AFFPS

Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces (AFFPS) is dedicated to supporting the arts community through professionally managed festivals and events across the metro Atlanta area. Since 2005, AFFPS has brought together artists, vendors, and the public to celebrate creativity and culture in Atlanta's most beloved parks and public spaces.

The AFFPS, 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.

AFFPS at a Glance

AFFPS is a member of the National Association of Independent Artist and the Southeast Festivals & Events Association.
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

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]