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Foster Atl

An intentional investment in the culture of Atlanta's creative citizens.

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Foster Atl

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Foster Atl

Foster Atl

An intentional investment in the culture of Atlanta's creative citizens.

An intentional investment in the culture of Atlanta's creative citizens.

An intentional investment in the culture of Atlanta's creative citizens.

An intentional investment in the culture of Atlanta's creative citizens.

Phil Sanders
Phil Sanders
Phil Sanders
Phil Sanders
1 Campaign |
Atlanta, United States
$16,350 USD 183 backers
32% of $50,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal



The people here have inspired us & we continue to be amazed by the potential here. We want to contribute to an already existing great thing in a way that adds value to the community & helps this city flourish. 

Foster is an intentional investment in the community that we believe in so much. We are forming Foster around the notion that Atlanta has incredible potential & the best & most fulfilling way to reach that potential is together. So our desire is to create a physical space to house, support, & equip these individuals.

We seek to develop environments all over the city that champion efficiency as much as inspiration. Our main goal is to bring balance, freedom, & growth to Atlanta's creative citizen. Foster does this through collaborative working spaces that bring the resources & community that were once unavailable to the creative professional as they worked towards success on their own. These spaces are able to house a small batch of creative professionals & give them the structure & peers to take them from where they currently are to where they, & their businesses, desire to go. 

Our goal is to have multiple spaces across the city that are located where the individual currently lives. To be rooted in those communities & playing an active role in bringing us together. Instead of having one location with massive numbers, we want our member relationship's to be set up to go deep rather that wide. To truly become invested in each others success & life. In addition to these collaborative spaces we also are pursuing the ideas of other environments that meet the needs of our local community. 

We believe that a culture that is FOR the person sitting beside them will establish the community we have longed to see in Atlanta. We want to be a part of something bigger that ourselves.


100% of the money given will go directly into outfitting Foster with all the furniture, fixings, & equipment needed to establish a beautiful & functional environment. 

We want to be incredible stewards of the money given. When possible, we will choose to support our local economy as we hope to see our community flourish. Our spending will be with intention & purpose. 

Below is a rough allocation of how the money will be invested. We will invest in those areas that are pivotal to our member's growth & success first. 

This $50,000 will bring Foster to a point of stability, which will let us focus on the development of our culture & growth of our members.


The community we hope to invest in is already here, we simply desire to bring them together in a space that is able to build them up to a higher level. At our core we are FOR Atlanta's individuals, & so that is the filter that everything will run through. 

Currently our resources include desks, conference room, day pass memberships, workshop/gather space, limited makers space, & limited space for a small team to work from.  

We want to create spaces that are unique to people that walk through our doors. We don't want to be impersonal; we want the environments to reflect the community & work that will be established inside of them. We believe that for our members to be truly successful the environment needs to mold to their needs. Our goal is to open multiple locations & include such things as studio, maker/craftsmen space, collaborative kitchens, & space where small teams can work from.  

This just doesn't stop at collaborative working environments. To create the space & the community where art, creativity, & success can all do well will keep the talent in our beloved city. Over time this space will serve as a catalyst to changing the city through community. Coming together will allow us to have investment in each other on a daily basis. This consistent influence will turn into momentum which will then impact our city.


All pieces are original designs by the artists & are made with quality in mind. Below is just a glimpse of some of the perks so be sure to scroll through and see all that we are offering.  Also, make sure to follow along on our instagram & our blog for other perk peeks. 


We've leveraged everything we have & risked it all. As we moved into a position of risking all we had for those we care for so much, we saw a community respond in numbers we couldn't believe. People are flocking to the idea of a place where life & work meet.  Where they can achieve what they've dreamed of alongside a peer who is doing the same. A place to belong & play a role in something that will last & is bigger than the individual. 
Foster is not just a place that invests in community, it is founded on it.  

This campaign is to fund Foster, but the long term of this is more about the success of our city & it's citizens than it is about our fame or recognition. Atlanta is strong & we think it could be a great city where we all can thrive. 

We need your help to bring this dream to life. We are depending on you.

Will you help us?

We can't do this with out your voice. Help us spread the word & be a part of changing the lives of creatives as well as transforming our city into being a place of culture makers! 
Utilize the social sharing buttons to help spread the word & make sure to hashtag #fosteratl & #culturemakers in your post so we can see when you post something.
The only way we can do this is because of you. We are extremely humbled & thankful for all that you've helped us with. 

