Meadowlark Pictures 2022 Ebon Dooley Honoree Emerging Leader Meadowlark Pictures comprises an ambitious trio of writers/producers/directors who aim to create bold stories and ensure that history is correctly passed down for generations. The group includes Noah Washington , a Georgia State University senior, FanBase app marketing copywriter, former BronzeLens Film Festival intern and great-grandson of Booker T. Washington; Solomon Simmon , a SCAD alum and aspiring filmmaker who has appeared onscreen in the TV dramedy “Atlanta;” and Zipporah Dorsey , also a SCAD alum, blogger, and writer whose directorial debut came in the Meadowlark Pictures play, “1906.” The play, a retelling of the Atlanta Race Massacre of 1906 through the eyes of Black men who defended themselves, premiered at the AXC and has been part of many city- and county-wide commemorations of the lives lost. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

POST by Thomas Bess POST Solo Exhibit by Thomas Bess Nov 02, 2024 - Dec 21,2024 Curator Rayfield Lewis Featured Artist Thomas Bess Experience a captivating exploration of the fleeting and ever-changing nature of our world through the eyes of an Artist, Thomas Bess. This collection showcases thought provoking works that reflect his deep engagement with critical theory and the concept of recycling nature. A Statement from the Artist “My work explores the relationship between Critical theory and recycling culture. With influences as diverse as Derrida and Miles Davis, new synergies are manufactured from both constructed and discovered dialogues. Ever since I was a teenager I have been fascinated by the ephemeral nature of the moment. What starts out as hope soon becomes corroded into a dialectic of greed, leaving only a sense of decadence and the inevitability of a new order. As spatial phenomena become transformed through diligent and critical practice, the viewer is left with an insight into the darkness of our world.” -Thomas Bess Jr. Artist Bio Thom Bess specializes in collage style paintings and drawings. Influenced by Picasso, Romere Bearden, and Stephanie Jackson, Bess’s work has been described as mystical, darkly funny, challenging, and uplifting. He was raised in the small town of Gray, Georgia with strong Christian values and all the contradictions of the American South. Following a near death experience at 18, Bess began splitting his time between Jamaica and Amsterdam where he began studying African-centered metaphysics and, ironically, began to channel his very American experiences onto canvas. Returning to the U.S. in 2008, Bess started creating wall projections for small gatherings of friends in a newly re-emerging party and arts scene in Atlanta depicting cult pop culture icons, literary figures, and people he encountered at a local coffee shop. He currently lives and works in Atlanta. Events Opening Reception POST by Thomas Bess - Opening Reception November 2, 2024, 6:00 – 9:00 PM The ArtsXchange Register Now Interactive Mulit-Media Performance POST by Thomas Bess: Interactive Mulit-Media Performance Date and time is TBD The ArtsXchange Register Now Sponsors ArtsXchange Fulton County Arts and Culture Community foundation of Greater Atlanta Davis Bozeman Law Fidelity Charitable MHR International South Fulton Arts Fidelity Charitable The Black Man Lab The Community Corps 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 Pollinators The Pollinators An ArtsXchange Juried Show : An Artistic Celebration of Plants, Pollinators and Habitats Apr 6, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024 JURIED SHOW Cash Awards: 1st $300 | 2nd $200 | 3rd $100 Exhibit Guest Judge: K. Joy Ballard Peters Artists: Reinilda Blair • Danny Campbell • John Chase Campbell • Armando Chaco • Perry Chong • Arielle Cook • Shantae Gibson • Stephanie Gibson • Courtney Greever-Fries • Samuel Guilford • Elujah Hanif • Dwight Harriman • Christie Harwell • Shelley Helms Fleishman • F. Geoffrey Johnson • Kimberly King • Maria Korol • Arthur Moore • Michael Morgan • Mary Peng • Melissa Pressler • Danielle Ross • Michael Stamboly • Tafawa • Sandra Teepen • Lisa Tuttle • Ric Washington • Amber White • Clarence White • Clementine Willowilde The Pollinators: An Artistic Celebration of Plants, Pollinators, and Habitats In the face of a rapidly declining natural world, “The Pollinators” emerges as a poignant tribute to the intricate ecosystems that sustain life on our planet. Against the backdrop of a looming extinction crisis, this juried art exhibition dares to shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked marvels of flora and fauna, urging us to rekindle our connection with the natural world. “The ArtsXchange invites artists to channel their creativity into a celebration of plants, pollinators, and the habitats they call home. From delicate wildflowers to towering trees, from bustling beehives to the flutter of butterfly wings, each artwork serves as a testament to the beauty, resilience, and interconnectedness of life on Earth. At the heart of this exhibition lies a powerful message—a plea to combat the phenomenon of “plant blindness” that plagues modern society. Through captivating visuals and thought-provoking narratives, “The Pollinators” seeks to awaken the dormant appreciation for the vital role that plants play in sustaining our existence. But “The Pollinators” is more than just an exhibition—it’s a call to arms, a rallying cry for collective action in the face of environmental degradation. As you wander through the gallery, let each artwork serve as a reminder of our shared responsibility to nurture and protect the precious web of life that sustains us all. Join us in celebrating the beauty and resilience of plants, pollinators, and habitats at the ArtsXchange where art becomes a powerful catalyst for social and environmental change. Events The Pollinators | Opening Reception & Juried Awards Saturday, April 6, 2024 2PM - 5PM The Pollinators | Exhibit Opening Reception & Juried Awards April 6, 2024, 2:00 – 5:00 PM ArtsXchange Register Now The Pollinators | Artist Talk "Pollinator Day" in Honor of Earth Day 2024 Saturday, April 20, 2024 12:30 - 1:30 PM The Pollinators | Artist Talk April 20, 2024, 12:30 – 1:30 PM ArtsXchange Register Now About the Gallery Committee Chairs Lisa Tuttle is a mixed-media artist, curator, advocate, educator and writer. A former lead administrator with the Fulton County Public Art Program and gallery director for the Nexus Contemporary Art Center (now Atlanta Contemporary) and Atlanta College of Art, Lisa was also the visual arts director for the Arts Festival of Atlanta. Ric Washington, mixed-media artist, graphic designer and educator, studied at Kansas City Art Institute & School of Design. The former curator of art and graphics at Zoo Atlanta worked on award-winning conservation education projects throughout the U.S. and East Africa. He is now a designer and print specialist for Fulton County Schools. About the Exhibit Guest Judge K. Joy Ballard Peters is a second-generation visual artist, born and raised in Washington, D.C., who followed her mother, E. Loretta Ballard, in teaching art and working with fabric. Peters holds degrees from Howard University BFA and Boston University MFA and studied art education at D. C. Teachers College. She has exhibited extensively in the United States for forty years and won 1st place in the Juho Rissanen Pictorial Art Exhibition, Kuopio, Finland. She has participated in more than 10, one-woman exhibitions and her appliqué art is found in Bishop College Collection, Texas; Georgia Art Bus, Fulton County Arts Council and Library, Apex Museum and BellSouth in Atlanta, GA; Brown & Company, CPA, PLLC, Maryland; and in other corporate and private collections across the country. See More Questions? AXCgallery2024@artsxchange.org 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

