Art on the BeltLine seeks proposals for 10th year

Art on the Atlanta BeltLine has released a call for proposals for its 10th year of exhibitions this fall.

The 2019 season seeks visual artist, performers, musicians, lecturers and art historians at every stage of their careers to apply for the exhibition. Potential project proposals could include, but are not limited to, visual installations, performance works such as music, dance and theater, murals, collaborations and amenities such as benches or bike racks and more.

Submitting artists will apply to have their work featured in any of the following components of the exhibition:

BeltLine Walls Volume 2: A follow-up to 2018’s two-week-long mural festival, this year’s event will partner with MARTA’s ArtBound project to bring murals to the Atlanta BeltLine’s Northeast Trail. Located near the Lindbergh Center MARTA station, artists will work side-by-side on murals, culminating in a celebration at the end of the festival.

BeltLine Flow: Artists are invited to perform along the BeltLine corridor throughout the timeframe of the exhibition. These are designed to act as a pop-up style events to creatively activate and celebrate the corridor in many locations.

Atlanta BeltLine Concert Series: Unlike the pop-ups, these may take place in several BeltLine parks including Historic Fourth Ward Park, Gordon-White Park, the multipurpose field at Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark and Piedmont Park.

A City for All: Artists are invited to submit proposals considering the concept of “A City for All” for this year’s sculpture exhibition along the corridor.

BeltLine After Dark: On the weekend of Oct. 18 and 19, artists and vendors will gather to activate the Westside Trail and event space at Gordon-White Park, Washington Park and Holderness.

Lecture Series: Artists and professionals are invited to submit proposals for panel or individual discussion to address topics related to Arts & Culture, Ethics & Responsibility, Equity, Affordability, Science & Education and Transit.

Special Projects: Arts and culture organizations can submit proposals that use the Atlanta BeltLine to showcase their work/project, host a pop-up event and many other ideas.

Proposals and applications are due April 26, 2019. The complete proposal and guidelines are available at art.beltline.org.

Visual Arts

2019 Atlanta Biennial - A thousand tomorrows: This exhibition aims to address complexities and deep vernacular traditions of the Southeast continues the longstanding efforts to present new artists from around the region. Closes Apr 7. Free. thecontemporary.org

Bed: Curated by David Humphrey and Kate Javens, this exhibition presents diverse works by eight nationally known artists inspired by the theme “Bed”. Apr 3-May 4. Free. marciawoodgallery.com

Bonsai: Masao Yamamoto’s photography is known for evoking emotional power in the form of small-scale photographs. AprJune29. Free. jacksonfineart.com

DO or DIE - Affect, Ritual, Resistance: Exploring the intersections between African-based spiritual traditions and the political and societal violence against black male bodies in the US. Closes Apr 28. $6$8. carlos.emory.edu

Friends from Social Networks: A diverse group of North-American artists are brought together for this exhibition primarily through Instagram. Mar 20-Apr 23. Free. thomasdeansfineart.com

Gathered IV - Georgia Artists Selecting Georgia Artists: This juried exhibition has steadily evolved over the last thirteen years from its original incarnation. Apr 20-June 15. Free. mocaga.org

Looks Good on Paper: This unique show creates a dynamic exhibition that features a wide variety of styles and mediums sure to whet the palette of every taste. Tues-Sat. Free! spruillarts.org

Obsolescence to Relevance: Artist Woddy Patterson creates abstract expressionism and color field paintings, specializing in and 2D and 3D multi-media works on canvas. Apr 26-May 11. Free. tewgalleries. com

Passione Italiana - The Art of Espresso: Chronicles the evolution of the espresso machine and documents technological and industrial design developments. Tue-Sun. Free-$8. museumofdesign.org

The Magic within Us: This exhibit features artists Sharon Louise Barnes, who explores process and materials, informed by legacies of will and transformation in the African American experience. Mon-Fri. Free. septembergrayart.com

Stories Without An End - Women in African Art: Mehta Collection includes a selection of 50 classically carved wooden sculptures and masks drawn from the collection of Dileep and Martha Mehta. Closes Apr 21. Free-$5. museum. oglethorpe.edu

