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WRFG-89.3 FM Radio 2021 Ebon Dooley Honoree Bridge Builder https://wrfg.org/ WRFG-89.3 FM is an independent, noncommercial, nonprofit, community radio station whose mission is to provide an outlet for progressive voices, information, and perspectives that are missing from or minimized in the mainstream media. Radio Free Georgia Broadcasting Organization, Inc. has been broadcasting continuously since 1973. As a Bridge Builder, WRFG has a history of engaging Atlantans through radio conversations, connecting communities and helping share social solutions. WRFG’s heavy grassroots and consistent involvement to lift the people’s voice, and demonstrate character shows the organization’s passion and purpose. WRFG has clearly demonstrated servant leadership in its effort to address a vast array of socio-economic issues that plague civilization. Since 1973, it has presented various programming and events centered around social issues involving women’s rights, racial justice, culture, and youth. WRFG supports social change that increases equality, liberation, human rights, and justice for all people everywhere. In addition to music programs that honor cultural diversity, scheduling includes shows on health and nutrition, racial justice, the environment, initiatives by local activists, gender/LGBTQ+ issues, animal rights, global politics, the economy, women’s issues, education and youth concerns, and the workplace. For many years, WRFG produced live broadcasts from The Hungry Club Forum, Atlanta’s famous interracial luncheons. They hosted community forums on important issues, including electronic voting, homeland security, same-sex marriage legislation, and global economic policy. WRFG has garnered awards from Emory University, Georgia WAND, Georgia’s Caribbean Association, the National Blues Foundation, Atlanta’s Hip Hop Appreciation Award Committee, and several “Best of” recognitions by Creative Loafing. Between 1977 and 1980, WRFG produced the award-winning 52-part “Living Atlanta” series, published as a book by the University of Georgia Press. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Jonathan Banks 2023 Ebon Dooley Honoree Emerging Leader contact@journeybrave.com https://www.journeybrave.com Jonathan Banks is a photographer who loves the art of storytelling. He has spent the last decade capturing and sharing storied images of the people and places within his various communities. His photography has been featured in international publications, and he has exhibited consistently since 2016. Influenced by the work of renowned photographers such as Gordon Parks and Jamel Shabazz, Banks aims to connect with his community on a very intimate level. Life inspires him; he believes that everything and everyone has a story, and it is an honor for him to use his creativity to help tell those stories. Banks believes that the more individuals and communities learn how to coexist, the better the world will be. His work aims to introduce people to their communities in a positive way. The goal is to connect with the unfamiliar while honoring cultures that have existed for decades, and even centuries. He hopes that his projects can create dialogue that informs and bridges people who normally wouldn't engage with each other at all. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Lisa Tuttle ArtsXchange Board Member Gallery Committee Member Studio Artist artistlisatuttle@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/lisatuttlestudio Lisa Tuttle is an artist, curator, arts advocate, educator and writer. Her work is interdisciplinary, lens-based and mixed mediums. Lisa's artworks are in the collections of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Federal Reserve Bank-Atlanta, and numerous private collections. A former lead administrator with the Fulton County Public Art Program and gallery director for both Nexus Contemporary Art Center (now Atlanta Contemporary) and the Atlanta College of Art, Lisa was also the Visual Arts Director for The Arts Festival of Atlanta, where she oversaw NEA-funded site work projects, and curated temporary exhibitions of contemporary art. In 2019, she established Lisa Tuttle Studio at the ArtsXchange, where she is working daily as a full-time artist and part-time curatorial and public art consultant. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

2025 Reclaimed Visions: The Art of Upcycling - Details & Application Reclaimed Visions: The Art of Upcycling An Environmental Juried Exhibition Jack Sinclair Gallery Exhibit Exhibition Dates: April 12, 2025 - May 24, 2025 Extended Deadline for Submissions: Sunday, March 23, 2025 11PM Eligibility: Applicants must reside in the United States. Application/Entry Fee: $40 - To submit for this juried exhibition you need to have a current 2025 ArtsXchange membership. Annual ArtsXchange memberships start at $40 (non refundable). FREE for current 2025 ArtsXchange Members. How do I become an ArtsXchange Member? Visit our membership page and check out the different membership levels & benefits. Select/purchase the membership level that works best for you. How do I check my ArtsXchange membership status? Log in to your ArtsXchange Account and check your membership status or contact us and we can check your membership status Reclaimed Visions: The Art of Upcycling - Exhibit Theme Open to artists across the United States who create work using discarded materials. Cash awards will be given to selected participants. Upcycling is the art of transformation—giving discarded materials new life and purpose. Unlike recycling, which breaks down materials for reuse, upcycling elevates them, turning waste into something of greater value. Upcycled art is more than a creative practice—it’s a powerful statement on sustainability. By transforming discarded materials into thought-provoking works, artists can shed light on environmental issues, encourage sustainable habits, and inspire meaningful change. Upcycling not only reduces waste and conserves resources but also challenges us to see beauty and potential in what others might throw away. We invite you to submit artworks that explore themes of overconsumption, waste, and consumerism. Your creations are more than just art—they are a call to action, urging viewers to rethink their habits and engage in a broader conversation about sustainability. Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to participate, using upcycled materials such as paper, cardboard, glass, plastics, metals, and rubber. Additionally, incorporating energy-efficient techniques and low-impact installations can further demonstrate a commitment to environmental responsibility. Your innovative approach to repurposing discarded materials can help conserve natural resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and prevent pollution. Recommended books for further research on exhibition theme To assist you in preparing your submission for the Reclaimed Visions: The Art of Upcycling - An Environmental Juried Exhibition, we have compiled a list of recommended books to explore the exhibition theme in more depth. These resources will help inspire your creative process and provide valuable historical, conceptual, and practical insights related to the theme. Raw + Material = “Art: Found, Scavenged, and Upcycled” by Tristan Manco “Junk: Art and the Politics of Trash” by Gillian Whiteley “Art & Ecology Now” by Andrew Brown “Form, Art and the Environment Engaging in Sustainability” edited by Nathalie Blanc and Barbara Benish This exhibition coincides with the ArtsXchange Outdoor Earth Day & Environmental Summit on Saturday, April 19, 2025 — a day of workshops, hands-on training, and discussions focused on sustainability. Awards: 1st Place: $300 2nd Place: $200 3rd Place: $100 Important dates: Deadline for Submissions: Sunday, March 23, 2025 11PM Artist Notification: Saturday, March 27, 2025 Artists will be notified if any of their works were accepted to be featured in the exhibition. Artwork Drop Off: Thursday, April 3, 2025 11AM - 4PM OR Friday, April 4, 2025 11AM - 4PM Opening Reception/ Award Presentation: Saturday, April 12, 2025 3PM - 5PM Artist Talk: Saturday, April 19, 2025 3PM - 5PM Artwork Pick Up: Thursday, May 29 , 2025 11AM - 4PM OR Friday, May 30 , 2025 11AM - 4PM Artwork Requirements: Artists can submit up to 3 pieces for consideration. All mediums accepted. Wall-hung art must have wire for hanging only (no saw-tooth hangers). Wall-hung art size restriction 24” x 36”. Limited pedestals available for free-standing works. 3D Floor Installation must be within 4-foot diameter Digital display panels must have wall-mounting hardware (Contact us to discuss digital presentation.) 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 can submit up to 3 pieces 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 Artist Bio - PDF File Name Format : First Name_ Last Name_Artist Bio 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 must include: Artwork Title Medium Dimensions Year Price For Sale / Not For Sale Artwork Images - JPEGS - (Max 15MB) File name format : First Name_Last Name_Name of Artwork Artists can submit up to 3 pieces 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 Statements_Artwork Details .docx Download DOCX • 10KB 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. Jurors The artwork will be juried by a panel of the Gallery Committee and the guest Judge. Submission selections for the exhibition are made by the Gallery Committee. Juried awards are chosen by the guest judge. Submission Selection Submissions will be judged on the: Ability to communicate messages about recycling and environmental sustainability Incorporation of recycled materials into the artwork Power to inspire action Upcycled aesthetics If you are not a current 2025 ArtsXchange Member you will not be able to fill out the application form. 2025 Reclaimed Visions: The Art of Upcycling Application Form Are you a current 2025 ArtsXchange member ( membership will be verified ) ? * 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 Artist Bio - PDF Upload 1 PDF File First Name_Last Name_Artist Bio 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 I have read, understand and agree to the Reclaimed Visions Application Details & Information. 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Victor Love Studio Artist act@evolvatlanta.com https://evolvatlanta.com/ Victor Love was born in Camp LeJeune, North Carolina.He grew up in Los Angeles California. He fell in love with acting at an early age. He is no stranger to the entertainment industry, having spent 30+ years as an Actor prior to starting EVOLV ATLANTA. Love received his AA at the prestigious Los Angeles Theater Academy and MFA at the Professional Actor’s Training Program in Milwaukee, now located in Delaware. He completed the Meisner Technique with Bill Esper in New York and the Chubbuck Technique with Ivana Chubbuck in Los Angeles. He also trained with Tadashi Suzuki in Japan. Victor had speech training with the legendary Edith Skinner and Timothy Monich. His classical training included stints with Shakespeare and Company. Victor Love achieved international attention for his debut role as Bigger Thomas in the 1987 film adaptation of Richard Wright’s novel NATIVE SON. His co-stars included Oprah Winfrey, Geraldine Page, Matt Dillon and Elizabeth McGovern. He was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Actor in his first film, Native Son. He continued his career with several TV and film roles: It’s My Party, Gang Related, Velocity Trap, The Hank Gathers Story, Jaded, Mr. Payback, Heaven is a Playground, Miami Vice, A Different World, LA Law, Babylon 5, West Wing, and many others. Victor had a recurring role on “RED BAND SOCIETY”. Recently he guest starred on FOX TV’s “THE RESIDENT” as well as a series regular in a pilot on “ADULT SWIM”. He is an active member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA. Most recently he has completed filming “RED ALL OVER” and is preparing to film THE OLIVE BRANCH (with Louis Gossett Jr.). He is the Managing Director and Master Instructor of the EVOLV ATLANTA ACTING studio in Atlanta, Georgia USA, where he teaches acting and scene study for stage and film. Mr. Love has previously coached actors in the academy award winning film “MOONLIGHT” and “HIDDEN FIGURES”. He is excited to be working on “BAD BOYS FOR LIFE 3” as an acting coach. Mr. Love knows what a working actor needs to make it in this competitive world and he is uniquely qualified to give his knowledge and expertise to his actors. EVOLV ATLANTA ACTING We create an environment where actors become conscious and comfortable with the changes necessary to achieving freedom from anything that inhibits their brilliance. We are an gym for the actor where failing forward is our philosophy. We work acting technique, excercises and on scenes from television and film. On camera class work is an integral part of our training program. We expose the student to several different methods as well as teaching the Chubbuck technique. The Chubbuck technique is the cutting-edge technique that has launched some of the most successful careers in Hollywood. (Brad Pitt, Halle Berry, Terrance Howard, Eriq La Salle, Charlize Theron, James Franco, Taraji P. Henson) The classes are small and the work we do is designed around each students needs. We accept all levels of students. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Rozina Shiraz Gilani 2019 Ebon Dooley Honoree Emerging Leader https://www.instagram.com/poochsters/ Rozina Shiraz Gilani (she/her) is a visual and performing artist, choreographer and the Founder and Director of ATL Radical Art. She is a first-generation American whose work uplifts testimony through movement and utilizes the narrative tools of Indian Classical Dance to challenge viewers with a "radical disruption" of normative thought. She is inspired by representations of identity, collective memory and most specifically post-trauma as represented in motif production. Drawn to the power of testimony of the human condition and righteous fights to live with freedom and dignity, she creates multi-media visual and movement compositions that seek to challenge and activate her audiences. Over the past 14 years, she has worked on solo and collaborative dance projects, productions & workshops internationally– in the U.S., Hungary, Palestine, and Lebanon. After returning to Atlanta in 2016, Gilani was in search for a revolutionary art space, and subsequently founded Atlanta’s Radical Art Community in 2018. ATL Radical Art (ARA) is a collective of local Atlanta artists committed to the creation of a radical and artistic counterculture in response to the social and political climate of our time. The collective's artists engage in performances/experiments that shed light on topics of intersectional struggle, liberation, and protest from around the globe. ARA's vision is to create spaces and works that thrive independent of institutional funding, finding its strength in community support. This community is primarily for people of color, women, queer & trans artists across multiple disciplines as well as accomplices who are working jointly with us towards similar goals and prioritize the visibility of said communities in Atlanta’s art scene. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

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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

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.

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