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Judy Conder 2020 Ebon Dooley Honoree Bridge Builder http://www.youtube.com/artemisthedrummer In 2006 when Judy Conder learned that the so-called “weapons of mass destruction” would likely lead to war, she bought a video camera, joined the anti-war movement, and began following the Georgia Peace and Justice Coalition around, documenting their protests and activities. Soon she met Atlanta WAND, Veterans for Peace, Vietnam Veterans Against the War, School of the Americas Watch, the International Action Center and though the years Georgia Detention Watch, Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights (GLAHR), Occupy Atlanta, Food Not Bombs, ATL Grandmothers for Peace, the Moral Monday Movement, Georgia Alliance for Social Justice, the Metro ATL Democratic Socialists of America, the Great Speckled Bird staff, Black Lives Matter, Extinction Rebellion, and many more. Through her fourteen years as an Atlanta videographer, Judy has documented protests, die-in’s, sit-in’s, rallies, marches, press conferences, re-enactments, and acts of civil disobedience in the areas of social justice, racial equality, environment, healthcare, immigration, women’s rights, and gun control, etc. as well as having filmed local creative arts performances including dance, music, and poetry. Her fourteen-year body of work can be found on her Georgia Grassroots Video Youtube channel. Currently, during the time of covid, Judy works from home publishing a daily bulletin of local events, both political and cultural, which features videos and artistic works from younger videographers and creative artists. Her new objective is to form a local community media collective in which members can contribute political and artistic content. Georgia Grassroots Video (formerly Artemis Productions) is a local, independent, community based video production company specializing in political action events and featuring works of local creative artists and musicians. Go to: www.youtube.com/artemisthedrummer OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Common Denominator COMMON DENOMINATOR 3rd Annual Exhibition by the Artist of the ArtsXchange Nov 20, 2021 - Dec 18, 2021 CURATORS Richard Washington Lisa Tuttle ARTISTS Ugo Agoruah | Jim Alexander | N’Dieye Gray Danavall | Theresa Davis | Tafawa | Rayfield Lewis | Alice Lovelace | Damon Mescudi | Lisa Tuttle | Laura Vela | Ric Washington | Kenneth Zakee All Exhibits SINCLAIR GALLERY NEWS Feb 2026 - ArtsXchange Literary Programs ArtsXchange Feb 5 2 min read 2026 Jack Sinclair Gallery - Call for Artists ArtsXchange Dec 11, 2025 1 min read

HOW I SEE WHAT I SAW HOW I SEE WHAT I SAW The Definitive Artwork of Vernon Robinson Sr. Mar 1, 2021 - Apr 4, 2021 CURATOR Ric Washington ARTIST Vernon Robinson Sr. For over 40 years, Robinson Sr. painted and sculpted a remarkable collection of work driven by his knowledge that he has a gift to create and the freedom to express his ideas in all kinds of media. He admits that he enjoys creating but also that he has a need to create. His work is rich in color, powerful in visual rhythm and organic shapes. The curator, RIchard Washington, describes Roibinson’s work as “innate, naturally resonating with African forms of expression”. Robinson himself recalls a childhood memory of being inspired by a pencil drawing of a [African] Benin Mask that showed ornate symmetry and precision. Robinson Sr. has devoted his time to painting and sculptural art with a desire not only to express the excitement generated by what he sees in the world around him but to stimulate in viewers of his work that same visual excitement. This exhibition is truly a definitive representation of Vernon Robinson’s mantra, “HOW I SEE WHAT I SAW. All Exhibits SINCLAIR GALLERY NEWS Feb 2026 - ArtsXchange Literary Programs ArtsXchange Feb 5 2 min read 2026 Jack Sinclair Gallery - Call for Artists ArtsXchange Dec 11, 2025 1 min read