Icons of Art and Social Justice Icons of Art and Social Justice An ArtsXchange Group Mural Project Aug 8, 2020 – Sept 4, 2020 ARTISTS Chloe Alexander TeMika Grooms Lena Love Muhammad Suber 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

7 Stages Theatre 2023 Ebon Dooley Honoree Bridge Builder Contact Seven Stages https://www.7stages.org 7 Stages is a professional, non-profit theatre company devoted to engaging artists and audiences by focusing on the social, political, and spiritual values of contemporary culture. 7 Stages gives primary emphasis to international work and the support and development of new plays, new playwrights, and new methods of collaboration. Since 1979, 7 Stages Theatre has brought local, national, and international emerging artwork of social, political, and spiritual importance to Atlanta audiences. For over 40 years, artists of all kinds have found 7 Stages to be a haven in the support and development of new works and methods of collaboration. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Oronike Odeleye 2020 Ebon Dooley Honoree Change Maker Oronike Odeleye is a freelance Arts & Entertainment consultant who has worked with a range of clients including ONE Musicfest, The National Black Arts Festival, The Annie B Casey Foundation, American Express, The Atlanta Hawks, and The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office. In 2017 she co-founded the #MuteRKelly campaign to advocate for the black community's divestment from accused serial sexual abuser, R. Kelly. Through her work over the past 2 years, the #MuteRKelly campaign has gotten 16 concerts canceled in the US and abroad, held protest rallies in 8 cities, had his music downgraded from streaming platforms and banned from radio stations across the nation, gotten RCA to end his recording contract, and has seen charges brought against him by the FBI and Chicago PD, and investigations launched in Atlanta, GA and Detroit, Michigan. Most importantly, her work has sparked conversations around the nation about sexual abuse in the #MeToo era, childhood sexual abuse in the Black community, and the politics of race, wealth and fame in bringing abusers to justice. Oronike was featured in the explosive Lifetime docu-series, Surviving R Kelly, and has been interviewed on-air and in print by publications worldwide including The New York Times, The Roland Martin Show, NPR, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Rolling Stone, BBC, and The Root, as well as on countless radio stations and podcasts. She has lectured nationwide about the #MuteRKelly campaign, social media activism, rape culture, race and gender politics in intersectional feminisim, childhood sexual abuse in the Black Community, and modern ideas around female sexuality at Morehouse College, Norfolk State University, Princeton University, and Syracuse University. In 2019, Oronike was honored as one of OkayAfrica's 100 Women, celebrating women from Africa and the Diaspora disrupting the status quo. In April 2019 she was honored with the Activist Impact Award at the Breakthrough Inspiration Awards in NYC. In May of the same year she received the Visionary Champions award at Resilience's Evening of Impact in Chicago, IL. Most recently she was named the #5 Most Influential African American 25-45 years old on the Root 100 2019 list which honors the innovators, the leaders, the public figures and game changers whose work from the past year is breaking down barriers and paving the way for the next generation. Oronike graduated from Syracuse University in 2001 with a B.A in Film Studies. She resides in Atlanta, GA. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

366f9436-ab7a-45b2-b3c2-dc4b41ce6368 PRESS Atlanta men in arts to reflect on activism and legacy of Paul Robeson February 4, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALLING FORTH ROBESON Feb. 25. 2023 | 6-9 p.m. Paul Robeson Theater at ArtsXchange More info & RSVP CONTACT: Angela Oliver, media@artsxchange.org , 404-624-4211 Atlanta men in arts to reflect on activism, legacy of Paul Robeson Gilbert Young, Hank Stewart among panelists who use art for social impact EAST POINT, Ga. — This Black History Month, the ArtsXchange will remember and celebrate one of the 20th century’s foremost leaders in using his artistic platform for the advancement of civil rights. “Calling Forth Robeson” will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 in the Paul Robeson Theater at the ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St. in East Point. The event, an homage to Robeson, will feature veteran painter and muralist Gilbert Young, whose He Ain’t Heavy has become a symbol of Black brotherhood; Hank Stewart, a motivational speaker, humanitarian, and poet laureate for Georgia’s District 4; Black Men Smile creator Carlton Mackey, who is also the the assistant director of community engagement at the High Museum of Art; and Noah Washington, a Georgia State University senior, and writer for the Atlanta Voice and Fanbase. The panelists will reflect on the art and activism of Robeson to discover inspiration for the role of Black men in these difficult times. Robeson (April 9, 1898-Jan. 23, 1976) was an exceptional athlete, actor, singer, cultural scholar, author, and political activist. His talents made him a revered man of his time, yet his radical political beliefs all but erased him from popular history. The evening of dialogue will be moderated by Hank Stewart, with a performance of songs Robeson made his own by actor and Evolv Atlanta Acting Studio founder Victor Love. 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. 2148 Newnan St., East Point, GA 30344 | 404-624-4211 | artsxchange.org Instagram & Twitter: @ArtsXchangeATL Facebook: @ArtsXchangeEastPoint DOWNLOAD THE PDF Press Contact Angela Oliver media@artsXchange.org She/Her

Sin With Me Sin With Me A Solo Exhibition from Nick Kakavas - RATED R Apr 1st, 2022 - Apr 15th 2022 CURATOR / ARTIST Nick Kakavas This exhibit is Rated R. Centered on queer erotic narratives, Nick Kakavas' art tells stories that break free from societal norms for his MFA thesis exhibition (presented by Georgia State University). Sin With Me" opening reception, 5:30-8 p.m., Friday, April 1. It continues through April 15. Rated R. 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

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

Cover Me The Matrix of Quilts Cover Me: The Matrix of Quilts Quilt works of five women artists Jan 27, 2023 - Mar 25. 2023 ARTIST Linda Asbury Marquetta Johnson Aisha Lumumba Janet Saboor Sandra Teepen 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