Atlanta is your arts playground! The Out There Arts (OTA) initiative provides resources for organized Emory student groups, resident hall-based groups, and faculty-led class trips to attend off-campus arts events in the metropolitan area.
What does Out There Arts cover?
OTA covers all or part of the cost of admission to arts events, excluding programs sponsored by commercial presenting organizations, i.e. Broadway shows, Rock and Pop concerts, etc. OTA may also contribute toward transportation costs depending on the specific needs. This can include providing a flat fee for MARTA Breeze card costs or a subsidy for taxicab fare, personal mileage and parking, or shuttle rental.
Who can apply?
Emory College student groups, residence life representatives, and faculty are encouraged to apply now for their group.
Any limits?
An OTA group must have a minimum of 10 students and cannot exceed 25. The CCA reserves the right to refuse any request.
Apply
Click here to open the application, fill out the application online, save it to your computer, and e-mail as an attachment to creativity@emory.edu. The CCA is now accepting applications for Fall 2009.
Deadlines
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis until
allocation is diminished. For processing purposes we recommend submitting an application at least three weeks prior to event date.
Questions? Please email CCA at creativity@emory.edu or call 404-712-9894.
Out There Arts Tips
How to create a memorable OTA event:
- Explore the Atlanta arts and entertainment links to see what's goin' on out there by searching a site like Atlanta Performs (www.atlantaperforms.com).
- Check with CCA staff for ideas or to see if your idea is feasible.
- "Ping" your group to estimate interest in attending event.
- Use Facebook (www.facebook.com) or Evites (www.evite.com) to estimate interest or RSVPs.
- Work with other organizations, dorms (make it a dorm-complex Out There Arts excursion), or faculty (classes count as a group).
- Plan ahead so that tickets will be available by the time OTA processes your request.
- Submit request at least two weeks in advance of event date (or ticket purchase date).
- Do not purchase tickets before event has been processed.
- OTA may take one week to process your request after it's submitted.
- Organize transportation. Will an Emory shuttle or chartered bus be needed, or do you plan to carpool (personal transportation), taxi, or MARTA?
- Include all event details (ticket price, venue, time, etc.), group details, and contact information in your request form for the fastest processing.