Ayiti-Quisqueya Nexus of the Taíno Ayiti-Quisqueya: Nexus of the Taíno The Masterful Paintings of Reinilda Fernandez (Blair) and Darnelle Louis-Jacques Aug 9, 2025 - Sept 20, 2025 Curated by artist/educator Kevin Cole FEATURED ARTIST Tony Coppage, Toni toney, Ashli Ognelodh , Courageous C, Etienne Jackson, Daniel Wingo, Zerric Clinton, Cedric Umoja, S.Darius Parker, Kaylah Hagler, Sheila Bussey, Loni Harshaw This exhibit shall feature the artwork of emerging artists. EVENTS In Search of Myself - Opening Reception Feb 08, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM The ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA FREE | Open to the public - Join us for the opening reception of In Search of Myself exhibit. RSVP In Search of Myself - Artist Talk Feb 09, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM The ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA FREE | Open to the public - Meet the Artists behind the work of In Search of Myself Curated by Kevin Cole. Light refreshments. RSVP ABOUT CURATOR Kevin Cole received his B.S. from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, M.A. in Art Education from University of Illinois at Urbana and a M.F.A. from Northern Illinois University where he was a Rhoden Smith Scholar. Within the last 32 years, he has received 27 grants and fellowships, 66 awards in art and 51 teaching awards. On February 1, 2022, he received a Proclamation from the City of South Fulton proclaiming February 1, 2022, Kevin Cole Day . In December 2020, Mr. Cole received the 2020 Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities in the State of Georgia and the 2019 Nexus Award from the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center in Atlanta. In April 2020, Mr. Cole received the Art Aspiration Award by the National Society Incorporation for his dedication to students’ achievements and the 2020 Trail Blazer Award from Salem Bible Church, in Atlanta, GA. In July 2021, he received the Working Artist Fellowship from Museum of Contemporary Art in Georgia. His artwork has been featured in more than 490 exhibitions and 4000 public, private and corporate collections throughout the United States and abroad. Public collections include the new National Museum of African American History and Culture at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC, The Georgia Museum, Athens, GA; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA.; William Jefferson Clinton Library, Little Rock, AR; Arkansas Art Center, Little Rock, AR; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT; The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans, LA.; The David C. Driskell Center, University of Maryland at College Park; Dayton Institute of Art, Dayton, OH; Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, Philadelphia, PA ; The Georgia Museum of Contemporary Art, Atlanta, GA; Corcoran Museum in Washington, D.C.; Tampa Museum , Tampa, FL; The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.Corporate collections include Bank of America, Charlotte, NC; IBM, New York, NY; King and Spaulding Law Firm, Atlanta, GA. Private collectors include Michael Jordan and John and Monica Pearson of Atlanta, GA. Cole has also created more than 45 public artworks, including the Coca-Cola Centennial Olympic Mural for the 1996 Olympic Games. His artwork has been featured in more than 125 publications, The Guardian Magazine in Paris, France in Scholastic Art with Dale Chihuly, The Washington Post, Sculpture Magazine, The Union Tribune in San Diego, CA, The Atlanta Journal Constitution and most recently Forbes Magazine. https://www.kevinecoleart.com All Exhibits SINCLAIR GALLERY NEWS Feb 2026 - ArtsXchange Literary Programs ArtsXchange Feb 5 2 min read 2026 Jack Sinclair Gallery - Call for Artists ArtsXchange Dec 11, 2025 1 min read

About Us Our Programs Our Board Our Staff Our Funders Our Support Team Our History When the Southeast Community Cultural Center's board of directors incorporated and opened The Arts Exchange in 1983 it reshaped the landscape of the Metro Atlanta arts scene: This inner-city Artist colony/community arts center was an intentional effort to create fully integrated facility—multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary and inter-generational. Over the years we have been the place where individual artists could find performance or rehearsal space; and artists and community could find a wide range of classes. A gathering place for community events and social change efforts, and an in-town artist colony representing all disciplines of the arts traditional to the experimental. Our Mission We create, produce, present and provide arts and/or cultural services for the public, and represent art and artists from traditional to experimental. Our mission is to nourish the creativity and careers of black artists; expose the community to multiple cultural traditions; and provide resources to inspire new generations of patrons, artists, and other creatives. We are a place where individuals and artists gather to