AFFPS

About AFFPS

Founded in Atlanta in 2005 as the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, AFFPS began by creating opportunities for artists, craftspeople, local businesses, and the public to come together through art. More than two decades later, our work has grown well beyond Atlanta. Today, AFFPS produces and manages arts festivals, markets, and cultural events in communities across the country. The name Arts Foundation for Public Spaces reflects that broader reach while honoring where we began.

AFFPS, LLC, works in partnership with the Georgia Foundation for Public Spaces (GFFPS), a nonprofit organization. Together, we support artists and creative communities through professionally managed events that are free and open to the public. Our festivals are known for carefully juried selections of fine art and craft and for bringing artists into the heart of the communities where they exhibit.

Having produced and supported events in more than five states and numerous cities and municipalities, we know that each community has its own character. We work with local governments, parks departments, neighborhood groups, businesses, tourism organizations, property owners, and other partners to shape events that serve the place hosting them. Whether a festival takes place in a park, plaza, street, or waterfront, our goal is to create a welcoming setting where artists can exhibit and sell their work, visitors can discover original art, and surrounding businesses and neighborhoods can share in the activity.

For more information, visit www.affps.com and follow @affps_festivals on Instagram.

A Longstanding Commitment to Artists

The organization's Founding Director, Randall D. Fox, has also served for more than 15 years as a member of the Board of Directors of Georgia Lawyers for the Arts (GLA), further reflecting a longstanding commitment to artists, creative professionals, and the broader arts and cultural community.

Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has supported artistic expression and creative innovation for decades by serving the legal needs of Georgia's arts and cultural communities. GLA provides advocacy, educational workshops and seminars, legal clinics, and attorney referral services designed to help artists and arts organizations understand their rights, protect their creative work, and navigate the legal and business issues that frequently accompany creative careers.

More than two decades of producing arts events across multiple states and municipalities, combined with longstanding involvement with Georgia Lawyers for the Arts, has helped shape an organizational philosophy that extends well beyond simply producing festivals.

Artists deserve meaningful opportunities to exhibit and sell their work. They deserve reasonable access to public spaces, fair and transparent treatment, and a voice when policies and decisions affecting artists and creative communities are being considered.

AFFPS and GFFPS believe that thoughtfully managed arts events can accomplish all of these goals while also supporting local businesses, tourism, economic development, community engagement, and the responsible use of public spaces.

At its core, the mission remains much the same as it was when AFFPS was established in 2005: create opportunities for artists, connect communities through the arts, and build professionally managed events where creativity, commerce, and community can thrive together.

AFFPS at a Glance

AFFPS Founding Director — Board Member of the Georgia Lawyers for the Arts (GLA) — 15 (+) years.
AFFPS has an active database of over 25,000 artists and art supporters.
AFFPS has a variety of online tools such as a multi-license agreement with Zapplication and Constant Contact as well as a smartphone festival app.
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 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 contacts to facilitate publicity, promotions, and sponsorships.
AFFPS has twenty years of professional experience in festival and arts event management.
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 legal records are available upon request.

Volunteer

We have some terrific volunteers to help you with parking directions, unloading, and even with Hospitality! This event wouldn't be possible without the great volunteers and their countless hours of support and dedication.

Our mission is to make this event The Finest Arts Festival in Georgia! In order to make this possible, we need the help of dedicated supporters of the arts and environment. There's still time to pitch in! If you'd like to help, send us an email at [email protected] (Please put "Volunteer for Arts Festival" in the subject line.)

Volunteer Opportunities

Artist Relations — Assist artists with check-in; set-up & break-down; booth sitting; artist hospitality.

Beverage & Snack Distribution — Distribute beverages & snacks to booths; lifting required.

Information Booth — Assist at the "Q & A" Booth: Festival Activities, distribute festival maps & brochures; other literature.

Volunteer Booth — Check in new shifts for volunteers and answer general questions.

Booth Sitting — Cover artist booths as needed during the festival.

Volunteer release forms will be provided at the Festival Information booth on the day of the event.

Executive Director / Development

Festival Director / Director of Operations (all regions): Jennifer Humphrey and Randall D. Fox

Contact

Email (direct):[email protected]

Phone:470-929-6095 (Voicemail/Text)

Note: for the quickest reply, please use email.

For Partnership Opportunities

Email:[email protected]

Phone:470-929-6095 (Voicemail/Text)

Staff Roster

Sponsorship and Partnership: Deena Walter, Jennifer Humphrey

Director of Operations (all regions): Jennifer Humphrey

Director of Operations (Savannah/Florida): Rachel Irvin

Artist and Vendor Logistics Management: Jennifer Humphrey, Irvine "Stretch" Hendershot

Artist and Vendor Logistics Management (Savannah/Florida): Rachel Irvin, Heather Osborne

Logistics / Operations Manager: Risa Johnson, Oliver Lopez

Logistics / Operations Manager: Ronald (Ron) Waddell (Savannah)

Website Design & Management: Brian Greene

Social Media: Courtney Robbins, Talore Ruedt

Social Media (Calendar): Jennifer Bennett

Equipment: Oliver Lopez

Director of Accounting: Gray Lane

Director of Security: Det. Drew Bahry, APD

Equipment: Walter Lopez, Oliver Lopez, Yuri Lopez

General Contractor: Jon Lane, Jerrod Overturf

PR / Press Inquiries

Contact: Caren West / Chad Shearer — Caren West PR (PR Inquiries only)

Phone: 404.614.0006 (PR Inquiries only)

Email:[email protected] / [email protected]