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Bobbie Paul 2018 Ebon Dooley Honoree Bridge Builder https://www.facebook.com/bobbie.paul.90 Bobbie Paul served as the first Executive Director of Georgia WAND (Women's Action for New Directions) from 2002-2013. Prior to coming to Atlanta in 1981 she worked as a professional theatre director in Washington DC and St. Petersburg, Florida where she co-founded what is now American Stage Company. Bobbie's political and environmental activism began in Atlanta in 1982 fighting the Georgia Dept, of Transportation's plans to build the Stone Mountain Freeway. She organized hundreds of neighborhood volunteers and designing theatrical events try to halt the construction a major 6-lane highway that would cut through eight historic Intown neighborhoods and parks. This marked the beginning of Bobbie's long association with Congressman John Lewis, an ally in the fight. fortifying her commitment to 'getting in the way', risking emotional pain to build partnerships in order to advance Dr King's vision of the beloved community. Bobbie spent 25 years watch dogging the Savannah River Site (a major US nuclear weapons Superfund complex located in South Carolina across from Waynesboro, Ga) and fighting to protect vulnerable Georgia communities from nuclear contamination. In 2010, Bobbie led Georgia WAND efforts to win Senator Johnny Isakson's leadership and support for Senate passage of a nuclear non-proliferation treaty with Russia called NEW START. Bobbie has served on the boards of Arbor Montessori and Paideia Schools, Theatrical Outfit, Dad's Garage Theatre, GreenLaw, the Advisory Committee of the Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda. She's been recognized for her grassroots activism by the Alliance for Nuclear Accountability, Eckerd Alumni Association, Metro Atlanta Democratic Socialists of America, the Atlanta City Council and the State of Georgia for her service to the community. She was honored to be chosen to receive the Ebon Dooley Bridge Builder Award by the ArtsXchange in 2018. Bobbie is a founding member of Atlanta Grandmothers for Peace and is still active with that group. She is currently working on Run With Her, a creative fundraising campaign to help elect seven Metro Atlanta women to the the Georgia House of Representatives in November. She is married to filmmaker Rod Paul. They have two adults sons and two grandchildren – also of Atlanta. Bobbie is a longtime member of Central Presbyterian Church. In addition to Georgia WAND, Bobbie is a supporter Georgians for Gun Safety, Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, Planned Parenthood, the Equal Justice Initiative, Abuelas Responden, Nuclear Watch South, and several environmental organizations. * Barbara Seifer Paul – born July 11, 1949 in Philadelphia, Pa. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Toxic Beauty Toxic Beauty : Hidden Harm Beneath the Surface An Environmental Juried Exhibition April 11, 2026 - May 16, 2026 FEATURED ARTIST Anne Beidler • Cathy Ehrler • F. Geoffrey Johnson • Krista M. Jones • Lisa Tuttle • Michael Morgan • Serenity • Tony Smart • Curtis L. Todd • Nicholas Twiner • Ric Washington • Clementine Willowilde GUEST JUROR Ralph "rEN" Dillard Toxic Beauty features 12 artists exploring the tension between attraction and harm. Through painting, photography, and mixed media, the exhibition reveals how beauty can conceal environmental damage, cultural pressure, and unseen social costs. Congratulations to the winners of juried awards and thanks to our guest judge rEN Dillard! 1st Place: Tony Smart 2nd Place: F. Geoffrey Johnson 3rd Place: Michael Morgan Honorable Mention: Clementine Willowilde EVENTS Toxic Beauty- Opening Reception & Awards Presentation Sat. April 11, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM The ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA FREE | Open to the public RSVP Reclaimed Visions- Artist Talk Sat. May 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM The ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA FREE | Open to the public RSVP 2026 Juried Exhibit Toxic Beauty : Hidden Harm Beneath the Surface - Exhibit Theme What hidden costs are concealed behind our ideas of beauty, success, and desire? Toxic Beauty invites artists 18+ to expose the tension between attraction and harm—including environmental damage, cultural pressure, and unseen consequences. All mediums welcome, with work encouraged from and about East Point and surrounding communities. Here, beauty is not innocent—it is a mirror, a warning, and a call to look deeper. At first glance, everything is dazzling, lush color, seductive surfaces, polished perfection. But look again. Toxic Beauty explores the darker side of allure, examining the hidden costs behind our ideas of beauty, success, and desire. This exhibition brings together works that blend captivating visuals with difficult truths, creating a space where attraction and harm coexist in uneasy balance. The artworks confront themes ranging from beauty standards and social media pressure to environmental injustice, public health concerns, and cultural toxicity. Some artists employ literal “toxic” materials or imagery, while others work metaphorically, revealing how harmful ideals seep quietly into daily life. Artists are especially encouraged to engage with issues and stories rooted in East Point, GA, and surrounding communities—local experiences, shared challenges, environmental concerns, and cultural impact—grounding the exhibition’s themes in lived reality and shared place. The exhibition is built on contrast: art that appears visually appealing at first, only to reveal a deeper, more unsettling reality. In this space, beauty is no longer innocent— it becomes a mirror, a warning, and an invitation to look deeper, encouraging viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about themselves, their communities, and the planet. All Exhibits SINCLAIR GALLERY NEWS ArtsXchange spotlights southside in 2nd annual South Fulton County Invitational Angela Oliver Jun 4 2 min read Call for Entries - Juried Show - SONIC IMPRESSIONS: Abstract Visual Art Inspired by Music - Submission Deadline EXTENDED! - Sun, July 5, 2026 sinclairgallery May 20 1 min read

Shero Shero A Sistagraphy Exhibition Feb 16, 2019 - Mar 31, 2019 CURATOR Courtney Brooks ARTISTS Sistagraphy | Shelia Turner | Furery Terriy Reid | Susan J. Ross | Doris Derby | Nafisha Valita Sheriff | Carolyn Grady | Sharon B. Dowdell | Grace Kissa | Melissa Alexander | Evelyn Quinones | Sis Courtney | Jena P. Jones | Shakeesha Jeffries | Audrey M. Johnson | Sharee Swann | N'Dieye Gray Danavall | Tokie Rome | Malika Deshon | Shanicia Boswell | Monica Ealey | Bri Williams All Exhibits SINCLAIR GALLERY NEWS ArtsXchange spotlights southside in 2nd annual South Fulton County Invitational Angela Oliver Jun 4 2 min read Call for Entries - Juried Show - SONIC IMPRESSIONS: Abstract Visual Art Inspired by Music - Submission Deadline EXTENDED! - Sun, July 5, 2026 sinclairgallery May 20 1 min read

Hold The Line Hold The Line Celebrating Black Masculinity Sept 7, 2024 - Oct 24, 2024 Featured Artists Jim Alexander • Suprim Allah • Jonathan Banks • Dr. Yahaya Bello • Gerald Byrd • Dr. Zerric Clinton • Kevin Cole • Ralph “rEN” Dillard • Najee Dorsey • Dr. Clint Fluker • Quamaine Giles • John Glover • Sam Guilford • Sean Haynes • Brian Hebert • Aaron Henderson • Tafawa Arthur Hicks • David Hodge • Reginald Laurent • Dr. Arturo Lindsay • Tony Loadholt • Sean Mulkey • Rukuumba Nedd • Arshaad Norwood • S. Darius Parker • Richard Perrin • Derrick Phillips • Cecil Reed Jr. • Hopeton Sinclair • Tony Smart • Lovett Thompson • Ric Washington • Darrien West • Irvin Wheeler • Dante Yarbrough • Kenneth Zakee This exhibition delves into the complexities of Black masculinity, challenging stereotypes and providing a nuanced perspective. Through various mediums, the participating artists engage with themes of identity, resilience, and cultural heritage. We believe that “Hold The Line” is not just an art exhibition but a powerful statement about the strength, creativity, and resilience of Black men. The phrase “Hold the Line” alludes to a military tactic, in which a line of troops was supposed to hold strong to prevent an enemy breakthrough. An all-male assembly of some of Atlanta’s most talented black male artists will draw and hold said “line” using a wide array of visual styles, techniques, and mediums. A Statement from the Curators Brian Hebert and rEN Dillard The phrase “Hold the Line” alludes to a military tactic, in which a line of troops was supposed to hold strong to prevent an enemy breakthrough. An all-male assembly of some of Atlanta’s most talented black male artists will draw and hold said line using a wide array of visual styles, techniques, and mediums. Black men… men in general, need to have a healthy or balanced sense of masculinity. Men who are more connected with their emotions will experience increased life satisfaction, self-esteem, and decreased rates of mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. The Hold the Line Exhibition aims to create a healthy dialog around this heavily debated subject. Exhibit Prospectus: Toxic masculinity refers to the notion that some people’s idea of “manliness” perpetuates domination, homophobia, and aggression. The idea that men need to act tough and avoid showing all emotions can be harmful to a man’s mental health and can have serious consequences for society, which is how it