Academy Lofts Adair Park

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The first concept of its kind in the city of Atlanta, TCP’s ART-FORCE at the Academy Lofts at Adair Park, has the opportunity to become a symbol of inclusionary neighborhood revitalization and community engagement through the establishment of a live/work atmosphere for artists and creative enthusiasts from throughout the region.

The program will focus on arts and community engagement allowing creative enthusiasts, artists, and entrepreneurs to will live, work, and interact both internally among each other, and externally within the Adair Park neighborhood, and the City of Atlanta at large.The Creatives Project is excited to expand its residency program to include ART-FORCE at Academy Lofts at Adair Park. The residency will provide participants with housing at below market rates while engaging their creative skills for the greater good. Access to additional TCP amenities on and off site such as studios, classrooms, and gallery space will foster creative growth and innovation. While in the program residents will also receive promotional support, exhibition opportunities and professional development. In exchange, each resident will serve the surrounding communities through educational programs onsite through TCP's Community Arts Program (CAP).

 ART-FORCE will create new opportunities for Atlanta’s burgeoning arts community and enable the city to retain its creative talents., while having a profound impact on the areas economy by building community life, attracting visitors, and increasing economic activity.