{"690443":{"#nid":"690443","#data":{"type":"news","title":"LOOP Launches in Atlanta\u2019s Creative Quarter ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/loopatl.space\/\u0022\u003ELOOP\u003C\/a\u003E, powered by \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.thegoatfarm.info\/\u0022\u003EGoat Farm\u003C\/a\u003E, will launch at 665 Marietta St. NW, activating a key site within Atlanta\u2019s emerging \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/arts.gatech.edu\/creative-quarter\u0022\u003ECreative Quarter\u003C\/a\u003E. With Georgia Tech Arts, the initiative advances the Institute\u2019s broader commitment to arts, creativity, and interdisciplinary collaboration.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELOOP will hold a public opening from 6 \u2013 9 p.m. Saturday, June 6, featuring work by Tech students and faculty alongside artists represented by Wolfgang Gallery. Featured installations include \u003Cem\u003EVulnerable Value\u003C\/em\u003E, presented by the Georgia Institute of Technology and Wolfgang Gallery, and \u003Cem\u003EWormhole\u003C\/em\u003E by Ishaan Jagyasi, Kyle Smith, Devon Green, and Ryan Baker. Artists and innovators from across Atlanta will also begin moving into LOOP\u2019s studio spaces this summer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELocated near Georgia Tech\u2019s\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003EFerst Center for the Arts and within a growing Westside ecosystem for the arts and creative industries, LOOP reflects the continued growth of Georgia Tech Arts.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cLOOP represents a transformational moment for the Creative Quarter and for Georgia Tech\u2019s commitment to the arts and innovation,\u201d said Jason Freeman, associate vice provost for Arts. \u201cIt creates new opportunities for our students, faculty, and staff to engage with artists, creatives, and the broader community and demonstrates that the arts are central to our mission to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cLOOP was conceived as a space where experimentation is not only supported but expected,\u201d said Allie Bashuk, design director for Goat Farm. \u201cAs artists move into the studios and public programming begins, LOOP invites audiences into work that is unfolding in real time.\u201d\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELOOP brings together artists, students, and the broader community. Anchored by artist studios and flexible exhibition and event space, the site is designed to foster new connections among art, technology, research, and community engagement.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELOOP will host public programs throughout the year, including exhibitions, performances, and festivals. For information about upcoming programming, visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/loopatl.space\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003Eloopatl.space\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, follow \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/loop.atl\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E@loop.atl\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E on social media, or subscribe to the LOOP mailing list. LOOP also accepts proposals for arts programming and requests for private event rentals on a rolling basis.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOpening Details\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOpening event\/exhibition\u003Cstrong\u003E:\u003C\/strong\u003E \u003Cem\u003EVulnerable Value\u003C\/em\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003EDate and time\u003Cstrong\u003E:\u003C\/strong\u003E June 6, 6 \u2013 9 p.m.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFeatured installations:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u2022 \u003Cem\u003EVulnerable Value\u003C\/em\u003E, presented by the Georgia Institute of Technology and Wolfgang Gallery.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u2022 \u003Cem\u003EWormhole\u003C\/em\u003E, by Ishaan Jagyasi, Kyle Smith, Devon Green, and Ryan Baker.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELocation: 665 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPublic access: Entry is available during designated events and scheduled programming.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEvent information: \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/loopatl.space\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eloopatl.space\u003C\/a\u003E and Instagram \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/loop.atl\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E@loop.atl\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParking and directions: Pedestrian access is available via Tech Parkway and State Street, adjacent to PATH Parkway bicycle access and near the John Lewis Student 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