Info Session 2025 Artist Residency Program, Friday, January 17th, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Q: What kind of support does the Public Art Futures Lab offer to residents?
A: Stipend: $5000 (Atlanta Downtown Residency) or $8000 (MARTA Artbound Residency)
Location: Dedicated access and use of the Public Art Futures Lab studio space at Underground Atlanta
Equipment available for use:
- Gaming PC and iMac
- Microsoft Surface Hub S1 55”
- 8 x Vizio 43" TV D Series
- 4 x Samsung Sero 43" TV
- MIDI pad controller
- SOMI-1 MIDI Controller by Instruments of Things
- 2 x Epson Home Cinema 880 Projector
- 1 x Optoma GT1090HDR Projector
- Projector mounting equipment and peripherals
- Wacom Cintiq Pro 16
- 22 x Oculus Quest 2 and 3 VR headsets
- 22 x headphones
- 4 x iPhone 11s and iPad
- Insta360 X3 Camera and accessories
- Computer monitor screens
- 3D printer - Dremel 3D Digilab 3D45 Printer
- Clay 3D printer
- DJI Air 2S 4K Drone and 360 camera mount
- Portable speaker and microphone
- iDraw 2.0 Pen Plotter
- Ultra Leap 3Di
- 3 x Microsoft Azure Kinect DK depth sensor and motion tracker
- Access to Adobe Creative Cloud
- The Fulton County ArtVan (subject to vehicle and staff availability)
Opportunities and a platform to share work, research, and connect with the Atlanta arts community.
Access to additional space, technical experts, training, and equipment through our various partners.
Q: How long is the residency?
A: 14 weeks
Q: How many residencies are offered per year?
A: In 2025 there will be 4 residencies - 1 x MARTA Artbound Residency and 3 x Atlanta Downtown (ATL DTN) Residencies
Q: What is the application timeframe and when are the residencies?
A:
Jan 6, 2025 - Open applications to the Public Art Futures Lab AiR Program
Feb 7, 2025 - 2025 AiR Program applications close, deadline is Midnight EST
Week of Mar 17, 2025 – Announce 2025 residents
Apr 21 - Jul 28, 2025 - Residency Session 1, Atlanta Downtown Residency
Jun 13 to Sep 19, 2025 - Residency Session 2, Atlanta Downtown Residency
Aug 15 to Nov 21, 2025 - Residency Session 3, MARTA Artbound Residency
Nov 7 to Feb 12, 2026 - Residency Session 4, Atlanta Downtown Residency
Q: I'm interested in the MARTA Artbound Residency only, which residency period do I apply for?
A: The MARTA Artbound Residency is during Residency Session 3, Aug 15 - Nov 21, 2025.
Q: What are the eligibility requirements?
A: Residencies are open to artists of all disciplines who live or work in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, which includes Fulton, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale counties. Applicants who do not live or work in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area and can demonstrate a deep connection to Atlanta are also eligible to apply.
Q: What am I committing to?
A: Residents are expected to:
- Complete the objectives and desired outcomes of the Residency Brief
- Be present in the studio for a mutually agreed number of hours per week.
- Provide a simple written evaluation and summary of the residency, including images documenting the process, which the County and partners may use for marketing and reporting purposes, within 30 days of the residency ending.
- Participate in video interviews and filming that documents the residency journey for marketing purposes by the County and partners.
- Participate in networking and artistic events hosted by the Lab and support efforts to build relationships with the arts and Fulton County community.
- All residents are required to participate in one Futures Lab event showcasing their work towards the end of their residency; residents are also encouraged to host one educational workshop related to their project.
- Participate in regular studio check-ins with the Futures Lab team and partners.
Q: What do assessors focus on during assessment?
A: Your application will be scored based on the following weighted criteria:
30 points - Originality and innovation of the response to the Residency Brief
15 points - The type and extent to which technology is incorporated into the artist's project
15 points - The viability of the project in relation to the scope of the residency, budget, and the project's achievability
15 points - Alignment with the Public Art Futures Lab goals and values
10 points - The potential impact of the artist's project on Fulton County residents and the broader arts community
10 points - The artist's familiarity with their proposed area of inquiry.
10 points - The artist's professional track record, defined as prior quality professional work
Q: What formats do you accept for response to the Residency Brief?
A: Completing the application through Fulton County Arts & Culture's Submittable account is strongly encouraged. However, applicants can respond to the Residency Brief in writing or through a video recording of no more than five minutes - these submissions are also due before the deadline on February 7, 2025, Midnight EST.
Q: Can I apply with other people as a collaboration?
A: Yes, but please apply as one application.
A: Yes; applications for the 2026 residency cycle will open in Q4 2025.
Q: If I apply this year but am not selected, can I apply again?
A: Yes, you can apply for the next cycle of residencies.
Q: What level of skill in a particular technology (software/hardware) is required?
A: Artists applying for the residency should have a foundational knowledge of the hardware/software they plan to utilize as part of their residency, once selected, we expect the artist to be self-motivated to learn and address any knowledge gaps with assistance from our partners and online resources.
Q: I’m a new artist with limited past experience; can I still apply?
A: Yes, this residency is open to both emerging and established artists.
Q: I was a PAFL artist-in-residence last year, can I apply again?
A: Prior artists-in-residence must wait one calendar year before applying again, e.g. an artist who was a resident in 2023 is eligible to apply in 2025.