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Angela Oliver ArtsXchange Program & Media Manager media@artsxchange.org Grounded by North Mississippi and South Georgia roots, Angela N. Oliver is a proud native of #OldAtlanta, who grew up in the West End. Her knack for storytelling, passion for celebrating cultures, and duty to expose injustice earned her a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Black Studies from Western Kentucky University, where she also became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She was the first Black full-time reporter (and later features editor) at the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer, 2011-2017, where she challenged erasure by centering Black folks in a range of coverage and editorials. There, she created "In the Margins," a series of in-depth stories about marginalized people and communities, yiedling coverage of local issues such as disproportionate school suspensions of Black K-12 students, the history of a once-thriving Black farming town lost largely to USDA discrimintion, and a sweeping look at judicial and societal responses to the crack versus opioid epidemics. Her beats included Arts & Entertainment, covering a lively community arts landscape; Religion & Values, covering the Diocese of Western Kentucky and beliefs from humanism to Islam to Southern Baptist; and Agriculture, in a thriving farm region with international reach. She was nominated for the Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2016 Ag Communicator of the Year award, and was also selected for the National Press Foundation's 2016 "Future of Food & Farming" Fellowship in St. Louis. A member of the Society of Professional Journalists, she was named a Dori Maynard Diversity Leadership Fellow in 2017. With a heart for helping young people find and their voice, Angela also taught media writing at Kentucky Wesleyan College, 2014-2017, where she advised the Black Student Union through its reactivation. There, she also served in various leadership roles on the boards of the Owensboro Human Relations Commission, Ownebsoro Black Expo, H.L. Neblett Community Center, and the Owensboro-Daviess County Race & Child Welfare Committee. Before coming to the ArtsXchange in February of 2022, Angela was the communications coordinator at Project South, where she grew into nonprofit communications and grassroots organizing — including working on the communications team for the Southern Movement Assembly; facilitating the Community Communications skills-building track at the 2019 Get Ready, Stay Ready Southern Leadership Summit & Organizing Internsive in Mobile, Alabama; as well as co-facilitating the Movement Journalism "Conversation Cafe" at the 2018 Allied Media Conference in Detroit. Angela is also a poet and creative writer who daydreams about seeing her scripts come alive on the big screen. 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

2025 South Fulton County Invitational - Details & Application 2025 South Fulton County Invitational Jack Sinclair Gallery Exhibit Exhibition Dates: June 7, 2025 – July 19, 2025 Deadline for Submissions: Sunday, May 4, 2025 Eligibility: Artists must reside in South Fulton County (Georgia) Chattahoochee Hills College Park East Point Fairburn Hapeville Palmetto Union City South Fulton Application/Entry Fee: No Application/Entry Fee Open Call for Proposals to All South Fulton County Visual Artists! The ArtsXchange is thrilled to invite YOU to apply for a group or solo exhibition at the Jack Sinclair Gallery in East Point, GA, happening in June 2025! This is your chance to share your vision, talent, and creativity with the community in a space that celebrates artistic expression in all its forms. We welcome artists working in all visual mediums to submit their proposals and be part of something truly special. Whether you’re an emerging artist or a seasoned creator, this is an opportunity to connect, inspire, and showcase your work in a gallery that champions culture and creativity. Let’s make something amazing together! Apply now and bring your art to life at the ArtsXchange! Important Dates Deadline for Submissions: Sunday, May 4, 2025 Artist Notification: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Artists will be notified if any of their works were accepted to be featured in the exhibition. Artwork Drop Off: Friday, May 30, 2025 11AM - 4PM OR Saturday, May 31, 2025 11AM - 4PM Exhibition Dates: June 7, 2025 – July 19, 2025 Artwork Requirements: Artists must submit a minimum of 5 entries for consideration. All mediums accepted. Artists are responsible for all costs (and arrangements) for delivery and pick-up. All artworks must arrive at the gallery professionally framed, well-presented, wired, and ready to hang at drop-off/delivery. Application Requirements: Artists must submit a minimum of 5 entries for consideration. In order to submit your application you will need the following information: Contact Information Full Legal Name / Artist Name Website / Social Media Handles - Optional Email Phone Number Mailing Address CV / Resume - PDF - (Max 15MB) File name format: First Name_Last Name_CV_Resume Artist Statements/ Artwork Details - PDF - (Max 15MB) Please use provided Document Template File name format : First Name_Last Name_Artist Statements_Artwork Details Artist Statements: 300 words max per entry Artwork Details: Artwork Title Medium Dimensions Year Price For Sale / Not For Sale Portfolio - JPEGS - (Max 15MB) File name format : First Name_Last Name_Name of Artwork Submit 5 - 10 images of your most recent works. Must submit a minimum of 5 entires for consideration. Please note - Artwork will be disqualified if its quality is not accurately comparable to JPEG file submission. Document Template Artist Statement / Artwork Detail Download, fill out and submit Artist Statement / Artwork Detail document with application. Must be uploaded to application as PDF file. First Name_Last Name_Artist Statement_Artwork Details .docx Download DOCX • 12KB Copyright By submitting artwork, the Artist guarantees copyright ownership is that of the Artist and grants the ArtsXchange the right to use accepted work for publicity purposes; the Artist will retain copyright of their artwork. Insurance ArtsXchange will not be responsible for damage of artwork in transport to or from the gallery. Insurance during transit is the responsibility of the Artist. ArtsXchange will insure the artwork against loss or damage while the artwork is in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition. Applicants must be residents of South Fulton County. If you are not a resident of South Fulton County you will not be able to submit this application. Applicants must submit a minimum of 5 entires for consideration. 2025 South Fulton Invitational - Application Form Do you reside in South Fulton County? * Yes No First Name Last Name Artist Name Social Media Handles - Full URLS Website Email Phone Street Address Street Address Line 2 City Region/State/Province Postal / Zip code CV / Resume - PDF Upload 1 PDF File First Name_Last Name_CV_Resume Artist Statements / Artwork Details - USE PROVIDED DOCUMENT TEMPLATE - PDF Upload 1 PDF File First Name_Last Name_Artist Statements_Artwork Details Entry 1 - Artwork Image - JPEG Upload 1 JPEG File First Name_Last Name_Name of Artwork Entry 2 - Artwork Image - JPEG Upload 1 JPEG File First Name_Last Name_Name of Artwork Entry 3 - Artwork Image - JPEG Upload 1 JPEG File First Name_Last Name_Name of Artwork Entry 4 - Artwork Image - JPEG Upload 1 JPEG File First Name_Last Name_Name of Artwork Entry 5 - Artwork Image - JPEG Upload 1 JPEG File First Name_Last Name_Name of Artwork Entry 6 - Artwork Image - JPEG Upload 1 JPEG File First Name_Last Name_Name of Artwork Entry 7 - Artwork Image - JPEG Upload 1 JPEG File First Name_Last Name_Name of Artwork Entry 8 - Artwork Image - JPEG Upload 1 JPEG File First Name_Last Name_Name of Artwork Entry 9 - Artwork Image - JPEG Upload 1 JPEG File First Name_Last Name_Name of Artwork Entry 10 - Artwork Image - JPEG Upload 1 JPEG File First Name_Last Name_Name of Artwork I have read, understand and agree to the South Fulton County Invitational Application Details & Information. 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Meadowlark Pictures 2022 Ebon Dooley Honoree Emerging Leader Meadowlark Pictures comprises an ambitious trio of writers/producers/directors who aim to create bold stories and ensure that history is correctly passed down for generations. The group includes Noah Washington , a Georgia State University senior, FanBase app marketing copywriter, former BronzeLens Film Festival intern and great-grandson of Booker T. Washington; Solomon Simmon , a SCAD alum and aspiring filmmaker who has appeared onscreen in the TV dramedy “Atlanta;” and Zipporah Dorsey , also a SCAD alum, blogger, and writer whose directorial debut came in the Meadowlark Pictures play, “1906.” The play, a retelling of the Atlanta Race Massacre of 1906 through the eyes of Black men who defended themselves, premiered at the AXC and has been part of many city- and county-wide commemorations of the lives lost. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Akbar Imhotep 2019 Ebon Dooley Honoree Change Maker 1951-2022 Akbar Imhotep committed his entire adult life to fostering social change by educating adults and children with his captivating stories and fascinating puppets. He began his artistic career in 1977 as an actor with the Proposition Theatre Company. In 1979, he was introduced to puppetry at the Center for Puppetry Arts. After a six-year residence at the Center, he launched his solo career, traveling around the city with his colorfully draped suitcases filled with magic, wonder and excitement. He impacts the community by affecting positive social change with his involvement in progressive cultural organizations and community improvement efforts including the Atlanta Kwanzaa Cultural Committee. His impact has grown to include the Southern region of the U.S. as well as nationally. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Tasnim Mosabber 2018 Ebon Dooley Honoree Emerging Leader https://www.facebook.com/aitazzy Tasnim Mosabber is a visual artist who has demonstrated a history of using her platform to amplify issues and bring visibility to communities striving for justice. She began her journey in activism as president of her high school chapter of Amnesty International, for which she organized a fundraiser to help people impacted by the 2008 earthquake in Haiti. In college she worked with Planned Parenthood Federation and Get Covered America in their joint campaign to ensure that immigrants and low income people of color have access to affordable health insurance. Tasnim is currently the outreach coordinator for Raksha, Inc., an organization that works with South Asian survivors of domestic, sexual, and other violent crimes. Her Goddess art series inspires and evokes the power and nobility that is carried within every woman. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Make A Donation Events & Classes Book Venue Jack Sinclair Gallery Website Shirley Franklin to be named Atlanta Arts World Changer at Ebon Dooley Legacy Awards Oct. 12 Angela Oliver 4 days ago 3 min read Planting Garlic in Georgia: Why Fall is the Secret Season for Big Harvests - tenisio Seanima - Fresh Oasis Garden Manager ArtsXchange Sep 18 3 min read Rose Library awarded Getty Foundation grant to process Jim Alexander photography collection ArtsXchange Sep 9 4 min read Turn your photo chaos into a cherished collection in the Memory Lounge with Sista Shaman ArtsXchange Sep 9 1 min read Oh shelia! Photographic works remembering shelia Turner, by members of Sistagraphy | On View - July 21, 2025 to Sept 5, 2025 - Community Gallery @ ArtsXchange ArtsXchange Jul 23 2 min read The ArtsXchange 404-624-4211 | Contact Us 2148 Newnan Street East Point, GA 30344 Office Hours | Tues - Sat | 10AM- 6PM

Literary Program The ArtsXchange Literary Program is a vibrant and inclusive platform that reflects our unwavering dedication to community engagement and literacy. We endeavor to cultivate a thriving literary community that nurtures creativity and fosters a love for the arts in all its forms. Events & Classes Literary News Program Director Our intergenerational approach to literacy bridges generations and cultures through reading, writing, and spoken word. Our 55+ writing workshops support ongoing creative work while fostering mental well-being. Monthly Xchange Open Mic/Slams offer inclusive platforms for expression. Playing Our Words engages families with storytelling and poetry through word games, while our Scrabble Club encourages strategic language play. Coloring Conversations merges art and dialogue to promote connection across divides. Collectively, these programs enhance literacy, build confidence, and attract a diverse, intergenerational audience. EVENTS & CLASSES Oct 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM EDT October XChange Open Mic and Slam 10-10-25 / GET TICKETS Oct 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM EDT The ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA $10 in advance / $15 at the door - Join us for the monthly Open Mic and Slam at the ArtsXchange. This event is a celebration of creativity, sharing and community. We start with the open mic and end with the slam. Hosted by Theresa Davis. Share 1 day to the event Oct 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT Saturday Writers Workshop 10-11-25 / GET TICKETS Oct 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT The ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA $10 - Monthly Writing Workshop Series at the ArtsXchange. Hosted by Literary Director, Theresa Davis. Engage in interactive sessions using thought-provoking prompts and ekphrasis. Experience a variety of writing styles and genres as we feature guest facilitators who are experts in their fields. Share 5 days to the event Oct 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Coloring Conversations 10-15-25 / GET TICKETS Oct 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA FREE | PAY WHAT YOU CAN | Let’s color outside the lines and explore ways to support, uplift, and empower each other. From health care and self-care to activism and beyond, these conversations are led by passionate members of our community and local organizations. Share Multiple Dates 8 days to the event Oct 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Scrabble Club / RSVP Oct 18, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM The ArtsXchange - Riley Library, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA FREE Event | RSVP to let us know you'll be joining us! - Scrabble Club!!! All ages and skill levels welcome. Scrabble Club is a fun and engaging way to enhance literacy, spelling skills, problem-solving, and conversation. Let’s make it a game to remember! Host- Theresa Davis Share 15 days to the event Oct 