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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 CLOSED. All studios occupied. Current Studio Artists News & Updates About the Program How to apply CURRENT STUDIO ARTISTS Arthur Tafawa Hicks I AM ARTS Foundation Lisa Tuttle Sister 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 – 717 square feet. We rent to individual artists, artist collectives, and nonprofits. The ArtsXchange features additional spaces that are available to tenants at reduced rental rates. The ArtsXchange is located in East Point on Newnan Street, just one block west of Main Street and walking distance from the Ft. McPherson Marta Station, and Tyler Perry Studios. The ArtsXchange main entrance and secured parking lot are located in the rear of the building. Additional features include: -Wi-Fi -Parking -24-hour access -Annual leases -Discounted rental rates to have classes and workshop HOW TO APPLY Applications are currently CLOSED. All studios occupied. Application Process Interested artists, arts activist and healing arts practitioners 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 Collectives or non-profit organizations: Examples of recent program, publication, or events Performing Artist: Dance, music, theater - A DVD or links to online videos of recent performance Literary Artists: Three samples of writing or publication Visual Artists: (10) images of recent work, with a brief narrative keyed to images Instructors, Visual Art, Dance, Theater, Music, Martial Arts or others offering classes in arts and culture): Samples of classes to be offered and fees, brochures and/or flyers 4 - References: Three letters of support from professional references Policies Artist must reside in Georgia for the duration of their lease. Standard studio-practice safety procedures apply, including a no smoking policy. 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 3x per year. Studio Artists are required to adhere to the policies and procedures 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 within 30 days of submission date. Studios will be available for occupancy provided tenant signs lease and provides a rent deposit and first month’s rent.

SisterSong 2023 Ebon Dooley Honoree Social Justice Champion info@sistersong.net https://www.sistersong.net SisterSong is a Southern based, national membership organization; our purpose is to build an effective network of individuals and organizations to improve institutional policies and systems that impact the reproductive lives of marginalized communities. SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective was formed in 1997 by 16 organizations of women of color from four mini-communities (Native American, African American, Latina, and Asian American) who recognized that we have the right and responsibility to represent ourselves and our communities, and the equally compelling need to advance the perspectives and needs of women of color. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

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 Select 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 Select 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 Select 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 Select 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 Select 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 .

LaTosha Brown 2021 Ebon Dooley Honoree Social Justice Champion http://www.mslatoshabrown.com LaTosha Brown works at the intersection of social justice, political empowerment, human development, and the cultural arts. As a catalyst for change, thought leader and social strategist, her national and global efforts have been known to organize, inspire and catapult people into action—not just lip service—enabling them to build power and wealth for themselves and their community. Brown received the 2010 White House Champion of Change Award, the 2006 Spirit of Democracy Award and the Louis Burnham Award for Human Rights. She is also the recipient of the 2018 Bridge Jubilee Award and Liberty Bell Award. She has been able to use her voice in the U.S. as well as more than 30 countries abroad. In addition to being a well-respected leader in the South who has led numerous initiatives, campaigns, and special projects to empower marginalized communities, LaTosha is leading several international efforts to provide training, support and funding for women-led institutions based in Guyana, Senegal, Belize, and Tanzania. Perhaps one of her most important accomplishments is as Co-Founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund and the BVM Capacity Building Institute. Ms. Brown is working to eliminate human suffering and amplify women’s voices through her vision of the Southern Black Girls & Women’s Consortium. She proudly serves as the Founder of Saving Our Selves Coalition, a community-led disaster relief organization that helped hundreds of families in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Out of gallery OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Roselyn Lewis 2022 Ebon Dooley Honoree Bridge Builder https://www.urbanharp.org/bio Roselyn Lewis’ decades as a music educator has built bridges for Black children in Atlanta Public Schools by introducing them to the harp, opera, handbells, and other musical fields in which they are traditionally underrepresented. As co-founder and executive director of the Urban Youth Harp Ensemble , which was founded in 2000 during her years as a choral music teacher at Brown Middle School, her encouragement has inspired career paths for now-professional musicians, such as Mason Morton, one of her first harp students, who is now on tour as a member of “America’s Got Talent” runners-up Sons of Serendip . Lewis retired as choral music teacher in APS after a stellar career spanning 40 years. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

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. Out of gallery OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

