The Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, LLC was established in 2005 to support the arts community by operating arts and craft events and festivals in the metro Atlanta, Georgia area. AFFPS was formed to create a way of integrating and encouraging both social interactions and the opportunity for individuals and businesses to obtain cross exposures in marketplaces that they may normally not have. Our festivals, events and markets enjoy diverse social and economic participants. All events are professionally managed and maintained to create a "destination" in which both public and private opportunities for economic growth can be explored. AFFPS works in partnership with the communities and cities in the metro Atlanta area to expand public access to art.
In 2010, we secured non-profit status as The Georgia Foundation for Public Spaces. This enables us to provide financial scholarships, awards, educational programs, tools for artists as well as maintain sponsorships for our various events. Our mission remains the same: to organize and host events by artists for artists, to support the regional arts community, create a direct link between artist and buyer, and provide opportunities for growth and partnerships.
AFFPS at a glance:
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AFFPS is a member of the International Festivals & Events Association and
AFFPS is a member of the International Festivals & Events Association and the Southeast Festivals & Events Association.
•AFFPS is licensed, bonded, insured for $1 million per event.
AFFPS is licensed, bonded, insured for $1 million per event.•AFFPS has an active database of over 20,000 artists and art supporters.
AFFPS has an active database of over 20,000 artists and art supporters.•AFFPS has a variety of online tools such as a multi license agreement with
AFFPS has a variety of online tools such as a multi license agreement with Zapplication and Constant Contact as well as a smart phone festival “app.”
•AFFPS has an inventory of tents, weights, safety gear, and vehicles including a
AFFPS has an inventory of tents, weights, safety gear, and vehicles including a large capacity commercial truck and trailer.
•AFFPS has a staff of employees who are experienced in festival management in every
AFFPS has a staff of employees who are experienced in festival management in every phase including set up, check in, load in, safety, check out, load out and clean up.
•AFFPS employs a staff photographer, a staff PR expert, and an active database of media
AFFPS employs a staff photographer, a staff PR expert, and an active database of media contacts to facilitate publicity, promotions and sponsorships.
•AFFPS has five years of professional experience in festival and arts event management.
AFFPS has five years of professional experience in festival and arts event management.•AFFPS is equipped to host independent arts events
AFFPS is equipped to host independent arts events or utilize specific areas of expertise to manage components of existing arts events.
•AFFPS secures the license, permit and authorization to host independent arts events.
AFFPS secures the license, permit and authorization to host independent arts events.•AFFPS legal records are available upon request.
AFFPS legal records are available upon request.Fast Fact About AFFPS Festivals & Events
Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces
P.O. Box 422571 Atlanta, GA 30342
Email:info@affps.com Tel:404.845.0793
Chastain Park Arts Festival
This fall fine arts festival is held on the first weekend of November each year in the largest public park in Fulton County, home to the Chastain Amphitheater, Horse Barn, Athletic Fields, Arts Center, Swim Club, and Golf Course. The Chastain Park Arts Festival made its debut in 2009 with over 150 regional fine artists in various disciplines, with a 60% return rate each year. While the focus is on local and regional artists, this is a nationally advertised festival. Each artist applicant is juried by a panel of experts. Judging is done on site during the first day of the event to award Best in Show, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place awards. Accoustic music, V.I.P. sponsors, a pet parade and food court compliment this annual event. Average attendance is 30,000 visitors and is free to attend. A donation is made from this event to benefit a local charity or arts scholarship program.
Buckhead Spring Arts & Craft Festival
This spring arts and craft festival is held during one weekend in May each year in Chastain Park, the same venue used for the fall Chastain Park Arts Festival. This event debuted in 2010 and included 195 artists and artisans, plus an “antiques alley,” a professionally operated children’s area with inflatables, live music and regional foods and beverages. Over 90% of participants are from Georgia although this is a nationally advertised festival. First year attendance is estimated at 25,000 visitors and is free to attend. The popularity of this event ensures its continued growth. A donation is made from this event to benefit a local charity or arts scholarship program.
Piedmont Park Summer Arts & Crafts Festival
This inaugural event in 2011 featured 150 painters, photographers, sculptors, leather and metalwork, glass blowers, jewelers and crafters as well as artist demonstrations, live acoustic music, a Street Market, children's play area plus festival foods and beverages with healthy alternatives. The Piedmont Park Summer Arts & Crafts Festival is a 2-day outdoor event with an emphasis on the visual arts and family fun.
Festival on Ponce: Spring and Fall
The Festival on Ponce is a brand new local arts and crafts event held at the Olmsted Linear Park in Atlanta. The Olmsted Linear Park Alliance has a $10 million capital improvement plan to protect these historic parks. These beautiful parks have lovely trees and paths and great visibility from one of Atlanta's main traffic arteries between Atlanta and Decatur. This is a unique and wonderful opportunity for locals and visitors to appreciate the vision and legacy of one of America's most celebrated landscape architects, Fredrick Olmsted, Sr. Visitors enjoy fine art and crafts, folk and "outsider" art, a children's area and local food and beverage.
Decatur Market & Gallery
The Decatur Market & Gallery opened in 2008 as a co-operative venue for 22 emerging artists and unique artisans of Georgia. Each artist and artisan works in the gallery so that visitors are constantly greeted by an artist, not a sales person. The Gallery hosts quarterly receptions to honor a selected artist, and bimonthly Artist Information courses presented by a wide array of experts that are open to the public. The Gallery has a natural theme and warmth to showcase the mostly self-taught artists and artisans. Guests will view modern abstract paintings, palette knife paintings, landscapes, mixed media, as well as handcrafted mosaic, jewelry, pottery and textiles.
New Events for 2012
In 2012 we added a variety of new events to the AFFPS line up.
Stone Mountain Village BlueGrassRoots Music & Arts Festival
This event will showcase dozens of southern bluegrass musicians, Contra dancing and
up to 150 self taught artists and artisans in the historic setting of Stone Mountain Village.
Atlanta Steeplechase
This springtime tradition at Kingston Downs along the historic Etowah River will include select fine artists during Georgia’s biggest single horse racing event.
Sandy Springs Food & Wine Classic
This event is co-hosted with the City of Sandy Springs and includes the Sandy Springs Cycling Challenge. Visitors will enjoy the US Southeast Crit Series bicycle races, followed by the Food & Wine Classic event.
Peachtree Hills Festival of the Arts
This event will feature over 200 artists, crafters, gourmet foods and children’s area, all among the intown Atlanta neighborhood of historic Peachtree Hills.
Sandy Springs Artsapalooza
This annual event marks Founders Day for the City of Sandy Springs and will include many commemorative activities complimented by 150 artists and crafters from the southeastern region.
Sandy Springs Festival Artists Market
AFFPS manages only the artist market component of this community festival which dates back
over 20 years, including 125 local artists, crafters, gourmet food vendors and many festival activities.
Website & Resources
Principals
Patrick Dennis President
Randall Fox Founder / Vice President
Anne Cooper Partnership Development
Lisa Windle Production Director
Mali Harrell Operations
Chieu Lee Photographer / Social Media
Bon Kumsaitong Graphic Design
Sam Hale Music & Entertainment
Jennifer Black Accounting
General Inquiries
Phone: 404-845-0793 or 404-846-8185
Email: info@affps.com
