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July 19, 2011

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THE CREATIVES PROJECT

July 18, 2011

IT's OFFICIAL: WE ARE READY FOR YOU ATL!!! CALL TO VISUAL ARTISTS: APPLY NOW!!!

THE CREATIVES PROJECT

July 18, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
(Atlanta. Georgia- July 18, 2011)

The Creatives Project (TCP) Announces its
CCHP Artist-in-Residency Program
Accepting applications through August 31, 2011

press inquiries: press@thecreativesproject.org

TCP is now accepting applications for the first of its four CCHP Artist-In-Residencies scheduled to roll out through 2013.

The Creative Community Housing Project (CCHP) is the Artist-In-Residency program of The Creatives Project (TCP). We are dedicated to supporting the day-to-day lives of creative individuals, offering various levels of financial and promotional support while nurturing the arts eco-system through arts education service. Residencies range from studio space to exhibition space and housing. In exchange, each CCHP program participant gives back to their local community through arts-based outreach completed in conjunction with our Community Arts Program (CAP). With CAP, The Creatives Project provides students, teachers, and communities direct hands-on arts experiences through personal interaction with artists. TCP encourages each artist to explore his/her discipline with students, teachers, and community members through a variety of components that may include workshops, classes, lectures and discussions, rehearsals, performances, community events, and mentorship. Currently, service hours are to be completed in collaboration with our nonprofit affiliates: One Love Generation (OLG) and Jacob's Ladder.

The CCHP “Artist-in-Studio” Residency

The CCHP “Artist-in-Studio” Residency will provide six Atlanta artists with free long-term studio spaces and exhibition opportunities for a minimum of one year. In exchange, each of the selected artists will complete mentorship with a youth artist of OLG for three hours one night per week. The studios and exhibition spaces are located at The Goat Farm Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia; where the mentorship will also take place.

INFO: www.thecreativesproject.org/programs
APPLY: www.thecreativesproject.org/submit-my-application
DOWNLOAD PDF KIT: www.thecreativesproject.org/press/cchp-info/
CONTACT: artists@thecreativesproject.org

Deadline for 2011 submission is Wednesday August 31, 2011.
Mentorship Programs begin the week of September 25, 2011.

CCHP PROGRAMS ROLLING OUT THROUGH 2013:
    •   The CCHP “Exhibiting Artist” is provided with a three month exhibition (spring '12).
   •   The CCHP “Artist-in-Residency” provides artists with long term subsidized housing (winter'12).
   •   The CCHP “Visiting Artist” is provided with a short term residency, studio, & exhibition (spring '13).

The Creatives Project (TCP)'s mission is to enrich and strengthen the local community through quality arts-based education and outreach, while celebrating and elevating the city's visual and performing artists.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT
www.thecreativesproject.org

OUR SUMMER ARTS SUPPLY DRIVE IS WELL UNDERWAY...

DROP OFF NEW and USED ART SUPPLIES to benefit
YOUNG ARTISTS IN NEED...WHILE SEEING GREAT ART

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DROP OFF LOCATIONS &
GALLERY EVENTS
www.thecreativesproject.org/events

THE CREATIVES PROJECT

February 8, 2011

WE LOVE YOU ATL!!!! THANK YOU!

THE CREATIVES PROJECT

February 8, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Atlanta, Georgia – 11 February 2011)

Despite a very cold and rainy night in Georgia, The Creatives Project (TCP) hosted its inaugural fundraiser “JUNG at HeART” – a play on the phrase “young at heart” – to a crowd of over 300 last Friday evening at King Plow Event Gallery. The invitation only VIP Reception, sponsored by Ultimat Vodka, gave guests an intimate look at TCP’s newest outreach initiative, The Creative Community Housing Project (CCHP). A non-profit organization, CCHP will provide housing and financial support to creatives, while pioneering community and social responsibility, and encouraging creativity and growth through the arts and arts education. “JUNG at HeART” specialty cocktails and bites from Bakeshop were enjoyed to a soundtrack by Mike Zarin and Social Studies. VIP guests received limited edition prints provided by Colorchrome and were also treated to a brief artist lecture by each of the collaborators, Fahamu Pecou, Bethany Marchman and Neda Abghari.

Michael Lachowski (YFF), Allie Bashuk (Scout Mob), Greg Mike (ABV) photo by d.j. bing

The main event was also well attended with requests for an extended exhibit prompting Neda Abghari to promise guests with another show “sooner than later”. Several other shows are also in the works to continue CCHP’s fundraising efforts. “Friday night was a huge step in the right direction,” said Executive Director, Neda. “We want to keep that momentum going and continue to raise awareness that supports the Atlanta arts community.” The VIP Reception host committee, including Shana Robbins, Felicia Feaster and Commissioner Ashley D. Bell stayed and mingled as the sounds of DJ Vicki Powell gave way to Salah Ananse; the dancing began and several toasts to the future of The Creative Community Housing Project were made.

TCP would like to make a very warm and special thank you to the following members of our crew who
worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring this event to fruition!

Wardrobe and prop stylist: Caroline Dieter, event producer: Theo Tyson of Trinity Productions,
studio manager: Andrea Dorsey, fiscal sponsor: Sam Marks of The Addo Foundation,
host and volunteer coordinators Christian Weaver and Sean McHugh.

WE ARE STILL WORKING TOWARDS OUR 2011 GOAL...
we need your help to reach it !!!

please visit our campaign and share the link :)
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1436490950/the-creatives-project-in-2011
***all donations are 100% tax deductible ***

THANK YOU
XOXO TCP & CCHP
CONTACT: press@thecreativesproject.org
WEBSITES: www.thecreativesproject.org and www.thecchp.org

The Creatives Project
Begun in Atlanta as a photo-documentary project, The Creatives Project (TCP) is an ongoing series of photographic portraits of artists, musicians, DJ’s and others that seeks to provide insights into the lives and lifestyles of creative individuals. TCP will continue to use its documentary series to bridge gaps of creative community, introduce artists to new audiences; support the community through arts based outreach, and inform the public about the mission and goals of CCHP.

The Creative Community Housing Project
TCP and CCHP are ultimately dedicated to enabling individuals to fulfill their paths as practicing artists while strengthening the community through arts-based outreach. While putting a "roof over artists' heads," in the form of subsidized housing and an artist-in-residency program, the Project will promote creative camaraderie, provide educational & networking opportunities, and establish an artist mentoring program with at-risk youth.

"HELP BUILD THE HOUSE THAT BUILDS HOMES"

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS WILL BE BEGIN MARCH 01 2011 FOR PARTICIPATION IN ALL FUTURE PROGRAMS

http://thecchp.org/submit-your-application/

Click here to check out our Kickstarter Campaign:
Since 2007 the big hearts of supporters like you have helped to bring our goals to fruition...

With the kind support of individuals like yourself we have transformed our blood, sweat, and tears into The Creatives Project.
We will continue building the strong foundation of this organization with your help.

Your contributions will have a lasting impact in the year 2011. We’ve established a goal of $10,000 for our Kickstarter campaign, but if we go over this amount (which we hope will happen), it will help us meet even more of our goals.

Please learn more about our goals by visiting our kickstarter page.