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Revel in the joy, sights, and groovy sounds of the 1970s as we celebrate a resurgence of the arts, activism, and culture at the ArtsXchange in East Point. There will be food and plenty of room for dancing! 2022 Annual Fundraising Gala PARTY with US! Experience the joy, sights, and sounds of the 1970s while celebrating a resurgence of the arts, activism and culture at the ArtsXchange in East Point! Performers include violinist Kim Strings , DJ Barake, Victor Love's Evolv Acting Studio, the I Am Arts Company Drummers, poets Nikki Gray, RJ Owens, Deborah Respress and Debra Hiers, songstress Akua Taylor, dancer Sammy Sheperd, and Harmonica Paul aka One Cool Kat. Mingle and mix with old and new friends. There will be plenty of food and room for dancing! The Jack Sinclair Gallery will feature the stunning exhibit, “Jazz & Spirituality,” by prolific Atlanta architect and artist Oscar Harris. This party is for everyone who appreciates the love, peace, soul, and power of the grooviest era yet. Dress in your best ’70s threads and catch some good vibrations in three rooms of music: the Studio 54 Suite, the Sweet Soul Lounge, and The Revolution Theater. Also enjoy vintage photography from the legendary Jim Alexander Collection. grab your tickets! $40 FLOWER POWER (GENERAL ADMISSION) General Admission for 1 guest Enjoy food, a cash bar , disco music, dancing, poetry and more! Buy $40 (GA) Ticket $100 PEACE & LOVE (VIP ADMISSION) VIP Admission for 1 guest (Priority VIP seating) 1 complimentary drink ticket per guest Private lawn VIP Reception access Souvenir ArtsXchange Gift Buy $100 (VIP) Ticket $5,000 AWW SOOKY SOOKY! VIP Access for 8 guests (Priority table placement, 3 complimentary drink tickets per guest & private lawn VIP Reception access) On-stage event participation by a spokesperson or representative VIP photo opportunity with special guest artists and honorary hosts Full-page advertisement in digital souvenir program and on virtual video platform Logo or Name listing on website and on event print, electronic and social media Exclusive opportunity to provide promotional or marketing item to 250 event attendees 8 VIP tickets to the Ebon Dooley Arts & Social Justice Awards in December Exclusive opportunity to host a 3-hour event in the Paul Robeson Theater or Sinclair Gallery in 2023 $2,500 CAN YOU DIG IT? 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For all sponsorship questions, please contact one of the following: Alice Lovelace, 404-879-7683 Cheryl Johnson, 678-891-8719 Vanessa Manley, 404-702-9260 Email: admin@artsxchange.org • PAYMENT OPTIONS - MAIL A CEHCK payable to: Southeast Community Cultural Center (SECCC), 2148 Newnan St., East Point, GA 30344 - PAY ONLINE via PayPal or credit card: Complete the Sponsorship Form below. - PAY VIA ZELLE. Find us in your mobile banking app at: admin@artsxchange.org - PAY VIA CASHAPP: Find us at $artineastpoint • The ArtsXchange d/b/a The Southeast Community Cultural Center is a 501c3 non-profit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Sponsorship level less the meal ticket price is tax-deductible as a charitable contribution. $5,000 AWW SOOKY SOOKY! 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The ArtsXchange (Southeast Community Cultural Center) is a nonprofit, multicultural, multidisciplinary, multi-ethnic, inter-generational arts organization. Located at 2148 Newnan Street East Point, GA 30344 HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET INVOLVED? Attend an event Rent event space Visit the gallery ArtsX change SouthEast Community Cultural Center Help us continue to grow and build a unique community cultural center dedicated to encouraging, preserving, and sharing the voices and the arts that express our collective humanity. Become a member ABOUT THE 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. 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. Learn more Follow us on social media FEATURED NEWS / UPDATES June ArtsXchange Literary: Word Nerds, Poetry Family Reunions & Legendary Adventures If there is one thing June confirmed, it's this: our literary community is full of wonderfully curious people who will happily follow me down the most delightfully nerdy writing rabbit holes. And for that, I am forever grateful. Saturday Writers Workshop Realness!! Thinking in Chains: The Blitz Takes Over Our Second Saturday Writing Workshop was called Thinking in Chains, where we explored the wonderfully chaotic and addictive Blitz poem, a form created by Robert Keim. The Bl AX EVENTS & CLASSES Jun 30 Studio Artist and Board Member Lisa Tuttle Featured in ArtsATL - ‘Paper Quilts and Stories’ at Gallery 100 - KEVIN STORER ArtsXchange Studio Artist and Board Member Lisa Tuttle speaks about her latest exhibit Paper Quilts and Stories at Gallery 100. Read Full Article at ARTSATL . STUDIO ARTISTS Jun 25 Call for Entries - Juried Show - SONIC IMPRESSIONS: Abstract Visual Art Inspired by Music - Submission Deadline EXTENDED! - Sun, July 5, 2026 CALL FOR ENTRIES! SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED: Sunday, July 5, 2026 CASH AWARDS: 1st Place $300, 2nd Place, $200, 3rd Place $100 EXHIBITION DATES: July 25 – August 29, 2026 LEARN MORE / APPLY TODAY Sonic Expressions is an abstract, non-figurative art exploration of sound translated into visual form, where rhythm, memory, and musical structure shape color, composition, and material expression. Artists are invited to respond to sound across genres—from jazz and hip-hop to clas AX EVENTS & CLASSES May 20 1 2 3 4 5 UPCOMING EVENTS & CLASSES Learn More / Get Tickets XChange Open Mic and Slam Saturday, July 11, 2026 12:00 AM Learn More / Get Tickets 2nd Saturday Writers Workshop 7-11-26 Saturday, July 11, 2026 6:00 PM Learn More / Get Tickets INWARD - Artist Talk Saturday, July 11, 2026 7:00 PM FULL LIST OF EVENTS & CLASSES Free | Open to the public Tuesday - Saturday | 10AM - 6PM Learn more An artist-run space, the Jack Sinclair Gallery presents visual arts programming of excellence including exhibitions, artist talks, symposiums, and workshops. We are interdisciplinary, intergenerational, multicultural, and committed to social justice. June 6, 2026 – July 11, 2026 Learn more JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for the ArtsXchange newsletter and stay up to date with the latest events and announcements. First name* Last name* Email* Phone I want to subscribe to the ArtsXchange mailing list. Join CONTACT US Got a question? Send us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. First Name Email Last Name Phone Number Topic Your message I want to subscribe to the ArtsXchange Newsletter. Submit Your contact form has been submitted. Thank you! The ArtsXchange would like to give a special thank you to East Point Convention and Visitors Bureau. Learn more about East Point CVB

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Jack Sinclair Gallery Exhibits Sonic Impressions Abstract Art Inspired by Music Sat, July 25 - Sat, Aug 29, 2026 Learn more Inward A Meditation on Memory and Presence June 6, 2026 – July 11, 2026 Learn more Toxic Beauty : Hidden Harm Beneath the Surface An Environmental Juried Exhibition April 11, 2026 - May 16, 2026 Learn more Alchemical Marriage When Forces Join, Clash, Dissolve, And Reform Feb 7, 2026 - March 21, 2026 Learn more 2026 Pin-Up Show and Sale A one night ArtsXchange Members Exhibit Sat. Jan 17, 2026 Learn more Constellations ArtsXchange Studio Artists Exhibition Dec 6, 2025 – Jan 10, 2026 Learn more From Stono To Now : The Fire This time Black Resistance in American Art, 1739 - Present Oct 14, 2025 - Nov 22, 2025 Learn more Ayiti-Quisqueya: Nexus of the Taíno The Masterful Paintings of