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stickers

$10 USD
Show a little Atlanta pride with a great lookin sticker that can almost literally stick to anything.
Estimated Shipping
January 2015
16 claimed

Foster Crew

$15 USD
We need a helping hand from 2,976 friends. With this perk you'll become part of the crew that helped get Foster off the ground + we'll teach you the Foster secret handshake. We are asking everyone to give $15 towards something that will invest in the city we love!
Estimated Shipping
December 2014
39 out of 2976 of claimed

all-levels flow class

$15 USD
A 60 minute very merry all-levels lively holiday flow class. Enjoy the gentle combination of moving asanas & strength focus postures as we journey towards finding length, space & awareness within our physical form. Immediately following practice, stick around for a short wellness seminar: The art of mastering your body language: How to say what you really mean. FYI: class is BYOM [bring your own mat]
Estimated Shipping
December 2014
13 out of 40 of claimed

Day Pass

$15 USD
Spend a day with us in our new Day Pass workspace. Be around some incredible people & have as many refills of coffee as you like, blazing fast internet, outlets for everyone, & a cool environment to work! This perk is available immediately after the campaign. Normally $20 for the day so you're getting $5 off + the honor of being one of the first through the door! No limit to how many you can buy! If you purchase the Foster Crew perk you also automatically get this pass too.
Estimated Shipping
December 2014
4 claimed

post cards

$25 USD
Send a bit of good ole Atl to anyone with this set of 5 post cards. They are original photographs by the amazing Haley Sheffield. They beautifully represent our city & are amazing ways to sent a hand written note to a loved one.
Estimated Shipping
January 2015
13 claimed

atl t-shirt

$50 USD
We may be moving into winter but we all know it's what's on the inside that counts. Sport this t-shirt privately underneath your winter coat for the time being but then break out a worn in awesome T come summertime! it's a perfect plan. Our shirt is an old school tri-blend T with an original design by Linsey Metcalf!
Estimated Shipping
January 2015
45 claimed

8x10 letterpress prints

$100 USD
Get two incredible wall pieces for any space you have that needs a little love. These pieces were designed & hand drawn by Ashley Buzzy. One of the pieces is on an original Haley Sheffield image & the other is on thick black card-stock. The hand drawn script design is letter pressed in raised gold foil that is gives these pieces incredible texture.
Estimated Shipping
December 2014
6 out of 200 of claimed

10 daily passes

$100 USD
Foster is introducing Daily Passes for those in need of a part time work space, without the big commitment. The Daily Pass is intended for individuals looking for a  super affordable creative work environment, built around great community. Our Daily Pass will be available to the outside indiegogo at $20/day- so this perk will save you $100! You will be one of the first through our doors & will help us break in this new space. Not to mention endless coffee, as well as all the necessary amenit
Estimated Shipping
December 2014
15 claimed

atlanta pennant

$150 USD
Hand scripted design on top of a vintage wool 9"x27" classic pennant. It's the perfect combination of quality design & vintage throwback. Designed by Linsey Metcalf.
Estimated Shipping
January 2015
1 claimed

on the rise flag

$250 USD
our first product is back for a second round. all natural fabric, hand sewn, designed by the amazing Linsey Metcalf & just simple incredible. this 30"40" can dominate a wall in both size & beauty. a quality piece that will stand the test of time.
Estimated Shipping
January 2015
7 claimed

american tote

$300 USD
An amazing tote that is crafted to be indestructible, made from heavy American canvas & fitted with natural leather handles & solid brass rivets. Designed & hand made by Matt Weaver of Andover Trask. This over the arm tote fits both form & fashion. It will last forever & only get better with time.
Estimated Shipping
January 2015
1 out of 20 of claimed

Workshop / Gathering Space

$350 USD
Have your next workshop or small gathering hosted out of Foster's Terrace space. Sixteen ft ceilings, natural light, and white from floor to ceiling. The space can be transitioned to fit the needs of your specific layout needs. The Terrace is available Friday-Sunday for these events and this perk gets you the space for up to 6hrs.
Estimated Shipping
December 2014
2 out of 20 of claimed

canvas photo print

$600 USD
A simplistic, sharp, & beautiful original work by Phil Sanders. This piece is 30"x40" & printed straight on a canvas wrap for simplicity & easy mounting. It's the perfect keystone for a wall collage or a stand alone piece.
Estimated Shipping
January 2015
0 out of 20 of claimed

can't decide...get it all

$1,500 USD
Get everything from the $10 sticker to the $750 canvas print. This is the simple solution to indecisiveness & great taste. In one swoop you can know that you've personally acquired almost everything we've got to offer!
Estimated Shipping
January 2015
0 out of 15 of claimed

foster desk

$2,500 USD
This desk is one & the same to the one our Foster members work from. These are hand crafted by the good boys over at b10union. Everything from the welding to the final coat on the beautiful walnut tops are made to perfection. 4' long & your choice of either a sit down or stand up desk. It's the perfect size & style for the simplistic & serious worker. [desk only available for local delivery]
Estimated Shipping
February 2015
1 out of 10 of claimed

foster table

$5,000 USD
A table that not only champions the simplicity of design but you can feel the quality in the sheer weight of it. 1" thick welds and 2" oak tops boast of stability & craftsmanship. Hand made by our friends at Rustic Trades to fit the style of Foster. This is a limited addition & beautiful table. [available for local delivery only]
Estimated Shipping
February 2015
0 out of 5 of claimed

the lot

$10,000 USD
If you are even considering this perk, let me just go ahead & tell you it's the right choice. Not only will you get all we have to offer but you will personally account for 1/5th of making our dreams come true. This kind of purchase may just indicate a personal delivery. Read through all the perk descriptions again, but we can assure you all these perks are so well made & designed you'll love em all!
Estimated Shipping
February 2015
0 out of 3 of claimed

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