The deadline for artists to submit an RFP is October 1, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ATLANTA – Thriving Together Atlanta, a transformative public art initiative between the City of Atlanta – Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, the CDC Foundation, National Black Arts Festival, and Out of Hand Theater, is proud to announce the temporary public art mural RFP. Individual artists and artist teams are encouraged to submit their proposals for the public art mural dedicated to promoting racial equity through powerful visuals and community engagement.
In 2021, the CDC declared racism a serious public health threat that directly affects the well-being of millions of Americans and, as a result, affects the health of our entire nation. The Thriving Together mural seeks the explore what it means for Atlantans to “Thrive Together” as engaged and empathetic citizens, moving toward the philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision of a Beloved Community.
The Thriving Together mural wall is set to be located inside the shopping plaza located at 455 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308. Given the demographics and culture-graphics of the Old Fourth Ward, there is an opportunity to present art that resonates with residents who live in these diverse communities, highlighting values that transcend neighborhood boundaries, such as opportunity, inclusivity, unity, justice, and hope.
The deadline for proposals is Tuesday, October 1, 2024. For more information and to download the mural
RFP, visit thrivingtogetheratlanta.org. For RFP questions, please contact Oronike Odeleye, Artistic
Director of NBAF at oodeleye@nbaf.org.
Let’s thrive together, Atlanta!
About NBAF
NBAF (National Black Arts Festival) is recognized as the oldest multidisciplinary nonprofit arts organization in the
US focused exclusively on the arts and on artists of African descent. Through its annual public and youth arts
education programs, NBAF offers local, national, and international audiences experiences that are extraordinary
and enriching.
About Thriving Together Atlanta
Thriving Together Atlanta is a public art project dedicated to addressing racial equity in health through free
events and activities including murals by Atlanta artists, mobile art experiences, an arts and cultural
festival, and Equitable Dinners. The groundbreaking project was awarded a $1 million grant through the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge which brings together mayors, residents, and artists to develop innovative, temporary public art projects that address important civic issues in their communities. Thriving Together Atlanta is a collaboration between the City of Atlanta - Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs,
the CDC Foundation, National Black Arts Festival, and Out of Hand Theater. The project serves as a model
of how cross-sector partnerships can address the multi-faceted issues affecting communities. For more
information, to learn about upcoming events, and sign up for our mailing list and newsletter, visit
thrivingtogetheratlanta.org.
