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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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