became known as “toxic masculinity.” Toxic masculinity can be defined as “the need to aggressively compete and dominate others. It encompasses the most problematic proclivities in men as a sub-species. The socialization of boys in patriarchal societies often normalizes violence, such as in the saying “boys will be boys” about bullying and aggression while simultaneously championing negative traits such as insensitivity, over-competitiveness, and being unwilling to admit weakness. Black toxic masculinity is a unique dynamic that has roots in white supremacy and internalized racism. It is much more nuanced. Some say it is a direct symptom of the humiliation and terror that black men have endured throughout America’s history. There are many definitions of “toxic masculinity” that appear in research as well as pop culture. According to the Law of Diminishing Returns, the value we get from a consistent investment of energy begins to decrease at a certain point. Can trying so hard to eliminate the negative or “toxic” traits of masculinity be taken too far? Is there a danger in gutting the worse aspects of masculinity, we also deconstruct the traits responsible for energizing the engine of a stable society? Is there a real risk of throwing the baby out with the bath water? There is a growing ground swell of people who are beginning to question whether the negative aspects of such an aggressive collective campaign will ultimately outweigh the positives. At what point do even the positive characteristics of masculinity like protectiveness, leadership, and just being a simple problem solver become labeled as toxic? Events Opening Reception Saturday, September, 7th, 2024 5-8 pm Hold The Line | Opening Reception September 7, 2024, 5:00 – 8:00 PM The ArtsXchange Register Now Artist Talk Saturday September, 28th, 2024, 11am-2pm Hold The Line | Artist Talk September 28, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM The ArtsXchange Register Now SPONSORS: ArtsXchange Fulton County Arts & Culture Georgia Council for the Arts , with support from the National Endowment for the Arts Fidelity Charitable Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta For more information the event, please contact the Gallery Coordinator at AXCgallery2024@artsxchange.org All Exhibits SINCLAIR GALLERY NEWS ArtsXchange spotlights southside in 2nd annual South Fulton County Invitational Angela Oliver Jun 4 2 min read Call for Entries - Juried Show - SONIC IMPRESSIONS: Abstract Visual Art Inspired by Music - Submission Deadline EXTENDED! - Sun, July 5, 2026 sinclairgallery May 20 1 min read

Richard Washington ArtsXchange Gallery Director Studio Artist ricwas@comcast.net http://ricwashington.weebly.com/ Richard (Ric) Washington is an artist, curator, educator, and graphics designer originally from St. Louis, Missouri. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in printmaking from the Kansas City Art Institute and School of Design, establishing a strong foundation for his creative work Over the years, Washington has built a distinguished career in Atlanta, where he has worked as a graphic designer, artist, fabricator, educator, and arts manager, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the arts. Washington founded his independent studio at the ArtsXchange, Southeast Community Cultural Center in East Point, GA, where he also serves as Gallery Director for the Jack Sinclair Gallery. This dynamic space provides a platform for his exploration of mixed-media painting, printmaking, digital arts, and sculpture, making it the heart of his artistic practice. Washington’s contributions to the Atlanta arts community highlight his dedication to both his craft and fostering a vibrant cultural landscape. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Ritual Ritual : the birth of new freedom A collaborative work exhibition July 20, 2019 - Aug 17, 2019 CURATOR / ARTIST Charmaine Minniefield Exploring African & African-American Ritual from a Womanist Perspective The work of artist-activist, Charmaine Minniefield preserves Black narratives as a radical act of social justice. Firmly rooted in womanist social theory and ancestral veneration, her work draws from indigenous traditions as seen throughout Africa and the Diaspora, to explore African and African-American history, memory and ritual as an intentional push back against erasure, displacement, and misrepresentation. Her creative practice is community-based as her research and resulting bodies of work draw from the physical archives of a community, place or institution as she excavates the stories of African-American women-led resistance, spirituality and power in response to contemporary social landscapes. Her recent public works include projection mapping