Atlantic City Arts Foundation

The Art Scene in Atlantic City is Gaining Momentum, Michael Atkins is Here to Facilitate It "Over the next couple of months the Atlantic City Arts Foundation will conduct listening sessions and develop a plan to set a direction moving forward. He wants to focus on community engagement, opportunities for artists, expanded programs and economic development." Read more via The Press of Atlantic City ?? https://ow.ly/cEUe50Tk7oM #ExperienceAtlanticCity #AtlanticCity #VisitAC

Join us to unveil & celebrate our milestone 100th mural at a free community event on October 14th! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/egrMW4vN

"I'm Michael Atkins and I'm listening." Atlantic City Arts Foundation's New Executive Director, Michael Atkins, joins Michael Lopez on The AC Mike Show to talk all things Atlantic City & the arts on Thursday, September 19 from 12:30–1 pm EST. Questions for Michael? Call in during the show: 609-927-1100. Tune in on the radio WOND 1400 am, 92.3 fm, or livestream on?wondradio.com. If you can't tune in but still want to connect, email: [email protected]

“The Atlantic City Arts Foundation exists to elevate arts and the city — public arts, programming, support for artists, youth engagement, turn the attention of people who live in/visit AC towards the arts — and provide opportunities for artists in the city, county, to exhibit. It also attracts major artists to continue to exhibit here. I want to emphasize connecting to the many people who are active and involved in arts in Atlantic City and regionally, and to the people who are strong supporters of the arts. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from everyone to shape our path moving forward," shared Michael Atkins, the Atlantic City Arts Foundation's new executive director, in an interview with Selena Vazquez for the The Press of Atlantic City. https://lnkd.in/e5UMQDr9

Join us in welcoming Michael Atkins as the new Executive Director of the Atlantic City Arts Foundation! Formerly the communications director for New Jersey Future, Michael has an extensive nonprofit, community engagement, and storytelling background. His initial focus in this new role will be meeting & talking to the community to develop a strategic plan with sustained emphasis on community engagement, artists' opportunities, expanded programmatic offerings, and economic development. Contact Michael: ?? [email protected]

Ending 24 hours in Atlantic City with even more good deed doers Atlantic City Arts Foundation and Evan Sanchez and Monica Casiello.

Last month I activated my passion for restorative art making by contributing to a new public art initiative via the Hydrangea Trail 2.0 project along the Atlantic City, NJ inlet. I was one of many artists who adorned their talents along planters that will be on display throughout the inlet. Why a blue jay? This bird reminds me the importance of being steadfast in protecting your environment. At times it may appear to be aggressive, yet in reality it has an ability to keep its ecosystem at bay and restores order and peace. Love me my blue jays Thank you to Atlantic City Arts Foundation and the City of Atlantic City for the opportunity. ????

EVENT TODAY: First Mural created in Atlantic City to celebrate Northside A local business owner located at the turn of the century Office Building/ Cooper Levenson has commissioned a mural that celebrates Northside. This expression of history during the early 20th Century depicts a community within a community who’s story has been kept alive by Historian Ralph Hunter. He is the curator and founder of the African American Heritage Museum located at the Noyes Arts Garage.?The Artist is a well-known local Muralist Heather Deegan Hires who along with this mural created 3 others during the last 18 months in the same space behind this Classic Building. The unveiling will happen in this location behind the building on Thursday, June 13th at 3PM.??The event will include brief comments by the Ralph, Heather and Monica Padovana Casiello the current president of ACAF. Beverages and cake will be served to all who attend this gathering. This is open to the public.

First Mural created in Atlantic City to celebrate Northside A local business owner located at the turn of the century Office Building/ Cooper Levenson has commissioned a mural that celebrates Northside. This expression of history during the early 20th Century depicts a community within a community who’s story has been kept alive by Historian Ralph Hunter. He is the curator and founder of the African American Heritage Museum located at the Noyes Arts Garage.?The Artist is a well-known local Muralist Heather Deegan Hires who along with this mural created 3 others during the last 18 months in the same space behind this Classic Building. The unveiling will happen in this location behind the building on Thursday, June 13th at 3PM.??The event will include brief comments by the Ralph, Heather and Monica Padovana Casiello the current president of ACAF. Beverages and cake will be served to all who attend this gathering. This is open to the public.

It’s been a very artsy week at MW Atlantic City! Atlantic City Arts Foundation came by to paint murals with our #Mighty students. We can’t wait to see their artwork around the city! Bonus pictures at the end— our steps got a chalk makeover! #atlanticcity | #art | #muralart | #kidart | #mightywriters