Reinilda Fernandez (Blair) and Darnelle Louis-Jacques Aug 9, 2025 - Sept 20, 2025 Learn more Journey of the Spirit The multi-dimensional artistry of Sean Haynes June 7, 2025 – July 19, 2025 Learn more Reclaimed Visions: The Art of Upcycling An Environmental Juried Exhibition Apr 12, 2025 - May 24, 2025 Learn more Photovoice Communities are always speaking to us… are we listening? Mar 25, 2025 - Apr 8, 2025 Learn more In Search of Myself Curated emerging artist exhibit Feb 8, 2025 - Mar 22, 2025 Learn more 2025 Pin Up Show & Sale A one night ArtsXchange Members Exhibit Sat, Jan 18, 2025 5-9PM Learn more POST Solo Exhibit by Thomas Bess Nov 02, 2024 - Dec 21,2024 Learn more Hold The Line Celebrating Black Masculinity Sept 7, 2024 - Oct 24, 2024 Learn more The Art of Being A Mediation of Blackness & Queerness July 20, 2024 - Aug 17, 2024 Learn more A Room of Her Own Women Studio Artists From AXC's 40 Year History May 4, 2024 – June 22, 2024 Learn more The Pollinators An ArtsXchange Juried Show : An Artistic Celebration of Plants, Pollinators and Habitats Apr 6, 2024 - Apr 30, 2024 Learn more Ancestral Origins The Fractal Vision of Steve R. Allen Feb 10, 2024 - Mar 30, 2024 Learn more 2024 Pin Up Show + Sale A one night ArtsXchange Members Exhibit Sat, Jan 27, 2024 Learn more Creative Minds In Motion A Juried Exhibition celebrating students in the City of Atlanta and Fulton County Nov 11, 2023 - Dec 27, 2023 Learn more The Haunts of Black Kirby An exhibition of works from the dawn of Afrofuturism Sept 2, 2023 - Oct 28, 2023 Learn more Climate Change: FINAL WARNING ArtsXchange Juried Exhibition July 15, 2023 - Aug 26, 2023 Learn more Now is the Day: A Life Well Lived An archival exhibition celebrating the late, great civil rights leader & professor Dr. Doris Derby May 6, 2023 - June 10, 2023 Learn more Interference: Interwoven A sculptural look at human interference with nature through weaving by Sally C. Garner (Georgia State University MFA student show) Apr 4, 2023 - Apr 14, 2023 Learn more Cover Me: The Matrix of Quilts Quilt works of five women artists Jan 27, 2023 - Mar 25. 2023 Learn more Colors of Inspiration 2022: Colors Da Rhythm A collaborative, multidisciplinary art project presented by the Creative Foundation for the Arts & Technology, Inc. Dec 9, 2022 - Jan 14, 2023 Learn more Jazz & Spirituality Celebrating the Art of Oscar Harris Sept 17, 2022 - Dec 4, 2022 Learn more Reimagine Peace: The Art of Resistance ArtsXchange Juried Exhibition July 29, 2022 - Sept 8, 2022 Learn more Search For Identity Photography by Tafawa June 18, 2022 - July 16, 2022 Learn more Thru the Lens A reflection of life by mixed media artist Maceo Rogers Apr 30, 2022 - May 31, 2022 Learn more Sin With Me A Solo Exhibition from Nick Kakavas - RATED R Apr 1st, 2022 - Apr 15th 2022 Learn more The Kitchen Sink A collection of artworks by GSU MFA and BFA Students Mar 12, 2022 - Mar 26, 2022 Learn more The Aboriginal Museum A Revelation of True Identity Feb 11, 2022 - Mar 7, 2022 Learn more COMMON DENOMINATOR 3rd Annual Exhibition by the Artist of the ArtsXchange Nov 20, 2021 - Dec 18, 2021 Learn more TO THE WOMEN I LOVE A Solo Exhibition - John Glover Oct 8, 2021 – Nov 12, 2021 Learn more WHOSE AMERICA IS IT ANYWAY? An ArtsXchange Juried Exhibition July 10, 2021 - Sept 30, 2021 Learn more the storytellers An ArtsXchange Invitational Exhibition Apr 24, 2021 - June 19, 2021 Learn more HOW I SEE WHAT I SAW The Definitive Artwork of Vernon Robinson Sr. Mar 1, 2021 - Apr 4, 2021 Learn more truth to power Art in a time of upheaval Dec 15, 2020 - Jan 31, 2021 Learn more Signs of the Times Documenting the Power of the People, 1960 - Today Sept 15, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020 Learn more Icons of Art and Social Justice An ArtsXchange Group Mural Project Aug 8, 2020 – Sept 4, 2020 Learn more Scattering Dreams Art in Response to