Don't miss out on this wonderful summer camp opportunity. Urban Youth Harp Ensemble is offering FREE Harp Summer Camp for students ages 11 and 12 . Learn More / Register 2025 Urban Youth Harp Ensemble - Harp Summer Camp Cost: FREE Ages: 11 -12 Camp Location: The ArtsXchange  | 2148 Newnan Street | East Point, GA 30344 Camp Dates: May 27, 2025 through July 11, 2025 (no camp the week of June 30 - July 4)   Camp Days: Tuesday through Friday (closed Mondays) Camp Sessions (campers will remain in their selected session for the duration of the camp) : Morning Session - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Afternoon Session - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Learn More / Register Learn More About Urban Youth Harp Ensemble Contact urbanyouthharpatl@gmail.com for additional information.

Arts United is a print publication created by South Fulton Arts. Check out the Spring 2025 Issue of ARTS UNITED. This issue features the following articles that spotlight the Artsxchange & Ebon Dooley Honorees. • TRIED-AND-NEW: ArtsXchange Steps Into Next 40 Years with Slate of New Offerings Amid Return of Signature Programs by Angela Oliver • THE POWER OF COMMUNITY: How South Fulton Arts Thrives Through Partnerships by Madeline Livingston • TRAIN THE BALLETHNIC WAY by Laila Howard

Lisa Tuttle and Chanda M. Scott have created thought provoking classes to help you explore the connections between literacy, story telling, and visual arts. We are happy to announce these new class series taking place at the ArtsXchange - 2148 Newnan St. East Point, GA 30344. Spaces are limited sign up today! Telling Family Stories with Mixed Mediums 5 Classes for $30 Spaces are limited Instructor - Lisa Tuttle This class series integrates mixed media techniques, visual literacy, narrative, with family history, memorabilia and photographs. This class series is for: Adults & Seniors. Open to all levels - beginner to experienced.  All materials provided. Class Schedule: 11AM - 2PM Friday, May 30, 2025 - Introduction & Inspiration Friday, June 6, 2025 - Exploring Photographs and Ancestors – Family Tree Friday, June 13, 2025 - Collage Techniques, incorporating text and found objects Friday, June 20, 2025 - Creating Legacy Pieces Friday, June 27, 2025 - Exhibition & Sharing Students are required to attend all classes in the series. Telling Stories Through the Lens 7 Classes for $25 Spaces are limited Instructor -   Chanda M. Scott This photography class series is designed to explore the power of visual storytelling. Through hands-on instruction, creative assignments, and peer collaboration, students will learn not only how to use their cameras but also how to craft meaningful narratives that reflect their experiences, cultures, and communities. This class series is for: Beginner to intermediate photographers with an interest in storytelling and community documentation. Teens and adults,  ages 18 + , with a focus on BIPOC and underrepresented community voices. Supplies needed: Bring your own camera! DSLR / point and shoot / camera phone Class Schedule: 3PM - 5:30PM Tues, May 27, 2025 - Intro to Visual Storytelling Thurs, May 29, 2025 - Photography Basics: Light, Composition & Emotion Tues, June 3, 2025 - Telling Your Truth: Identity & Perspective in  Photography Thurs, June 5, 2025 - The Power of Place: Documentary & Street  Photography Tues, June 10, 2025 - Sequence & Narrative: Building a Photo Essay  Thurs, June 12, 2025 - Editing for Impact: Curating & Captioning Your Story  Tues, June 17, 2025 - Final Exhibit/Presentation Prep & Peer Review  TDB - Community Showcase Students are required to attend all classes in the series. Interested in applying to be a teaching artist for The Art of Literacy & Storytelling Class Series? Check out our open call for teaching artists. Deadline for Submissions: Monday, June 30, 2025 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 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. Questions? Contact Us

Check out the Voyage ATL interview featuring ArtsXchange Executive Director, Alice Lovelace. In this insightful conversation, Alice shares her journey, the challenges she has faced, and the triumphs she has celebrated throughout her career. READ FULL ARTICLE

Kenneth Zakee - Photos by Claudia Maturell Read the full Story by Claudia Maturell , Tri-Cities Fellow, and Ada Wood . In this story from the Tri-Cities Community Issue, six artists share their crafts, processes, and purposes. They also share one resounding message: art heals. Artist include our very own Kenneth Zakee and Alice Lovelace. Photos by Claudia Maturell Read Full Story

