b3e737f4-d6a1-4c79-9388-2e219e0d853d PRESS Mausiki Scales and the Common Ground Collective to perform at ArtsXchange June 4, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAUSIKI SCALES & THE COMMON GROUND COLLECTIVE Concert: June 24, 8 p.m., $20 Community Workshop: June 25, 3 p.m., Free Paul Robeson Theater at ArtsXchange More info & RSVP Mausiki Scales & the Common Ground Collective to perform at ArtsXchange Renowned group to bring signature sound & workshop in honor of Black Music Month EAST POINT, Ga. — Celebrate Black Music Month with an authentic rendering of the pulsating African rhythm fused with jazz and R&B that is the hallmark of Afrobeat. Mausiki Scales and the Common Ground Collective — a local band with international reach — will play a concert at 8 p.m. June 24 in the Paul Robeson Theater at the ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St. in East Point. The collective will return to offer their free community workshop, “Blues People: The Music and Culture of African Americans,” open to all ages from 3-5 p.m. on June 25. In this free masterclass, Mausiki Scales and his guests will guide participants through an exploration of the intellectual and social origins of African American music — Black Folk music, Blues, Jazz, popular, religious and others — from its beginnings in Africa to its enculturation into the music of the Americas. Founded and led by Mausiki Scales, the Common Ground Collective, is a group of Atlanta-based musicians who have been working together since 1999. The band explores genres that reflect Africa and the African Diaspora including Afrobeat, Funk, Jazz, Soul, Blues and Hip Hop. With a commitment to performing that expands beyond mere entertainment, the band claims community healing as core to its mission. Mausiki Scales & Common Ground's sound concerns itself with the African ancestral musical arts, while being fully present in addressing contemporary experiences. They approach creativity with a high regard for music and they also act as active agents in maintaining an integral part of the sacred Black Music Tradition. For more information or to purchase tickets, see artsxchange.org/ebon-dooley . The ArtsXchange, d/b/a the Southeast Community Cultural Center, was incorporated in 1983 and opened The Arts Exchange In 1984 in Grant Park, reshaping the landscape of Metro Atlanta’s arts scene. In East Point since 2017, the ArtsXchange empowers artists, social justice activists, and creative entrepreneurs to engage communities with innovative artistic learning experiences and cultural exchange. Our programming is designed to be inclusive, diverse, and to encourage positive change as participants come to a better understanding of themselves and others. Our art is our activism. DOWNLOAD THE PDF Press Contact Angela Oliver media@artsXchange.org She/Her

Dr. Janice Liddell 2022 Ebon Dooley Honoree Change Maker Dr. Janice Liddell’s lifetime of work in theater has uplifted Black women, exploded myths about Black people, and reclaimed their histories. Moved by the reporting of the 50th anniversary of the Lena Baker execution, Liddell initially sent her play, “Who Will Sing for Lena?” to various theaters royalty-free if viewers would sign a petition for the posthumous pardon of Lena Baker. 2,500 signatures were sent to the Georgia State Board of Pardon and Paroles, which influenced the pardon in 2005. The play has since been performed at festivals, theaters and schools from Atlanta, Denver and NYC to Edinburgh, Belize City and Monaco. Liddell retired after serving in several capacities at Clark Atlanta University for more than 35 years, and as assistant vice president for academic affairs and coordinator of faculty development at Atlanta Metropolitan College until 2015. She is co-editor of a collection of literary criticism, an author of several published articles and poems, and has had several plays produced nationally and internationally. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

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 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

A Room of Her Own A Room of Her Own Women Studio Artists From AXC's 40 Year History May 4, 2024 – June 22, 2024 CURATOR Lisa Tuttle ARTISTS Lisa Alembik, Beverly Buchanan, Dana Cibulski, Jaynie Gillman Crimmins, Connie Cross, N’Dieye Gray Danavall, Theresa Davis, Elyse Defoor, Rebecca DesMarais, Myriam Dondzina, Mirtha Ferrer, Anna Hamer, Caroline Lathan-Stiefel, Alice Lovelace-Riley, Lynn Marshall-Linnemeier, Theresa “Wise Mecca” Mingo, Charmaine Minniefield, Barbara Nesin “Batya Tamar”, Donna Pickens, Sankofa Selassie, Karley Sullivan, Chris Tholl, Lisa Tuttle, Laura Vela and Pandra Williams A Room Of Her Own: Women Studio Artists From AXC's 40 Year History will be an exhibition of artwork by 25 powerhouse women artists who have, or have had, studios at the ArtsXchange, either in Grant Park or in East Point. The dates of the exhibition are May 4 – June 22, 2024, in the Jack Sinclair Gallery at the ArtsXchange. Events An opening reception is planned for 6-8 p.m. Saturday, May 4. A Room of Her Own | Opening Reception May 4, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00 PM East Point Register Now An Artist Talk moderated by Malkia M'Buzi Moore is planned for 2-5 p.m. Sunday, May 5. A Room of Her Own | Artist Talk May 5, 2024, 2:00 – 4:00 PM Sinclair Gallery at ArtsXchange Register Now A wide variety of artwork will be on display, including paintings, drawings, mixed media work, photography, small installations, sculpture, ceramics and miniature dioramas. For artist and curator Lisa Tuttle, this exhibition of multi-generational women artists represents an unique contribution to Metro Atlanta’s art history, as well as a gathering of many women artists and colleagues who have inspired her to remain committed to the creative life. The title comes from the writings of Virginia Woolf, “A Room of One's Own,” first published in September 1929. The work is based on two lectures Woolf delivered in October 1928 at Newnham College and Girton College, women's colleges at the University of Cambridge. In her essay, Woolf uses metaphors to explore social injustices and comments on women's lack of free expression and recognition as creatives. "A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction." Tuttle feels the same idea is valid in terms of women visual artists and their studios. Tuttle writes, “ At 72, I find it is increasingly important to put my energies into formalizing records about my own work, and that of other artists I know as well. I have seen influential artists’ work fade from memory. Organizing this exhibition of the diverse women artists is to honor the work of some remarkable colleagues, each of whom has taught me something along the way. Some had studios at the Arts Exchange before I became a tenant, and others I knew to varying degrees over the 23 years I had a studio at the Arts Exchange building in Grant Park. And now, I can bring them together with the women artists who have, or have had, studios in our beautiful new building in East Point.” Planned as part of the ArtsXchange’s 40th Anniversary celebration, this exhibition will both document, and place into context the wide variety of individual women artists who have worked in our buildings over the last 40 years. The gallery program is the longest continually running program at the Arts Exchange/ArtsXchange, and several of these women have played important roles in the Gallery Committee over the years. 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

2024 ArtsXchange Members Pin Up Show 2024 Pin Up Show + Sale A one night ArtsXchange Members Exhibit Sat, Jan 27, 2024 ArtsXchange Open House, Pin-Up Show + Sale 2024 | 6-10 p.m.* | Saturday, Jan. 27 | Jack Sinclair Gallery @ ArtsXchange. Enjoy drinks and music at the event from 6-10 p.m. Entry as a participating artist is FREE for current members. Become a member and take $10 off any level of membership with the code PINUP2024! * MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Enjoy wine, cheese, a first look, and first chance to purchase during our members-only segment from 4-6 p.m. CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP FOR MEMBERSHIP! ••••• ARTIST REQUIREMENTS Participating artists must be current ArtsXchange members or purchase a membership to submit work in Pin-up Show + Sale. Membership must be purchased and registration form submitted online prior to or at drop-off. Artists must be 18 or older and may join online using the discount code PINUP2024 to take $10 off. Upon drop-off, web resolution images will be taken of artwork for placement on event page. Artists are required to manage collection of payment for the sale of artwork directly from collector. ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS All artistic media accepted Only one artwork at a time may be displayed by each participating artist. In case of sale or other change, artist may display another artwork according to the same requirements in the same location. Membership must be purchased and registration form submitted prior to or at drop-off Artwork must be no larger than 24 x 24 x 4 inches (including any mats, frames, or borders) Artist must be able to hang work on the wall with no more than 4 standard push pins (provided by ArtsXchange staff) Artwork must be priced at $500 or less Artist's name must be printed on the front or back of the artwork DROP-OFF TIMES FOR ARTWORK 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27 SALES The artist is responsible for collecting payment from collectors. The ArtsXchange will provide wrapping/packaging materials to purchasers as needed. PICK UP OF UNSOLD ARTWORK Artwork may be picked up following the event on Jan. 27th, or from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30. Unclaimed work will be discarded after Saturday, Feb. 3. 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

Kenneth Zakee ArtsXchange Board Member Studio Artist kennethz.kz@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/kenneth.zakee Kenneth Zakee is an Artist/Poet and community activist. A 35 yr old resident of Atlanta. Born in Cleveland, Ohio. While attending Morehouse College he co-founded America's first African Fraternity; KMT Asen in 1987. He served as Chairman of Metro Atlanta Kwanzaa Assn (M.A.K.A.) and membership.from 1988-2000. He co-founded Klub Kuumba; an open mic poetry gathering (1993-2000) Zakee also worked with the Atlanta homeless population and served as program director for Trinity House-Big Bethel program for homeless men with drug problems. During his tenure there; Zakee established the Kalonji Brotherhood: a rite of passage support group for men in recovery. Zakee has received numerous awards for social and artistic endeavors and appeared on several media outlets for his work. Zakee is committed to serving our youth and inspiring a new generation of artists and leaders. "The inspiration for my work comes from African/African American culture. I consider everything a canvas. I am presently working with clothing, greeting cards, wall hangings, and gourds from West Africa. African symbols state clearly the cultural pride of my work." - Kenneth Zakee OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

5579addc-c18a-4991-9bbb-80021b3ce35c PRESS Two women artists reclaim story of Haiti, Dominican Republic in ArtsXchange exhibition Nexus of the Taino to explore shared history of forcefully divided island July 21, 2025 Two women artists reclaim story of Haiti, Dominican Republic in ArtsXchange exhibition Nexus of the Taino to explore shared history of forcefully divided island EAST POINT, Georgia, July 21, 2025 — As art continues to make the world smaller, ArtsXchange is bringing together two women artists who share an ancestral history despite colonialism tearing it apart.Ayiti-Quisqueya: Nexus of the Taíno will open with a reception from 5-8 p.m. Aug. 9 in the Jack Sinclair Gallery at ArtsXchange. This powerful new exhibition enjoins the masterful paintings of Darnelle Louis-Jacques of Haiti (Ayiti) and Reinilda Blair of the Dominican Republic (Quisqueya) for a rare, intimate dialogue of heritage and healing. “We’re telling the story of our ancestors — the Taínos — and the deep cultural and spiritual threads that connect Ayiti and Quisqueya across a fractured past,” said Blair. “We’re bringing our visions together as one voice, one island, one legacy.” Through paintings and personal narrative, the artists excavate their Taíno roots and confront the layered histories of the shared island and the current challenges between their countries. Nexus of the Taíno is both a tribute to ancestral strength and a call for unity and empathy amid ongoing social and political tensions. More than an exhibit, it is a reclamation, the artists said. “We are bridging the unnecessary gap between Haiti and DR through our creativity,” Louis-Jacques added. “We want everyone to get a sense of the island through our art, through our food, through our music.” Bold, necessary, and deeply moving, the exhibit transcends geographic and cultural borders, offering a vision for a more just and interconnected future for Ayiti and Quisqueya. The Jack Sinclair Gallery is located at ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan Street, East Point, GA. Admission is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. About ArtsXchange ArtsXchange is a cultural facility founded in the Black arts tradition that empowers artists, social justice activists, and creative entrepreneurs to engage communities through the transformative power of the arts. The pillars of our programming are Visual Arts, Literature and Literacy, and Land Conservation. We serve our communities through workshops, exhibitions, concerts, health and wellness classes, films, performances, and community gardens. Our resident studio artist program supports emerging, mid-career, and established artists by providing affordable creative spaces. As cultural stewards, we foster resilience within our communities as a gathering, sharing, and organizing space. We make the arts accessible to individuals traditionally excluded from creative industries, responding directly to community needs through partnerships and collaborations with like-minded arts organizations, social justice advocates, and people-led initiatives. For more information, visit ArtsXchange,org, or follow on Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube . About the Artists Reinilda Blair is an accomplished acrylic painter born in the Dominican Republic, raised in New York City, and now based in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. She began painting at the age of 8 and officially launched her art career in 2021. Her artistic style is characterized by a vivid and emotive use of color, focusing on nature, portraiture, and cultural symbolism. Blair’s paintings are noted for their bright, rich hues and detailed representation, creating a dynamic interplay between form and color that adds depth and vitality to her subjects. Blair’s work has been exhibited at notable venues such as Mason Fine Art, Alpharetta Arts Center, Fulton Government Center, and Emma Darnell Aviation Center. Her recent solo show at Arts Clayton Gallery received acclaim for its evocative visual impact and emotional resonance. Through her striking use of color and detail, Blair continues to captivate audiences with art that is both visually compelling and deeply meaningful. Learn more by visiting her website . Darnelle Louis-Jacques is a Haitian-American self-taught artist based in Atlanta and originally from the vibrant streets of Brooklyn. After high school she wanted to study architecture in college but that career choice wasn’t supported by her family. This led Louis-Jacques to pick a field that would please herself and family. After earning degrees in dental lab technology and applied science in baking and patisserie, Darnelle still felt unfulfilled. In May of 2019, Darnelle was involved in a near-death car wreck which left her immobilized for a few months. That experience reunited with her first love: Art. She continues to live out her dream of becoming a globally known artist. See her portfolio here and follow her artistic journey on Instagram @artbydlj. DOWNLOAD THE PDF Press Contact Angela Oliver media@artsXchange.org She/Her

Constellations Constellations ArtsXchange Studio Artists Exhibition Dec 6, 2025 – Jan 10, 2026 CURATED BY Black Art In America EVENTS Opening Reception Sat, October 18, 2025 | 3PM - 6PM FREE | Open to the public Jack Sinclair Gallery ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St, East Point, GA 30344, USA RSVP Curators Statement - Najee Dorsey From Stono to Now: The Fire This Time Black Resistance in American Art, 1739 - Present “If there is no struggle, there is no progress. Those who profess to favor freedom, and yet depreciate agitation, are men who want crops without plowing up the ground.” — Frederick Douglass From the Stono Rebellion of 1739 to the murals of Atlanta and the marches in Ferguson, the language of resistance has always been spoken — in movement, in memory, and in the marks we make upon the world. From Stono to Now: The Fire This Time charts a powerful lineage of Black rebellion and creative defiance, presenting a curatorial arc that spans uprisings, visionaries, and visual declarations of freedom. This exhibition brings together works from multiple exhibited collections that speak to our shared legacy of protest, self-determination, and survival. Featured works include: Traci Mims’ searing depictions of Sojourner Truth, Fred Hampton, and Huey P. Newton, which honor the lineage of Black radical thought and leadership. Jamaal Barber’s To Be Free and Underground Railroad, which visualize both the physical and spiritual journey toward liberation. Najee Dorsey’s Gullah Jack and Google Robert Charles, brought to life through evocative photomontage and mixed media, reminding us that rebellion is rooted in American soil. Kevin Williams and other contemporary voices challenge and expand the narrative, anchoring today’s resistance in the textures of daily Black life, love, and refusal. “This is not nostalgia — it is testimony. A living archive.” From sugarcane fields to city blocks, from coded quilts to bullhorn chants, From Stono to Now frames the art of resistance not as relic, but as a roadmap. As the fires of change continue to burn, it asks: What does resistance look like today — and are we ready to carry it forward? 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

The Haunts of Black Kirby The Haunts of Black Kirby An exhibition of works from the dawn of Afrofuturism Sept 2, 2023 - Oct 28, 2023 CURATORS Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library ARTIST Black Kirby The Haunts of Black Kirby Presented in partnership with the Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library Black Kirby—the pseudonym assumed by the acclaimed visual artists and professors, John Jennings and Stacey Robinson—are Alchemists. They take raw materials from black history, hip hop, and comic book mythology and remix them to create new universes, never-before seen technologies, and biting satires about the world we live in today. Each of the Black Kirby images serves as a funky, rare artifact from an alternate universe, fully formed, and autonomous from its earthly origins. The works in this exhibition are on loan from the Atlanta University Center (AUC) Robert W. Woodruff Library. The Haunts of Black Kirby is derived from “The Alchemist’s Notebook: The Satire, Remixes, and Haunts of Black Kirby”, an exhibition organized by the AUC Woodruff Library in 2019. It featured more than fifty digital artworks by Black Kirby and artifacts from the AUC Woodruff Library’s Archives Research Center exploring the topics of Black history, hip-hop, and comic book mythology. Join us for the opening reception and come back for the many surrounding classes and events! EXHIBIT EVENTS: The Haunts of Black Kirby - Opening Reception September 2, 2023, 7:00 – 10:00 PM ArtsXchange Register Now Community Class: Learn Procreate Software (The Haunts of Black Kirby) September 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM East Point Register Now Intro to Comic Book Illustration - FREE Community Class September 16, 2023 at 1:00 PM East Point Register Now Ekphrastic Poetry in the Gallery - FREE Wednesday Writers Workshop September 27, 2023, 7:00 – 8:30 PM ArtsXchange Register Now Community Discussion: Afrofuturism, Its Relevance in Today's Environment & the P... September 30, 2023 at 4:00 PM East Point Register Now Afro-Surrealism, the Negritude Movement & the Archival Roots of Afrofuturism - F... October 4, 2023, 5:00 – 7:00 PM Atlanta University Ctr Woodruff Library Register Now Intermediate Illustration for Adults - FREE Community Class October 7, 2023 at 1:00 PM East Point Register Now The Process of Creating Afrofuturistic Work - FREE Community Sketching Class October 11, 2023 at 6:00 PM East Point Register Now Creative Feedback & Career Lab for Projects in Progress - FREE October 14, 2023 at 4:00 PM East Point Register Now Ekphrastic Poetry in the Gallery - FREE Wednesday Writers Workshop October 25, 2023, 7:00 – 8:30 PM ArtsXchange Register Now Suspend your disbelief with me for a moment. Imagine the alchemists at work in their lair. Watch as they use a set of rusty tools to handle raw, crude materials and melt them down to more malleable forms. As they carefully mix the isolated substances together, listen as they whisper a forgotten tongue from a dusty leather-bound notebook. When the ritual is over and the notebook has been cast aside into the shadows, you witness the substance start to stir. As it twists and turns in the immense heat, you smell the stench of a hot fusion that breathes life into a new creation, indeed a new element, that has never existed before. This new element is the art of Black Kirby, and this exhibition provides a peek into their notebook of esoteric spells. - Clint Fluker, Ph.D. 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

2026 Pin-Up Show and Sale 2026 Pin-Up Show and Sale A one night ArtsXchange Members Exhibit Sat. Jan 17, 2026 Enjoy refreshments, music & the chance to buy local art! Come enjoy an exciting one-night-only exhibit featuring a diverse array of artwork from our talented ArtsXchange members! We are inviting all of our talented current ArtsXchange members to submit their artwork for this highlty anticipated event! The Pin Up Show is a unique opportunity for our members to showcase their work to a wide audience and have them available for sale. Artist keep 100% of their sales! Pin Up Show + Sale An ArtsXchange Members Exhibit Jack Sinclair Gallery @ ArtsXchange Sat. Jan 17, 2026 5PM - 7PM Opening Reception Pin Up Show + Sale exhibit is free and open to the public! RSVP 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