Atlanta's New Public Place

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OVERVIEW
 
The BeltLine is presenting a new public art initiative. In spring 2010, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. plans to open nearly eight miles of the future BeltLine corridor to pedestrians and bicyclists via an interim trail. A kick-off arts event staged from late spring through summer will celebrate the reawakening of the old rail corridor as Atlanta’s new public realm.   Visual arts, performing arts and historic site interpretation will direct the public’s attention to this amazing resource that encircles downtown Atlanta, thus increasing the level of awareness and fostering a sense of ownership to ensure that the BeltLine becomes a truly public amenity.

Atlanta’s BeltLine is an emerging system of parks, trails, transit and development that reclaims existing abandoned railways.   With an emphasis on cultural amenities and revitalizing neighborhoods, it has the potential to redefine the city and make it a better place to live. Find additional information about the BeltLine at www.beltline.org.
 
Visual and performing artists are invited to submit proposals for temporary works of visual and performing art to be a part of this May through October event. Potential projects should reflect the historic, environmental, cultural, functional, urban design, and/or aesthetic parameters of the sites and should be well-researched, well-planned and feasible. Although not limited to the following examples, potential projects might include all or some of the following:

• Temporary art, sculptural or visual installations;
• Gateway or entrance works;
• Performance works of all kinds, including but not limited to music, dance, theater and performance art;
• Transformation of existing structures or surfaces, such as bridges and overpasses;
• Utilization of fences or screening devices;
• Transformation of the backs of buildings;
• Amenities for visitors – such as benches, bike racks, shade structures,  recycling and trash collection receptacles;
• Establishment of play areas or game sites;
• Loan of existing artwork, such as sculptures or assemblages;
• Murals;
• Plantings or environmental works.

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