Join us for an exciting and informative journey into the world of gardening with our comprehensive series, where you will learn invaluable skills and techniques to enhance your gardening experience and sustainability practices. This series is designed for gardeners of all levels, from beginners to seasoned green thumbs, and will provide you with the tools you need to cultivate a thriving garden that benefits both you and the environment. Whether you are looking to enhance your gardening skills, embrace sustainable practices, or simply connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts, the 2025 Garden Like A Boss Series is the perfect opportunity to grow your knowledge and your garden. 2025 Garden Like A Boss | URBAN HOMESTEADING Instructor - tenisio seanima Cost: $25 per class Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA Spring-Summer 2025 Schedule Click to get tickets/learn more Saturday, May 10, 2025  - Drip Irrigation - Class 1 Saturday, May 24, 2025  - RainWater Collection - Class 2 Saturday, June 7, 2025  - Grape Trellising - Class 3 Saturday, June 21, 2025  - Plant Medicine - Class 4 Saturday, July 5, 2025  - Grow Your Own Mushrooms - Class 5 Saturday, July 19, 2025  - Grow Your Own Fall Seedlings - Class 6 This series is FREE for East Point residents with a Fresh Oasis Community Garden bed! Having a garden bed at the ArtsXchange Fresh Oasis Community Garden has some great opportunities and resources! If you are interested in applying for a garden bed go to the link below and submit an application. Apply for Fresh Oasis Community Garden Bed Limited garden beds available. Applications are not a guarantee for a bed. Apply today!  Funded in part by Partnership for Southern Equity and Bezos Fund Greening of America's Cities More questions email freshoasis@artsxchange.org tenisio seanima Fresh Oasis Garden Manager | Justice 40 Cohort Liaison | ArtsXchange Studio Artist 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. LEARN MORE The Southeast Community Cultural Center d/b/a the ArtsXchange is supported by business donors, annual members, and individuals like you. We are thankful for the support from the Threshold Foundation, Fulton County Arts & Culture under the guidance of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, Fidelity Charitable, The Community Corps, Georgia Council for the Arts under the guidance of the State of Georgia Legislators and support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Our Environmental Justice Accelerator work is funded by Partnership for Southern Equity with funding from The Greening of America’s Cities, and Shades of Green Permaculture. Our literary programs are presented in partnership with South Fulton Arts. The Official Accommodation Provider is Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport North. We encourage you to become a donor or member today!

April is National Poetry Month, and at the ArtsXchange, we’re celebrating with a powerful weekend of spoken word, storytelling, and community in partnership with South Fulton Arts and with sponsorship from Fidelity Charitable. Poetry and slam remain popular today because they provide writers, both young and old, with two unique and powerful ways to express complex emotions, explore the human experience, and foster empathy and understanding—qualities that are essential in our current times. Writing Out Loud POETRY Weekend  brings together voices to honor the beauty and impact of poetry. From the electrifying Madmen and Poets  kickoff to the high-stakes Spring Fling $1,000 Poetry Slam , this weekend is a tribute to the forty year literary legacy that has shaped our community. A highlight of the weekend is the Celebrating Our Literary Legacy  reading and panel, featuring members of the Atlanta Writing Resource Center. This free event on Saturday, April 26th, from 4–6 PM  will showcase performances by BIPOC poets, with a special tribute to poet and editor Malkia M’Buzi Moore , who founded the Atlanta Writing Resource Center in 1986 and propelled the ArtsXchange’s literary tradition forward. Featured poets include Felton Eaddy, Jacqui Marie Gordon, Opal Moore, Malkia M’Buzi Moore, and Michael Simanga , with music by Kenito  and a panel moderated by Janice Liddell . Following the event, join us for a reception sponsored by Fidelity Charitable, featuring delicious offerings from Anisa Lewis of Unsolicited Cooking Advice . Since the founding of the Atlanta Writer Resource Center in 1986 and the launch of the AXC Literary Program in 2019, literature has been at the heart of our mission. We honor the visionaries who paved the way— Malkia M’Buzi Moore , whose leadership brought world-class poets into our orbit, and Theresa Davis , who continues to expand the literary landscape with innovative workshops, open mics, and the introduction of our slam tradition. Today, the AXC Literary Program is a thriving force, hosting over 60 events annually and fostering intergenerational connections through poetry and storytelling. Join us as we celebrate the voices that shape our world, uplift our stories, and keep the art of poetry and storytelling alive! Poetry Out Loud Weekend at the ArtsXchange In Partnership with South Fulton Arts and Fidelity Charitable April 25-26, 2025 MadMen & Poets TICKETS $10 Fri. Apr 25, 2025 8:00PM "MadMen & Poets  is the brainchild of Theresa Davis , where comedy improv collides with poetry for a night of laughter and contemplation. This one-of-a-kind showdown featuring Crazy Sexy Cool  the razor-sharp improv team mash it up with  Theresa’s lineup of thought-provoking poets, blending quick-witted humor with the power of spoken word co hosted with Mark Kendall." Poets Nikki Gray  Mia Willis  Ryan J Mark Kendal Crazy Sexy Cool Ensemble Reese Garcia Lenise Lyons Nikki Radford Akia Sembly Preethi Sundararaman Thomas Trinh Brittany Venzen Writing Workshops Sat. Apr 26, 2025 10AM - 12PM 1PM - 3PM Opal Moore – "Writing Back" Sat. Apr 26, 2025 | $10 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Riley Memorial Library This workshop invites writers to respond in their own voices to a well-known or meaningful poem or short prose work. Inspired by the work of the late Palestinian poet and professor, Refaat Alareer. Mr. Funn – "Self-Publishing" Sat. Apr 26, 2025 | $10 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Robeson Theater An insightful workshop on the essentials of publishing, covering copyrights, securing an ISBN, working with publishing companies, and self-publishing. Amena Brown – "Bring Your Unfinished Poem" Sat. Apr 26, 2025 | $10 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Ebon Dooley Community Room Stuck on a poem? Bring your unfinished work for a session of workshopping, writing, and sharing! Boris "Bluz" Rogers – "Funny Side-Up" Sat. Apr 26, 2025 | $10 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Robeson Theater Explore the humorous side of poetry with exercises and prompts to add to your poetic toolkit. Talicha J – "Golden Shovel: An Homage to Form in Black Poetics" Sat. Apr 26, 2025 | $10 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Riley Memorial Library Participants will explore the Golden Shovel form through the works of Black poets such as Patricia Smith, Jae Nichelle, and Taylor Byas. Johnathan Samuel Eddie – "Say? What! Now?" Sat. Apr 26, 2025 | $10 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Ebon Dooley Community Room Is your poem suffering from a bad case of the "blahs"? Learn how to bring back its sparkle, energy, and impact! Celebrating the Roots of our Literary Legacy: A Reading and Panel Discussion FREE Event Sat. Apr 26, 2025 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM  Performances by BIPOC poets, featuring a tribute to poet & editor Malkia M’Buzi Moore, who propelled the ArtsXchange’s literary tradition with the Atlanta Writing Resource Center in 1986. Performances from Felton Eaddy, Jacqui Marie Gordon, Opal Moore, Malkia M'Buzi Moore and Michael Simanga. Music by Kenito. Panel moderator - Janice Liddell. From the opening of the Atlanta Writer Resource Center in 1986 to the AXC Literary Program in 2019, literature and literacy have been at the core of our programming. Join us as we pay tribute to Malkia M’Buzi Moore, who started us on this long history of writing programs and brought celebrated poets like Maya Angelou and John Oliver Killens among others into our orbit. To Theresa Davis, who has continued that literary tradition with innovative classes and open mics to the introduction of our Slam tradition. Today, the literary program is a centerpiece of our community work, reaching multiple generations and offering over 60 events a year. RECEPTION TO FOLLOW - Unsolicited Cooking Advice Welcome by Alice Lovelace, ArtsXchange Executive Director MC: Kenneth Zakee Panel Moderator - Janice Liddell 2025 Spring Fling Poetry Slam TICKETS | $20 ADV | $25 AT THE DOOR Sat. Apr 26, 2025 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Doors Open and List Posting: 7:30 pm Slam starts: 8pm Poetry Slam Rules: Competition Format: Winner-takes-all/ cumulative score Rounds: 3 rounds Time Limit per Poet: 3 minutes, 10 seconds Number of Competing Poets: 12 12 poets in the first round 8 poets in the second round 4 poets in the third round Judges: 5 judges will determine the winner Restrictions: No props, no music, no costumes, only original work allowed` Prizes: 1st place $1,000 2nd place $300 3rd place $200 Tips for Participants: Bring your A-game, as it's a winner-takes-all competition. Ensure your poetry is within the 3-minute 10 seconds  time limit Remember, no props, no music, no costumes and only original work are allowed. If you decide to participate, make sure to arrive early to secure your spot on the list (you cannot have someone sign you up, a ticket does not guarantee a spot in the slam), and best of luck in the Poetry Slam!  Doors Open and List Posting: 7:30 pm In partnership with South Fulton Arts. Additional sponsors Atlanta Writers Club The Southeast Community Cultural Center d/b/a the ArtsXchange is supported by business donors, annual members, and individuals like you. We are thankful for the support from the Threshold Foundation, Fulton County Arts & Culture under the guidance of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, Fidelity Charitable, The Community Corps, Georgia Council for the Arts under the guidance of the State of Georgia Legislators and support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Our Environmental Justice Accelerator work is funded by Partnership for Southern Equity with funding from The Greening of America’s Cities, and Shades of Green Permaculture. Our literary programs are presented in partnership with South Fulton Arts, The Official Accommodation Provider - Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport North and The Atlanta Writer's Club. We encourage you to become a donor or member today!