Us, Them and an Island of Truths: Atlanta’s own Calvin Jones creates enigmatic portraits of imaginary women in a semi-abstract, luminous style. Apr 26-May 11. Free. tewgalleries.com

Performing Arts

April Fools Comedy Night: Sample the latest batch of laughs and hand-crafted beers with the Decatur Arts Alliance and Three Taverns Brewery. Apr 1. $25. threetavernsbrewery.com

Big Fish: Overflowing with heart, humor and spectacular stagecraft, this new Broadway musical reminds us why we love going to the theatre. Apr 12-28. $15-$30. act3productions.org

Bullets over Broadway - The Musical: The excess of the Roaring ‘20s, and the comic genius of Woody Allen come together in this splashy, over-the-top musical delight. Apr 11-23. $25-$43. get. org

Narcissus signature work of contemporary art created by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama features 1,400 carefully arranged stainless steel spheres. Tues-Sun. $20.95-$29.95. atlantabotanicalgarden.org

When My Scars are my Testimony: The Atlanta Contemporary invites mixed media artist Kevin Cole for a temporal exhibition on the Atrium Wall. Tues-Sun Free. thecontemporary.org

Candide: Based on Voltaire’s meandering, farcical epic of the same name, this musical celebrates the 100th birthday of Leonard Bernstein. Apr 12-14. $12-$25. rialto.gsu.edu

Etienne Charles: Musician returns to his roots to celebrate the traditions that best exemplify Trinidadian culture with the GSU Jazz Band. Apr 27. $20-$52. rialto. gsu.edu

Falsettos: With a Tony-winning score by William Finn, this landmark musical is about how we love, live and grow. Closes Apr 28. $20-$35. actors-express.com

I Love To Eat: Drop in on James Beard for bean-spilling anecdotes, on-air flashbacks, and a salty voyage around the world of love, life, and comfort food. Apr 10-May 5. $15-$51. theatricaloutfit.org

Joe Gransden: Plan to meet your friends downtown for Feed Your Senses, featuring Grandsen presented by the Lunchtime Learning Performing Arts Series. Apr 17. Free! rialto.gsu.edu

Nat King Cole - The Man. The Music. The Legacy.: Join the Southwest Arts Center for this musical production featuring 2019 Grammy nominee Freddy Cole. Apr 14. $35-$45. fultonarts.org

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella: The Tony Award-winning musical that’s delighting audiences with its surprisingly contemporary take on the classic tale. Apr 5-7. $30.25-$115.25. foxtheatre.org

Secrets of a Soccer Mom: Three woman reluctantly take the field in a mothers vs. sons game that ignites a desire to recapture their youth. Closes Apr 14. $15-$33. stagedoorplayers.net

Shen Yun – 5,000 Years of Civilization Reborn: Experience a lost culture through the breathtaking art of classical Chinese dance, and see legends come to life. Apr 5-Apr 14. $85-$235. cobbenergycentre.com

Singin’ in the Rain: The “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Apr 12-28. $26-$68. atlantalyrictheatre.com

The Hero’s Wife: In this play Cameron, a Navy SEAL, doesn’t remember what he does at night and his wife, Karyssa, doesn’t tell him. Wed-Sun. $31-$41. synchrotheatre.com

La traviata: The Atlanta Opera is proud to present this Verdi’s masterpiece with a sumptuous setting and sweeping music. Apr 27May 5. $38-$134. cobbenergycentre.com

Capitol Steps: The group has elevated political satire to an art form and are coming back to Atlanta with a new show of musical and political comedy. Apr 6. $39-$74. rialto.gsu.edu

Parliament Funkadelic: If you want to watch the original master of funk do his thing, you only have one more chance before he retires this year. Apr 4. $42-$72. cobbenergycentre.com

Virginia Schenck and Friends: This critically acclaimed Atlanta singer joins the annual International Jazz Day celebration with a special concert. Apr 30. $18-$20. citywinery.com/atlanta

Derek Hough Live!: This dance show features a brand-new stage production, astounding versatility and, as always, Hough’s magnetic stage presence. Apr 12. $49.50-$85 foxtheatre.org