Creative Ecosystem Development
Atlanta Downtown's Art & Activation program works to build and nurture a supportive environment for local artists, cultural organizations, and creative businesses to thrive in Downtown Atlanta. Beyond supporting artists through our public art programming, Atlanta Downtown sponsors artist residencies, offers grants to support projects and organizations, and connects creatives to the Downtown business community.
2025 Arts & Culture Partners
Sponsored Residencies
Fulton County Public Art Futures Lab
2025/26 Residents: Shelly Boehm, Samantha Rich, Bojana Ginn, and lauri stallings (glo)
Atlanta Center for Photography
2025/26 Resident: Nydia Blas
2025 Grant Recipients
Cat Eye Creative - Project Support, In + Out Mural Exhibition
Hawkins HQ & Jackson Markovic - Project Support, Baroque Sunbursts
Sequoia Ascension - Project Support, Atlanta Afroindigenous Peoples Festival
Underground Atlanta - General Operations Support for Arts Programming