' Show brings Porchfest audiences together for one final celebration of the music, creativity, and community that make Athens so unique.
Set against the backdrop of acclaimed artist Stan Mullins' studio, this annual Historic Athens Porchfest tradition offers a unique opportunity to experience live music in one of Athens' most distinctive creative spaces. Whether you've spent the day exploring historic neighborhoods or are joining us just for the finale, you won't want to miss it!
Stan Mullins Studio
Pulaski Heights, Athens, GA
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 7 PM
Photos from past Mayors' Shows
More About Stan Mullins
Born in North Carolina, formed artistically in Athens and Cortona, Italy, and shaped by decades of public work, international travel, and humanitarian projects, Stan Mullins has built an artistic practice that is both local and unmistakably international.
Working across painting, bronze, marble, and granite, Mullins has dedicated his career to creating art that connects people, places, and histories. From his studio on Pulaski Street in Athens, Georgia, he has produced works with connections to Italy, Rwanda, Japan, Bhutan, and the Congo. His artistic contributions extend across universities, museums, public monuments, private collections, and international cultural projects, and reflect a lifelong commitment to artistic expression and the preservation of cultural memory.
Among his notable works are the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. public sculpture in Atlanta, The Bread of Life ceiling mural in McGill, New York, and the Olympia Olympic Mural in Athens, Georgia. These projects represent just a portion of a body of work that spans continents, artistic disciplines, and generations.
Throughout his career, Mullins has explored the relationship between art and humanity, creating works that honor historical figures, commemorate significant events, and celebrate the stories that shape communities. His international experiences and humanitarian work have informed an artistic perspective that recognizes the importance of cultural exchange and the ability of art to connect people across geographic and cultural boundaries.
Despite the international reach of his career, Mullins has maintained deep ties to Athens. His Pulaski Street studio reflects the city's creative community and serves as a reminder that Athens is home to artists whose work reaches far beyond our community.
Each year, the Mayors' Show offers Historic Athens Porchfest attendees a special opportunity to gather at Mullins' studio, experience his creative environment, and celebrate the intersection of art, music, and community. It's a fitting place to bring another year of Historic Athens Porchfest to a close.