MEDIA ADVISORY
April 29, 2024
MARTA ARTBOUND ANNOUNCES
CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR RAIL STATION MURALS
ATLANTA
- The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) public art program,
Artbound, announces a call for artists to submit designs for new murals at Edgewood/Candler
Park and Oakland City rail stations.
WHAT:
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Rail Station Murals
WHO:
All Atlanta artists and designers are encouraged to apply
WHERE: Edgewood/Candler Park and
Oakland City Stations
WHEN:
First round applications due Monday, May 6*
HOW:
Visit this link
for application instructions or @marta_artbound on Instagram
*This call will
be a streamlined process for artists so that one application may be submitted
for multiple mural projects. The selection panel for the Edgewood/Candler Park
and Oakland City murals will convene during the week of May 6, or shortly
after. The call will re-open for future mural projects later this year or next,
with artist fees varying depending on the project.
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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