MEDIA ADVISORY
January 26, 2024
MARTA ARTBOUND ANNOUNCES
CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR ENGLISH AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT
ATLANTA
- The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) public art program
Artbound, in collaboration with the Atlanta Department of City Planning (DCP),
Westside Future Fund, and Living Walls, announces a call for artists and
designers for the commission of four separate outdoor installations in the
English Avenue neighborhood including intersection crosswalks, two bus shelters
and a mural. These
artistic projects aim to celebrate the cultural identity of the neighborhood
through a fusion of arts and infrastructure enhancements.
WHAT:
CALL FOR ARTISTS: English Avenue neighborhood
WHO:
All metro Atlanta artists are encouraged to apply.
WHERE: Four separate outdoor installations in the English Avenue
neighborhood:
- “Yellow Store” Mural (493 James
P. Brawley Dr. NW)
- Applicants must have experience
painting at a large scale, outdoor work, teamwork, time management, and
collaboration. Prior mural experience is preferred.
- Northwest Bus Shelter (763
Cameron Madison Alexander Blvd. NW)
- Applicants must have experience
in digital design using industry-standard tools and software.
- Southwest Bus Shelter (771
Cameron Madison Alexander Blvd. NW)
- Applicants must have experience
in digital illustrations, sculpture, industrial design, architecture, and other
3-D design.
- Crosswalk Mural (Intersection
of Cameron Madison Alexander Blvd. NW, and James P. Brawley Drive)
- Applicants must have experience
in creating digital illustrations or designs for large format printing.
Crosswalk fabrication will be contracted externally.
WHEN: Applications due Sunday, Feb. 18
HOW:
Visit this link
for application instructions or @marta_artbound on Instagram
One percent of
MARTA’s annual budget is allocated for its Artbound program which was developed
to enhance the ridership experience through visual and performing arts.
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