2026/2027 Working Artist Project - MOCA GA (Due June 1)
2026/2027 Working Artist Project - MOCA GA
Deadline: June 1st, 2026
The Working Artist Project (WAP) is a year-long fellowship program facilitated by The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA GA). The program was created by MOCA GA to champion established visual artists of merit who are based in the Atlanta metropolitan region. Each year, a guest curator selects three of our best and brightest to receive a solo exhibition, promotion, a studio apprentice (in support of emerging artists in the Atlanta community), a full-color catalogue, and a $15,000 stipend to create work over the course of the year.
Eligibility
Applicants must both currently live in, and have studio space (within your home or commercial space) in the following counties: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale, and remain an Atlanta-based artist for the length of the grant period, until close of exhibition,
demonstrate artistic merit, professionalism, and proven ability to complete the project,
have participated in a minimum of 5 years of exhibiting in museums or commercial galleries of regional, national or international renown, including at least one major solo exhibition that was not part of a degree or certificate program.
not have a solo exhibition in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area during the grant period, until after the close of your WAP exhibition,
not apply as an artist team (individual artists only)
provide a detailed list of all known exhibition commitments (confirmed and non-confirmed) in the metro Atlanta area that will take place during the grant period,
demonstrate recognition of quality of work through publication or review, and
be available July 29th – 31st for an in person studio visit if selected as a finalist.
WAP Awardee Requirements
Winners must produce all new work expressly for debut by MOCA GA; provide a single work for the MOCA GA Permanent Collection; agree to the exhibition dates identified; mentor at least 1 studio apprentice; and participate in educational programming for the public.