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Lisa Tuttle and Chanda M. Scott have created thought provoking classes to help you explore the connections between literacy, story telling, and visual arts. We are happy to announce these new class series taking place at the ArtsXchange - 2148 Newnan St. East Point, GA 30344. Spaces are limited sign up today! Telling Family Stories with Mixed Mediums 5 Classes for $30 Spaces are limited Instructor - Lisa Tuttle This class series integrates mixed media techniques, visual literacy, narrative, with family history, memorabilia and photographs. This class series is for: Adults & Seniors. Open to all levels - beginner to experienced.  All materials provided. Class Schedule: 11AM - 2PM Friday, May 30, 2025 - Introduction & Inspiration Friday, June 6, 2025 - Exploring Photographs and Ancestors – Family Tree Friday, June 13, 2025 - Collage Techniques, incorporating text and found objects Friday, June 20, 2025 - Creating Legacy Pieces Friday, June 27, 2025 - Exhibition & Sharing Students are required to attend all classes in the series. Telling Stories Through the Lens 7 Classes for $25 Spaces are limited Instructor -   Chanda M. Scott This photography class series is designed to explore the power of visual storytelling. Through hands-on instruction, creative assignments, and peer collaboration, students will learn not only how to use their cameras but also how to craft meaningful narratives that reflect their experiences, cultures, and communities. This class series is for: Beginner to intermediate photographers with an interest in storytelling and community documentation. Teens and adults,  ages 18 + , with a focus on BIPOC and underrepresented community voices. Supplies needed: Bring your own camera! DSLR / point and shoot / camera phone Class Schedule: 3PM - 5:30PM Tues, May 27, 2025 - Intro to Visual Storytelling Thurs, May 29, 2025 - Photography Basics: Light, Composition & Emotion Tues, June 3, 2025 - Telling Your Truth: Identity & Perspective in  Photography Thurs, June 5, 2025 - The Power of Place: Documentary & Street  Photography Tues, June 10, 2025 - Sequence & Narrative: Building a Photo Essay  Thurs, June 12, 2025 - Editing for Impact: Curating & Captioning Your Story  Tues, June 17, 2025 - Final Exhibit/Presentation Prep & Peer Review  TDB - Community Showcase Students are required to attend all classes in the series. Interested in applying to be a teaching artist for The Art of Literacy & Storytelling Class Series? Check out our open call for teaching artists. Deadline for Submissions: Monday, June 30, 2025 Call for Visual Art Classes: Visual Literacy Workshops  – How can one read a painting or a piece of art? What is the connection between creating a work of art and telling a story? We are seeking classes and instructors who can explore these connections between literacy, story telling, and visual arts. We are particularly looking for classes in the following areas: Mixed Media Painting Drawing Collage Eligibility: Applicants must  live in METRO Atlanta, GA Applicants must  be able to teach classes in person at the ArtsXchange. Applicants must be experienced teaching artists with minimum of 5 years teaching experience. Questions? Contact Us

Kenneth Zakee - Photos by Claudia Maturell Read the full Story by Claudia Maturell , Tri-Cities Fellow, and Ada Wood . In this story from the Tri-Cities Community Issue, six artists share their crafts, processes, and purposes. They also share one resounding message: art heals. Artist include our very own Kenneth Zakee and Alice Lovelace. Photos by Claudia Maturell Read Full Story

Join us for an exciting and informative journey into the world of gardening with our comprehensive series, where you will learn invaluable skills and techniques to enhance your gardening experience and sustainability practices. This series is designed for gardeners of all levels, from beginners to seasoned green thumbs, and will provide you with the tools you need to cultivate a thriving garden that benefits both you and the environment. Whether you are looking to enhance your gardening skills, embrace sustainable practices, or simply connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts, the 2025 Garden Like A Boss Series is the perfect opportunity to grow your knowledge and your garden. 2025 Garden Like A Boss | URBAN HOMESTEADING Instructor - tenisio seanima Cost: $25 per class Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA Spring-Summer 2025 Schedule Click to get tickets/learn more Saturday, May 10, 2025  - Drip Irrigation - Class 1 Saturday, May 24, 2025  - RainWater Collection - Class 2 Saturday, June 7, 2025  - Grape Trellising - Class 3 Saturday, June 21, 2025  - Plant Medicine - Class 4 Saturday, July 5, 2025  - Grow Your Own Mushrooms - Class 5 Saturday, July 19, 2025  - Grow Your Own Fall Seedlings - Class 6 This series is FREE for East Point residents with a Fresh Oasis Community Garden bed! Having a garden bed at the ArtsXchange Fresh Oasis Community Garden has some great opportunities and resources! If you are interested in applying for a garden bed go to the link below and submit an application. Apply for Fresh Oasis Community Garden Bed Limited garden beds available. Applications are not a guarantee for a bed. Apply today!  Funded in part by Partnership for Southern Equity and Bezos Fund Greening of America's Cities More questions email freshoasis@artsxchange.org tenisio seanima Fresh Oasis Garden Manager | Justice 40 Cohort Liaison | ArtsXchange Studio Artist tenisio seanima , the inaugural Urban Agriculture Manager for East Point, GA possesses an unwavering passion for creating positive change, which earned him the reputation as a service-driven leader across the Southeastern United States. During the past two decades, he has cultivated extensive experience in the arena of cooperative development, food policy, agricultural sales, leadership, mass media, and social activism. LEARN MORE The Southeast Community Cultural Center d/b/a the ArtsXchange is supported by business donors, annual members, and individuals like you. We are thankful for the support from the Threshold Foundation, Fulton County Arts & Culture under the guidance of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, Fidelity Charitable, The Community Corps, Georgia Council for the Arts under the guidance of the State of Georgia Legislators and support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Our Environmental Justice Accelerator work is funded by Partnership for Southern Equity with funding from The Greening of America’s Cities, and Shades of Green Permaculture. Our literary programs are presented in partnership with South Fulton Arts. The Official Accommodation Provider is Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport North. We encourage you to become a donor or member today!

