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Upcoming Footwork events & activations
October 2025
Art Department Course featuring Charly Palmer | Emory Campus | October 2025
Join renowned artists Charly Palmer and Krista Clark for a powerful new Art Department course focused on a collaborative new mural creation. Students will work hands-on to develop a mural image for our Footwork exhibition exploring public art, visual storytelling, and community impact. Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn from two acclaimed artists and leave your mark on our campus and the Atlanta community.
February 2026
Pellom Mcdaniels Sports History Lecture Series Presents…| Emory Campus | Feb or Mar 2026
Join us for a powerful and timely discussion as Emory professor and historian Carl Suddler will sit down with members of Black Players for Change to explore the intersection of sports, activism, and racial justice. This public conversation will explore the role of athletes as changemakers and the ongoing fight for equity in the world of professional sports. Don’t miss this inspiring event that will bridge history, action, and the future of the game.
Footwork Opening Event| Emory Campus | February 19, 2026
A Legacy of Love: An Evening Celebrating the Game that Unites Us
Join us for a special evening celebrating the global passion, power, and people behind the beautiful game of soccer. This dynamic event will feature a heartfelt conversation with the exhibition curators as they share their perspectives on how they have preserved, nurtured, and loved this game in their own unique way—alongside powerful reflections from students on why the game, the World Cup, and sports at large bring us together. Plus, when you register to attend, you will become a founding member of the Footwork Soccer Club — a community of cool where you’ll receive exclusive event invites, exhibition highlights, and insider ways to get in on the action. All Footwork Soccer Club members will receive a welcome swag bag by attending the event. Let’s celebrate the game that unites us — on and off the field.
Carlos Museum Small Works on Paper Exhibition Opening | Emory Campus | Opening February 2026
Additional details coming soon!
Podcast featuring Professor Carl Suddler | Emory Campus | Episodes Available Spring 2026
Join Emory Professor Carl Suddler as he dives into the beautiful world of soccer like never before — featuring exclusive conversations with legendary World Cup players, current stars, and special guests from across the game. From historical hidden gems to untold locker room stories, this is the podcast where passion meets expertise. Subscribe now — because every game has a story.
March 2026
Creativity Conversation: Charly Palmer | Emory Campus | Feb or Mar 2026
Join us for an intimate conversation with acclaimed artist Charly Palmer where he will reflect on his experience teaching at Emory, the creative process behind the new Footwork mural, and key moments from his celebrated career. From his studio to the classroom to the heart of campus, Charly will share his journey as an artist, educator, and storyteller — and the role art plays in movement, memories, and meaning.
SneakerCon with Kicks & Fros| Oxford Campus | March 20, 2026
Additional details coming soon for this workshop and student engagement event.
Speaking Engagement with Bethany Atkinson, adidas, Sales Director/Apparel | Oxford Campus | March 20, 2026
Additional details coming soon!
April 2026
SneakerCon with Kicks & Fros | Emory Campus | April 14, 2026 | 1-8 p.m.
Additional details coming soon for this workshop and student engagement event.