and site-specific installation which visually activate spaces of historical significance to insight dialogue around race, class and power. Through interdisciplinary collaboration she incorporates other art forms including physical movement to reveal embodied memories as resistance and healing, and utilizes sound, film and digital imagery to virtually bridge the past to the present. With a degree in Fine Art from Agnes Scott College, Charmaine Minniefield has also served the Atlanta area as an arts administrator for nearly 20 years, holding positions with such arts organizations as the National Black Arts Festival, the High Museum of Art and the Fulton County Department of Art and Culture, producing projects around art and activism with such organizations as Alternate ROOTS, Points of Light and Flux Projects. She recently served as faculty for the Department of Art and Visual Cultural at Spelman College and currently serves as faculty for Freedom University, an underground university for undocumented students. All Exhibits SINCLAIR GALLERY NEWS ArtsXchange spotlights southside in 2nd annual South Fulton County Invitational Angela Oliver Jun 4 2 min read Call for Entries - Juried Show - SONIC IMPRESSIONS: Abstract Visual Art Inspired by Music - Submission Deadline EXTENDED! - Sun, July 5, 2026 sinclairgallery May 20 1 min read

Climate Change FINAL WARNING Climate Change: FINAL WARNING ArtsXchange Juried Exhibition July 15, 2023 - Aug 26, 2023 CURATORS Lisa Tuttle Ric Washington Cleigaie Narcisse ARTIST Ugo Agoruah - Lisa Alembik - Jim Alexander - Vanna Black - Carl D. Christian - Sharon B Dowdell - Samuel Guilford - Oscar Harris - Amber Higgenbottom - Amanda Hubbard - Oxana Kovalchuk - Kamille Mayes - Mery Lynn McCorkle - Herman McClenton - Michael Morgan - Marcella Muhammad - Cyrus Nelson - Shalea Niles - Claudia O'Steen - Elaine Pawlowicz - Mary L. Peng - Sandy Teepen - Lisa Tuttle - Ric Washington - Daniel Wingo The world has been pushed to the brink of irrevocable damage that only swift and drastic action can avert. Artists in this exhibition have an opportunity to raise awareness about this crisis, advocate for policy reform, and empower and inspire viewers to take action in their own way. Congrats to the winners, all applicants & thanks to guest judge Kevin Sipp! 1st - Mary L. Peng (Boston) 2nd - Kamille Mayes (Atlanta) 3rd - Carl D Christian (Atlanta) Honorable Mention - Samuel Guilford (Atlanta) Exhibit Video - Closing Event About the Judge Kevin Sipp is a fine artist, scholar and curator with expertise in printmaking, painting, sculpture and multimedia installation. His foundational aesthetic focus examines the spiritual, political, social, and historical influence of African-derived culture in the world, often making references to African Myth, Afro-Futurism, Cultural Identity, Colonial History, past and contemporary music, politics and comics. Sipp, who is also a poet and speaker, is the cultural affairs and public art coordinator for the city of Atlanta, a curator at the Hammonds House, and a teaching artist at the High Museum. About the Curators Lisa Tuttle is a mixed-media artist, curator, advocate, educator and writer. A former lead administrator with the Fulton County Public Art Program and gallery director for the Nexus Contemporary Art Center (now Atlanta Contemporary) and Atlanta College of Art, Lisa was also the visual arts director for the Arts Festival of Atlanta. Ric Washington , mixed-media artist, graphic designer and educator, studied at Kansas City Art Institute & School of Design. The former curator of art and graphics at Zoo Atlanta worked on award-winning conservation education projects throughout the U.S. and East Africa. He is now a designer and print specialist for Fulton County Schools. APPLICATION INFORMATION NEW APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2023 Entry fee: $25 ArtsXchange members, $35 non-members, or $40 entry & membership Notification of Acceptance: Friday, June 23, 2023 Opening Reception: 6-9 p.m. July 8, 2023 Artists talk: 1-3 p.m. July 22, 2023 Cash Awards: 1st $300 | 2nd $200 | 3rd $100 Questions? Email info@artsxchange.org All Exhibits SINCLAIR GALLERY NEWS ArtsXchange spotlights southside in 2nd annual South Fulton County Invitational Angela Oliver Jun 4 2 min read Call for Entries - Juried Show - SONIC IMPRESSIONS: Abstract Visual Art Inspired by Music - Submission Deadline EXTENDED! - Sun, July 5, 2026 sinclairgallery May 20 1 min read

