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366f9436-ab7a-45b2-b3c2-dc4b41ce6368 PRESS Atlanta men in arts to reflect on activism and legacy of Paul Robeson February 4, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALLING FORTH ROBESON Feb. 25. 2023 | 6-9 p.m. Paul Robeson Theater at ArtsXchange More info & RSVP CONTACT: Angela Oliver, media@artsxchange.org , 404-624-4211 Atlanta men in arts to reflect on activism, legacy of Paul Robeson Gilbert Young, Hank Stewart among panelists who use art for social impact EAST POINT, Ga. — This Black History Month, the ArtsXchange will remember and celebrate one of the 20th century’s foremost leaders in using his artistic platform for the advancement of civil rights. “Calling Forth Robeson” will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 in the Paul Robeson Theater at the ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St. in East Point. The event, an homage to Robeson, will feature veteran painter and muralist Gilbert Young, whose He Ain’t Heavy has become a symbol of Black brotherhood; Hank Stewart, a motivational speaker, humanitarian, and poet laureate for Georgia’s District 4; Black Men Smile creator Carlton Mackey, who is also the the assistant director of community engagement at the High Museum of Art; and Noah Washington, a Georgia State University senior, and writer for the Atlanta Voice and Fanbase. The panelists will reflect on the art and activism of Robeson to discover inspiration for the role of Black men in these difficult times. Robeson (April 9, 1898-Jan. 23, 1976) was an exceptional athlete, actor, singer, cultural scholar, author, and political activist. His talents made him a revered man of his time, yet his radical political beliefs all but erased him from popular history. The evening of dialogue will be moderated by Hank Stewart, with a performance of songs Robeson made his own by actor and Evolv Atlanta Acting Studio founder Victor Love. For more information or to purchase tickets, see artsxchange.org/ebon-dooley . The ArtsXchange, d/b/a the Southeast Community Cultural Center, was incorporated in 1983 and opened The Arts Exchange In 1984 in Grant Park, reshaping the landscape of Metro Atlanta’s arts scene. In East Point since 2017, the ArtsXchange empowers artists, social justice activists, and creative entrepreneurs to engage communities with innovative artistic learning experiences and cultural exchange. Our programming is designed to be inclusive, diverse, and to encourage positive change as participants come to a better understanding of themselves and others. Our art is our activism. 2148 Newnan St., East Point, GA 30344 | 404-624-4211 | artsxchange.org Instagram & Twitter: @ArtsXchangeATL Facebook: @ArtsXchangeEastPoint DOWNLOAD THE PDF Press Contact Angela Oliver media@artsXchange.org She/Her

Sin With Me Sin With Me A Solo Exhibition from Nick Kakavas - RATED R Apr 1st, 2022 - Apr 15th 2022 CURATOR / ARTIST Nick Kakavas This exhibit is Rated R. Centered on queer erotic narratives, Nick Kakavas' art tells stories that break free from societal norms for his MFA thesis exhibition (presented by Georgia State University). Sin With Me" opening reception, 5:30-8 p.m., Friday, April 1. It continues through April 15. Rated R. 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

Become a Member Your annual membership helps us to provide free and affordable classes, and low-cost event and performance spaces for our community-at-large. Help us continue to grow and build a unique community cultural center dedicated to encouraging, preserving, and sharing the voices and the arts that express our collective humanity. Memberships Become a Sponsor Make A Donation How to purchase a membership Purchase membership online To purchase your annual Artsxchange membership online "select" your membership level and you will be guided through the check out process. After signing up for a membership you will receive an email prompting you to create a login/account for the website. Creating your account will give you access to track your account and you AX Member content. Purchase memberships in person Memberships can also be purchased in person via cash or check. Questions? Please contact us . Check Membership Level & Status Log in to your account using the email and information associated with your membership. https://www.artsxchange.org/account/membership Once you log in you will be able to see your current membership level & Status. You can also contact us and we can help you get the information you need. ArtsXchange Memberships All ArtsXchange memberships include these benefits: Members Only Newsletter Discount on Event Space Rentals Invitation to apply to the Annual Jack Sinclair Gallery Pinup Show + Sale A copy of “The Kitchen Survival Almanac ” by Alice Lovelace (only available for in-person pick up / while supplies last) Supporter $ 40 40$ Formerly called "Community Membership" Valid for one year Buy Now All basic membership benefits 1 ticket to the Annual Ebon Dooley Awards 1 ticket to ArtsXchange Annual Fundraiser Builder $ 100 100$ Formerly Called "Friend Membership" Valid for one year Buy Now All basic membership benefits 2 tickets to the VIP Reception - Annual Ebon Dooley Awards 2 tickets to the Annual Ebon Dooley Awards 2 tickets to ArtsXchange Annual Fundraiser Architect $ 150 150$ Formerly called "Supporter Membership" Valid for one year Buy Now All basic membership benefits 3 tickets to the VIP Reception - Annual Ebon Dooley Awards 3 tickets to the Annual Ebon Dooley Awards 3 tickets to ArtsXchange Annual Fundraiser Visionary $ 250 250$ Formerly called "Partner Membership" Valid for one year Buy Now All basic membership benefits 4 tickets to the VIP Reception - Annual Ebon Dooley Awards 4 tickets to the Annual Ebon Dooley Awards 4 tickets to ArtsXchange Annual Fundraiser Admission to 1 year of all Saturday Writing Workshops Legacy $ 500 500$ Formerly called "Founding Membership" Valid for one year Buy Now All basic membership benefits 6 tickets to the VIP Reception - Annual Ebon Dooley Awards 6 tickets to the Annual Ebon Dooley Awards 6 tickets to ArtsXchange Annual Fundraiser Admission to 1 year of all Saturday Writing Workshops Become a Sponsor Sponsors make a significant contribution towards the general support of our facility and program. Sponsors play a leadership role in ensuring the continued success of the ArtsXchange. ArtsXchange Sponsors are Legacy Builders. Legacy Builder Levels All Legacy Builder Levels include these benefits Recognition at ArtsXchange Annual Fundraiser Sponsorship credit on an event of their choice Business Name / Logo or Individual name listed on website as Legacy Builder $1,000+ 6 tickets to the Ebon Dooley Arts & Social Justice Awards 6 tickets to ArtsXchange Annual fundraiser $2,500+ 7 tickets to the Ebon Dooley Arts & Social Justice Awards 7 tickets to ArtsXchange Annual fundraiser $5,000+ 8 tickets to the Ebon Dooley Arts & Social Justice Awards 8 tickets to ArtsXchange Annual Fundraiser (VIP Table) 3HR Event Rental ( Space Only / No Tech) - Based on availability If you are interested in becoming a sponsor please contact us at info@artsxchange.org .