find a creative community, and share their work with the community at large. Our goal is to empower and support artists, community residents, and the public to actively engage in life-changing creative experiences. We promote and expand accessibility to the arts for those who have not traditionally had access to the arts. We partner with arts organizations, organizers, and collectives of artists to respond to the needs of our community. Our Programs Annual Fundraiser Event Jack Sinclair Gallery Literary Program Fresh Oasis Community Garden Ebon Dooley Awards Studio Artist Program Our Staff Alice Lovelace Executive Director She/Her director@artsxchange.org Angela Oliver Communications Director She/Her media@artsxchange.org Tia Davis Interim Managing Director She / Her managingdirector@artsxchange.org Richard Washington Gallery Director He/Him sinclairgallery@artsxchange.org Theresa Davis Literary Events Director She/Her theresa@artsxchange.org tenisio seanima Fresh Oasis Garden Manager He/Him freshoasis@artsxchange.org Our Support Team Kenneth Zakee Event Support Dr. Tiffany S. Mingo Programs Sound by IBIS Light and Sound Technician Tia Davis Webmaster Our Board Anthony Marrero President Business Professional and Talent Sourcer Kenneth Zakee Treasurer Textile Artist, Poet Lisa Tuttle Board Member Artist, Curator, Consultant Noah Washington Board Member Writer, Producer Vanessa Manley Secretary Organizer Alice Lovelace Board Member Arts Administrator, Author, Poet Cheryl A. Johnson Board Member Cultural Curator Nino Augustine Board Member Multidisciplinary Artist & Music Director Our History In 1983, Ebon Dooley along with a dedicated group of practicing artists, community leaders, and activists formed the first board of directors for the South East Community Cultural Arts Center, Inc. (SECCC) doing business as The Arts Exchange. They approached the Atlanta Board of Education in 1984 and requested to lease the closed Grant Park Elementary School. Within six months of opening The Arts Exchange was at full occupancy. This in-town artists colony included 14 multi-disciplinary artist studios, a recording studio, two galleries, two dance studios, and a full theatre/performing arts/music season. When The Arts Exchange opened, it reshaped the landscape of the Metro Atlanta arts scene. This inner-city artist colony/community arts center was an intentional effort to create a fully integrated facility—multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary and inter-generational. Over the years we have been the place where individual artists could find performance or rehearsal space; and artists and community could find a wide range of classes. We were a gathering place for community events and social change efforts, and an in-town artist colony representing all disciplines of the arts from traditional to the experimental. New home. New name. In 2016 we sold the property in Grant Park. Renovating and opening a new facility in East Point in December of 2018. The move to East Point was an intentional decision we made to be a part of a community that did not have access to a multifaceted arts facility like ours, with room for creative small businesses, community gathering spaces, and programs focused on education and wellness. Shortchange, is a new name reflecting our relocation to the southwest side of town in the former Jere Wells Elementary School in East Point. Since our grand opening on January 10, 2019, we have been an exemplary and unique center for community, civic, and arts engagement. We offer event and performance spaces, artist studios, classes, literary events, survival sessions for musicians and visual artists, wellness classes and more. Our programs include The Jack Sinclair Gallery, Charles “Jikki” Riley Memorial Library and Literacy Program, the Paul Robeson Theatre, a creative artists studio program, the Sinclair Gallery, Fresh Oasis Community Garden, and classes and workshops for the community. As we move into our 40th year, we are proud to have returned to our roots as a community-based organization dedicated to the enrichment of our community and service to those who live here. The ArtsXchange has a unique and independent place in the arts scene in Atlanta and Fulton County. More History