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Ancestral Origins Ancestral Origins The Fractal Vision of Steve R. Allen Feb 10, 2024 - March 30, 2024 CURATOR / ARTIST Steve R. Allen Immaculate patterns, electrifying colors, Adinkra symbols, and regal Black figures cover the massive works of reknown artist Steve R. Allen. They converge at the point of an intense and wandering imagination and a recalling of Indigenous African fractal art techniques that live in many customs, from hair braiding to kente cloth to building styles. The exhibit will be on view until March 30. Join us again on on Feb. 23 as we dive into Steve R. Allen’s fractal vision of genealogy and architecture, with panelists Oscar Harris and Dr. Kimbeni Mansion, moderated by WCLK radio host, Kiplyn Primus. Events Exhibit Opening Saturday, February 10th 2024 ANCESTRAL ORIGINS: The Fractal Vision of Steve R. Allen | Opening Reception February 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM – March 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM| ArtsXchange Register Now Reception and Artist Talk Friday, Feb 23rd 7PM-9PM Artist Talk | ANCESTRAL ORIGINS: The Fractal Vision of Steve R. Allen February 23, 2024, 7:00 – 9:00 PM| ArtsXchange Register Now About the Artist: Steve R. Allen is an artist recognized internationally for his bold use of color and ability to create in myriad styles. He has traveled extensively internationally with his work. His work hangs in world capitals and many prestigious art collections from Athens, Greece to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Beijing, China as “official” artist for the U.S. Olympic Committee. His work has appeared at eight Olympic Games. In 2013 Steve was honored in a manner few artists have been in their lifetime or posthumously. The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of African American History and Culture acquired four of Steve’s paintings as part of its Founding and Permanent Collection . This honor recognizes his work for its artistic and scholastic merit as well as its historical significance. In 2020, he was again honored to have his papers acquired by Emory University’s Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library . He was also honored in 2019 to have two of his original paintings acquired by the Robert W. Woodruff Library at the Atlanta University Center. Acquisition by these institutions of higher learning is a further acknowledgment of the scholastic value of his work. Steve’s talent was first showcased before a world audience when he was commissioned to create “Uniting Colors of the World”, a mammoth eighty feet by twenty-eight feet mural, as the City of Atlanta’s “Official” commemoration of its hosting the 1996 Centennial Olympic Summer Games. In the entire world, he holds the singular honor a distinction of being “Official Artist” for the Host City of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Summer Games. The year of 2014 continued to expand the scope of Steve’s work. He continued to be involved with the Crown Jewel of Historically Black College & Universities Football Classics, the 40th & 41st Anniversary Bayou Classics. The Bayou Classic is contested each year between Grambling State University and Southern University, Baton Rouge in New Orleans, LA during the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend. Steve created the “Look of the Game” images that continue to elevate the marketing efforts of the Bayou Classic. Steve was honored to have his work displayed in London during the 2012 London Olympic Summer Games. His work was featured as part of the Art of the Olympians exhibition at the University College of London. He also created artwork live at the ANOCA Africa Village in Kensington Garden during the Games. In the Fall of 2010 Steve was honored by the Government of Brazil with an invitation to Rio de Janeiro to participate in the celebration of Zumbi dos Palmeras, a great hero in the liberation of Brazilian slaves, and as Guest of Honor for Black Consciousness Week. He presented his painting “O Jogo Bonito” (The Beautiful Game) to the Nation of Brazil in celebration of the 2014 World Cup. The original painting is permanently displayed at the Ministry of Education in Rio de Janeiro. All Exhibits SINCLAIR GALLERY NEWS The Local Take With Kiplyn Primus - Reclaimed Vision: The Art of Upcycling through May 24th at the Artsxchange ArtsXchange Apr 19 1 min read Congratulations to the winners of the ArtsXchange Sinclair Gallery Juried Show - Reclaimed Visions: The Art of Upcycling | Artist Talk - Sat. April 19, 2025 ArtsXchange Apr 15 3 min read