global Crisis Feb 29, 2020 - Apr 11, 2020 Learn more Back in the day The Neighborhood Arts Center & Atlanta's late 1970's Art Scene Feb 1, 2020 - Feb 22, 2020 Learn more Heavy Clouds A Solo Exhibition from C Flux Sing Dec 14, 2019 - Jan 18, 2020 Learn more Atlanta Collects 10 Notable Fine Art Collections Sept 6, 2019 - Oct 26, 2019 Learn more Convergence An ArtsXchange Studio Artist Exhibition Nov 2, 2019 - Dec 7, 2019 Learn more Ritual : the birth of new freedom A collaborative work exhibition July 20, 2019 - Aug 17, 2019 Learn more Blood of the earth A Corrina Sephora Art & Metalworks Exhibition June 1, 2019 - July 13, 2019 Learn more Catch me in the A A Group Exhibition April 6, 2019 - May 11, 2019 Learn more Shero A Sistagraphy Exhibition Feb 16, 2019 - Mar 31, 2019 Learn more The Art of Values A Group Exhibition Jan 10, 2019 - Feb 9, 2019 Learn more

CALL FOR ARTIST AND APPLICATION Sonic Impressions Abstract Art Inspired by Music Exhibit Dates - Sat, July 25 - Sat, Aug 29, 2026 Jack Sinclair Gallery - Call for Entry Juried Show Cash Awards Extended Deadline for Submissions Sunday, June 28, 2026 Sunday, July 5, 2026 Application Fee $30 Application Fee | Non Refundable Eligibility All Ages welcome to apply Juried exhibition open to all applicants. All mediums accepted. Artwork generated primarily through AI tools will not be included in the review process. The jury panel will only evaluate original artist-driven compositions. Awards Awards will be given to works that most strongly reflect and embody the exhibition’s theme. 1 st place: $300 2 nd place: $200 3 rd place: $100 Please read all information before filling out application form. Application form at bottom of page. Sonic Expressions is an abstract, non-figurative art exploration of sound translated into visual form, where rhythm, memory, and musical structure shape color, composition, and material expression. Artists are invited to respond to sound across genres—from jazz and hip-hop to classical, gospel, ambient, and experimental music—creating non-traditional visual languages that mirror musical structure and emotional resonance. Rather than literal representations of instruments or performers, the works operate through abstraction, movement, and material exploration, highlighting a rich dialogue between sound and sight. Can a painting hold a rhythm? Can color echo a bass line or a whispered lyric? Sonic Impressions: Abstract Art Inspired by Music invites artists and audiences into an immersive cross-sensory experience where sound and sight merge, blurring the boundaries between listening and looking. This abstract, non-figurative exhibition explores how artists translate auditory experiences into visual form , using color, shape, texture, and movement to capture music’s emotion, rhythm, and structure. The works draw from rhythm, tempo, harmony, improvisation, and sonic memory, allowing music to function not as subject matter, but as a conceptual framework that guides composition, repetition, layering, and gesture. Artists respond to sound across genres—from jazz and hip-hop to classical, gospel, ambient, and experimental music—creating non-traditional visual languages that mirror musical structure and emotional resonance. Rather than literal representations of instruments or performers, the works operate through abstraction, movement, and material exploration, highlighting a rich dialogue between sound and sight. Whether inspired by a specific composition, a fragment of melody, or the emotional residue of a listening experience, the selected works reveal a clear relationship between sound and visual form while pushing beyond conventional approaches to abstraction. The exhibition ultimately asks a simple question: If your favorite track became an image, what would it look like? Important Dates Extended Deadline for Submissions: Sun, June 28, 2026 Sunday, July 5, 2026 Artist Notification: Thu, July 9, 2026 Artwork Drop Off: Thu, July 16, 2026 11AM - 5PM Fri, July 17, 2026 11AM - 5PM Exhibition Dates: Sat, July 25 - Sat, Aug 29, 2026 Artist Talk: Sat, Aug 29, 2026 3PM - 5PM Artwork Pick Up: Sat, Aug 29, 2026 5PM - 6PM Artwork Requirements 2D, 3D and Digital work accepted. All delivered artworks must be the exact pieces that were accepted on the application. All artworks must be well-presented and ready for installation at drop-off/delivery. Artworks larger than 36”x36” will be considered based on appropriateness for the gallery. Special installation requirements must be declared and agreed upon in advance. Wall hung art must have braided picture hanging wire or D-rings. No easel back frames. Limited pedestals are available for 3D/free-standing works. Contact Ric Washington prior to delivery of artwork. Digital display requirements must be declared and agreed upon in advance. Artwork generated primarily through AI tools will not be included in the review process. The jury panel will only evaluate original artist-driven compositions. Application Requirements Artists may submit a maximum of 3 entries for consideration. 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Now is the Day A Life Well Lived Now is the Day: A Life Well Lived An archival exhibition celebrating the late, great civil rights leader & professor Dr. Doris Derby May 6, 2023 - June 10, 2023 CURATOR Courtney Brooks ARTIST Dr. Doris Derby Now is the Day: A Life Well Lived | An Archival Exhibtion Celebrating the Late Dr. Doris Derby | Opening Recpetion | May 6 | 6-8 p.m. | On View until June 10 March 28, 2022, Dr. Doris Derby, our beloved community mother and art activist, became an ancestor, giving us an extraordinary example of a life well lived. Her vibrant spirit, petite frame, and dreamy yet determined eyes unapologetically took up space as a creative and confident Black woman throughout her career and personal life. Dr. Doris Derby's perseverance is highly respected, and she is thoughtfully recognized as a change maker who succeeded in sharing narratives that highlighted Black people in a positive, affirming light. Now is the Day: A Life Well Lived is an archival exhibition curated by Courtney Brooks, celebrating Dr. Derby’s private and public accomplishments through personal collections, photos, documentaries, writings and personal accounts. Organized with the generosity of the Derby Estate, this exhibition honors Dr. Derby's contributions as a cultural anthropologist, educator, author, photographer, Civil Rights icon, esteemed visionary and scholar. The ArtsXchange is one beneficiary of Dr. Derby's incredible generosity, and this exhibition is a tribute to her journey and the selfless-ness demonstrated by her life's work. By uplifting her legacy, we hope to educate and engage multi-generational communities, now and always, with the story of this remarkable woman. Join us for the opening reception powered by Stefaniyemiya Ingram for Shifting Energy, 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, in the Jack Sinclair Gallery at the ArtsXchange. This exhibition and programs are free events, suitable for all ages, open to the public. Now is the Day: A Life Well Lived Opening Recption May 6, 2023, 6:00 – 8:00 PM ArtsXchange Register Now Now is the Day: A Life Well Lived May 9, 2023 at 10:00 AM – June 10, 2023 at 5:50 PM ArtsXchange Register Now 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