Studio Artist Program The ArtsXchange Studio Artist Program supports a diverse range of disciplines. Artists are provided with workspace as well as opportunities for dialogue, events and classes with the community. Applications are currently OPEN. Current Studio Artists News & Updates About the Program How to apply CURRENT STUDIO ARTISTS Arthur Tafawa Hicks I AM ARTS Foundation Lisa Tuttle Sista Shaman tenisio seanima Champion Youth Entrepreneurs For Agriculture (CYEA) Jim Alexander Myriam Dondzina Theresa Davis Frankie Mulinix (Vandellous) Kenneth Zakee Richard Washington Victor Love ABOUT THE PROGRAM The ArtsXchange Resident Artists Studio Program offers affordable, year-round studio space to a diverse group of emerging and established artists who are dedicated to creativity, community engagement, and cultural equity. This program supports artists across disciplines—including visual arts, music, writing, and performance—who reflect and uplift the cultural richness of East Point and the greater Atlanta area. Resident Artists receive 24/7 access to private studio space in a dynamic, intergenerational arts center, along with opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, professional development, and public presentation. They are encouraged to explore the intersection of art, activism, and community wellness, with many incorporating themes of environmental justice, social equity, and healing into their creative work. 1/8 ABOUT THE STUDIOS Studios are available in varying sizes ranging from 430 – 718 square feet. We rent to individual artists, artist collectives, and nonprofits. The ArtsXchange features event spaces that are available to tenants at reduced rental rates. We are located less than a mile outside of Atlanta in East Point. We are one block west of Main Street and within walking distance from the Ft. McPherson Marta Station and Tyler Perry Studios. The facility also houses a Theatre, Gallery, Library, Community meeting space and two Community Gardens with year round programming. Additional features include: - Annual lease's - Access to WiFi - Secured Parking - 24-hour studio access - Fire alarm and sprinkler system - Utilities included - Discount for event rental spaces - Secure and maintained facility - Listing on ArtsXchange website - Promotion on monitors in building public areas - Directory post on monitors in public areas - Opportunity to participate in Open Studios and community outreach HOW TO APPLY Applications are currently OPEN. We currently have the following spaces available for rent Studio #113 - 445 square feet. Located on our Artist Hallway with lots of windows. $700 a month. Studio #101 - 718 square feet. Perfect for an organization, artist collective or dance company. Use your imagination! The studio is large and comes with its own heat and air system. $1,400 a month. Application Process Interested applicants are required to submit the following documents: 1 - Artist Statement - Including complete contact information (No Post Office Box, Please), and what you will contribute to our artist community. 2 - Resume or CV 3 - Works Samples - Materials are welcome in all forms from paper to digital files; from snail mail to email Non-profit organizations: copy of IRS letter, description of your programs, copies of newsletters or publications Performing Artist: A DVD or links to online videos of recent performances Literary Artists: Three writing samples and a copy of your most recent published work Visual Artists: (10) hi-res jpeg or png images of recent work, with narrative describing each image Artist Collectives / Health and Wellness Artist: A description of classes you offer, a copy of your brochures and/or flyers. For Artist Collectives include a list of members. 4 - References - Three letters of support from professional references Policies The ArtsXchange has a strict policy of no weapons or smoking inside or outside the facility. Artists must reside in Georgia for the duration of their lease. Standard safety procedures apply, including disposing of hazardous material onsite. The ArtsXchange does not promise an exhibition in our gallery or project spaces. Artists are expected to have their studios open to the public approximately 2-3x per year. Studio Artists are required to adhere to the policies and procedures as listed in the lease. Submission Email: Materials above to info@artsxchange.org w/ Subject Line: RENTAL STUDIO CANDIDATE USPS: Or by snail mail to, ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan Street East Point, GA 30344 Submitted materials will be reviewed by a selection panel. Applicants will be notified once the call for studio applications closes. ArtsXchange may require a background check and credit report.

