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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

Richard Washington ArtsXchange Gallery Director Studio Artist ricwas@comcast.net http://ricwashington.weebly.com/ Richard (Ric) Washington is an artist, curator, educator, and graphics designer originally from St. Louis, Missouri. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in printmaking from the Kansas City Art Institute and School of Design, establishing a strong foundation for his creative work Over the years, Washington has built a distinguished career in Atlanta, where he has worked as a graphic designer, artist, fabricator, educator, and arts manager, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the arts. Washington founded his independent studio at the ArtsXchange, Southeast Community Cultural Center in East Point, GA, where he also serves as Gallery Director for the Jack Sinclair Gallery. This dynamic space provides a platform for his exploration of mixed-media painting, printmaking, digital arts, and sculpture, making it the heart of his artistic practice. Washington’s contributions to the Atlanta arts community highlight his dedication to both his craft and fostering a vibrant cultural landscape. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Champion Youth Entrepreneurs For Agriculture (CYEA) Studio Artist SUPPORT@CYEA.US http://WWW.CYEA.US Champion Youth Entrepreneurs For Agriculture (CYEA) is a youth-driven platform that embraces gardening as a means to impart wisdom and business knowledge to ALL YOUTH. What Our Champion Gardeners Do Our youth learn the ropes of entrepreneurship while nurturing their green thumbs. Champion Gardeners mark the dawn of a legacy where youth take the helm of businesses. Gardening to Harvest to Tabletop with Food for Medicine and Good Health! Our young people believe our community gardens start with CYEA and can extend to your home garden. OOOHWEE FRESH! MARKET Dive into a world of wellness and culinary delights, where fresh, affordable food and vibrant vegetables take center stage. Explore the joys of youth gardening, nurturing the earth, and reaping the rewards of your harvest. Discover the essence of local farmers’ contributions, connecting with the community, and supporting sustainable agriculture. Join us on a journey of flavor and sustainability, where every bite celebrates wholesome goodness. Discover health tips, recipes, and our market dates every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at the East Point Market. Youth Adopt-A-Senior Program The Youth Adopt-A-Senior Program pairs young individuals with seniors for enriching at-home gardening experiences, creating meaningful intergenerational connections that benefit both participants and the community at large. 678-358-6710 OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

A year-round series of creative career labs in music, writing, media, fashion, and visual arts for youth ages 11–18. At the ArtsXchange, our creative career courses provide young people with more than just activities to fill their time after school or during breaks; they equip them with essential life skills. About the Program Upcoming Classes Scholarship Application Upcoming Classes 33 days to the event 2026 CCFY - JAMMS: Journalism As Music, Multimedia, & Songwriting - Session 1 Jun 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA More info Sign Up / Learn More 47 days to the event 2026 CCFY - Visual Literacy & Media Summer Intensive - Session 1 Jul 06, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA More info Sign Up / Learn More 54 days to the event 2026 CCFY - JAMMS: Journalism As Music, Multimedia, & Songwriting - Session 2 Jul 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA More info Sign Up / Learn More 61 days to the event 2026 CCFY - Remix & Rewear: Youth Fashion & Printmaking Lab Jul 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA More info Sign Up / Learn More 61 days to the event 2026 CCFY - Visual Literacy & Media Summer Intensive - Session 2 Jul 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA More info Sign Up / Learn More 108 days to the event 2026 CCFY - Stories That Stick Sep 05, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA More info Sign Up / Learn More 187 days to the event 2026 CCFY - Backstage Nov 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA More info Sign Up / Learn More 187 days to the event 2026 CCFY - Light in My Lens: Exploring the World Through Photography Nov 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA More info Sign Up / Learn More Scholarship Information for CCFY The Southeast Community Cultural Center d/b/a ArtsXchange is pleased to offer partial and full scholarships for our youth programs and summer camps. One application for one student. If you are applying for multiple youth please submit separate forms for each youth. Additionally, scholarships are ineligible for classes/camps/workshops that have already been paid for. Questions about the scholarship process? Please contact us. Apply today by completing the application form. Learn More / Apply About the Program Today’s teens are growing up in a world driven by content, creativity, and constant communication. This makes their ability to tell stories, design visuals, and forge meaningful connections more important than ever. At the ArtsXchange, our creative career courses in music, writing, and visual design , offered in the spring, summer, and fall , provide young people with more than just activities to fill their time after school or during breaks; they equip them with essential life skills. Through hands-on workshops led by professional artists, students aged 11 to 18 learn how to write and record original songs, design zines and sneakers, create photo essays, and express their ideas on stage, on the page, and on screen. They practice collaboration, public speaking, and problem-solving while building friendships and discovering new facets of themselves in a supportive, community-centered environment. Parents can feel confident knowing that these programs are grounded in research on youth arts engagement and well-being. High-quality arts programs help young people reduce stress, build confidence, and envision real futures in creative industries that employ more than 5 million workers nationwide. The ArtsXchange is dedicated to making these opportunities accessible to as many young creatives as possible, offering limited need-based scholarships for all one-week camps, one story, one song, and one design at a time.