WHOSE AMERICA IS IT ANYWAY WHOSE AMERICA IS IT ANYWAY? An ArtsXchange Juried Exhibition July 10, 2021 - Sept 30, 2021 CURATORS Cleigaie Narcisse ARTISTS Crystal Adams , Jim Alexander , Zachariah Anderson , Sharon B Dowdell , Jonathan Banks , D'Andre Brooks , Jonathan Chase Campbell , Alexis Childress , Amina Daugherty , Vando Davis , Joe Dreher , JQ Franklin , Jess Hill , Marlon Hitchcock , In Kyoung Chun , Deona Lizette, Damon Mescudi , Arthur Moore, Michael Morgan, Sule Opio, Dymond Phillips , Ronnie Phillips , Derrick Phillips Sr. , Jill Pope , Terrance Roy , Jonathan B. Samuel , Timothy Short , Kristian Simone , Lisa Tuttle , Ric Washington , Kristan Woolford , Keith Yates EXHIBITION JUDGE Dr. Fahamu Pecou Dr. Fahamu Pecou is an interdisciplinary artist and scholar whose works combine observations on hip-hop, fine art and popular culture. Pecou’s paintings, performance art, and academic work addresses concerns around contemporary representations of Black men and how these images impact both the reading and performance of Black masculinity. Fahamu received his BFA at the Atlanta College of Art in 1997 and a Ph.D. from Emory University in 2018. Dr. Pecou exhibits his art worldwide in addition to lectures and speaking engagements at colleges and universities. ______________ “WHOSE AMERICA IS IT, ANYWAY?” seeks artists whose artwork addresses current racial, social and political struggles. This country is experiencing another period of greater racial consciousness and increased social, political and racial turbulence. Recent events have yet again shown the reality of the shifting power struggle that has been repeating in the country since its founding. How can we, as artists, create and present artwork that sparks critical thinking, empowers alternative narratives, and inspires ourselves and our communities to be more aware and compassionate to the struggle for equity and human rights in America and the world? AWARDS: 1st Place Alexia Childress Generational Wealth Digital Collage 2nd Place Jonathan Banks The Possibilites Photography on Canvas 3rd Place Joe Dreher Remnants Paper and Paint on Tar Paper SCHEDULE: Exhibition Closes: SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 Artwork Picked Up By: OCTOBER 6, 2021 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

Reimagine Peace The Art of Resistance Reimagine Peace: The Art of Resistance ArtsXchange Juried Exhibition July 29, 2022 - Sept 8, 2022 CURATORS Lisa Tuttle Cleigaie Narcisse Ric Washington ARTISTS Crystal Adams | Ugo Agoruah | Jim Alexander | Maria Artemis | Jonathan Banks | Bonnie Beauchamp-Cooke | Anne Beidler | Yahaya Bello | D’Andre Brooks | Jennifer Cawley | John Chase Campbell | Brian Childress | Carl Christian | Sabre Esler | Vanna Black | Kathleen Gegan | Lynn Hatcher | Marlon Hitchcock | Daniel Hodges | Roxanne Hollosi | F. Geoffrey Johnson | Darrell Jones | Stan Kaady | Emma Ming Kayhart | Maria Korol | Kamille Mayes | Lauren Merceron | Arthur “Moe” Moore | Michael Morgan | Allen Peterson | Sachi Rome | Sue Ross | Andrew Sheldon | Tim Short | Erin Sledd | Sandra Teepen | LaDonna Williams REIMAGINE PEACE: The Art of Resistance Exhibition juried by artist-activist Charmaine Minniefield July 29-Sept 8, 2022 Artist Talk: 1-3 p.m. Aug. 20 Congratualtions to the winners of the juried exhibiton! And we thank all of the artists who submitted their work. 1st america, take a knee 4 me by F. Geoffrey Johnson 2nd Peace from the Blood at the Root Series by Carl Christian 3rd Eruzuli by Yahaya Bello Honorable Mention Inner Peace by Johnathan Banks Honorable Mention Large Patterns by Sandy Teepen • • • Rooted in our tradition of art as activism, we invited artists to create and share all mediums of artwork that sparks critical thinking, empowers narratives that are often overlooked, and inspires communities to reimagine peace — on a global scale, in the small ways they find peace of mind, or anywhere in between — as the struggle for human rights rages on. How do we reimagine peace in a world that has long been too loud? What can helps quiet the chaos ? Come see their art of resistance . 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

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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