Fun with Surveillance by Dennis Coburn A.K.A. Mr Boom We are delighted to announce the winners of Reclaimed Visions: The Art of Upcycling juried show. This exhibit is a celebration of creativity and sustainability, showcasing the remarkable talents of artists who have embraced the principles of upcycling. Each piece submitted to the show is a testament to the artists' innovative approaches to transforming discarded materials into stunning works of art. The exhibition features an impressive array of creations that highlight the powerful potential of what many consider waste. Reclaimed Visions: The Art of Upcycling - Artist Talk Sat. April 19, 2025 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Free | Open to the Public Come hear about the amazing works of the Reclaimed Visions artists who have transformed discarded materials into thought-provoking works of art. 1st Place Winner Fun with Surveillance by Dennis Coburn A.K.A. Mr Boom 2024 Reclaimed children's play structure, plastic food baskets, found object, paint, hardware Fun with Surveillance by Dennis Coburn A.K.A. Mr Boom 2nd Place Winner Trashwork - Cornflowers by Cathy Ehrler 2021 This creation shows how to turn waste into wonder. Post-consumer waste (wine boxes, aluminum cans, old CD's, etc.) is transformed into a mosaic masterpiece. The only products used in creating this beauty are glue and water-based non-toxic sealer. No paint or other coloring is used. The material has been cut into tiles and tediously glued to a substrate that is also recycled. The frame was purchased from a thrift store. This piece serves as a powerful reminder of the vast amount of waste in our society, urging awareness. By turning waste into beauty, Cathy aims to raise awareness about the overwhelming trash in our world, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices. Trashwork  - Cornflowers by Cathy Ehrler 3rd Place Winner Plastic me pretty by Felina Martin 2023 Wearable Art - Reclaimed plastic bags Felina is a fashion designer, artist, author and leader in the nonprofit sector. She has served as a community connector and leader in the nonprofit industry for over 20 years. Her roles ranged from Executive Director to President, where she has led various businesses, nonprofits and boards to success in capacity building, fund development, and marketing. She currently serves as the Senior Public Affairs and Communications Advisor for NeighborWorks Southern Region. Felina has a bachelor's degree from the University of West Florida, graduate of the Nonprofit Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School and serves as a Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP). Plastic me pretty  by Felina Martin Honorable Mention Ancestral Headphones I  by John Chase Campbell 2018 Assemblage - Hand-cut paper, fabric, headphones, feathers My intention, as an artist, is to perpetuate and elevate the culture as I strive to create divinely inspired artwork. My art is a physical manifestation of a dialogue among three influential narratives; my heritage, my ancestors and my lived experience. The works submitted for this exhibit are from my art series, Message from the Ancestors. My use of media, including found and repurposed objects and traditional art material, seeks to occupy the interstitial spaces between the ancient and the contemporary, western and nonwestern aesthetics and to bridge the physical world with that of spirit. Ancestral Headphones I  by John Chase Campbell You are invited to come see the works up close at the Jack Sinclair Gallery! Reclaimed Visions: The Art of Upcycling On view at the ArtsXchange April 12, 2025 - May 24, 2025 Free | Open to the Public Gallery Hours Tuesday - Saturday 10AM - 6PM Reclaimed Visions: The Art of Upcycling - Artist Talk Sat. April 19, 2025 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Free | Open to the Public Come hear about the amazing works of the Reclaimed Visions Artists who have transformed discarded materials into thought-provoking works. Reclaimed Visions: The Art of Upcycling coincides with the ArtsXchange Awareness Day on Saturday, April 19, 2025 — a day of workshops, hands-on training, and discussions focused on sustainability. 2025 ArtsXchange Environmental Awareness Day Sat. April 19, 2025 10:00 PM – 5:00 PM FREE | ArtsXchange invites you to an exciting and impactful Environmental Awareness Day in East Point, GA! Join us for a day of workshops, hands-on training, and discussions focused on sustainability. Something for the whole family.

Explore the complete interview of The Local Take With Kiplyn Primus as she engages with Dr. Danny Campbell, discussing his role as a jurist and his dynamic life as an artist and art educator. Full Interview https://www.wclk.com/show/the-local-take-with-kiplyn-primus/2025-04-19/reclaimed-vision-the-art-of-upcycling-through-may-24th-at-the-artsxchange