The program seeks qualified Respondents in the following areas:
- Scholar-in-Residence
The Atlanta BeltLine Scholar-in-Residence will produce a body of work to include a peer-reviewed academic white paper and a public presentation of their research findings. The Scholar will contribute to Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.’s (ABI’s) ongoing mission of equity, access, and inclusion by engaging in a thorough analysis of those topics as they relate to the city of Atlanta. - Curator-in-Residence
Specific to the Art on the Atlanta BeltLine annual exhibition, the Curator-in-Residence will work with the ABI Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, and Communications teams to engage and publicize the body of work for exhibition on the Atlanta BeltLine. - Artist–in-Residence
The Artist-in-Residence will develop a portfolio of work, culminating in a solo exhibition that will showcase the various sections of the Atlanta BeltLine corridor. ABI will retain the rights to at least one piece for its long-term foundational collection.
The qualified Scholar-in-Residence, Curator-in-Residence, and Artist-in-Residence will have access to ABI’s staff and its facilities to complete the Atlanta BeltLine Residency Program’s residency objectives.
qualifications & requirements
The ideal Residency is someone who is a quick learner and displays great enthusiasm to share their work with others. Special consideration will be given to those who have worked in urban environments and/or marginalized communities, as well as community members of Atlanta BeltLine neighborhoods. Additionally, the candidate should possess the following skills or aptitudes:
- Demonstrated passion for the overall Atlanta BeltLine project;
- Highly organized with good time-management skills;
- Ability to interact with stakeholders and constituents in a professional manner;
- Ability to foster successful collaboration with community and work with groups of people to generate ideas;
- Possess excellent research, writing, and communications skills;
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point and other relevant programs that may pertain to your work;
- Ability to plan work and meet deadlines;
- Must provide own tools and equipment
benefits
- Access to information and people who implement the country’s largest urban redevelopment project;
- Opportunity to interact with civic and community leaders;
- $20,000 stipend for the 12-month residency term;
- Workspace to be used at the Resident’s leisure.
timeline
The Scholar-in-Residence, Curator-in-Residence, and Artist-in-Residence are 12 months in duration, from July 1 to June 30.
Apply
Please register, access documents, and submit proposals in link below for the 2023-2024 Art on the BeltLine:
https://beltline.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities