Working Artist Application

Working Artists are professionals who navigate dual identities—administrative professionals by day, practicing artists always. You might be a gallery administrator, museum staff member, university employee, arts organization coordinator, or nonprofit arts worker who maintains an active artistic practice alongside your professional role.

This exhibition celebrates the symmetry between your professional contributions to the arts community and your personal creative journey.

Eligibility Criteria

• Currently employed in an administrative, curatorial, academic, or operational role within the arts/cultural sector

• Maintain an active personal artistic practice

• Mid-career or actively practicing artists

• Based in Metro Atlanta or South Fulton area

• BIPOC artists strongly encouraged to apply

What to Submit

• Artist Statement (500 words max) - Describe your artistic practice and how it relates to your professional role

• Professional Resume/CV - Highlighting both your administrative position and artistic trajectory

• Portfolio (5-10 images) - Recent work that reflects your artistic vision

• Bio (150 words) - Brief professional and artistic background

• Administrative Role Description (200 words) - What you do in your day job and how it connects to your artistic identity

Benefits of Participation

• Exhibition space at Sovereign Sounds

• Professional documentation (photography/videography)

• Opportunity to host a ticketed or pro bono workshop

• Mentorship role with Rising Artists

• Networking with arts professionals and community members

• Potential artwork sales (with transparent commission structure)