Studio Artist Program

Fall Open Studios is Saturday, October 9, 8 – 10 pm.

Atlanta Contemporary Art Center’s Studio Artist Program supports local working artists by providing subsidized studio space, and by fostering a collaborative environment supportive of the creative process. This is a unique program that fills a critical need in the Atlanta arts community – affordable studio space and career development opportunities for artists. The goal of the Program is to provide local artists the opportunity to create in a setting that will support their artistic development and provide them with the resources necessary to advance their careers. ACAC offers this support by providing fourteen Atlanta artists with work space, opportunities for professional development and networking, educational programming and events, and access to arts professionals. Open Studios events are held bi-annually, affording participants additional opportunities to share their work with other artists, dealers, collectors, patrons, critics, educators, and the general public.

Emerging, mid-career, and established Atlanta-based artists are invited to apply through an open call when there is available space; selection is made by a panel of current board members, studio artists, staff, and representatives from the Atlanta community. Selection criteria includes consistency with the institutional focus on contemporary art, level of activity as a working artist, need, and history of community involvement.

Studios range in size from 225 to 755 square feet and include a sink, utilities, HVAC, and Wi-Fi; each space is unique. Studio entrances are located within a secure courtyard with an adjacent dedicated parking lot. Rental rates are significantly below market value and are based on the square footage of each studio. Artists are expected to work in their studios on a consistent and ongoing basis. Studios are to be used as workspaces, not as living spaces, salesrooms, or administrative offices, and may not be sublet. Standard studio practice safety procedures are required, including proper storage of flammable materials and a no smoking policy. ACAC neither undertakes nor implies any formal obligation to exhibit or publish studio artist work, as the studio program does not take the position of representation of individual artists.