Kenneth Zakee ArtsXchange Board Member Studio Artist kennethz.kz@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/kenneth.zakee Kenneth Zakee is an Artist/Poet and community activist. A 35 yr old resident of Atlanta. Born in Cleveland, Ohio. While attending Morehouse College he co-founded America's first African Fraternity; KMT Asen in 1987. He served as Chairman of Metro Atlanta Kwanzaa Assn (M.A.K.A.) and membership.from 1988-2000. He co-founded Klub Kuumba; an open mic poetry gathering (1993-2000) Zakee also worked with the Atlanta homeless population and served as program director for Trinity House-Big Bethel program for homeless men with drug problems. During his tenure there; Zakee established the Kalonji Brotherhood: a rite of passage support group for men in recovery. Zakee has received numerous awards for social and artistic endeavors and appeared on several media outlets for his work. Zakee is committed to serving our youth and inspiring a new generation of artists and leaders. "The inspiration for my work comes from African/African American culture. I consider everything a canvas. I am presently working with clothing, greeting cards, wall hangings, and gourds from West Africa. African symbols state clearly the cultural pride of my work." - Kenneth Zakee OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Reforming Arts 2019 Ebon Dooley Honoree Social Justice Champion https://www.reformingarts.org/ Reforming Arts ' organizational mission is to offer a liberal arts higher education to people incarcerated in women’s prisons in Georgia to serve as a foundation for building purposeful, meaningful lives. Evidence based studies show that education reduces recidivism and helps returning citizens become productive. Reforming Arts works with volunteer instructors at local colleges and universities to provide diverse, multi-dimensional curriculum at Lee Arrendale State Prison. A sense of community and expanded possibilities develop through intense dialogue and self-exploration. Through reflection, critical analysis, and a deeper understanding of the systems at work in their lives, the students gain a greater insight on how to think critically about their past and imagine their future. Wende Ballew Executive Director- Reforming Arts Wende has a BA in Theatre, an MBA, an MA in American Studies, a graduate certificate in Women's Studies, and is a PhD candidate in Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methodologies at UGA. They has extensive experience as a freelance theatre professional, arts manager, and educator. As a theatre professional she has worked for Georgia Ensemble Theatre, Aurora Theatre, the Neighborhood Playhouse, and the Atlanta Arts Festival. As an arts manager, Wende worked for the University of West Georgia and Cobb County. Wende has taught at Kennesaw State University and continues to teach and direct Reforming Arts classes inside women's prison facilities in Georgia and facilitate their Theatre Reentry Project. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

BronzeLens 2023 Ebon Dooley Honoree Economic Justice Champion info@bronzelens.com https://bronzelens.com The BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is a non-profit organization, founded in 2009, that is dedicated to bringing national and worldwide attention to Atlanta as a center for film and film production for people of color. The mission of the BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is two fold: to promote Atlanta as the new film mecca for people of color; and to showcase films and provide networking opportunities that will develop the next generation of filmmakers. Over the last twelve years, BronzeLens has promoted the work of independent filmmakers of color from Atlanta, the Southeast region, the nation and the world. The growth is rooted in the high standards, in participation by leading Hollywood professionals (including partners like WarnerMedia, Turner, HBO, Universal Films, BET, VH1, Panavision, and ARRAY (an indie film releasing platform founded by BronzeLens honoree/Selma director Ava DuVernay) and in success stories derived from relationships started at BronzeLens. The BronzeLens Film Festival (BLFF) concept was originated by the President of the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB), William Pate . He believed that with the growing number of films being made in Atlanta and Georgia, a destination festival focused on films made by African Americans would have an audience. Kathleen Bertrand, Sr. VP at ACVB at the time, was charged with doing a feasibility study. After meeting with other existing festivals geared to African Americans, she concluded that there could be a niche for a new festival and began the process of launching what was to become BronzeLens. ACVB incubated BLFF for its launch in 2010 and its next 5 festivals OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