01756a3a-e048-41a9-a62d-15e90f8ab0ed PRESS The Spotlight Series-An Evening of original 10 minute plays November 17, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEAS E THE SPOTLIGHT SERIES: AN EVENING OF ORIGINAL 10-MINUTE PLAYS Dec. 10 | 7 p.m. artsxchange.org/event-details/spotlight-series CONTACT: Angela Oliver, media@artsxchange.org , 404-624-4211 ArtsXchange sponsors evening of original plays by writers, actors formerly on strike The Spotlight Series to highlight injustices plaguing Atlanta EAST POINT, Ga. — Great ideas are often born through challenging times, says Chantal Maurice, actor and founder of CoStar Coaching . When the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists unions went on strike earlier this year, Maurice thought of an outlet for local strikers to keep their creativity in motion. “Artists struggle when they aren't able to exercise their gifts and talents,” she said. “The strike impacted artists mentally and financially, but The Spotlight Series allowed me to create something of purpose; a reason for artists to continue to create within the strike rules.” The Spotlight Series , an evening of seven original 10-minute plays by Atlanta-based writers, directors and producers, will debut at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 in the Paul Robeson Theater at ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St. in East Point. The ArtsXchange is sponsoring the event as part of its Paul Robeson Theater Incubator program, which provides free performance space for independent and emerging playwrights who embody his legacy. A nine-year career in TV and film has connected Maurice to many. Thus, she was able to “network across,” a term Issa Rae coined, she said, to find writers, directors and producers. “Any opportunity that I get, I will always look to the left and right of me and push my peers forward,” Maurice said. The plays tackle various sociopolitical matters, especially those plaguing Atlanta. “Sibling’s Keeper,” written by Kim Akia, exposes various forms of sex trafficking and the plight of the rescuing process, with Atlanta following Washington, D.C. in the highest rates of human trafficking. “Mask Off," written by Kayla Bennett, explores the role news media play in creating negative narratives about marginalized communities. And Onaji Rouse’s "Getting Repped” highlights racial discrimination in the workplace. While The Spotlight Series began solely for creators, Maurice said it has evolved her goals, such as her plan to partner with corporate diversity and inclusion departments to create more inclusive workspaces, using theater to highlight equity issues. “Art is one of the most powerful tools in activism because it forces people to feel,” she said. “Theater has the power to evoke emotions and broaden perspectives. It can empower people to take action.” Tickets are $30 and are available online or at the door. ABOUT THE ARTSXCHANGE 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. ABOUT COSTAR COACHING After working as a Career Consultant at a prominent NYC Acting Studio and booking roles on shows like: Blue Bloods, Quantico & Mr. Robot, Chantal found herself helping many of her actor friends prep for their TV Auditions. After a year of informal coaching and consulting, CoStar Coaching was birthed in 2016. The Mission of CoStar Coaching is to Empower Actors to their Full Potential through acting training, audition coaching and career consulting. CEO & Founder, Chantal Maurice, is an award-winning actress/filmmaker and proud member of SAG-AFTRA. She has booked over 15 television shows and several films, from recurring as Rashida Flowers on “Grey's Anatomy” (ABC) to guest Starring as Dr. Katrina Randal on “Queen Sugar” (OWN). DOWNLOAD THE PDF Press Contact Angela Oliver media@artsXchange.org She/Her

7 Stages Theatre 2023 Ebon Dooley Honoree Bridge Builder Contact Seven Stages https://www.7stages.org 7 Stages is a professional, non-profit theatre company devoted to engaging artists and audiences by focusing on the social, political, and spiritual values of contemporary culture. 7 Stages gives primary emphasis to international work and the support and development of new plays, new playwrights, and new methods of collaboration. Since 1979, 7 Stages Theatre has brought local, national, and international emerging artwork of social, political, and spiritual importance to Atlanta audiences. For over 40 years, artists of all kinds have found 7 Stages to be a haven in the support and development of new works and methods of collaboration. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

1a16f8d0-d5d0-47b5-bd97-7339911ae009 PRESS ArtsXchange celebrates 40 years of cultivating community March 10, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ARTSXCHANGE 40TH ANNIVERSARY artsxchange.org CONTACT: Angela Oliver, media@artsxchange.org , 404-624-4211 ArtsXchange celebrates 40 years of cultivating community Year of events to reflect organization’s historical influence, impact on Atlanta arts scene EAST POINT, Ga. — The ArtsXchange has amplified a quiet corner of East Point since 2017. But its roots in Atlanta go back to 1984 and its reach now spans 40 years of cultivating community, whether as a lobbying arm for public arts funding, a launching pad for now celebrated artists, or a creative home for legends to learners. “The ArtsXchange is a living example of the power of artists to create their own destiny,” said co-founder and Executive Director Alice Lovelace. The 40th anniversary theme, based on its facade mural, Cultivating Community by Charity Hamidullah, honors the ArtsXchange’s commitment to grassroots community building and celebrates its fruitful history that is often overlooked. That history will be commemorated in various ways, including A Room of Her Own, an exhibition of women artists with current or past studios here, May 5-June 22; homecoming weekend June 7-9; the annual fundraiser Sept. 21; and the 7th Annual Ebon Dooley Arts & Social Justice Awards Dec. 7. “There are so many artists who helped to make the last 40 years possible,” Lovelace said. “We could not see 40 years into the future, so this year is a monument to those people who did what was needed every day, one day at a time.” The ArtsXchange is home to many firsts in Atlanta’s rich cultural story. Many artists grew to prominence in their former studios, including Kevin Cole, Rocio Rodriquez, and Charmaine Minniefield. Master artists like Jim Alexander and Lisa Tuttle still create from their studios here every day. The vision of late activist, scholar, poet and organizer Ebon Dooley, the ArtsXchange changed the dynamic of the Atlanta arts scene when the original Arts Exchange opened in Grant Park in 1984. Dooley, alongside Lovelace, answered the need for a multiethnic, multidisciplinary and socially engaged arts Center. “This place allowed me to define my own world and influenced my thinking about community, culture, and the power of art,” said cultural worker and Board President Cheryl Johnson, who took dance classes and performed there as a teen. “Even when the roof was leaking and the wood floors needed work, it still felt safe. It was always a place to be uniquely ourselves, whatever that meant to each of us.” For 40 years, the ArtsXchange has been a point of creative exchange for artists, activists, and long- silenced community voices. With a range of free and low-cost offerings, it keeps the arts inclusive and accessible in an industry that can be exclusive. Through its performance spaces and exhibits, it remains an uplifter of emerging and marginalized creatives. And with its sprawling community garden, meaningful partnerships, and active role in its new East Point neighborhood, the ArtsXchange remains a leader in applying the arts to solutions for social issues from food security and health equity, to economic opportunities and cultural preservation. “We are an institution built by, for, and with working artists and the community we serve,” said Lovelace.“We are still the place where aspiring artists can find a home and other artists to support them. That gives me hope that another 40 years is possible.” DOWNLOAD THE PDF Press Contact Angela Oliver media@artsXchange.org She/Her

Elizabeth Omilami 2020 Ebon Dooley Honoree Economic Justice Champion https://www.facebook.com/eomilami Elisabeth Williams-Omilami has been "on the battlefield for her Lord", for over 30 years. Beginning as a very young girl, she accompanied her father, noted civil rights leader, Dr. Hosea Williams on marches and in movements across the south. Her "jailed for Freedom" record includes being the first Black woman in 75 years to spend the night in the Forsyth County jail during that infamous march in January of 1981. As an actress, she was able to combine her art with life as she toured in the play that her mother, State Representative Juanita T. Williams, co-wrote titled "The Life Of A King". Her parents, both gone home to be with the Lord in 2000, formed in her from a very early age that we all are accountable for each other and for the environment that exists on the planet and responsible to do all that we can to fight for justice for everyone. While working as an actress and playwright, Omilami had also worked for over 15 years in the background of her father's "Hosea Feed The Hungry and Homeless" efforts and, upon his passing in November of 2000, became the organization's CEO, expanding the organization to provide an additional 40,000 dinners yearly with the addition of events on M.L.K. Jr.'s Birthday and Easter Sunday. She is now planning for the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners while adding to her busy speaking and touring schedule several international relief efforts in the Philippines and Uganda. She is a graduate of Hampton University in Theatre and founder of one of Atlanta's earliest theatre companies, People's Survival Theater, as well as the "Summer Artscamp", providing arts programming for economically challenged youth for over 7 years. She has written several plays, one of which "There Is A River In My Soul" will be touring in February 2002. She is a past member of both the Georgia Council For The Arts and the Fulton County Arts Council and is a passionate advocate for the arts to be instituted as a permanent part of our society. She is an accomplished actress and can be seen this Christmas at the Alliance Theatre in "A Christmas Carol" and in early 2002 in "Left Hand Singing" at the Jewish Theatre of The South. She can also be seen in the HBO made for television movie, Boycott (2001), and will be well remembered by fans of both In the Heat of the Night (1988) and the award-winning I'll Fly Away (1991). She is the wife of actor Afemo Omilami , co-director of "Hosea's Feed The Hungry and Homeless" and has two wonderful children - Awodele, 21, and Juanita, 16. She is a member of Abundant Life Church in Lithonia, Ga., where her Pastor is Rev. Woodrow Walker, II. She is an active member of the Prison, Missions, and Drama Ministries there. Hosea Helps Website Facebook OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES