MEDIA ADVISORY
February 20, 2024
DEADLINE EXTENDED: 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, has extended the deadline on the 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: Deadline extended: Applications
due Sunday, Feb. 25
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.