the storytellers the storytellers An ArtsXchange Invitational Exhibition Apr 24, 2021 - June 19, 2021 CURATORS Ray Lewis Lisa Tuttle ARTISTS Atu Jamaal Barber Thom Bess Jerushia Graham Muhammad Suber Debõrah Hughes Tafawa Who doesn’t love a good story? Join us to experience intriguing recent artwork by seven diverse Georgia visual and performing artists who work in a variety of mediums. Types of artwork include painting, collage, printmaking, wood sculpture, photography, film, installation, dance, costume and performance. Each artist, in very different different ways, employs direct and implied narratives to communicate personal and imagined stories. Atu Visionary artist and master sculptor Baba Atu is well versed in ancient West African traditions of art. Residing in Atlanta for the past two decades, he was born August 10, 1940 in Birmingham, Alabama and raised in Chicago and New York. Self-taught, Atu created his first significant carving from the wood of a peach tree at 10 years old, carving a five-inch tall three-dimensional sculpture of a Black family with three children. Atu fashions small and large carvings; both depicting realistic and abstract scenes of African life and culture. His sculptures and drums are crafted from oak, mahogany, ebony and other woods, each holding its own unique story. Jamaal Barber Jamaal Barber is a creative imaginative soul who was born in Virginia and raised in Littleton, North Carolina. At a young age he was fascinated by the aesthetic images and vivid illustrations in children’s books and comic books. In 2013, after seeing a screen-printing demo at a local art store, Jamaal started experimenting with printmaking and made it his primary focus. His fine art can be seen on display at the ZuCot Gallery. It has also been included in the Decatur Arts Festival, Atlanta Print Biennial Show and at various art shows around the Metro Atlanta area. Additionally, Jamaal has done print work for Black Art in America and Emory University. In 2004, Jamaal moved to Atlanta, GA where he now resides with his wife and two children. Thom Bess Thom Bess (or simply “Bess” as friends call him) specializes in collage style paintings and drawings. Influenced by Picasso, Romere Bearden, and Stephanie Jackson, Bess’s work has been described as mystical, darkly funny, challenging, and uplifting. He was raised in the small town of Gray, Georgia with strong Christian values and all the contradictions of the American South. Following a near death experience at 18, Bess began splitting his time between Jamaica and Amsterdam where he began studying African-centered metaphysics and, ironically, began to channel his very American experiences onto canvas. Returning to the U.S. in 2008, Bess started creating wall projections for small gatherings of friends in a newly re-emerging party and arts scene in Atlanta depicting cult pop culture icons, literary figures, and people he encountered at a local coffee shop. He currently lives and works in Atlanta. Some exhibitions include: 2018 : “Spooked!” Auburn Research Library, Atlanta, GA (group); • 2017 : “Destroy What’s Precious”, Gallery 992 Atlanta, GA (solo) 2016 : “Speak Out!”, Bronx Art Space, Bronx, NY (group); and 2012 : “Fela! The Musical : Art and Protest as Fela Anikulapo Kuti” (solo) Jerushia Graham Based in Atlanta, Jerushia Graham creates works straddling different media, including printmaking, book arts and fiber arts, but the most important aspect of her art is human interaction. Her works are fragmented, implied narratives which invite the viewer to become collaborators and engage in quiet meditations about the physical world around us. Viewers are encouraged to provide their own impression of the moments before or after the images that are presented. She strives to create work that feels simple and honest, utilizing limited palettes and chosen media: papercuts, woodblocks, quilting, sewing & knitting. Graham, a working artist, is also the Museum Coordinator for the Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking. She exhibits both nationally and internationally. Deb õ rah Hughes Debõrah Hughes was born in Orangeburg and grew up in Greenwood, South Carolina in an artistic family that creatively influenced her love for the arts. After moving to Atlanta, she was exposed to everything from dance, fashion, music and drama. She coined the phrase ARTrepreneur as she pursued the business of Art. Hughes has danced for various artists and companies from around the world, allowing her to travel with her craft and see the world. Those concert stage performances have included Ballethnic Dance Company, Deeply Rooted Dance Company, PH Dance Company, T. Lang Dance Company and Axam Dance Theatre. She also has worked with Hands On Atlanta to develop art curriculums in low-income areas of the city Muhammad Suber Born in Yonkers, New York, Artist InUs (Muhammad Suber) grew as a predominantly self-taught artist/muralist. He reimagines real-life figures into a fantasy setting, creating superheroes out of everyday people from his life into his work on both small and large scales. He wants to use his talents and abilities along with Recreation & Park entities throughout Atlanta to become more involved in public art projects in order to create a form of Socially Engaged Art with his creative vision. Tafawa Tafawa, born Arthur Hicks, in Bessemer, Alabama, in 1947, is an exceptionally talented, highly skilled photographer, printer, and custom picture framer. He was raised in Buffalo, New York, attended public schools there, and was drafted into the U. S. Army at age 18. Upon completion of military service, he returned to Buffalo and earned the Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and African Studies from Buffalo State College. While a sophomore in college, Tafawa’s wife gave him his first camera, and he immediately began to develop his keen eye for photographing people. His creative instincts around photographing, printing, exhibiting and preserving African and African American imagery continue to evolve. For nearly two decades, Tafawa and his wife have lived in Metro Atlanta. All Exhibits SINCLAIR GALLERY NEWS Feb 2026 - ArtsXchange Literary Programs ArtsXchange Feb 5 2 min read 2026 Jack Sinclair Gallery - Call for Artists ArtsXchange Dec 11, 2025 1 min read