Atlanta collaboration wins the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge

The City of Atlanta, NBAF, CDC Foundation and Out of Hand Theater collaborate to win the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge

Bloomberg Philanthropies has selected the City of Atlanta as a winner of a grant of up to $1 million as part of its Public Art Challenge. This unique grant program supports temporary public art projects that address important local civic issues in cities across the country.

NBAF, in partnership with the City of Atlanta, the CDC Foundation and Out of Hand Theater will produce “Thriving Together,” which will address healthcare disparities through large-scale installations, community dinners, a mobile art gallery, and a festival – all of which will be curated through the lens of racial equity in public health.

Atlanta is one of just 8 winning cities, from more than 150 project proposals received from cities in 40 U.S. states. The project will be developed over the next two years and will bring people together to address public health through community-driven public art.

Visit publicartchallenge.bloomberg.org erg.org/to learn more about the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge and stay tuned for updates as the City of Atlanta’s project comes to life.