CALL FOR CURATORS

CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP

The Creatives Project is seeking a curator for an inaugural curatorial fellowship, generously funded by the Georgia Council for the Arts. This new program is designed to support thoughtful, site-responsive curation and to emphasize the role of curators in shaping Atlanta’s evolving public arts landscape.

Intentional curation is a vital component of Atlanta’s arts ecosystem. Curators provide critical context, build meaningful connections between artists and audiences, and help ensure that public-facing art reflects the depth, diversity, and complexity of the city. This fellowship recognizes curatorial practice as both creative and civic work that shapes how art is encountered, interpreted, and valued in shared spaces.

For this opportunity, the selected curator will work closely with TCP and Atlanta Downtown to propose and organize 6-7 artworks by Atlanta artists and creators to be displayed on six (6) digital signs in downtown Atlanta from June 1 – September 30. This timeframe coincides with the World Cup and heightened public visibility, offering a rare opportunity to present artwork to both local and global audiences.

ABOUT TCP

The Creatives Project’s mission is to enrich and strengthen local communities through quality arts-based education and outreach, while celebrating and elevating the city's creative talents through local artist residency programs.

ABOUT ATLANTA DOWNTOWN

Atlanta Downtown is a long-standing partnership between Central Atlanta Progress and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District. The organization’s Art and Activation program works to enhance the cultural identity, vibrancy, and inclusivity of the city center by enlivening Downtown spaces and fostering a sustainable creative ecosystem. Through public art and community programming, Atlanta Downtown transforms streets, parks, and storefronts into engaging, people-centered places.

This call is ideal for curators interested in public art, temporary exhibitions, and programming that intersects with contemporary culture.  

Fellowship Dates: April 1-June 30, 2026.

Eligibility:

This opportunity is open to Atlanta-based artists and curators with a demonstrated history of high-quality work and presentations. Applicants should show a strong curatorial sensibility, whether developed through formal curatorial projects, exhibitions, collaborative initiatives, or artist-led programming.

Previous curatorial experience will be taken into consideration, but is not required. The Creatives Project welcomes proposals from emerging and established practitioners who bring thoughtful perspectives, strong visual judgment, and a commitment to presenting work with care and intention.

Stipend: $2000 to be distributed in two payments at the beginning and end of the fellowship term.