Ashley Dopson 2022 Ebon Dooley Honoree Jack Sinclair Visual Artist tapestrymurals@gmail.com http://www.ashleydpaints.com/ Ashley Dopson is a conceptual fine artist who uses her art to create intimate moments in public spaces. Her murals can be seen in many corners of the city — “Dream Big: The Phases of Ms. Kamala Harris” on Cascade and Beecher, “Herstory: Heroines of the West End” at the Goodwill on Ralph David Abernathy, and “Fish Are Jumpin’ and the Cotton Is High” at the Krog Tunnel entrance to name a few. Raised in Atlanta, she credits her early childhood in New Orleans for her colorful palette and rich textures. Her works are a conglomerate of primitive impasto and a contemporary take on the painting styles of the Harlem Renaissance. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Ebon Dooley Art & Social Justice Awards Nominations for the Ebon Dooley Awards are currently CLOSED Award Honorees Upcoming Events About the Awards News & Updates Submit a nomination About Ebon Dooley The Ebon Dooley Arts & Justice Awards, established in 2018, recognizes individuals and organizations that work to improve the lives and future of their communities. 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 striving 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. UPCOMING EVENTS No events at the moment AWARD HONOREES Meet the phenomenal Ebon Dooley Art & Social Justice Award Honorees. These individuals and organizations have gone above and beyond for their communities and we are honored to celebrate these inspiring advocates for positive change. Learn more ABOUT THE AWARDS Each year the Ebon Dooley Arts & Social Justice Awards are shaped around recipients whose work creatively builds community and advances liberation. Honorees are recognized for their work with an award and community acknowledgment. Beyond that, the recipient has access to the ArtsXchange and opportunities for amplifying their work. Nominations are accepted for the following categories: Bridge Builder Nominees demonstrate an ability to help others collaborate, identify ways to contribute to a shared goal, and create a mechanism for them to work together to advance their shared goals, uplifting the work of each party. Change Maker Nominees demonstrate a history of work that has had an impact, resulting in tangible change(s) for their community. Economic Justice Champion Nominees demonstrate a record of service to individuals, or a defined community, to achieve financial equality and stability by increasing access to resources for historically disenfranchised or marginalized groups and communities. Social Justice Champion Nominees demonstrate a history of working individually and/or with others to achieve improvements in areas like living wage campaigns and job training; affordable and safe housing; Medicare for All; support for public education; and justice before the courts and police. Emerging Leader Nominees demonstrate a commitment to a body of work that supports the ways art can tell a story or illuminate the social condition. Jack Sinclair Visual Artist Nominees should be visual artists who empower artist-led exhibitions, spaces, organizations, projects and/or public art/site works, for, and with, communities, and support the production of independent and adventurous contemporary art – avant-garde, traditional or self-taught. This category is in honor of AXC gallery founder Jack Whitney Sinclair. HOW TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION Nominations for the Ebon Dooley Awards are currently CLOSED To qualify, Nominees must: Live and work in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area Be an artist in any discipline practicing art for the people’s sake, OR; -Be an organizer/organization whose toolbox includes the practice of art integration, using culture and creativity in the service of a defined community as part a social or economic goal. To complete the Nomination Form, You will need the following: Your contact information Nominee's contact information A single PDF file -250-word (maximum) description of the nominee's history as it relates to the award category selected 1-3 supporting materials (such as documents, programs, images, articles, links, previous awards, testimonials, or other materials that support your nomination). A letter of support for your nominee from one additional person *Submit PDF with the following name format: DOOLEYAWARDS.Nominee's Name Questions? Contact Us by email at media@artsxchange.org , or call 404-624-4211.

Cover Me The Matrix of Quilts Cover Me: The Matrix of Quilts Quilt works of five women artists Jan 27, 2023 - Mar 25. 2023 ARTIST Linda Asbury Marquetta Johnson Aisha Lumumba Janet Saboor Sandra Teepen 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

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

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

Your Support Matters The ArtsXchange is an art space that empowers artists, social justice activists, and creative entrepreneurs to engage communities with innovative artistic learning experiences and cultural exchange. Our programming is designed to be inclusive, diverse, and to encourage positive change as participants come to a better understanding of themselves and others. Our art is our activism. Whether you are a member or a donor, we thank you for your generosity today. How would you like to get involved? Become a member Donate Rent event space Volunteer

Journey of the Spirit Journey of the Spirit The multi-dimensional artistry of Sean Haynes June 7, 2025 – July 19, 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 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