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The Art of Literacy & Storytelling: Combining Language Skills and Visual Arts Call for Visual Art Classes The Art of Literacy & Storytelling: Combining Language Skills and Visual Arts Call for Visual Art Classes: Visual Literacy Workshops – How can one read a painting or a piece of art? What is the connection between creating a work of art and telling a story? We are seeking classes and instructors who can explore these connections between literacy, story telling, and visual arts. We are particularly looking for classes in the following areas: Mixed Media Painting Drawing Collage Multiple submissions permitted . One application per class series. Eligibility: Applicants must live in METRO Atlanta, GA Applicants must be able to teach classes in person at the ArtsXchange. Applicants must be experienced teaching artists with minimum of 5 years teaching experience. Application/Entry Fee: No application/ Entry fee ROUND ONE Deadline for Submissions: Sunday, April 6, 2025 Selection Notification: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 CLASS DATES must take place between: Thursday, May 1, 2025 - Monday, June 30, 2025 CLASS TIMES must be between: Tuesday - Fridays ( No classes on Mondays, Sundays or Saturdays ) 11AM - 5PM ROUND TWO Deadline for Submissions: Monday, June 30, 2025 Selection Notification: Tuesday, July 10, 2025 CLASS DATES must take place between: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - Monday, November 30, 2026 CLASS TIMES must be between: Tuesday - Saturday ( No classes on Mondays or Sundays) 11AM - 5PM Class Series Requirements: Classes Series must be taught in person at the ArtsXchange. Class Series must consist of a minimum of five (5) classes, no more than eight (8) classes. Each class must be 2.5 Hrs in duration. 15 Min - Attendance / Introduction 2 Hrs - Class duration 15 Min - Close out / Student evaluation submission Classes should be designed for ages twelve and older (12+). Classes can be for youth only, seniors only or intergenerational. Classes must be able to accommodate a minimum class size ten (10) students. Instructor can set the maximum class size. Class description and syllabus must demonstrate connections between visual art, storytelling and language literacy. Class participants will be required / strongly encouraged to participate in the entire class series. Teaching Artist Compensation $250 per class - Experienced teaching artists rate 25% to be paid at the completion of the first class. Remaining 75% to be paid at the completion of the series with accompanying final report. Final report template will be provided. Class Materials and Supplies Supply list has to be approved in advance and must correspond to class design and outcomes. Approved Materials and Supplies will be provided by the ArtsXchange. Application Requirements All documents must be uploaded as PDF’s 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 Headshot or Active Photo of you Teaching CV / Resume - PDF File Name Format : First Name_ Last Name_CV_Resume Class Series Proposal Summary - PDF - (Max 15MB) Please use provided document template File name format : First Name_Last Name_Class Series Proposal Summary Support Materials #1 - (optional) - PDF File name format : First Name_Last Name_Support Material 1 Support Material #2 - (optional) - PDF File name format : First Name_Last Name_Support Material 2 Support Material #3 - (optional) - PDF File name format : First Name_Last Name_Support Material 3 Example Image of completed project - (optional) - JPEG File name format : First Name_Last Name_Example Image Document Template Class Series Proposal Summary Download, fill out and submit Class Series Proposal Summary w ith application. Must be uploaded to the application as a PDF file. Template for Application - The Art of Literacy & Storytelling - Class Series Proposal Summ .docx Download DOCX • 22KB Class Series Proposal Summary requires the following information: Teaching Reference(s) - 1 required / 2 optional Name, Title, Email & Context Class Series Title Target Audience Age range/ demographic Number of participants per class Names of Classes In Series Date & Times for Classes Class Series Description/ Overview ( Min 500 - Max 1000 words): How does the class series connect to storytelling and literacy? What are the outcomes for students? What will be produced in class? How will you evaluate student success? How does each class reinforce the goals of the class series? Cost for all Materials/Supplies needed for Class Series (USD) Estimated Total Itemized list Please note - Application will be disqualified if application is not submitted properly. 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Carlton Mackey 2022 Ebon Dooley Honoree Social Justice Champion https://blackmensmile.com Carlton Mackey is the new assistant director of education with a focus on community engagement and dialogue at the High Museum of Art. An artist and scholar, he is also the creator of BLACK MEN SMILE ® , a viral social media platform and empowerment movement for Black men to “celebrate the way we see ourselves,” and author of “50 Shades of Black: Sexuality and Skin Tone in the Formation of Identity.” OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Press Welcome to our online press office. Members of the media can find recent coverage about The ArtsXchange and press releases. Press Releases - Click to read more - July 21, 2025 Two women artists reclaim story of Haiti, Dominican Republic in ArtsXchange exhibition Nexus of the Taino to explore shared history of forcefully divided island Button April 15, 2023 Reimagined Joy aims to recharge youth and families after pandemic slump Button February 4, 2023 Atlanta men in arts to reflect on activism and legacy of Paul Robeson Button March 10, 2024 ArtsXchange celebrates 40 years of cultivating community Button August 12, 2023 ArtsXchange to spotlight Afrofuturism with The Haunts of Black Kirby Button November 17, 2023 The Spotlight Series-An Evening of original 10 minute plays Button June 4, 2023 Mausiki Scales and the Common Ground Collective to perform at ArtsXchange Button Press Contact Angela Oliver media@artsXchange.org She/Her

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

Theresa Davis ArtsXchange Literary Program Director Studio Artist theresa@artsxchange.org https://www.artisttheresadavis.com 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. As a slam poet, Theresa has competed individually and on teams for over a decade and in 2011 won the Women of the World Poetry Slam. In May 2013, her first full collection of poems entitled “After This We Go Dark” was published by Sibling Rivalry Press. “After This We Go Dark” became an American Library Association Honoree, and the book can now be checked out in local and college libraries around the world. Her latest poetry collection “Drowned: A Mermaid’s Manifesto”, released with Sibling Rivalry Press, in fall of 2016 received the award“Ten Books All Georgians Should Read”. In addition to being a teaching artist and outreach poetry coordinator for Georgia Tech for 6 years, Theresa hosts and participates in many of the lit events around Atlanta. Her one-woman show “Then They’ll Tell You it’s all in Your Head” Made its debut as a part of 7 Stages Home Brew series in fall of 2017. Artist Statement The nature of my work and my aesthetic philosophy I have been called a poet, slam poet, and performance artist. All three are appropriate and underscore that the voice, the word, the story are my primary artistic tools. My work has evolved over the years from the intimately personal to work that resounds with social and cultural truths that transcend my ethnicity and sexual identity. The ability to create and share my work is very dear to me. My art is my second skin. It allows me to connect with others in a personal way even though in most cases we have just met. Poetry is the portal to initiate dialogue. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

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

tenisio seanima Fresh Oasis Garden Manager Studio Artist freshoasis@artsxchange.org tenisio seanima, the inaugural Urban Agriculture Manager for East Point, GA possesses an unwavering passion for creating positive change, which earned him the reputation as a service-driven leader across the Southeastern United States. During the past two decades, he has cultivated extensive experience in the arena of cooperative development, food policy, agricultural sales, leadership, mass media, and social activism. tenisio began his career path in agriculture by serving as the owner of Nature's Candy Farms and the Sales Manager of Truly Living Well Center for Natural Urban Agriculture, respectively. He also spent the period between 2015 and 2019 serving as the Farmer Services Coordinator for Georgia Organics, Inc., the Procurement Associate for the Common Market Southeast, and as a Program Coordinator for HABESHA, Inc, all of which are notable agricultural organizations operating in the state of Georgia. In addition to a B.S. in Green and Sustainable Enterprise Management from the University of Phoenix, tenisio is Master Gardener Certified by HABESHA, Inc. and he’s certified on the USDA's National Organic Program rules for Produce and Livestock by the International Organic Inspector's Association. He is also a certified produce-safety trainer with the Produce Safety Alliance. In the near future, he aspires to revive his family’s farm, the August Long Estate, which has withstood the test of time since 1882. When he isn’t immersed in his multifaceted agriculture career, tenisio enjoys wild foraging, practicing Egyptian yoga, and even DJing. Above all, he loves his family and the quality time he gets to spend with them. tenisio is a loving husband and proud father of one spectacular daughter and two amazing sons. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

5579addc-c18a-4991-9bbb-80021b3ce35c PRESS Two women artists reclaim story of Haiti, Dominican Republic in ArtsXchange exhibition Nexus of the Taino to explore shared history of forcefully divided island July 21, 2025 Two women artists reclaim story of Haiti, Dominican Republic in ArtsXchange exhibition Nexus of the Taino to explore shared history of forcefully divided island EAST POINT, Georgia, July 21, 2025 — As art continues to make the world smaller, ArtsXchange is bringing together two women artists who share an ancestral history despite colonialism tearing it apart.Ayiti-Quisqueya: Nexus of the Taíno will open with a reception from 5-8 p.m. Aug. 9 in the Jack Sinclair Gallery at ArtsXchange. This powerful new exhibition enjoins the masterful paintings of Darnelle Louis-Jacques of Haiti (Ayiti) and Reinilda Blair of the Dominican Republic (Quisqueya) for a rare, intimate dialogue of heritage and healing. “We’re telling the story of our ancestors — the Taínos — and the deep cultural and spiritual threads that connect Ayiti and Quisqueya across a fractured past,” said Blair. “We’re bringing our visions together as one voice, one island, one legacy.” Through paintings and personal narrative, the artists excavate their Taíno roots and confront the layered histories of the shared island and the current challenges between their countries. Nexus of the Taíno is both a tribute to ancestral strength and a call for unity and empathy amid ongoing social and political tensions. More than an exhibit, it is a reclamation, the artists said. “We are bridging the unnecessary gap between Haiti and DR through our creativity,” Louis-Jacques added. “We want everyone to get a sense of the island through our art, through our food, through our music.” Bold, necessary, and deeply moving, the exhibit transcends geographic and cultural borders, offering a vision for a more just and interconnected future for Ayiti and Quisqueya. The Jack Sinclair Gallery is located at ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan Street, East Point, GA. Admission is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. About ArtsXchange ArtsXchange is a cultural facility founded in the Black arts tradition that empowers artists, social justice activists, and creative entrepreneurs to engage communities through the transformative power of the arts. The pillars of our programming are Visual Arts, Literature and Literacy, and Land Conservation. We serve our communities through workshops, exhibitions, concerts, health and wellness classes, films, performances, and community gardens. Our resident studio artist program supports emerging, mid-career, and established artists by providing affordable creative spaces. As cultural stewards, we foster resilience within our communities as a gathering, sharing, and organizing space. We make the arts accessible to individuals traditionally excluded from creative industries, responding directly to community needs through partnerships and collaborations with like-minded arts organizations, social justice advocates, and people-led initiatives. For more information, visit ArtsXchange,org, or follow on Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube . About the Artists Reinilda Blair is an accomplished acrylic painter born in the Dominican Republic, raised in New York City, and now based in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. She began painting at the age of 8 and officially launched her art career in 2021. Her artistic style is characterized by a vivid and emotive use of color, focusing on nature, portraiture, and cultural symbolism. Blair’s paintings are noted for their bright, rich hues and detailed representation, creating a dynamic interplay between form and color that adds depth and vitality to her subjects. Blair’s work has been exhibited at notable venues such as Mason Fine Art, Alpharetta Arts Center, Fulton Government Center, and Emma Darnell Aviation Center. Her recent solo show at Arts Clayton Gallery received acclaim for its evocative visual impact and emotional resonance. Through her striking use of color and detail, Blair continues to captivate audiences with art that is both visually compelling and deeply meaningful. Learn more by visiting her website . Darnelle Louis-Jacques is a Haitian-American self-taught artist based in Atlanta and originally from the vibrant streets of Brooklyn. After high school she wanted to study architecture in college but that career choice wasn’t supported by her family. This led Louis-Jacques to pick a field that would please herself and family. After earning degrees in dental lab technology and applied science in baking and patisserie, Darnelle still felt unfulfilled. In May of 2019, Darnelle was involved in a near-death car wreck which left her immobilized for a few months. That experience reunited with her first love: Art. She continues to live out her dream of becoming a globally known artist. See her portfolio here and follow her artistic journey on Instagram @artbydlj. DOWNLOAD THE PDF Press Contact Angela Oliver media@artsXchange.org She/Her

Corinthia Jenkins MPH Alumni - Studio Artist https://www.instagram.com/meditationsuitsme Corinthia Yemi Jenkins , MPH is an instrument for social justice. As a Certified Health Education Specialist, she has founded BabyU (BU)Prenatal Support Services and Meditation Suits Me!(MSM) Each venture has allowed her to bring wellness support services to underserved populations throughout Metro Atlanta. Baby U provides doula services and community baby showers as well as extended mom and baby classes to support the unique needs of new families. MSM provides corporate and individual stress management classes and mindfulness training to provide mental health tools that have been documented to improve wellness and quality of life. BabyU(BU) and Meditation Suits Me(MSM) also produce a line of personal wellness products designed to enhance the services provided to the community. The presence of BU and MSM will offer a unique addition to the art community as a major contributor to the collective wellness of the community. Each class taught and item created will assist in ending the social injustices that plague many communities of color. Corinthia Jenkins began her personal meditation practice over two decades ago. Through training from the Chopra Center and Iyanla Vanzant's Inner Visions Institute she chose to pursue avenues to provide mindfulness and meditation techniques to all looking to develop proven strategies to support wellness. She founded Meditation Suits Me to provide meditation and mindfulness classes to government and private organizations and individuals. Through group sessions and retreats students gain valuable tools to strengthen their own lives. As an extension she also founded BabyU a doula and maternal support service to enhance the journey to motherhood through mindfulness and meditation. Corinthia received her Masters in Public Health with a concentration in Health Education and Health Policy form Benedictine University in Lisle, IL. She received her BA in Anthropology concentrating on medical anthropology and the culture of wellness access in diverse communities. She also has 15 years of teaching in public schools and independent school systems. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES