Search Results

Stephanie Smith 2024 Ebon Dooley Honoree - Jack Sinclair Visual Artist stephanie_smith2@comcast.net https://stephaniesmithart.com/home.html Stephanie Smith is an Atlanta-based artist, printmaker and educator creating expressive woodcuts and linocuts of narrative and symbolic images. A passion for the medium of printmaking and the loss of long standing and influential Atlanta art entities, inspired her to co-found the non-profit arts organization, the Atlanta Printmakers Studio in 2005. After serving for five years as president of the board of directors, she continues to serve on the board and volunteers her time at the studio. A senior lecturer at the University of West Georgia, Stephanie teaches printmaking and foundations. She has curated numerous exhibitions and uses these experiences to make connections for audience and artists and to provide significant experiential learning opportunities for students. 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

BronzeLens 2023 Ebon Dooley Honoree Economic Justice Champion info@bronzelens.com https://bronzelens.com The BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is a non-profit organization, founded in 2009, that is dedicated to bringing national and worldwide attention to Atlanta as a center for film and film production for people of color. The mission of the BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta, Georgia is two fold: to promote Atlanta as the new film mecca for people of color; and to showcase films and provide networking opportunities that will develop the next generation of filmmakers. Over the last twelve years, BronzeLens has promoted the work of independent filmmakers of color from Atlanta, the Southeast region, the nation and the world. The growth is rooted in the high standards, in participation by leading Hollywood professionals (including partners like WarnerMedia, Turner, HBO, Universal Films, BET, VH1, Panavision, and ARRAY (an indie film releasing platform founded by BronzeLens honoree/Selma director Ava DuVernay) and in success stories derived from relationships started at BronzeLens. The BronzeLens Film Festival (BLFF) concept was originated by the President of the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB), William Pate . He believed that with the growing number of films being made in Atlanta and Georgia, a destination festival focused on films made by African Americans would have an audience. Kathleen Bertrand, Sr. VP at ACVB at the time, was charged with doing a feasibility study. After meeting with other existing festivals geared to African Americans, she concluded that there could be a niche for a new festival and began the process of launching what was to become BronzeLens. ACVB incubated BLFF for its launch in 2010 and its next 5 festivals OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Omelika Kuumba 2023 Ebon Dooley Honoree Change Maker Omelika Kuumba has taught African dance for the past 25 years at Spelman College. She specializes in African Dance Forms, a cornerstone for dance majors, and introduced a new course, West African Rhythms. Kuumba, or Sister Omelika as she is affectionately called is a drummer, dancer, choreographer, musical arranger, and cultural arts educator. She is a Spelman alum and studied under the direction of master dancers and percussionists in the U.S. and in Senegal, West Africa. Her career accomplishments include: performing during the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games; teaching and choreographing at Trollwood Performing Arts School in North Dakota, and teaching percussion and choreographing in Stuttgart, Germany, Hastings, England and Bermuda. Sister Omeika co-founded GIWAYEN MATA, an award-winning dance, percussion and vocal ensemble. She is a former Student Government Association member, Miss Maroon and White at Morehouse, and member of the Eta Kappa Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

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

Jack Whitney Sinclair Jack Sinclair Gallery Founder https://www.artsxchange.org/jack-sinclair-gallery Jack Whitney Sinclair , attended Georgia Tech (believed to have) and afterward was getting some notice as an installation sculpture artist and working increasing with old letterpresses. He started an underground artist studio known as the Mattress Factory in Little Five Points and then started the Jack Sinclair Letterpress Studio on Edgewood Ave. As artistic efforts, unfortunately, are not profitable, he and his wife Nancy closed their studio and relocated to Rio Rancho, New Mexico where his pursuit of Letterpress art continued. By his death, he had accumulated some 15 tons of Letterpresses, some of which turned out to be quite old and of some value. His wife Nancy donated the presses to the University of Arizona, where the Jack Sinclair Letterpress Studio is now an instructional part of the art department, now well known, and now produces graduates and works attributed to his named studio. In 1986 Jack Sinclair came to the Arts Exchange. He brought with him his formidable skills as a carpenter, his contacts, and letterpresses. Jack created our gallery space, worked on the theatre, taught me how to look after the massive boiler, and renovated the old cafeteria building it out with an incredible loft and other additions. Jack Sinclair was committed to the purpose of The Arts Exchange and excited to work with the gallery. The Board and Staff of the Arts Exchange are honored to re-dedicate and return to the name our first gallery the Sinclair Gallery at The Arts Exchange. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Akbar Imhotep 2019 Ebon Dooley Honoree Change Maker 1951-2022 Akbar Imhotep committed his entire adult life to fostering social change by educating adults and children with his captivating stories and fascinating puppets. He began his artistic career in 1977 as an actor with the Proposition Theatre Company. In 1979, he was introduced to puppetry at the Center for Puppetry Arts. After a six-year residence at the Center, he launched his solo career, traveling around the city with his colorfully draped suitcases filled with magic, wonder and excitement. He impacts the community by affecting positive social change with his involvement in progressive cultural organizations and community improvement efforts including the Atlanta Kwanzaa Cultural Committee. His impact has grown to include the Southern region of the U.S. as well as nationally. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Adelina Nicholls GLAHR 2020 Ebon Dooley Honoree Social Justice Champion info@glahr.org https://glahr.org/ The Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights (GLAHR) educates, organizes, and trains the Latino community in Georgia to defend and promote their civil and human rights. Established in 2001, GLAHR is a community organization that develops grassroots leadership in all Latino immigrant communities in the state of Georgia. Over the past 10 years, GLAHR has established a strong network of community members, who has been working with the community. This network develops and implements strategies at the local and state levels to defend and promote the human and civil rights of immigrants in Georgia. The Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Ancestral Origins Ancestral Origins The Fractal Vision of Steve R. Allen Feb 10, 2024 - Mar 30, 2024 CURATOR / ARTIST Steve R. Allen Immaculate patterns, electrifying colors, Adinkra symbols, and regal Black figures cover the massive works of reknown artist Steve R. Allen. They converge at the point of an intense and wandering imagination and a recalling of Indigenous African fractal art techniques that live in many customs, from hair braiding to kente cloth to building styles. The exhibit will be on view until March 30. Join us again on on Feb. 23 as we dive into Steve R. Allen’s fractal vision of genealogy and architecture, with panelists Oscar Harris and Dr. Kimbeni Mansion, moderated by WCLK radio host, Kiplyn Primus. Events Exhibit Opening Saturday, February 10th 2024 ANCESTRAL ORIGINS: The Fractal Vision of Steve R. Allen | Opening Reception February 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM – March 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM ArtsXchange Register Now Reception and Artist Talk Friday, Feb 23rd 7PM-9PM Artist Talk | ANCESTRAL ORIGINS: The Fractal Vision of Steve R. Allen February 23, 2024, 7:00 – 9:00 PM ArtsXchange Register Now About the Artist: Steve R. Allen is an artist recognized internationally for his bold use of color and ability to create in myriad styles. He has traveled extensively internationally with his work. His work hangs in world capitals and many prestigious art collections from Athens, Greece to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Beijing, China as “official” artist for the U.S. Olympic Committee. His work has appeared at eight Olympic Games. In 2013 Steve was honored in a manner few artists have been in their lifetime or posthumously. The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of African American History and Culture acquired four of Steve’s paintings as part of its Founding and Permanent Collection . This honor recognizes his work for its artistic and scholastic merit as well as its historical significance. In 2020, he was again honored to have his papers acquired by Emory University’s Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library . He was also honored in 2019 to have two of his original paintings acquired by the Robert W. Woodruff Library at the Atlanta University Center. Acquisition by these institutions of higher learning is a further acknowledgment of the scholastic value of his work. Steve’s talent was first showcased before a world audience when he was commissioned to create “Uniting Colors of the World”, a mammoth eighty feet by twenty-eight feet mural, as the City of Atlanta’s “Official” commemoration of its hosting the 1996 Centennial Olympic Summer Games. In the entire world, he holds the singular honor a distinction of being “Official Artist” for the Host City of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Summer Games. The year of 2014 continued to expand the scope of Steve’s work. He continued to be involved with the Crown Jewel of Historically Black College & Universities Football Classics, the 40th & 41st Anniversary Bayou Classics. The Bayou Classic is contested each year between Grambling State University and Southern University, Baton Rouge in New Orleans, LA during the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend. Steve created the “Look of the Game” images that continue to elevate the marketing efforts of the Bayou Classic. Steve was honored to have his work displayed in London during the 2012 London Olympic Summer Games. His work was featured as part of the Art of the Olympians exhibition at the University College of London. He also created artwork live at the ANOCA Africa Village in Kensington Garden during the Games. In the Fall of 2010 Steve was honored by the Government of Brazil with an invitation to Rio de Janeiro to participate in the celebration of Zumbi dos Palmeras, a great hero in the liberation of Brazilian slaves, and as Guest of Honor for Black Consciousness Week. He presented his painting “O Jogo Bonito” (The Beautiful Game) to the Nation of Brazil in celebration of the 2014 World Cup. The original painting is permanently displayed at the Ministry of Education in Rio de Janeiro. All Exhibits SINCLAIR GALLERY NEWS ArtsXchange spotlights southside in 2nd annual South Fulton County Invitational Angela Oliver Jun 4 2 min read Call for Entries - Juried Show - SONIC IMPRESSIONS: Abstract Visual Art Inspired by Music - Submission Deadline EXTENDED! - Sun, July 5, 2026 sinclairgallery May 20 1 min read

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. I understand that submision of this application is only a submission for consideration. Comment I want to subscribe to the ArtsXchange newsletter. Submit Application Thank you for applying. We will be in touch. This form no longer accepts submissions.