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Book Venue Planning your next meeting, class, performance, or celebration? Our unique event spaces are all housed under one roof. Venue Request Steps Venue Spaces Venue Request Form How To Submit A Venue Request Read FAQs Review the Venue Frequently Asked Questions to get an understanding of our policies. Review Venue Spaces Check out our Venue Spaces & see which space(s) would be a good fit for your event. Submit Request Form Fill out a request form & let us know the details and needs of your event. Please understand that submission of Venue Request form is only a request for rental space. Submission of the form is not a booking of rental space. Thank you. What are the steps to renting a space? 1. Submit the event space inquiry form on our website. 2. We will be in touch within 3 business days and discuss your request in detail. 3. If approved, you will receive a contract with all agreed upon terms. 4.Complete and sign the contract and pay all fees. 5. Arrive at agreed rental time. What are the Rental Fees and the Rental Fee option? Rental spaces have a base rental fee per hour for the space with existing arrangement and house lighting. We will try to accommodate special room setups, at an additional cost. Security Deposit: There is a $100 security deposit per rental to cover potential damages, extra cleanings and overtime fees you may incur from your event. The deposit is refundable if the space is returned to its pre-rental condition at the agreed upon time. The monies will be mailed to the renter within 48 hours after the event. There is a cleaning and sanitation fee included with each rental rate. Prep Kitchen rental is only available as an add-on to your rental for a standard fee per day. There is no cooking allowed, prep only. Paul Robeson Theater base rentals include house lights only. All in-house theater lights, sound system, and tech services are provided by Ibis Sound AV Solutions LLC (IAV) for an additional fee per hour. Our Theatre in-house lights and sound include: • Tascam Model 24 Mixer Interface • Stage Setter 24 Channel Dimmer Console • 3 handheld microphones • Projector and 8-foot screen • Stage Snake Channel 12x4 • 4 stage lights with gels • 4 spot lights • 4 mic stands • 4 microphones (3 boom; 1 straight) • 18-inch JBL Subwoofer If your event requires more than AXC's in-house light and sound system, please ask about additional rental equipment with IAV at a separate cost. I submitted a request for my event does that mean you will hold my date? No, dates for events are secured when the event agreement is executed and payment is received. All payments are due when the contract is signed. How do I hold the date(s) for my event? To ensure your desired date is reserved and secured, we require a non-refundable Hold the Date fee of $25 per event day. This fee is applied toward the final balance of your booking if you decide to move forward with our services. If you choose not to proceed, the $25 fee is non-refundable under all circumstances, including if the event is rescheduled or canceled. The date will only be considered "held" once the fee has been paid and a confirmation email has been sent from us.To finalize your booking, the full contract and payment of the remaining balance will be required according to our terms and deadlines. If you decide to change the date, the fee will apply to the new date, subject to availability. If we are unable to accommodate your new date, the fee is still non-refundable. Can I have a tour of the space before I book it? Yes, we encourage a walk-through visit before booking to confirm the space will meet your needs. Please call ahead and schedule a time to view the space and discuss your needs. Call 404-624-4211 or Email info@artsxchange.org Will someone be on-site during my event? Yes. But our onsite staff is not there to be your assistant. They are there for any issues or problems with the facility during your rental and will check you out after the event. I already booked but I need to change spaces what can I do? Contact the office immediately. If the new space is available and appropriate for your event then we will move to the new space. What is your cancellation policy? Rentals must be paid for at the time of booking. If you cancel in writing three weeks before the event 100% refundable If you cancel in writing two weeks before 90% refundable If you cancel in writing one week before the event 75% refundable If you cancel less than 6 days before the event the event is nonrefundable. ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING. What are your COVID-19 protocols? Due to the emergent Omicron COVID Variant we reserve the right to restrict the number of people in each space and or event. Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocols have been put in place to make sure that surfaces and bathrooms are all cleaned and that necessary hand sanitizing stations are placed throughout the building. All individuals age 3 or older must wear a mask upon entering the AXC and keep it on throughout their stay (indoors and outdoors), unless they are eating food. What is your Handicap accessibility? Our facility is handicap accessible. There are 4 handicap parking spaces in the front of the building with ramp access. We currently do not have a ramp to give access to the stage in the Robeson Theater. Will the ArtsXchange advertise for my event? The AXC does not advertise rental events. The AXC logo and likeness cannot be used to promote non AXC events. We reserve the right to review marketing material prior to distribution. Can I use an empty room for a little while during my event? NO Access to nonrental space is permitted. What kind of special room setup can I request? We offer banquet style with table and chair coverings, business meeting style seating and theater style seating for an additional setup fee. Do you have or offer catering? We do not. You will have to provide your own caterer. The AXC does have a prep kitchen space available for your caterer to use and requires a Kitchen Prep rental fee. No cooking is allowed in the prep kitchen. Can I bring alcohol? The AXC is a drug and alcohol-free space. If your event involves serving alcohol it needs to be noted on your request form, and details of what is required will be shared with you. Can I have vendors? This request must be made at the time you submit your request for rental space and is approved on a case-by-case basis. Can I decorate? We encourage you to bring any table or chair coverings or table decorations your desire. You may not hang anything from the ceilings, pipes, or fixtures. No decorations can be nailed, taped, stapled or affixed permanently to the facility inside or out in any way. Can I sell tickets for my event? Yes, you can sell tickets for your event. AXC is not responsible for the selling, collecting or monitoring of any ticket sales for your event. You will need to manage your own ticket sells and collection. How much time do I have to set up and break down for my event? Set up and breakdown time should be included in your rental time. Any time beyond your rental time is considered overtime and will incur additional fees due at check out and/or collected from the security deposit. What are the parking accommodations? We have a 70-space back parking lot. We have 4 handicap accessible spaces in the front of the building with ramp access. Will I need to provide security? Depending on the nature of the event security may be required. The AXC does not provide security. All questions regarding security needs will be discussed in the initial booking request. What if my event is noisy? The volume of your event should not disturb the surrounding community. If your event goes beyond 11pm at night a noise ordinance for the city of East Point will be in effect. The Renter will be responsible for any citations from excessive noise complaints resulting in police being dispatched. What if I go past my rental time? Overtime is considered anytime greater than 5 mins past the end of contracted time. All overtime is charged at $50 per hour. Overtime fees are deducted from the security deposit and are due at check out. What do I do when my event is over? Renter is responsible for clean up after the event and restoring the space to its pre-event condition. All debris must be gathered from the space(s) and hallways with trash placed in outdoor dumpster. Check bathrooms, flush toilets, and report any issues to the onsite staff. Load out and clean up must not extend greater than 5 minutes beyond the agreed terms of rental. Additional time is overtime and the rate is $50 up to the first hr. Must check out with onsite staff at the end of your event. What if I or my guest damage property? The Renter is responsible for any and all damages caused by them or their guest. The security deposit will be forfeit and the renter will be billed for all additional fees. Event Insurance is strongly suggested. Can you provide directions for my audience? Directions are listed on the website https://www.artsxchange.org/directions VENUE SPACES In order to minimize the spread of COVID, the ArtsXchange reserves the right to limit the number of individuals who can occupy any of our spaces. We require every person entering our facility to use hand sanitizer upon entering and to wear a mask at all times. To maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, we encourage you to get vaccinated as soon as you can and always wear a mask indoors. $50 Sanitizing Fee included with all Rentals PAUL ROBESON THEATRE An intimate performance space with proscenium stage and limited sound/lighting capabilities. Square Footage 1,130 sq. ft Capacity 80 maximum (100 standing room only) Space Rates $90/hour for space only $180/hour for space, all tech equipment and technician during event 1/3 Please note we do not allow outside technicians. Our in-house technicians must be used for all rentals. All