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Recognizing 40 Years of Art for the People’s Sake For over 40 years, we have nurtured artists who in turn shared with us through engaging performances, exhibits, workshops, and classes. We have also been a safe place for those organizing and educating others about social injustices and the need for systemic change. See how you can help us reach our Anniversary goals. 40th Campaign Events Check Our Progress News & Updates Become A Member Make A Donation News & Updates More news 40th Anniversary Campaign Campaign Goal $40,000 Help us reach our Anniversary Campaign goals. Become a member, make a donation directly to the campaign, and/or become a sponsor. There are many ways to help us reach our goal! The 40 for 40 ArtsXchange campaign will provide us with funding towards: The Doris Derby Outdoor Learning Center Redesign of the Charles "Jikki" Riley Memorial Library with technology for podcast and workstations Community Outreach to schools Become a Member today Memberships purchased in 2024 will be added towards the 40 for 40 ArtsXchange Campaign! Check out our membership levels and offerings. Make a Donation One time payment or monthly payments accepted. All support is greatly appreciated. Help us continue the ArtsXchange Legacy! Become a Sponsor For sponsorship inquires, email sponsorship@artsxchange.org . In 1984, a group of determined artists and activists came together to open the Arts Exchange located in Grant Park. They had been charged by the vision of Mayor Maynard Jackson who believed that art was important to the growth of Atlanta. He supported the Neighborhood Arts Center which later burned down. Several of these artists carried this spirit forward gathering in various spaces to create. Ebon Dooley, our founder, took on the challenge to find a place that would welcome everyone. This sense of purpose and self-empowerment is the foundation of the ArtsXchange. For over 40 years, we have nurtured artists who in turn shared with us through engaging performances, exhibits, workshops, and classes. We have also been a safe place for those organizing and educating others about social injustices and the need for systemic change. Five years ago, we made the intentional choice to move to the city of East Point. It is here that we are planting deep roots for the next 40 years. We are asking ourselves, “What is the artist’s role in community development? How can we creatively promote dialogue around real issues impacting the quality of life around us?” These are big questions, but we have started to plant the seeds, whether by encouraging our neighbors to come learn about and plant their own garden; becoming a USDA-certified People’s Garden, or launching a series of Community Conversations around a variety of pressing topics. We are building important partnerships that move across Metro Atlanta. And we need your support! Become A Member Make A Donation Track Our Progress Anniversary Events Sat, Dec 07 7th Annual Ebon Dooley Arts & Social Justice Awards & 40th Birthday Celebration / The ArtsXchange Details Dec 07, 2024, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM The ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA Your Membership is your Ticket! Annual memberships start at $40. Join us for a night to remember. Master of Ceremony, former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. The ArtsXchange is celebrating our Ebon Dooley Honorees & 40 years of programs and events, enriching lives and supporting Artists! Share Sun, Oct 13 AXC Jazz Café / Paul Robeson Theater at ArtsXchange Details Oct 13, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Paul Robeson Theater at ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA A 40th Anniversary Tribute to Atlanta's own jazz great Joe Jennings! Relax and chill in an atmosphere reminiscent of the jazz clubs of old at the AXC Jazz Café featuring the legendary Joseph “Joe” Jennings! Feature the Joe Jennings Heritage Music Ensemble and a surprise special guest Share Sat, Jun 08 Homecoming: Back to Our Roots | Artsxchange 40th Anniversary / East Point Details Jun 08, 2024, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM East Point, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA This event is free and open to the public! You are invited to help us celebrate 40 years of "Art for the People’s Sake.” Join us for performances, music, card games, and great food. Share "Homecoming: Back to Our Roots" Take a look back at our glorious day of celebration and connections during "Homecoming: Back to Our Roots" on June 8, 2024 40th Anniversary Booklet Learn more about the ArtsXchange and our Anniversary!

Climate Change FINAL WARNING Climate Change: FINAL WARNING ArtsXchange Juried Exhibition July 15, 2023 - Aug 26, 2023 CURATORS Lisa Tuttle Ric Washington Cleigaie Narcisse ARTIST Ugo Agoruah - Lisa Alembik - Jim Alexander - Vanna Black - Carl D. Christian - Sharon B Dowdell - Samuel Guilford - Oscar Harris - Amber Higgenbottom - Amanda Hubbard - Oxana Kovalchuk - Kamille Mayes - Mery Lynn McCorkle - Herman McClenton - Michael Morgan - Marcella Muhammad - Cyrus Nelson - Shalea Niles - Claudia O'Steen - Elaine Pawlowicz - Mary L. Peng - Sandy Teepen - Lisa Tuttle - Ric Washington - Daniel Wingo The world has been pushed to the brink of irrevocable damage that only swift and drastic action can avert. Artists in this exhibition have an opportunity to raise awareness about this crisis, advocate for policy reform, and empower and inspire viewers to take action in their own way. Congrats to the winners, all applicants & thanks to guest judge Kevin Sipp! 1st - Mary L. Peng (Boston) 2nd - Kamille Mayes (Atlanta) 3rd - Carl D Christian (Atlanta) Honorable Mention - Samuel Guilford (Atlanta) Exhibit Video - Closing Event About the Judge Kevin Sipp is a fine artist, scholar and curator with expertise in printmaking, painting, sculpture and multimedia installation. His foundational aesthetic focus examines the spiritual, political, social, and historical influence of African-derived culture in the world, often making references to African Myth, Afro-Futurism, Cultural Identity, Colonial History, past and contemporary music, politics and comics. Sipp, who is also a poet and speaker, is the cultural affairs and public art coordinator for the city of Atlanta, a curator at the Hammonds House, and a teaching artist at the High Museum. About the Curators Lisa Tuttle is a mixed-media artist, curator, advocate, educator and writer. A former lead administrator with the Fulton County Public Art Program and gallery director for the Nexus Contemporary Art Center (now Atlanta Contemporary) and Atlanta College of Art, Lisa was also the visual arts director for the Arts Festival of Atlanta. Ric Washington , mixed-media artist, graphic designer and educator, studied at Kansas City Art Institute & School of Design. The former curator of art and graphics at Zoo Atlanta worked on award-winning conservation education projects throughout the U.S. and East Africa. He is now a designer and print specialist for Fulton County Schools. APPLICATION INFORMATION NEW APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. Monday, June 19, 2023 Entry fee: $25 ArtsXchange members, $35 non-members, or $40 entry & membership Notification of Acceptance: Friday, June 23, 2023 Opening Reception: 6-9 p.m. July 8, 2023 Artists talk: 1-3 p.m. July 22, 2023 Cash Awards: 1st $300 | 2nd $200 | 3rd $100 Questions? Email info@artsxchange.org All Exhibits SINCLAIR GALLERY NEWS Feb 2026 - ArtsXchange Literary Programs ArtsXchange Feb 5 2 min read 2026 Jack Sinclair Gallery - Call for Artists ArtsXchange Dec 11, 2025 1 min read

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Are you interested in ArtsXchange for your upcoming function? Please leave us your event details below and someone will be in contact shortly. EVENT RENTAL INQUIRY FORM Before fill out the form please refer to our current rates for our rental spaces and read our updated Frequently Asked Questions to save you time and energy. Please complete this form in full and be sure to include as much information as you can about your event. Once form is submitted we will be in touch within three business days. Contact Information First Name Last Name Company (if applicable) Email Phone Event Information Event Name Event Type Event Schedule (Single Day, Multiple Day or Reoccuring Event) Requested Event Rental Date Requested Event Rental Date(s) Set up and breakdown time must be included in your rental time. Any time beyond your rental time is considered overtime and will incur additional fees due at check out and/or collected from the security deposit. Set Up Start Time 12:00 AM 12:30 AM 01:00 AM 01:30 AM 02:00 AM 02:30 AM 03:00 AM 03:30 AM 04:00 AM 04:30 AM 05:00 AM 05:30 AM 06:00 AM 06:30 AM 07:00 AM 07:30 AM 08:00 AM 08:30 AM 09:00 AM 09:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 01:00 PM 01:30 PM 02:00 PM 02:30 PM 03:00 PM 03:30 PM 04:00 PM 04:30 PM 05:00 PM 05:30 PM 06:00 PM 06:30 PM 07:00 PM 07:30 PM 08:00 PM 08:30 PM 09:00 PM 09:30 PM 10:00 PM 10:30 PM 11:00 PM 11:30 PM 10:00 AM Load Out End Time 12:00 AM 12:30 AM 01:00 AM 01:30 AM 02:00 AM 02:30 AM 03:00 AM 03:30 AM 04:00 AM 04:30 AM 05:00 AM 05:30 AM 06:00 AM 06:30 AM 07:00 AM 07:30 AM 08:00 AM 08:30 AM 09:00 AM 09:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 01:00 PM 01:30 PM 02:00 PM 02:30 PM 03:00 PM 03:30 PM 04:00 PM 04:30 PM 05:00 PM 05:30 PM 06:00 PM 06:30 PM 07:00 PM 07:30 PM 08:00 PM 08:30 PM 09:00 PM 09:30 PM 10:00 PM 10:30 PM 11:00 PM 11:30 PM 11:00 AM Anticipated Guest Count Event Description Requested Event Spaces Select Event Space(s) * Required Paul Robeson Theatre Ebon Dooley Community Studio Paul Robeson Theatre Select an option Ebon Dooley Community Studio Select an option Prep Kitchen * YES NO I understand that submission of this form is ONLY A REQUEST for rental space. Submission of the form is NOT a booking of rental space. I want to subscribe to the Artsxchange newsletter. I have read the Frequently Asked Questions for Event Space Rental in full and agree to the terms specified. FAQ - Event Rental Submit Thanks for submitting! Your request has been received. We will be in touch within three business days.

JAZZ and SPIRITUALITY Jazz & Spirituality Celebrating the Art of Oscar Harris Sept 17, 2022 - Dec 4, 2022 CURATOR Tracy Murrel ARTIST Oscar Harris Join Jazz & Spirituality as they partner with the ArtsXchange in celebration of the art of Oscar Harris ! Jazz & Spirituality is a collective of artists, musicians, educators, and music enthusiasts who meet weekly to explore spirituality and the lively genre. It was founded by the Rev. Dwight Andrews at First Congregational Church in Atlanta in 2013. The group initially met in-person but transitioned to virtual meetings at the start of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. During that time, their mutual support played a key role in keeping focus on their creative endeavors as many arts venues closed. Oscar Harris, a renowned and prolific architect and founder of Spike Studio in Atlanta, is an inspiring member of Jazz & Spirituality and has been a lifelong artist and painter. Jazz & Spirituality members: Anne Collins Smith, Oscar Harris, Ralph Miles Jones, Deidre McDonald, Juneann McDonald, Nzinga Senghor, Adeyemi Toure SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Saturday, Sept. 17 • 4-8 p.m. Exhibit Opening: Introducing Oscar Harris, Intuitive Abstract Impressionist with MC Deb Moore of 91.9 WCLK; poetry and music by Adeyemi Toure and Ralph Miles Jones Saturday, Oct. 8 • 4-8 p.m. Artist Talk & Reaching the Next Generation with Oscar Harris and Garfield Peart of Spike Studio Saturday, Oct. 15 • 5-8 p.m. Whisper of the Marimba" film presentation arranged by Deidre McDonald of the BronzeLens Film Festival Saturday, Oct. 22 • 3-7 p.m. Spoken Word & Panel Discussion with readings by community poets Kenneth Zakee, Alice Lovelace, Concetta Hardnett, Olu Toure, and Adeyemi Toure with Ralph Miles Jones and Kwabena Willis Artist Talk with Ralph Miles Jones, aerophonist, instantaneous composer and educator Poetry and Music Presentation: "A Supreme Love — Jazz & Spirituality • • • All events are free and open to the public at the ArtsXchange! All Exhibits SINCLAIR GALLERY NEWS Feb 2026 - ArtsXchange Literary Programs ArtsXchange Feb 5 2 min read 2026 Jack Sinclair Gallery - Call for Artists ArtsXchange Dec 11, 2025 1 min read

Reimagine Peace The Art of Resistance Reimagine Peace: The Art of Resistance ArtsXchange Juried Exhibition July 29, 2022 - Sept 8, 2022 CURATORS Lisa Tuttle Cleigaie Narcisse Ric Washington ARTISTS Crystal Adams | Ugo Agoruah | Jim Alexander | Maria Artemis | Jonathan Banks | Bonnie Beauchamp-Cooke | Anne Beidler | Yahaya Bello | D’Andre Brooks | Jennifer Cawley | John Chase Campbell | Brian Childress | Carl Christian | Sabre Esler | Vanna Black | Kathleen Gegan | Lynn Hatcher | Marlon Hitchcock | Daniel Hodges | Roxanne Hollosi | F. Geoffrey Johnson | Darrell Jones | Stan Kaady | Emma Ming Kayhart | Maria Korol | Kamille Mayes | Lauren Merceron | Arthur “Moe” Moore | Michael Morgan | Allen Peterson | Sachi Rome | Sue Ross | Andrew Sheldon | Tim Short | Erin Sledd | Sandra Teepen | LaDonna Williams REIMAGINE PEACE: The Art of Resistance Exhibition juried by artist-activist Charmaine Minniefield July 29-Sept 8, 2022 Artist Talk: 1-3 p.m. Aug. 20 Congratualtions to the winners of the juried exhibiton! And we thank all of the artists who submitted their work. 1st america, take a knee 4 me by F. Geoffrey Johnson 2nd Peace from the Blood at the Root Series by Carl Christian 3rd Eruzuli by Yahaya Bello Honorable Mention Inner Peace by Johnathan Banks Honorable Mention Large Patterns by Sandy Teepen • • • Rooted in our tradition of art as activism, we invited artists to create and share all mediums of artwork that sparks critical thinking, empowers narratives that are often overlooked, and inspires communities to reimagine peace — on a global scale, in the small ways they find peace of mind, or anywhere in between — as the struggle for human rights rages on. How do we reimagine peace in a world that has long been too loud? What can helps quiet the chaos ? Come see their art of resistance . All Exhibits SINCLAIR GALLERY NEWS Feb 2026 - ArtsXchange Literary Programs ArtsXchange Feb 5 2 min read 2026 Jack Sinclair Gallery - Call for Artists ArtsXchange Dec 11, 2025 1 min read

The Art of Values The Art of Values A Group Exhibition Jan 10, 2019 - Feb 9, 2019 CURATOR Courtney Brooks ARTISTS Mirage. Derrick Phillips Sr. Sachi Rome. Anthony Truth Gary. Monica Ealey. Joe King. Shon Pittman. Michael McCullough. Kaya Faery. Jonathan Banks. Diyah Najah. Dante Yarbrough. Natrice Miller. C.flux sing. Marryum Moma. Tokie Rome Taylor. Tamika Grooms. Fabian Williams. V Kottavei Richmond The opening for Art of V.A.L.U.E.S group exhibition at the Sinclair Gallery was so amazing that we are excited to extend the show until Feb. 9th, 2019, but first we invite you to our Artist Talk on Sat. Feb. 2nd, from 2-5 pm! So save the date, bring a date and tell family and friends to come out to meet the artists behind the work on our gallery walls! ABOUT THE SHOW Our nation as a whole is in a need state of self-realization and topics of sensitivity are extreme. It is imperative that the arts community continues to spread knowledge of values through their work by creating discussion pieces that provide solutions and hope. The concept, The Art of V.A.L.U.E.S will demonstrate virtue, activism, love, understanding, expression, and solidarity and give artist free direction to showcase their views of the project. A collection of amazing artists were invited to share works that represent these values. Please come and support these creatives and experience good vibes curated by Courtney Brooks. All Exhibits SINCLAIR GALLERY NEWS Feb 2026 - ArtsXchange Literary Programs ArtsXchange Feb 5 2 min read 2026 Jack Sinclair Gallery - Call for Artists ArtsXchange Dec 11, 2025 1 min read

Ayiti-Quisqueya Nexus of the Taíno Ayiti-Quisqueya: Nexus of the Taíno The Masterful Paintings of Reinilda Fernandez (Blair) and Darnelle Louis-Jacques Aug 9, 2025 - Sept 20, 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 Feb 2026 - ArtsXchange Literary Programs ArtsXchange Feb 5 2 min read 2026 Jack Sinclair Gallery - Call for Artists ArtsXchange Dec 11, 2025 1 min read

About Us Our Programs Our Board Our Staff Our Funders Our Support Team Our History When the Southeast Community Cultural Center's board of directors incorporated and opened The Arts Exchange in 1983 it reshaped the landscape of the Metro Atlanta arts scene: This inner-city Artist colony/community arts center was an intentional effort to create fully integrated facility—multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary and inter-generational. Over the years we have been the place where individual artists could find performance or rehearsal space; and artists and community could find a wide range of classes. A gathering place for community events and social change efforts, and an in-town artist colony representing all disciplines of the arts traditional to the experimental. Our Mission We create, produce, present and provide arts and/or cultural services for the public, and represent art and artists from traditional to experimental. Our mission is to nourish the creativity and careers of black artists; expose the community to multiple cultural traditions; and provide resources to inspire new generations of patrons, artists, and other creatives. We are a place where individuals and artists gather to find a creative community, and share their work with the community at large. Our goal is to empower and support artists, community residents, and the public to actively engage in life-changing creative experiences. We promote and expand accessibility to the arts for those who have not traditionally had access to the arts. We partner with arts organizations, organizers, and collectives of artists to respond to the needs of our community. Our Programs Annual Fundraiser Event Jack Sinclair Gallery Literary Program Fresh Oasis Community Garden Ebon Dooley Awards Studio Artist Program Our Staff Alice Lovelace Executive Director She/Her director@artsxchange.org Angela Oliver Communications Director She/Her media@artsxchange.org Tia Davis Interim Managing Director She / Her managingdirector@artsxchange.org Richard Washington Gallery Director He/Him sinclairgallery@artsxchange.org Theresa Davis Literary Events Director She/Her theresa@artsxchange.org tenisio seanima Fresh Oasis Garden Manager He/Him freshoasis@artsxchange.org Our Support Team Kenneth Zakee Event Support Dr. Tiffany S. Mingo Programs Sound by IBIS Light and Sound Technician Tia Davis Webmaster Our Board Anthony Marrero President Business Professional and Talent Sourcer Kenneth Zakee Treasurer Textile Artist, Poet Lisa Tuttle Board Member Artist, Curator, Consultant Noah Washington Board Member Writer, Producer Vanessa Manley Secretary Organizer Alice Lovelace Board Member Arts Administrator, Author, Poet Cheryl A. Johnson Board Member Cultural Curator Nino Augustine Board Member Multidisciplinary Artist & Music Director Our History In 1983, Ebon Dooley along with a dedicated group of practicing artists, community leaders, and activists formed the first board of directors for the South East Community Cultural Arts Center, Inc. (SECCC) doing business as The Arts Exchange. They approached the Atlanta Board of Education in 1984 and requested to lease the closed Grant Park Elementary School. Within six months of opening The Arts Exchange was at full occupancy. This in-town artists colony included 14 multi-disciplinary artist studios, a recording studio, two galleries, two dance studios, and a full theatre/performing arts/music season. When The Arts Exchange opened, it reshaped the landscape of the Metro Atlanta arts scene. This inner-city artist colony/community arts center was an intentional effort to create a fully integrated facility—multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary and inter-generational. Over the years we have been the place where individual artists could find performance or rehearsal space; and artists and community could find a wide range of classes. We were a gathering place for community events and social change efforts, and an in-town artist colony representing all disciplines of the arts from traditional to the experimental. New home. New name. In 2016 we sold the property in Grant Park. Renovating and opening a new facility in East Point in December of 2018. The move to East Point was an intentional decision we made to be a part of a community that did not have access to a multifaceted arts facility like ours, with room for creative small businesses, community gathering spaces, and programs focused on education and wellness. Shortchange, is a new name reflecting our relocation to the southwest side of town in the former Jere Wells Elementary School in East Point. Since our grand opening on January 10, 2019, we have been an exemplary and unique center for community, civic, and arts engagement. We offer event and performance spaces, artist studios, classes, literary events, survival sessions for musicians and visual artists, wellness classes and more. Our programs include The Jack Sinclair Gallery, Charles “Jikki” Riley Memorial Library and Literacy Program, the Paul Robeson Theatre, a creative artists studio program, the Sinclair Gallery, Fresh Oasis Community Garden, and classes and workshops for the community. As we move into our 40th year, we are proud to have returned to our roots as a community-based organization dedicated to the enrichment of our community and service to those who live here. The ArtsXchange has a unique and independent place in the arts scene in Atlanta and Fulton County. More History

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 OPEN. Current Studio Artists News & Updates About the Program How to apply CURRENT STUDIO ARTISTS Arthur Tafawa Hicks I AM ARTS Foundation Lisa Tuttle Sista 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 – 718 square feet. We rent to individual artists, artist collectives, and nonprofits. The ArtsXchange features event spaces that are available to tenants at reduced rental rates. We are located less than a mile outside of Atlanta in East Point. We are one block west of Main Street and within walking distance from the Ft. McPherson Marta Station and Tyler Perry Studios. The facility also houses a Theatre, Gallery, Library, Community meeting space and two Community Gardens with year round programming. Additional features include: - Annual lease's - Access to WiFi - Secured Parking - 24-hour studio access - Fire alarm and sprinkler system - Utilities included - Discount for event rental spaces - Secure and maintained facility - Listing on ArtsXchange website - Promotion on monitors in building public areas - Directory post on monitors in public areas - Opportunity to participate in Open Studios and community outreach HOW TO APPLY Applications are currently OPEN. We currently have the following spaces available for rent Studio #113 - 445 square feet. Located on our Artist Hallway with lots of windows. $700 a month. Studio #101 - 718 square feet. Perfect for an organization, artist collective or dance company. Use your imagination! The studio is large and comes with its own heat and air system. $1,400 a month. Application Process Interested applicants 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 Non-profit organizations: copy of IRS letter, description of your programs, copies of newsletters or publications Performing Artist: A DVD or links to online videos of recent performances Literary Artists: Three writing samples and a copy of your most recent published work Visual Artists: (10) hi-res jpeg or png images of recent work, with narrative describing each image Artist Collectives / Health and Wellness Artist: A description of classes you offer, a copy of your brochures and/or flyers. For Artist Collectives include a list of members. 4 - References - Three letters of support from professional references Policies The ArtsXchange has a strict policy of no weapons or smoking inside or outside the facility. Artists must reside in Georgia for the duration of their lease. Standard safety procedures apply, including disposing of hazardous material onsite. 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 2-3x per year. Studio Artists are required to adhere to the policies and procedures as 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 once the call for studio applications closes. ArtsXchange may require a background check and credit report.