About the Artist Residency Program
The Studio Residency program partners with commercial property owners to reposition underutilized space as artist workspace. The artists in our program were selected by a competitive application process and are provided with free studio space for 18 months. By embedding artists and creative entrepreneurs in our community, this program not only invests in Atlanta’s local arts economy, but also supports Midtown Alliance’s mission to foster vibrant public life by generating art and arts experiences for all to enjoy.
Special thanks to the 2025-26 host sponsors who make this program possible: All Saints’ Episcopal Church and Emory. And thanks to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church for providing parking for our artists.
Meet our 2025-26 Artists in Residence
Stay Connected to our Alumni Artists
Special Thank You to our Partners
This effort is guided by Midtown Alliance and relies on strategic partnerships with commercial property owners. We are sincerely grateful for these sponsors that have hosted artists and support our program with in kind contributions.
2025-26 Partners include
Previous Program Partners:
Atlanta History Center, DataBank, Dewberry Foundation, MODA, Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Perkins + Will, Portman Holdings
Thank You to our 2025-26 Selection Panel:
Taylor Alxndr, Jamaal Barber, Laura Flusche, Patricia Hernandez, Sayma Hossain, Mary Kelly, Birney Lawrence, Catherine Manci, Samara Minkin, Laura Moody, Vanessa Toro, Anne Tracht
Media Inquiries
For media inquiries about this program, contact Brian Carr: Brian@MidtownATL.com. View our 2023-24 Heart of the Arts Studio Residency Announcement here.
Heart of the Arts in the Headlines
7/06/21 - Burnaway: Daily News: Midtown Alliance Announces First Cohort of Artists-in-Residence
6/30/21 - Atlanta Business Journal: Midtown Alliance Announces Artists for Midtown Residency Program
6/30/21 - Atlanta InTown: Inaugural Class Unveiled for Midtown Heart of the Arts Residency Program
4/26/21 - Saporta Report: Artist Residencies in Midtown: An Essential Environment for Creativity
3/24/21 - Atlanta Voice: Midtown Alliance Announces Studio Residency Program With Commercial Properties
2/22/21 - Atlanta History Center: Heart of the Arts
2/06/21 - Atlanta Business Chronicle - Midtown Alliance Brings Art to the Heart of the City
1/24/21 - Atlanta InTown: Storefront Murals and Exhibitions Bring Diverse Artistry to Midtown
12/25/20 - What NOW Atlanta: Midtown Alliance Turning Vacant Storefronts Into Art Installations
12/22/20 - Atlanta Daily World: Midtown Alliance Program Brings Art to Street-Level
12/22/20 - Atlanta Voice: Midtown Alliance Launches Program to Display Artists' Work in Vacant Storefronts