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT Saturday Writers Workshop 10-25-25 / GET TICKETS Oct 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT The ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA $10 - Monthly Writing Workshop Series at the ArtsXchange. Hosted by Literary Director, Theresa Davis. Engage in interactive sessions using thought-provoking prompts and ekphrasis. Experience a variety of writing styles and genres as we feature guest facilitators who are experts in their fields. Share 15 days to the event Oct 25, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Playing With Our Words 10-25-25 / GET TICKETS Oct 25, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA FREE Event | Hosted by Theresa Davis. Following the game, participants transition into the creative phase of the workshop. Armed with the words played during Scrabble, they use them as building blocks for crafting original poems or short stories. RSVP to let us know you are coming! Share 29 days to the event Nov 08, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST Saturday Writers Workshop 11-8-25 / GET TICKETS Nov 08, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST The ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA $10 - Monthly Writing Workshop Series at the ArtsXchange. Hosted by Literary Director, Theresa Davis. Engage in interactive sessions using thought-provoking prompts and ekphrasis. Experience a variety of writing styles and genres as we feature guest facilitators who are experts in their fields. Share 35 days to the event Nov 14, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM EST November XChange Open Mic and Slam 11-14-25 / GET TICKETS Nov 14, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM EST The ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA $10 in advance / $15 at the door - Join us for the monthly Open Mic and Slam at the ArtsXchange. This event is a celebration of creativity, sharing and community. We start with the open mic and end with the slam. Hosted by Theresa Davis. Share Multiple Dates 36 days to the event Nov 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Scrabble Club / RSVP Nov 15, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM The ArtsXchange - Riley Library, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA FREE Event | RSVP to let us know you'll be joining us! - Scrabble Club!!! All ages and skill levels welcome. Scrabble Club is a fun and engaging way to enhance literacy, spelling skills, problem-solving, and conversation. Let’s make it a game to remember! Host- Theresa Davis Share 43 days to the event Nov 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST Saturday Writers Workshop 11-22-25 / GET TICKETS Nov 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST The ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA $10 - Monthly Writing Workshop Series at the ArtsXchange. Hosted by Literary Director, Theresa Davis. Engage in interactive sessions using thought-provoking prompts and ekphrasis. Experience a variety of writing styles and genres as we feature guest facilitators who are experts in their fields. Share 43 days to the event Nov 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Playing With Our Words 11-22-25 / GET TICKETS Nov 22, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA FREE Event | Hosted by Theresa Davis. Following the game, participants transition into the creative phase of the workshop. Armed with the words played during Scrabble, they use them as building blocks for crafting original poems or short stories. RSVP to let us know you are coming! Share 61 days to the event Dec 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Coloring Conversations 12-10-25 / GET TICKETS Dec 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA FREE | PAY WHAT YOU CAN | Let’s color outside the lines and explore ways to support, uplift, and empower each other. From health care and self-care to activism and beyond, these conversations are led by passionate members of our community and local organizations. Share 63 days to the event Dec 12, 2025, 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM EST December XChange Open Mic and Slam 12-12-25 / GET TICKETS Dec 12, 2025, 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM EST The ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA $10 in advance / $15 at the door - Join us for the monthly Open Mic and Slam at the ArtsXchange. This event is a celebration of creativity, sharing and community. We start with the open mic and end with the slam. Hosted by Theresa Davis. Share 64 days to the event Dec 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST Saturday Writers Workshop 12-13-25 / GET TICKETS Dec 13, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST The ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA $10 - Monthly Writing Workshop Series at the ArtsXchange. Hosted by Literary Director, Theresa Davis. Engage in interactive sessions using thought-provoking