Revel in the joy, sights, and groovy sounds of the 1970s as we celebrate a resurgence of the arts, activism, and culture at the ArtsXchange in East Point. There will be food and plenty of room for dancing! 2022 Annual Fundraising Gala PARTY with US! Experience the joy, sights, and sounds of the 1970s while celebrating a resurgence of the arts, activism and culture at the ArtsXchange in East Point! Performers include violinist Kim Strings , DJ Barake, Victor Love's Evolv Acting Studio, the I Am Arts Company Drummers, poets Nikki Gray, RJ Owens, Deborah Respress and Debra Hiers, songstress Akua Taylor, dancer Sammy Sheperd, and Harmonica Paul aka One Cool Kat. Mingle and mix with old and new friends. There will be plenty of food and room for dancing! The Jack Sinclair Gallery will feature the stunning exhibit, “Jazz & Spirituality,” by prolific Atlanta architect and artist Oscar Harris. This party is for everyone who appreciates the love, peace, soul, and power of the grooviest era yet. Dress in your best ’70s threads and catch some good vibrations in three rooms of music: the Studio 54 Suite, the Sweet Soul Lounge, and The Revolution Theater. Also enjoy vintage photography from the legendary Jim Alexander Collection. grab your tickets! $40 FLOWER POWER (GENERAL ADMISSION) General Admission for 1 guest Enjoy food, a cash bar , disco music, dancing, poetry and more! Buy $40 (GA) Ticket $100 PEACE & LOVE (VIP ADMISSION) VIP Admission for 1 guest (Priority VIP seating) 1 complimentary drink ticket per guest Private lawn VIP Reception access Souvenir ArtsXchange Gift Buy $100 (VIP) Ticket $5,000 AWW SOOKY SOOKY! VIP Access for 8 guests (Priority table placement, 3 complimentary drink tickets per guest & private lawn VIP Reception access) On-stage event participation by a spokesperson or representative VIP photo opportunity with special guest artists and honorary hosts Full-page advertisement in digital souvenir program and on virtual video platform Logo or Name listing on website and on event print, electronic and social media Exclusive opportunity to provide promotional or marketing item to 250 event attendees 8 VIP tickets to the Ebon Dooley Arts & Social Justice Awards in December Exclusive opportunity to host a 3-hour event in the Paul Robeson Theater or Sinclair Gallery in 2023 $2,500 CAN YOU DIG IT? 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For all sponsorship questions, please contact one of the following: Alice Lovelace, 404-879-7683 Cheryl Johnson, 678-891-8719 Vanessa Manley, 404-702-9260 Email: admin@artsxchange.org • PAYMENT OPTIONS - MAIL A CEHCK payable to: Southeast Community Cultural Center (SECCC), 2148 Newnan St., East Point, GA 30344 - PAY ONLINE via PayPal or credit card: Complete the Sponsorship Form below. - PAY VIA ZELLE. Find us in your mobile banking app at: admin@artsxchange.org - PAY VIA CASHAPP: Find us at $artineastpoint • The ArtsXchange d/b/a The Southeast Community Cultural Center is a 501c3 non-profit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Sponsorship level less the meal ticket price is tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. $5,000 AWW SOOKY SOOKY! VIP Access for 8 guests (Priority table placement, 3 complimentary drink tickets per guest & private lawn VIP Reception access) On-stage event participation by a spokesperson or representative VIP photo opportunity with special guests & honorary hosts Full-page advertisement in digital souvenir program and on virtual video platform Logo or Name listing on website and on event print, electronic and social media Exclusive opportunity to provide promotional or marketing item to 250 event attendees 8 VIP tickets to the Ebon Dooley Arts & Social Justice Awards in December Exclusive opportunity to host a 3-hour event in the Paul Robeson Theater or Sinclair Gallery in 2023 $2,500 CAN YOU DIG IT? 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VIP Access for 4 guests (Priority VIP seating, 2 complimentary drink tickets per guests & private lawn VIP Reception access) VIP photo opportunity with special guests & honorary hosts Quarter-page advertisement in digital souvenir program and on virtual video platform Name listing on website and on event print, electronic and social media 2 VIP tickets to the Ebon Dooley Arts & Social Justice Awards in December Imagine all the people ... livin' life in peace. "Imagine" by John Lennon