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It takes a lot of bees to build a solid hive, and we never forget the donors that help us thrive.
When you make a gift to the Fringe, no matter what size, you’re telling Atlanta that original art matters- to you, to our people, and to our cultural identity.
Did you know that financial and logistical barriers prevent many artists from producing new work? During Fringe, we handle venue rentals, staffing, ticketing services and marketing for the festival as a whole. This leaves the artists free to create.
We need YOU to keep production and ticket costs low! Donate today!
Double your Impact: Your dollar does more for Atlanta Fringe 2024!
Thanks to a generous the donation from the Jenkins/Lefkowicz Family, every dollar you contribute will be matched 1:1, effectively doubling the support for our artists and the festival as a whole.
Your support will enable the 13th annual presentation the Atlanta Fringe Festival (June 3-9, 2024), featuring 28 theatrical productions performing a total of 112 times during the week in Fulton and Dekalb counties. Thanks to support from you and our growing volunteer production committee, Atlanta Fringe will also expand upon its free Kids Fringe performances and activities in partnership with the East Atlanta Kids Club, as well as our free Street Fringe offerings in Little Five Points, near our festival hub, 7Stages. As always, we will also host the annual Fringe Audio program with 24 audio productions streaming for free from our website or any popular podcast platform (Spotify, Apple, etc).
Grants
We extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our grant funders for 2023! Our programs are supported by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. They are also supported in part by the Georgia Council for the Arts through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. Georgia Council for the Arts also receives support from its partner agency – the National Endowment for the Arts. Funding is also provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.
Thanks to their support we were able to provide the following programs during the 2023 calendar year.
Five/5ths of Ghostbusters – June 5th, 7 Stages
Our fundraiser and festival kick-off event, featuring one curated performance showcasing five local performance groups across different performance genres. This year’s performance groups included Atlanta Ghostbusters, Clown Corp LLC, Havoc Movement, Black AF Comedy, The Candybox Revue, Beau Brown Productions, and our incredible host Mark Kendall.
FREE Preview Party! –June 7th, 7Stages
A Free Preview Event, in which each of Atlanta Fringe Festival’s 31 ticketed productions presented a 3-minute preview of their show. This event was also live-streamed on the Atlanta Fringe Facebook page.
The Atlanta Fringe Festival: June 8th-11th, 7 Stages, Neighborhood Church, RoleCall Theatre and Metropolitan Studios.
31 original productions were a part of Atlanta Fringe, 15 of which took place in our Fulton County venues
FREE Kids Fringe! June 10th & 11th, East Atlanta Kids Club
Kids Fringe included family-friendly short performances, storytime, a baby rave, and sensory friendly programming.
Atlanta Fringe Closing Awards – June 11th, Bob & Harriet’s Home Bar
In which we presented awards to artists with certificates & cash prizes totaling $1,200. This event was free in-person, as well as streaming online.
In addition to its live program offerings in June, the 2023 Atlanta Fringe Audio podcast program will run through May 2024, at which time the next cohort of Atlanta Fringe Audio will begin in conjunction with the 2024 festival.
- Right now, 25 free online recorded stories and podcasts are available to stream from our website (www.atlantafringe.org/fringe-audio/) or where podcasts are found including iHeartRadio, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts
Our programs would not be possible without the support of our generous funders! Please thank your local elected officials for investing in the arts, and please advocate for more arts funding to support more work like this in your community. Together, we can build a hive for artists to thrive in Georgia and beyond!
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We’ve got sponsorship packages of all sizes and we are happy to customize a partnership that makes sense for your business. From product placement opportunities to volunteer opportunities for your team, this is your one-stop-shop for a funky good time in charitable giving. For more information about sponsoring Atlanta Fringe contact us today!