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Dianne Mathiowetz 2018 Ebon Dooley Honoree Social Justice Champion https://www.facebook.com/dianne.mathiowetz Dianne Mathiowetz has been engaged in the struggle for social and economic justice for over 50 years. Anti-racist activist, workers’ rights advocate, anti-imperialist organizer, reproductive rights defender and community radio producer and host, Dianne credits her longevity in revolutionary change to her membership in Workers World Party. She has acted in solidarity with immigrants and refugees everywhere, incarcerated workers behind bars, political prisoners, LGBTQ2+ communities, environmentalists in defense of the planet, abortion and women's healthcare providers, housing activists and cultural workers. Women's Action for New Directions (WAND), Freedom University, Grandmothers for Peace, Dominican College, and the Nipponza Myohoji Atlanta Dojo have honored Dianne for her dedication to peace, equality and liberation. She received the inaugural Ebon Dooley Social Justice Champion award in 2018 from the ArtsXchange. Currently, Dianne is the vice-president of the Board of WRFG 89.3FM, as well as coordinator of both the Georgia Peace and Justice Coalition and International Action Center. She produces and co-hosts the weekly Labor Forum program on WRFG. Dianne appreciates and marvels at all the remarkable people who have enriched her life, educated her and sustained her to remain confident that "a better world is in birth. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Shelia Turner and Sistagraphy 2018 Ebon Dooley Honoree Change Maker https://www.sistagraphy.com/ 1961 - 2018 In 1993, Shelia Turner , an Atlanta-based documentary photographer, wanted to create a vehicle for Black women photographers to exhibit their work. At the time, the world of photography was dominated by white males. There was no collective of Black women photographers documenting the stories of Black women. Shelia contacted nine photographers that she knew personally, and they all accepted her invitation. The inaugural exhibition garnered critical acclaim. The collective’s next exhibition was held in 1994 under its new name, Sistagraphy. Shelia passed away in 2018, but her commitment to the relevance and importance of photographic art created by African American women lives on. Sistagraphy encourages lifelong learning and promotes the art of photography through interpretive theme-based exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

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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. 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tenisio seanima Fresh Oasis Garden Manager Justice 40 Cohort Liaison 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

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Susan Ross 2019 Ebon Dooley Honoree Bridge Builder https://www.photogriot.com/ Susan “Sue” Ross is a cultural giant. This “photo-griot” specializes in documenting cultural, political, social, and economic images of the African-American community. She is an avid activist whose organizational memberships and community engagements are as extensive as her documentation of many Atlanta cultural and political highlights. She combined her life’s work with her positions in government administration for the City of Atlanta, serving as photographer for Festivals, the Centennial Olympic Games and the annual Dream Jamborees, the 1988 Democratic Convention, the Atlanta Third World Film Festivals, the Atlanta Jazz Festivals, the Nelson Mandela visits, King Week, the National Black Arts Festivals, Paralympic Games, and as a chronicler of activities during the administrations of Atlanta’s five African American mayors. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Ashley Dopson 2022 Ebon Dooley Honoree Jack Sinclair Visual Artist tapestrymurals@gmail.com http://www.ashleydpaints.com/ Ashley Dopson is a conceptual fine artist who uses her art to create intimate moments in public spaces. Her murals can be seen in many corners of the city — “Dream Big: The Phases of Ms. Kamala Harris” on Cascade and Beecher, “Herstory: Heroines of the West End” at the Goodwill on Ralph David Abernathy, and “Fish Are Jumpin’ and the Cotton Is High” at the Krog Tunnel entrance to name a few. Raised in Atlanta, she credits her early childhood in New Orleans for her colorful palette and rich textures. Her works are a conglomerate of primitive impasto and a contemporary take on the painting styles of the Harlem Renaissance. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Angela Oliver ArtsXchange Program & Media Manager media@artsxchange.org Grounded by North Mississippi and South Georgia roots, Angela N. Oliver is a proud native of #OldAtlanta, who grew up in the West End. Her knack for storytelling, passion for celebrating cultures, and duty to expose injustice earned her a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Black Studies from Western Kentucky University, where she also became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She was the first Black full-time reporter (and later features editor) at the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer, 2011-2017, where she challenged erasure by centering Black folks in a range of coverage and editorials. There, she created "In the Margins," a series of in-depth stories about marginalized people and communities, yiedling coverage of local issues such as disproportionate school suspensions of Black K-12 students, the history of a once-thriving Black farming town lost largely to USDA discrimintion, and a sweeping look at judicial and societal responses to the crack versus opioid epidemics. Her beats included Arts & Entertainment, covering a lively community arts landscape; Religion & Values, covering the Diocese of Western Kentucky and beliefs from humanism to Islam to Southern Baptist; and Agriculture, in a thriving farm region with international reach. She was nominated for the Kentucky Farm Bureau's 2016 Ag Communicator of the Year award, and was also selected for the National Press Foundation's 2016 "Future of Food & Farming" Fellowship in St. Louis. A member of the Society of Professional Journalists, she was named a Dori Maynard Diversity Leadership Fellow in 2017. With a heart for helping young people find and their voice, Angela also taught media writing at Kentucky Wesleyan College, 2014-2017, where she advised the Black Student Union through its reactivation. There, she also served in various leadership roles on the boards of the Owensboro Human Relations Commission, Ownebsoro Black Expo, H.L. Neblett Community Center, and the Owensboro-Daviess County Race & Child Welfare Committee. Before coming to the ArtsXchange in February of 2022, Angela was the communications coordinator at Project South, where she grew into nonprofit communications and grassroots organizing — including working on the communications team for the Southern Movement Assembly; facilitating the Community Communications skills-building track at the 2019 Get Ready, Stay Ready Southern Leadership Summit & Organizing Internsive in Mobile, Alabama; as well as co-facilitating the Movement Journalism "Conversation Cafe" at the 2018 Allied Media Conference in Detroit. Angela is also a poet and creative writer who daydreams about seeing her scripts come alive on the big screen. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Sarah Oso 2020 Ebon Dooley Honoree Emerging Leader https://www.facebook.com/sarah.oso.501 Sarah O. Oso (she/her) is a first-generation immigrant and proud Atlanta resident, she commits to honoring the human experience through highlighting the importance of spoken and written expression. Her poetry crosses the bounds of genre and language and often explores the intimacies of identity, heritage, human connection, and faith. Numerous local readings and art events, including the annual AJC Decatur Book Festival, Poetry at Tech, and 2019 Agnes Scott Writers’ Festival, have featured Oso’s work, and her poetry has been Pushcart Prize-nominated, currently appearing in New Ohio Review , Rigorous , and Helen Literary Magazine , among others. Oso is a recent Stamps President’s Scholar graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology (’19), where she earned B.S. degrees in both Public Policy and Applied Language/Intercultural Studies and engaged in the research of social themes, focusing on healthcare disparity, food security, diversity impact, multimodal storytelling, advocacy, and activism. By day, she works closely with the community as a legal team associate, with an emphasis on immigration rights and aiding and empowering immigrants in navigating regulations and obtaining protected status. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES