Back in the day

The Neighborhood Arts Center and Atlanta's late 1970's Art Scene

February 1, 2020- February 22, 2020

Curators- Lisa Tuttle and Richard Washington

Artists- John Riddle, Tina Dunkley, Lucious Hightower, Evelyn Mitchell, Jim Alexander, Steve Seaberg and  Susan Loftin

A visual arts exhibition which highlights the artists  who were a part of one of Atlanta’s seminal arts centers - the  Neighborhood Arts Center – as well as the vibrant arts advocacy scene  and public leadership that made it possible. Artworks by John Riddle,  Tina Dunkley, Lucious Hightower, Evelyn Mitchell, Jim Alexander, Steve  Seaberg, Susan Loftin, and others are being gathered for the  exhibition.Notable artists such as Romare Bearden had exhibitions at the  Neighborhood Arts Center.

Inspired by an image/poster drawn from the ArtsXchange  archives this exhibition represents the ArtsXchange commitment to  remember. Please come to share your memories of these times, or to learn  more about this era. Story-gathering circles are planned.