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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