Jim Alexander 2021 Ebon Dooley Honoree Lifetime Achievement Award Studio Artist info@thejimalexandercollection.com http://jimalexanderphotography.com Jim Alexander is an award-winning documentary photographer, curator, lecturer, and teacher who has spent over fifty years refining what he calls the art of documentary photography. A photojournalist, teacher, activist, media consultant and entrepreneur, Alexander has amassed an impressive collection of images of Black culture and human rights photographs. In 1964, Alexander moved to Ridgewood, New Jersey and started a career as a freelance photographer. He earned a certificate in Business Management from Rutgers University in 1967 and a degree in Commercial Photography from the New York Institute of Photography in 1968. That same year, Alexander began to document the local and national response to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Earning a reputation as a documentary photographer, Alexander was hired by Bruner Productions to shoot film strips from 1968 to 1970. In 1970, he was hired by Yale University’s School of Art and Architecture as a consultant for the Black Environmental Study Team. Alexander completed courses in Communications Psychology at the New School for Social Research in 1974. Accepting a position with the Atlanta Office of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives in 1976, Alexander went on to the Atlanta Neighborhood Arts Center in 1977 as photographer in residence. In 1982, he established the Photo/Media Photography Collective Studio Gallery complex in downtown Atlanta. He was appointed photographer in residence at Clark College in 1985. In 1988, his cultural interest led to the establishment of the First World Bookstores. In 1993, several of Alexander’s photographs were selected for “Beyond Category: The Musical Genius of Duke Ellington” exhibit that continues to tour. Alexander was included in the city of Atlanta’s Masters Series in 1995 and in 2000; his jazz photos were featured in a solo exhibit with the National Black Arts Festival. Having taught and mentored youth and adults at the Carlos Museum, Emory University, the Fulton County Arts Council, TRIO and Upward Bound Programs at Clark, Morris Brown and Atlanta Metropolitan Colleges, Alexander also maintains membership with Photomedia Associates, Inc., Media Arts for Youth, the International Association for Jazz Education, the African American Jazz Caucus, and the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation. He received a 2017 Jus’ Blues Music Foundation Humanitarian Award, for over 50 years of documenting Black music. He is a 2006 inductee into The History Makers. In 1995, the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs began its annual "Master Artist" program and Alexander was the first artist chosen, “for his contribution to Atlanta and the world". OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Courtney Brooks 2023 Ebon Dooley Honoree Jack Sinclair Visual Artist Alumni - Jack Sinclair Gallery Curator https://www.facebook.com/cbrooksart Courtney Brooks is an Atlanta based visual artist, art instructor and independent curator. Originally from Denver, Colorado, she rekindled her passion for painting by encouraging creativity and connecting communities through the arts. An avid supporter for all creatives, Courtney is proud to be a visual artist first and is not afraid to experiment with various mediums like, watercolor, acrylic, oils and photography. Through personal experiences, traveling aboard, whether teaching art classes, painting on canvas or walls, her love for art and building relationships have led to a journey of curating. Since 2014, she developed professional skills that have provided a platform for her peers through creative direction,team building, private and community fundraising events, solo shows and group exhibitions. The significance of the work Courtney has contributed thus far has opened many opportunities. She is the former a Gallery Director and curator of the Southeast Community Cultural Center, known as the ArtsXchange’s Jack Sinclair Gallery. In addition, the first woman of color Curator- in- Residence for Art the Atlanta BeltLine, where she will have the freedom to transform a public art space. Brooks has a gift to work with a wide range of entrepreneurs, small businesses, grass root based organizations and collaborates with emerging to established visual artists of multiple disciplines, cultures and backgrounds. Along with assisting artists/ muralist as a curator, she focuses on understanding the creative process and undiscovered narratives that provides a sense of urgency. Her goal is to help maximize artists’ potential and expand the visibility in their careers. She understands that being curator carries a role with great expectations and It is a privilege to share work from private collections, establish studio visits and handle concepts with care. Image Credits @timberhousefilms @stevewest @truththecreative OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES