Atlas Performing Arts Center

The Atlas Performing Arts Center is proud to announce the appointment of Jarrod Bennett as incoming Executive Director. The appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the Atlas and Bennett brings a wealth of experience, innovative ideas, and deep commitment to serving the Washington, DC community. Bennett, who currently serves as Director of Operations at the Atlas, will succeed Douglas Yeuell, who has led the Atlas with distinction since 2014. To read more head over to our news and media page here: atlasarts.org/news-media

Apply Now for Atlas Arts Lab! Atlas Arts Lab is a program of the Atlas Performing Arts Center that provides a platform for individual artists to develop new work and to serve the community through engagement initiatives that encourage civic dialogue and community cohesion. Artists Receive: $1,500 residency stipend Free Rehearsal Space for the 15-week residency period Fall Residency: October 2024 through February 2025 Spring Residency: March 2025 through June 2025 A 60-minute final performance 50% of the box office revenue from final performance Application Deadline: Friday, September 6, 2024 at 5pm. Apply online here: https://lnkd.in/eBp8pgxM Pictured 2023 - 2024 Atlas Arts Lab Fellow Chitra Subramanian Photo by Hamza Bakkach

Calling all artists! The annual INTERSECTIONS Festival at Atlas is BACK for its 16th year! Applications are now open and it's free to apply. We're looking for provocative work that speaks to our time in music, dance, film, theater, spoken word, performance art and beyond. INTERSECTIONS Festival is where the art world and the real world intersect. Priority is given to local artists. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/efjfSYbJ Applications are due August 9, 2024.

Our Founder, Jane Lang was given a Capitol Hill Achievement Award this week. We're so grateful for her support of the Atlas and of artists throughout the region. See all the photos here: https://lnkd.in/eesNWUp2

The Atlas is thrilled to announce that we received grant funding for programming for families and youth. Be on the look out for new events and performances coming this fall! Thank you, Capitol Hill Community Foundation! #thankyou @CapitolHIllCommunityFoundation

Atlas is delighted to announce we received funding from the National Endowment for the Arts for Atlas Arts Lab, our artist residency program. These funds will go towards artist stipends and production costs for our fellows. Thank you, NEA! Check out all the winners here: https://lnkd.in/eE_UFBQC

The Capitol Hill Community Foundation awarded our founder, Jane Lang, a Capitol Hill Achievement Award! Learn how Jane found the Atlas and was the catalyst for rebuilding the H Street corridor. Read more in the Hill Rag here: https://lnkd.in/eniy653Q

Are you looking for a job in the arts? We're looking for House Managers. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eXg7GN9b

The Atlas Performing Arts Center invites applications and nominations for the position of Executive Director, available in the Summer 2024. Douglas Yeuell, who has served as Executive Director since 2014, recently announced that he will step down at the end of August. A Search Committee has been formed to identify the next Executive Director. Read more here: atlasarts.org/employment #jobalert #executivedirector #dcjobs

Don't miss your chance to hear from three DC-based award-winning playwrights at the H Street Oral History Project Festival. The historic Atlas is the perfect venue for the festival - and it's all free! https://lnkd.in/dSDms8mZ