prompts and ekphrasis. Experience a variety of writing styles and genres as we feature guest facilitators who are experts in their fields. Share Multiple Dates 71 days to the event Dec 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Scrabble Club / RSVP Dec 20, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM The ArtsXchange - Riley Library, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA FREE Event | RSVP to let us know you'll be joining us! - Scrabble Club!!! All ages and skill levels welcome. Scrabble Club is a fun and engaging way to enhance literacy, spelling skills, problem-solving, and conversation. Let’s make it a game to remember! Host- Theresa Davis Share All AX events & classes Theresa Davis Literary Program Director Theresa Davis is an educator, storyteller, poet, author, poetry slam champion and the host of the award winning open mic Java Speaks. She has performed on stages across the nation as a poet and keynote speaker. She was a classroom teacher for over 25 years, specializing in cross curricular education. Learn more

Ebon Dooley (1942 - 2006) ArtsXchange Founder https://www.artsxchange.org/ebon-dooley Ebon Dooley (1942-2006) was a caring, creative, brilliant, insightful, progressive, proactive, and delightfully charismatic community activist who established the ArtsXchange in 1983. A long-time advocate for the fair distribution of wealth, Ebon brought the spirit of grassroots collectivity to all of his efforts to achieve freedom, dignity, and equality for all people. He understood that these interconnected cornerstones of humanity provide the opportunity for creative expression, community building, and empowerment. The ArtsXchange is proud to present the annual Ebon Dooley Arts & Justice Awards in recognition of individuals and organizations that, like Ebon, work to improve the lives and futures of the communities they serve. Ebon was born Leo Thomas Hale in the small farming community of Milan, Tennessee, and went to Fisk University in Nashville after the 10th grade on a scholarship. His activism began with his work as managing editor of the Fisk literary magazine and newspaper (where poet Nikki Giovanni also worked as a freshman reporter). He entered Columbia Law School on a full scholarship in 1963. In New York, he saw two very different sides of the larger world: as a law school management trainee at Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company and as a member of the Law Students Civil Rights Research Council and volunteer for a community action project in Harlem. He attended the first Black Power Conference in Newark in 1967 and was so impressed by the Chicago delegation that, after graduating from Columbia, he turned down a job on Wall Street to go work in Chicago as a VISTA legal volunteer. Ebon was active in Chicago’s OBAC (Organization for Black American Culture), and, in 1968, Third World Press published his book Revelation; a poem, which cemented his reputation as a talented poet and dedicated agent for justice. That same year Ebon moved to Atlanta, arriving at a pivotal time in the city’s evolution as a center for social justice movements under the Civil Rights banner. For many years Ebon owned a bookstore, Timbuktu Market of New Africa, which became a hub not only for political activists but also for Atlanta’s burgeoning community of progressive cultural workers. Ebon’s political and intellectual clarity and his calm and friendly demeanor quickly made him a sought after member of the city’s social change community. He served on the board of the Southern Education Program, worked for Atlanta Legal Aid, and was an early organizer of WRFG community radio. He joined the staff at Atlanta’s historic Neighborhood Arts Center in 1975 as a writer-in-residence and later served for nearly a year as the center’s acting director. As writer-in-residence, Ebon edited the regional magazine Potlikker and helped to organize the Southern Collective of African American Writers with author Toni Cade Bambara. He was involved in the establishment of the Dunbar Center, the Atlanta Center for Black Arts, and, in 1983, drew up the incorporation papers for the Southeast Community Cultural Center, giving birth to The ArtsXchange. When the ArtsXchange opened, it reshaped the landscape of metropolitan Atlanta’s arts scene. It was the first fully integrated center of its kind—multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary, and inter-generational. Over the years it has maintained its place as a hub of artistic expression for emerging and established artists who push boundaries, blend genres, and foster future generations of creative talent as well as a gathering place for community planning, activism, and events. The ArtsXchange is proud to pay homage to its founder, Ebon Dooley, and to other progressive visionaries, Revolutionary organizers, and cultural activists who carry forward Ebon’s quest for human dignity for everyone everywhere. 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