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

Dr. Doris Derby, Ph.D. 2021 Ebon Dooley Honoree Change Maker https://www.dashboard.us/dr-doris-derby November 11, 1939 – March 28, 2022 Dr. Doris Derby, Ph.D., was an honored humanities scholar, civil rights icon, documentary photographer, activist, educator, and author. Her book POETAGRAPHY: Artistic Reflections of a Mississippi Lifeline in Words and Images: 1963–1972. Her second book, A Civil Rights Journey, is an astonishing journal chronicling her thoughts, visual images, and experiences with the people of Mississippi and the founding of several important civil rights organizations. Her 3rd book is titled Patchwork: Paintings, Poetry and Prose; Art and Activism in the Civil Rights Movement: 1960-1972. Dr. Derby worked in the Civil Rights Movements in Georgia, Mississippi, and Alabama alongside civil rights luminaries Fannie Lou Hamer, Dorothy Cotton, Dr. Dorothy Height, Dr. Septima Clark, Senator Julian Bond, Congressman John Lewis, Mayor Andrew Young, Rev. Hosea William, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and many others. Dr. Derby was a working member of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). She joined SNCC in 1961, and in the summer of 1962 worked in the Albany, GA movement. In 1963, she moved to Jackson, MS to work as a SNCC Field Secretary and to work on an adult literacy project at Tougaloo College in Mississippi. From 1963-1972 she was involved in many SNCC projects and initiatives, including Council of Federated Organizations, and the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. She was recruited to be a head teacher and teacher trainer at Child Development Group of Mississippi, the first Head Start Program in the United States. In 1963, she co-founded the Free Southern Theater, which was the cultural arm of SNCC. She also joined the team of Southern Media, a documentary film-making group. Dr. Derby's extensive academic work includes being the Founding Director of Georgia State University’s (GSU) Office of African American Student Services and Programs (OAASS&P) in the division of student affairs. At GSU she was also an adjunct Associate Professor of Cultural Anthropology. She has taught at the College of Charleston, the University of Illinois, and the University of Wisconsin. She has also lectured at Jackson State College on African Art and Culture. She is a documentary photographer whose photographs have been exhibited in museums throughout the country, including the Smithsonian Institute, the Field Museum in Chicago, the Bronx Museum in New York, the Skirball Museum in Los Angeles, and the High Museum in Atlanta. Her work has also been exhibited in museums in Montpellier, France, and Margate and London in England. Dr. Derby resided in Atlanta with her husband, actor and Army Veteran, Bob Banks. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

2026 South Fulton County Invitational Exhibit Dates - Sat, June 6, 2026 – Fri, July 3, 2026 Jack Sinclair Gallery - Call for Entry Deadline for Submissions Friday, February 27, 2026 Application Fee No Application Fee Eligibility Artists must reside in South Fulton County (Georgia) in one of the following cities Chattahoochee Hills College Park East Point Fairburn Hapeville Palmetto Union City South Fulton Please read all information before filling out application form. Application form at bottom of page. Open Call for Proposals to All South Fulton County Visual Artists! The ArtsXchange is thrilled to invite you to apply for a group or solo exhibition at the Jack Sinclair Gallery in East Point, GA. This is your chance to share your vision, talent, and creativity with the community in a space that celebrates artistic expression in all its forms. We welcome artists working in all visual mediums to submit their proposals and be part of something truly special. Whether you’re an emerging artist or a seasoned creator, this is an opportunity to connect, inspire, and showcase your work in a gallery that champions culture and creativity. Let’s make something amazing together! Apply now and bring your art to life at the ArtsXchange! Important Dates Deadline for Submissions: Friday, Feb 27, 2026 Artist Notification: Friday, March 20, 2026 Artists will be notified if any of their works were accepted to be featured in the exhibition. Artwork Drop Off: Friday, May 29, 2026 11AM - 5PM Exhibition Dates: Sat, June 6, 2026 – Fri, July 3, 2026 Artwork Requirements Artists must submit a minimum of 5 entries for consideration. All mediums accepted. 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 must submit a minimum of 5 entries 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 CV / Resume - PDF - (Max 15MB) File name format: First Name_Last Name_CV_Resume 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 ( optional ) Artwork Details: Artwork Title Medium Dimensions Year Price For Sale / Not For Sale Portfolio - JPEGS - (Max 15MB) File name format : First Name_Last Name_Name of Artwork Submit 5 - 10 images of your most recent works. Must submit a minimum of 5 entires for consideration. Please note - Artwork will be disqualified if its quality is not accurately comparable to JPEG file submission. Document Template Artist Statement / Artwork Details 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 Statement_Artwork Details .docx Download DOCX • 14KB 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. 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SisterSong 2023 Ebon Dooley Honoree Social Justice Champion info@sistersong.net https://www.sistersong.net SisterSong is a Southern based, national membership organization; our purpose is to build an effective network of individuals and organizations to improve institutional policies and systems that impact the reproductive lives of marginalized communities. SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective was formed in 1997 by 16 organizations of women of color from four mini-communities (Native American, African American, Latina, and Asian American) who recognized that we have the right and responsibility to represent ourselves and our communities, and the equally compelling need to advance the perspectives and needs of women of color. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Jim Alexander 2021 Ebon Dooley Honoree Lifetime Achievement Award Studio Artist info@thejimalexandercollection.com http://jimalexanderphotography.com Jim Alexander is an award-winning documentary photographer, curator, lecturer, and teacher who has spent over fifty years refining what he calls the art of documentary photography. A photojournalist, teacher, activist, media consultant and entrepreneur, Alexander has amassed an impressive collection of images of Black culture and human rights photographs. In 1964, Alexander moved to Ridgewood, New Jersey and started a career as a freelance photographer. He earned a certificate in Business Management from Rutgers University in 1967 and a degree in Commercial Photography from the New York Institute of Photography in 1968. That same year, Alexander began to document the local and national response to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Earning a reputation as a documentary photographer, Alexander was hired by Bruner Productions to shoot film strips from 1968 to 1970. In 1970, he was hired by Yale University’s School of Art and Architecture as a consultant for the Black Environmental Study Team. Alexander completed courses in Communications Psychology at the New School for Social Research in 1974. Accepting a position with the Atlanta Office of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives in 1976, Alexander went on to the Atlanta Neighborhood Arts Center in 1977 as photographer in residence. In 1982, he established the Photo/Media Photography Collective Studio Gallery complex in downtown Atlanta. He was appointed photographer in residence at Clark College in 1985. In 1988, his cultural interest led to the establishment of the First World Bookstores. In 1993, several of Alexander’s photographs were selected for “Beyond Category: The Musical Genius of Duke Ellington” exhibit that continues to tour. Alexander was included in the city of Atlanta’s Masters Series in 1995 and in 2000; his jazz photos were featured in a solo exhibit with the National Black Arts Festival. Having taught and mentored youth and adults at the Carlos Museum, Emory University, the Fulton County Arts Council, TRIO and Upward Bound Programs at Clark, Morris Brown and Atlanta Metropolitan Colleges, Alexander also maintains membership with Photomedia Associates, Inc., Media Arts for Youth, the International Association for Jazz Education, the African American Jazz Caucus, and the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation. He received a 2017 Jus’ Blues Music Foundation Humanitarian Award, for over 50 years of documenting Black music. He is a 2006 inductee into The History Makers. In 1995, the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs began its annual "Master Artist" program and Alexander was the first artist chosen, “for his contribution to Atlanta and the world". OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

< Back UnMask The Future Celebrating 39 Years of Service Saturday, October 14, 2023 7:00 PM - 12:00 PM 2148 Newnan Street, East Point, GA, USA TICKETS / SPONSORSHIPS Event Details Sponsors RUBY - $1,000 Davis Bozeman Law Fidelity Charitable Michael Ross - MHR International Shirley Franklin Brian D. Poe, Esq. - Georgia Injury Attorneys Project South PEARL - $500 Jim Alexander Marty Monegain - The Black Man Lab Lisa Tuttle Ali Katoot FANTASY - $250 Brandeis Green Denise Whiting-Pack LeRoya Chester Jenkins Renard Beaty & Samatha Williams-Beaty - Kick Start Martial Arts WiIlliam Boddie, Esq. Previous Next