events with tech support must be booked and confirmed a minimum of two weeks in advance . SPACE SET UP OPTIONS - $70 fee for placement of tables and chairs. You are responsible for the arrangment of tables and chairs. EBON DOOLEY COMMUNITY STUDIO Great space for suited for yoga, martial arts or dances, meetings, small banquets, acoustic music spoken word presentations. Square Footage 936 sq. ft Capacity 50 maximum Space Rates $80/hour 1/2 PREP KITCHEN Kitchen prep space includes counter space, sink, mircrowave, dish washer and refrigerator. Kitchen space does not include oven or stove. Prep Kitchen only- no cooking allowed on premises Square Footage 276 sq. ft Capacity 5 maximum Space Rates $50 flat rate Prep Kitchen Prep Kitchen Prep Kitchen 1/2 Venue Rental Request Form Before filling out the form please refer to our current rates for our rental spaces and read our updated Frequently Asked Questions to save you time and energy. Please complete this form in full and include as much information as you can about your event. All form questions of the form must be filled out in order to have form submit. Once your request is submitted we will be in touch within three business days. Contact Information First Name Last Name Company (if applicable) Email Phone Event Information Event Name Event Type * Meeting Class Performance/Rehearsal Gathering/ Celebration Reunion Banquet Event Schedule (Single Day, Multiple Day or Reoccuring Event) * Single Day Event Multiple Day Event Reoccuring Event Requested Event Rent Date(s) Set up and breakdown time must be included in your rental time. Any time beyond your rental time is considered overtime and will incur additional fees due at check out and/or collected from the security deposit. Set Up Start Time Load Out End Time Anticipated Guest Count Include full description and timeline of event. From Load in to Load out. Tell us everything about your event. Event Description Requested Event Spaces Select Event Space(s) * Required Paul Robeson Theatre Ebon Dooley Community Studio Ebon Dooley Community Studio Event Space Only (No chairs or Tables) Event Space with Tables and Chairs Paul Robeson Theatre Event Space Only ( No Lighting or Technical Support ) - Theatre Style Seating Event Space with Full Tech Support ( Lighting & Technical Support ) - Theatre Style Seating Prep Kitchen * YES NO I understand that submission of this form is ONLY A REQUEST for rental space. Submission of the form is NOT a booking of rental space. I want to subscribe to the Artsxchange newsletter. I have read the Frequently Asked Questions for Event Space Rental in full and agree to the terms specified. FAQ - Event Rental Submit Request Form Thanks for submitting! Your request has been received. We will be in touch within three business days.

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? VIP Access for 6 guests (Priority shared table placement, 2 complimentary drink tickets per guest & private lawn VIP Reception access) VIP photo opportunity with special guest artists and honorary hosts Half-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 4 VIP tickets to the Ebon Dooley Arts & Social Justice Awards in December $1,000 RIGHT ON! VIP Access for 4 guests (Priority VIP seating, 2 complimentary drink tickets per guests & private lawn VIP Reception access) VIP photo opportunity with special guest artists and honorary hosts Quarter-page advertisement in digital souvenir program and on virtual video platform Name listing on website and on event print, electronic and social media 2 VIP tickets to the Ebon Dooley Arts & Social Justice Awards in December $500 COPACETIC VIP Access for 2 guests (Priority VIP seating, 1 complimentary drink Ticket per guest & private lawn VIP Reception access) VIP photo opportunity with special guest artists and honorary hosts Business card listing in digital souvenir program and on virtual video platform SUPPORT WITH Sponsorship! 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! 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 guests & 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? VIP Access for 6 guests (Priority shared table placement, 2 complimentary drink tickets per guest & private lawn VIP Reception access) VIP photo opportunity with special guests & honorary hosts Half-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 4 VIP tickets to the Ebon Dooley Arts & Social Justice Awards in December $500 COPACETIC VIP Access for 2 guests (Priority VIP seating, 1 complimentary drink Ticket per guest & private lawn VIP Reception access) VIP photo opportunity with special guests & honorary hosts Business card listing in digital souvenir program and on virtual video platform $250 DO THE HUSTLE VIP Access for 1 guest (Priority VIP seating, 1 complimentary drink Ticket per guest & private lawn VIP Reception access) Business card listing in digital souvenir program Acknowledgements in email email to ArtsXchange listserv Sponsorship Form First Name Last Name Organiztion/Company Name (if applicable) Email Select an item ($) * AWW SOOKY SOOKY! - Sponsorship Level 1 - $5000 CAN YOU DIG IT? - Sponsoship Level 2 - $2500 RIGHT ON! - Sponsorship Level 3 - $1000 COPACETIC - Sponsorship Level 4 - $500 DO THE HUSTLE - Sponsohiip Level 5 - $250 Complete Your Payment We appreciate your support! $1,000 RIGHT ON! VIP Access for 4 guests (Priority VIP seating, 2 complimentary drink tickets per guests & private lawn VIP Reception access) VIP photo opportunity with special guests & honorary hosts Quarter-page advertisement in digital souvenir program and on virtual video platform Name listing on website and on event print, electronic and social media 2 VIP tickets to the Ebon Dooley Arts & Social Justice Awards in December Imagine all the people ... livin' life in peace. "Imagine" by John Lennon

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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? Donate Rent event space Attend an event Volunteer Visit the gallery News & Updates Celebrate National Poetry Month with Writing Out Loud POETRY Weekend! April 25-26, 2025 ArtsXchange Apr 23 5 min read Celebrate Earth Day with ArtsXchange on The Kelly Clarkson Show! - Airing 10 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 22 ArtsXchange Apr 21 2 min read The Local Take With Kiplyn Primus - Reclaimed Vision: The Art of Upcycling through May 24th at the Artsxchange ArtsXchange Apr 19 1 min read More news Upcoming events & classes Friday, May 9, 2025 May XChange Open Mic and Slam 5-9-25 Saturday, May 10, 2025 2025 Garden Like A Boss Series - Drip Irrigation - Class 1 Saturday, May 10, 2025 Saturday Writers Workshop 5-10-25 More events & classes Jack Sinclair Gallery Free | Open to the public Tuesday - Saturday | 10AM - 6PM Reclaimed Visions: The Art of Upcycling An Environmental Juried Exhibition April 12, 2025 - May 24, 2025 Learn more 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 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 Last Name Email 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

Events & Classes Join us for our in-person and virtual events. We offer a range of creative and community classes. Check out our master calendar and learn more about the ArtsXchange Programs. To request accessibility accommodations call 404-879-7863. Events - List View Community Opportunities Events - Calender View Sinclair Gallery - On View Event Feedback News & Updates Events & Classes - List View 6 days to the event May XChange Open Mic and Slam 5-9-25 May 09, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM EDT More info Get Tickets Multiple Dates 7 days to the event 2025 Garden Like A Boss Series - Drip Irrigation - Class 1 May 10, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM More info Get Tickets 7 days to the event Saturday Writers Workshop 5-10-25 May 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT More info Get Tickets Multiple Dates 14 days to the event Scrabble Club 5-17-25 May 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM More info RSVP Multiple Dates 21 days to the event 2025 Garden Like A Boss Series - RainWater Collection - Class 2 May 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM More info Get Tickets 21 days to the event Saturday Writers Workshop 5-24-25 May 24, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT More info Get Tickets Multiple Dates 35 days to the event 2025 Garden Like A Boss Series - Grape Trellising - Class 3 Jun 07, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM More info Get Tickets 41 days to the event June XChange Open Mic and Slam 6-13-25 Jun 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM EDT More info Get Tickets 42 days to the event Saturday Writers Workshop 6-14-25 Jun 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT More info Get Tickets Multiple Dates 49 days to the event 2025 Garden Like A Boss Series - Plant Medicine - Class 4 Jun 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM More info Get Tickets Multiple Dates 49 days to the event Scrabble Club Jun 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM More info RSVP 56 days to the event Saturday Writers Workshop 6-28-25 Jun 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT More info Get Tickets Multiple Dates 63 days to the event 2025 Garden Like A Boss Series - Grow Your Own Mushrooms - Class 5 Jul 05, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM More info Get Tickets 69 days to the event July XChange Open Mic and Slam 7-11-25 Jul 11, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM EDT More info Get Tickets 70 days to the event Saturday Writers Workshop 7-12-25 Jul 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT More info Get Tickets Multiple Dates 77 days to the event 2025 Garden Like A Boss Series - Grow Your Own Fall Seedlings - Class 6 Jul 19, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM More info Get Tickets Multiple Dates 77 days to the event Scrabble Club Jul 19, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM More info RSVP 84 days to the event Saturday Writers Workshop 7-26-25 Jul 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT More info Get Tickets Load More Community Opportunities Event feedback Volunteer Donate Events & Classes - Calendar View May 2025 Today Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7:15 PM Volunteer Event : May XChange Open Mic and Slam 5-9-25 +1 more +2 more 10 11:00 AM 2025 Garden Like A Boss Series - Drip Irrigation - Class 1 +2 more +3 more 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 2:00 PM Scrabble Club 5-17-25 +1 more 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 11:00 AM 2025 Garden Like A Boss Series - RainWater Collection - Class 2 +1 more +2 more 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11:00 AM 2025 Garden Like A Boss Series - Grape Trellising - Class 3 +1 more 8

Ebon Dooley Art & Social Justice Awards Nominations for the Ebon Dooley Awards are currently CLOSED Award Honorees Upcoming Events About the Awards News & Updates Submit a nomination About Ebon Dooley The Ebon Dooley Arts & Justice Awards, established in 2018, recognizes individuals and organizations that work to improve the lives and future of their communities. Ebon Dooley (1942-2006) was a caring, creative, brilliant, insightful, progressive, proactive, and delightfully charismatic community activist who established the ArtsXchange in 1983. A long-time advocate for the fair distribution of wealth, Ebon brought the spirit of grassroots collectivity to all of his efforts striving to achieve freedom, dignity, and equality for all people. He understood that these interconnected cornerstones of humanity provide the opportunity for creative expression, community building, and empowerment. AWARD HONOREES Meet the phenomenal Ebon Dooley Art & Social Justice Award Honorees. These individuals and organizations have gone above and beyond for their communities and we are honored to celebrate these inspiring advocates for positive change. Learn more ABOUT THE AWARDS Each year the Ebon Dooley Arts & Social Justice Awards are shaped around recipients whose work creatively builds community and advances liberation. Honorees are recognized for their work with an award and community acknowledgment. Beyond that, the recipient has access to the ArtsXchange and opportunities for amplifying their work. Nominations are accepted for the following categories: Bridge Builder Nominees demonstrate an ability to help others collaborate, identify ways to contribute to a shared goal, and create a mechanism for them to work together to advance their shared goals, uplifting the work of each party. Change Maker Nominees demonstrate a history of work that has had an impact, resulting in tangible change(s) for their community. Economic Justice Champion Nominees demonstrate a record of service to individuals, or a defined community, to achieve financial equality and stability by increasing access to resources for historically disenfranchised or marginalized groups and communities. Social Justice Champion Nominees demonstrate a history of working individually and/or with others to achieve improvements in areas like living wage campaigns and job training; affordable and safe housing; Medicare for All; support for public education; and justice before the courts and police. Emerging Leader Nominees demonstrate a commitment to a body of work that supports the ways art can tell a story or illuminate the social condition. Jack Sinclair Visual Artist Nominees should be visual artists who empower artist-led exhibitions, spaces, organizations, projects and/or public art/site works, for, and with, communities, and support the production of independent and adventurous contemporary art – avant-garde, traditional or self-taught. This category is in honor of AXC gallery founder Jack Whitney Sinclair. HOW TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION Nominations for the Ebon Dooley Awards are currently CLOSED To qualify, Nominees must: Live and work in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area Be an artist in any discipline practicing art for the people’s sake, OR; -Be an organizer/organization whose toolbox includes the practice of art integration, using culture and creativity in the service of a defined community as part a social or economic goal. To complete the Nomination Form, You will need the following: Your contact information Nominee's contact information A single PDF file -250-word (maximum) description of the nominee's history as it relates to the award category selected 1-3 supporting materials (such as documents, programs, images, articles, links, previous awards, testimonials, or other materials that support your nomination). A letter of support for your nominee from one additional person *Submit PDF with the following name format: DOOLEYAWARDS.Nominee's Name Questions? Contact Us by email at media@artsxchange.org , or call 404-624-4211.

Ebon Dooley Honorees Meet the phenomenal Ebon Dooley Art & Social Justice Award Honorees. These individuals and organizations have gone above and beyond for their communities and we are honored to celebrate these inspiring advocates for positive change. Nominations for the Ebon Dooley Awards are currently CLOSED About the Awards Submit a nomination About Ebon Dooley Counter Narrative Project 2024 Social Justice Champion ARTiculate ATLanta 2024 Economic Justice Champion Moving in the Spirit 2024 Change Maker Ballethnic Dance Company Inc. 2024 Bridge Builder Stephanie Smith 2024 Jack Sinclair Visual Artist SisterSong 2023 Social Justice Champion 7 Stages Theatre 2023 Bridge Builder Sister Omelika Kuumba 2023 Change Maker Jonathan Banks 2023 Emerging Leader BronzeLens 2023 Economic Justice Champion Courtney Brooks 2023 Jack Sinclair Visual Artist Roselyn Lewis 2022 Bridge Builder Meadowlark Pictures 2022 Emerging Leader Marshall Rancifer 2022 Economic Justice Champion Dr. Janice Liddell 2022 Change Maker Ashley Dopson 2022 Jack Sinclair Visual Artist Carlton Mackey 2022 Social Justice Champion Oronike Odeleye 2020 Change Maker Elizabeth Omilami 2020 Economic Justice Champion Sarah Oso 2020 Emerging Leader WRFG-89.3 FM Radio 2021 Bridge Builder Dr. Doris Derby 2021 Change Maker Charmaine Minniefield 2021 Economic Justice Champion Jim Alexander 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award Brian Spears 2021 Social Justice Champion Meet the Ebon Dooley Award Honorees News & Updates 2024 7th Annual Ebon Dooley Art and Social Justice Awards : ARTiculate ATL, Atlanta Printmakers Studio founders among honorees for ArtsXchange awards - Shirley Franklin to emcee Five honorees have been named for the 2024 Ebon Dooley Arts & Social Justice Awards at the ArtsXchange. ArtsXchange Nov 18, 2024 3 min read 40 Years of Service: A View into the History of the Southeast Community Cultural Center, Inc. d/b/a ArtsXchange (The Arts Exchange) Southeast Community Cultural Center (SECCC), opened its first facility, The Arts Exchange, in 1984. ArtsXchange Mar 21, 2024 9 min read Congratulations to our 6th Annual Ebon Dooley Arts and Social Justice Honorees Our gratitude to this year's Ebon Dooley Arts & Social Justice Awards honorees! What an inspiring evening. We are excited to see you all... ArtsXchange Dec 3, 2023 1 min read More news

Lisa Tuttle ArtsXchange Board Member Gallery Committee Member Studio Artist artistlisatuttle@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/lisatuttlestudio Lisa Tuttle is an artist, curator, arts advocate, educator and writer. Her work is interdisciplinary, lens-based and mixed mediums. Lisa's artworks are in the collections of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Federal Reserve Bank-Atlanta, and numerous private collections. A former lead administrator with the Fulton County Public Art Program and gallery director for both Nexus Contemporary Art Center (now Atlanta Contemporary) and the Atlanta College of Art, Lisa was also the Visual Arts Director for The Arts Festival of Atlanta, where she oversaw NEA-funded site work projects, and curated temporary exhibitions of contemporary art. In 2019, she established Lisa Tuttle Studio at the ArtsXchange, where she is working daily as a full-time artist and part-time curatorial and public art consultant. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Theresa Davis ArtsXchange Literary Program Director Studio Artist theresa@artsxchange.org https://www.artisttheresadavis.com Theresa Davis is an educator, storyteller, poet, author, poetry slam champion and the host of the award winning open mic Java Speaks. She has performed on stages across the nation as a poet and keynote speaker. She was a classroom teacher for over 25 years, specializing in cross curricular education. As a slam poet, Theresa has competed individually and on teams for over a decade and in 2011 won the Women of the World Poetry Slam. In May 2013, her first full collection of poems entitled “After This We Go Dark” was published by Sibling Rivalry Press. “After This We Go Dark” became an American Library Association Honoree, and the book can now be checked out in local and college libraries around the world. Her latest poetry collection “Drowned: A Mermaid’s Manifesto”, released with Sibling Rivalry Press, in fall of 2016 received the award“Ten Books All Georgians Should Read”. In addition to being a teaching artist and outreach poetry coordinator for Georgia Tech for 6 years, Theresa hosts and participates in many of the lit events around Atlanta. Her one-woman show “Then They’ll Tell You it’s all in Your Head” Made its debut as a part of 7 Stages Home Brew series in fall of 2017. Artist Statement The nature of my work and my aesthetic philosophy I have been called a poet, slam poet, and performance artist. All three are appropriate and underscore that the voice, the word, the story are my primary artistic tools. My work has evolved over the years from the intimately personal to work that resounds with social and cultural truths that transcend my ethnicity and sexual identity. The ability to create and share my work is very dear to me. My art is my second skin. It allows me to connect with others in a personal way even though in most cases we have just met. Poetry is the portal to initiate dialogue. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Cleigaie Narcisse 2024 Jack Sinclair Gallery Assistant Cleigaie Narcisse is a Fine Arts Manager, detail-oriented independent curator, and Project Manager from the Bronx, NY. Her passion for creativity inspired her to pursue Graphic Design at Kennesaw State but her business acumen led her to receive a BS in Business Administration from Georgia Southern University. After an early career in Marketing introduced her to the world of curation. Cleigaie quickly became engaged with the Atlanta art scene, reinvigorating her passion for supporting the arts. Cleigaie worked as the Manager and Associate Curator of Future Gallery, a black artist-owned fine art gallery exhibiting the works of emerging contemporary artists. She also works as Project Manager of Future Dead Artists, an arts organization that aims to develop a thriving arts ecology for local artists. Possessing a deep interest in representation and cultural awareness within communities, Cleigaie is dedicated to the equity of funding and access to opportunities that develop a more inclusive arts ecology where true representation can thrive and inspire. She continues to work with artists as a manager and consultant. Cleigaie Narcisse, is an Atlanta-based Arts Administrator passionate about supporting artists and creatives. Hailing from Bronx, New York she was exposed to a plethora of experiences in the arts, from music, theater, dance, and graffiti street art to museum exhibits developing a deep affinity for the arts in all its forms early on. After studying Graphic Design at Kennesaw State University, she interned with Cartoon Network’s in-house production studio, Williams Street on projects for their Adult Swim programming block. With a professional background in Marketing, Creative Direction, Brand and Project Management, Cleigaie quickly acclimated to the Atlanta arts scene and nurtured her passion for supporting the arts. In 2018 she signed on as the Gallery Manager and Associate Curator of Future Gallery in East Point Atlanta and Project Manager of the artist collective Future Dead Artists. Going on to co-curate over 15 exhibitions, artist talks, and workshops featuring local, national, and international visual and performance artists. In 2019 she head curated “Dead Ringer Vol. III”, a Future Dead Artists’ annual juried group exhibition, featuring a unique concept of the creative inspiration processes between visual artists and Photographers. During the turn of the pandemic, in 2021 as a member of Future Dead Artists and in partnership with The Creatives Project TCP she co-curated a Juneteenth-inspired group exhibition “Self-Liberated”. This exhibit focused on celebrating local Black artists who were trailblazers, leaders in their own right, who did things their way and on their terms, embodying the spirit of Juneteenth. She has been published in both Visionary Artistry Magazine and Voyage ATL. As a passionate volunteer and curator, she has worked with various organizations such as; MOCA GA, Future Gallery, The Creatives Project TCP, The Lines Gallery, TILA Studios, The ArtsXchange, SOHO Art Group, and has built relationships with independent artists and arts administrators in and around Atlanta. Possessing a deep interest in representation and cultural awareness within communities Cleigaie is dedicated to representing and creating inclusive and equitable opportunities for local artists. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES