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Open to artists across the United States who create work using discarded materials. Cash awards will be given to selected participants. Upcycling is the art of transformation—giving discarded materials new life and purpose. Unlike recycling, which breaks down materials for reuse, upcycling elevates them, turning waste into something of greater value. Upcycled art is more than a creative practice—it’s a powerful statement on sustainability. By transforming discarded materials into thought-provoking works, artists can shed light on environmental issues, encourage sustainable habits, and inspire meaningful change. Upcycling not only reduces waste and conserves resources but also challenges us to see beauty and potential in what others might throw away. Reclaimed Visions: The Art of Upcycling An Environmental Juried Exhibition Jack Sinclair Gallery Exhibit Exhibition Dates: April 12, 2025  - May 24, 2025 Deadline for Submissions: Sunday, March 16, 2025  11PM Awards: 1st Place: $300 2nd Place: $200 3rd Place: $100 Eligibility: Applicants must reside in the United States. Application/Entry Fee: $40 - To submit for this juried exhibition you need to have a current 2025 ArtsXchange membership. Annual ArtsXchange memberships start at $40 (non refundable). FREE for current 2025 ArtsXchange Members. How do I become an ArtsXchange Member? Visit our membership page  and check out the different membership levels & benefits. Select/purchase the membership level that works best for you. How do I check my ArtsXchange membership status? Log in to your ArtsXchange Account  and check your membership status or contact us  and we can check your membership status

Jack Sinclair Gallery @ ArtsXchange is sharing this information in support of our friends at the Rakshaw Art Show and the Avondale Arts Center. The Raksha Art Show is a platform to raise awareness for gender-based violence by creating space for diverse voices and unique perspectives, while building community connections and promoting a culture of healing and empowerment.  Please visit the website for details: https://www.raksha.org/artshow2025/ Ric Washington, Director Jack Sinclair Gallery

The ArtsXchange is excited to announce an open call for proposals - visual artists from the South Fulton County area to apply for a group or solo exhibition at the Jack Sinclair Gallery in East Point, GA, scheduled for June 7 – July 19, 2025. We invite artists in all visual mediums to submit their proposals for consideration. This is an opportunity to showcase your work in a vibrant community space that celebrates creativity and cultural expression.  Eligibility: Artists must reside in South Fulton County. Works in all visual mediums are welcome. Application Requirements: 1. A completed application form 2. A brief artist statement (300 words max). 3. A portfolio of 5-10 images of recent work (JPEG format preferred). 4. A CV or resume. Deadline for Submissions:  [March 30, 2025] Selected artist notifications : [April 15, 2025] Exhibition Dates:  [June 7– July 19, 2025]   This is a chance to share your unique voice and contribute to our community's rich artistic tapestry. More questions contact us at info@artsxchange.org We look forward to seeing your creativity shine!

By Angela Oliver (ArtsXchange Media) Star Power by Dr. Zerric Clinton As an artist and arts educator for more than 40 years, Kevin Cole often asks himself about the needs of the arts community. Across 40 years as a community cultural center that aims to keep art accessible, the ArtsXchange also works to meet the needs of artists on all levels. Together, they hope to help a group of emerging artists thrive with a vibrant new exhibition. In Search of Myself  will open with a reception from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8 in the Jack Sinclair Gallery at ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St. in East Point. The artist talk will be from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9. The exhibition will be on view until March 22. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. The gallery is free and open to the public. “While interacting with young artists, their biggest concern was, ‘Where can I exhibit my work? Where can I get some exposure?’” Cole said. “I interviewed over 61 emerging artists ranging from ages 23 to 68. I noticed they were all trying to find their voice. Each one is searching for that something.” The exhibit is a vibrant constellation of deeply narrative art that reflects the personal journeys and experiences of 12 emerging artists: Sheila Bussey, Courageous C,  Zerric Clinton, Tony Coppage, Kaylah Hagler, Loni Harshaw, Etienne Jackson, Ashli Ognelodh, S. Darius Parker, Toni Toney, Cedric Umoja, and Daniel Wingo. Beyond Atlanta, the artists also hail from Alabama, Louisiana and South Carolina. Cole said he hopes the ArtsXchange will be the same gift to them as it was to him years ago.   “The ArtsXchange is very dear to me,” he said. “My first major review of my artwork was at the Sinclair Gallery and the it has always been that one place where artists of color felt at home.” Boldly colored butterflies mask the eyes and brown faces of the figures in the works of Ognelodh. Tender strokes of vibrant colors revisit the joy and playfulness of children as they draw, shoot water guns or ride their bike in Hagler’s paintings. Harshaw’s chalky drawings explore the censorship of Black history’s foremost scholars and writers. Courageous C’s striking collages mimic protest signs, depicting the story of social movements across generations. And gut-wrenching writings by incarcerated youth in Montgomery fill the enlarged notebook pages in Toney’s trio of works. “The exhibit tells a beautiful story,” said gallery director and artist Ric Washington. Pictured below (L-R): Exhibit flyer; Star Power by Zerric Clinton; artist/curator Kevin Cole

EAST POINT, Ga. — Five honorees have been named for the 2024 Ebon Dooley Arts & Social Justice Awards at the ArtsXchange: internationally renowned dance company Ballethnic (co-founders Nena Gilreath and Waverly Lucas); creative youth development program Moving in the Spirit (co-founders Dana Lupton, Leah Mann and Genene Stewart); ARTiculate ATLanta (co-founders Brandon Ball, Courtney Ware Lett, and Esohe and George Galbreath), a marketing and exhibition catalyst for emerging artists; the Counter Narrative Project, a powerful storytelling nonprofit shifting narratives for Black gay and queer men; and Stephanie Smith, an Atlanta Printmakers Studio co-founder and prolific visual artist. 2024 Ebon Dooley Art and Social Justice Awards Shirley Franklin, longtime ArtsXchange supporter and the first woman to serve as mayor of Atlanta, will emcee the seventh annual awards ceremony from 4-6 p.m. Dec. 7 at the ArtsXchange, 2148 Newnan St., East Point. Tickets are $40 or free with an ArtsXchange membership. The ArtsXchange’s 40th anniversary party will follow from 6:30 to 9 p.m., with a toast to organization, live music by the Dr. Love Blues Revue featuring Albert White, Willie Hill, and Eartha Sims, produced by longtime radio personality Tom Davis; acoustic performances by Ken J. Martin and Veronika Jackson; refreshments by Atlanta Utility Works and a cash bar. The Dooley Awards are given annually to artists, activists or organizers/organizations whose work creatively builds community and advances liberation, in the legacy of ArtsXchange founder Ebon Dooley. Join us as we remember him, and as we celebrate the honorees: Moving in The Spirit as the Change Maker; Ballethnic as the Bridge Builder; the Counter Narrative Project as the Social Justice Champion; ARTiculate ATLanta as the Economic Justice Champion; and Stephanie Smith as the Jack Sinclair Visual Artist. Tickets Already a 2024 ArtsXchange Member? Make sure to RSVP so we know to expect you! We can't wait to see you for the celebration! Just want to join us for a celebration without a membership? As much as we would love for you to become an ArtsXchange member, we understand.  Just purchase as many $40 Tickets without membership as you desire. Let us know if you change your mind. Looking forward to celebrating with you at the event! Not yet a member? Your membership is your ticket! Choose the membership level you wish to purchase and become a member today! 2024 Ebon Dooley Art and Social Justice Awards & 40th Anniversary Celebration ABOUT THE ARTSXCHANGE 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, andto encourage positive change as participants come to a better understanding of themselves and others. Our art is our activism. ABOUT THE HONOREES Bridge Builder | Ballethnic Change Maker | Moving in the Spirit Economic Justice Champion | ARTiculate ATLanta Social Justice Champion | Counter Narrative Project Jack Sinclair Visual Artist | Stephanie Smith ABOUT THE HOST Elected in 2001, Shirley Clarke Franklin became Atlanta’s first woman mayor and the first Black woman to lead a major urban city in the South, serving from 2002-2010. She was born on May 10, 1945, in Philadelphia, PA. Franklin was surrounded by civil activism at an early age; her father was a judge, and her mother was an avid educator, both of whom influenced her trajectory of becoming a staple in American politics. After graduating with an bachelor’s degree from Howard University and a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, she married David Franklin, an esteemed attorney and political strategist. She and David have three children. A former board member of Delta Airlines, and an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Franklin continues to be recognized across the globe as a political trendsetter. For more information or to purchase tickets, see artsxchange.org/ebon-dooley. CONTACT: Angela Oliver, media@artsxchange.org, 404-624-4211

As snow weather conditions are forecasted to impact our area, we want to ensure the safety of our residents, staff, and community. Due to the weather advisory The ArtsXchange office will be closed  Wednesday, Jan 22,2025 Upcoming Events & Classes At the Sinclair Gallery Volunteer Opportunities

2025 MLK Day Volunteer Day Thanks to all of the generous volunteers who helped to make this day of service a beautiful one! We are so grateful for Shades of Green Permaculture , which hosted this volunteer day as part of its Community Giveback Program to implement a regenerative landscape design for the ArtsXchange. Developed pro bono by SOG, the design resolves significant drainage issues while creating a vibrant, sustainable space filled with medicinal and beneficial plants for community use. The new design — a yearlong project — aligns with our mission of building community, elevating marginalized artists and promoting sustainability. Stay tuned for future volunteer days and phases, such as installing a water system, rain gardens, planting fruit trees, and more! The day celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring legacy of service and community building, reflecting our shared values of collective action and empowerment.

Shades of Green Permaculture is hosting a volunteer day as part of its Community Giveback Program to implement a regenerative landscape design for ArtsXchange, a fully integrated artist colony and community arts center in Atlanta. Developed pro bono by SOG, the design resolves significant drainage issues while creating a vibrant, sustainable space filled with medicinal and beneficial plants, aligning with ArtsXchange’s mission of building community and elevating Black artists and urban agriculture. Volunteers will help remove landscape fabric, turn woodchips, plant cover crops, and stabilize soil in preparation for future volunteer days and phases, such as installing a water system, rain gardens, and planting fruit trees, herbs, berries, perennials, and cut flowers. The day honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service and community building. It aligns with the values of ArtsXchange and SOG by fostering collective action and community empowerment. Tenisio Seanima, ArtsXchange’s farmer and a leader in Atlanta’s urban agriculture, will guide volunteers, including members of a local church committed to participating. This partnership exemplifies SOG’s commitment to giving back by dedicating at least 1% of its annual revenue to community-focused projects. ArtsXchange, which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, has long been a pillar for Atlanta’s Black arts community, providing gallery space, programming, and a community garden. This project honors ArtsXchange founder Alice Lovelace’s vision of creating a flourishing flower garden and gathering space for the community. Sign Up to Volunteer today! Volunteer Event : ArtsXchange Permaculture Phase One Volunteer Day 2 Jan 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM The ArtsXchange Make sure to bring warm clothes, gloves, work gloves, and any food/water you may need. The vision:

Happy New Year! The first Sinclair Gallery exhibit of the year is just around the corner and it's for one night only. Join us for the ArtsXchange Annual Pin Up Show + Sale! 2025 Pin Up Show + Sale - Jan 18, 2025 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 highly 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! Current ArtsXchange members at all levels are invited to attend an exclusive viewing before the one night exhibit is opened up to the public! Just one of the many benefits of being an ArtsXchange member. Learn more about ArtsXchange Memberships. RSVP to let us know you'll be joining us! Saturday, Jan. 18th 2025 Members Exclusive Viewing 4PM - 5PM Jack Sinclair Gallery @ The ArtsXchange All current ArtsXchange members are invited for wine + cheese , a VIP viewing + first chance to purchase original local art. Opening Reception 5PM - 9PM Jack Sinclair Gallery @ The ArtsXchange Pin Up Show + Sale exhibit is free and open to the public !   How to be an artist for the 2025 Pin Up Show + Sale? All artists must be current ArtsXchange Members to participate in the sale of art. All Members must apply to participate. Learn about all exhibit artist requirements and apply today! Exhibit Application Deadline -  Saturday, January 17, 2025 - 6:00 PM   Application open until spaces are filled. Spaces are limited!   Learn about all exhibit artist requirements and apply today! Questions? Please sent them our way! Contact us

Vision / Hype Board Party 2025, Riley Memorial Library The 2025 Vision/ Hype Board Party was a magical success! I think having these kinds of gatherings encourage us to inspire each other while building community. Every table be it a table full of friends, partners or complete strangers was peppered with lively conversations and laughter. The finished products were worthy of framing. While collecting images and words from magazines and some we brought ourselves we posed the following prompts and questions. Personal Growth & Wellness: What areas of your life do you want to grow in (e.g., mental, physical, or emotional health)? What activities or habits make you feel your best? How do you see yourself practicing self-care in the next year? Career & Ambition: What career goals or professional achievements are you aiming for? How do you envision your work-life balance? What steps can you take toward career advancement,  fulfillment or retirement? Relationships & Connection: What type of relationships do you want to cultivate or strengthen (family, friends, romantic)? How do you envision yourself spending time with loved ones? What kind of support system do you desire? Travel & Adventure: Where do you want to travel in the next year? What new experiences do you want to have? How do you envision exploring new environments or cultures? Financial Goals: What are your financial goals for the upcoming year (savings, investments, budgeting)? How do you want to feel about money and financial security? What lifestyle changes will support those financial dreams? Dream Home & Environment: What does your ideal living space look like? How do you want your surroundings to feel (calming, energizing, creative)? What material items or design ideas will enhance your daily life? Hobbies & Creativity: What hobbies do you want to invest more time in? How can you make more time for joy, play, or creative expression? What new skills do you want to learn? Mindset & Affirmations: What affirmations will empower and encourage you to stay focused on your vision? What words or phrases resonate with your goals and dreams? We gave ourselves permission to cherry pick which of these prompts we wanted to focus on and those of us who just needed the reminder of how amazing we are did the same. Even if you didn’t join us feel free to use these ideas to create your own. All you need is posterboard (the size of your choosing), magazines (cutting out words, phrases and images you want to manifest), markers or colored pencils (to personalize how you like) and visualize what you want to see in your year. Then use these visionary vibes to remind yourself of your goals, dreams and how fantastic you are! Check back soon, as I intend to offer a monthly art drop in at the ArtsXchange in the Riley Memorial Library. See you next time! Theresa Davis Literary Director, ArtsXchange