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LaTosha Brown 2021 Ebon Dooley Honoree Social Justice Champion http://www.mslatoshabrown.com LaTosha Brown works at the intersection of social justice, political empowerment, human development, and the cultural arts. As a catalyst for change, thought leader and social strategist, her national and global efforts have been known to organize, inspire and catapult people into action—not just lip service—enabling them to build power and wealth for themselves and their community. Brown received the 2010 White House Champion of Change Award, the 2006 Spirit of Democracy Award and the Louis Burnham Award for Human Rights. She is also the recipient of the 2018 Bridge Jubilee Award and Liberty Bell Award. She has been able to use her voice in the U.S. as well as more than 30 countries abroad. In addition to being a well-respected leader in the South who has led numerous initiatives, campaigns, and special projects to empower marginalized communities, LaTosha is leading several international efforts to provide training, support and funding for women-led institutions based in Guyana, Senegal, Belize, and Tanzania. Perhaps one of her most important accomplishments is as Co-Founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund and the BVM Capacity Building Institute. Ms. Brown is working to eliminate human suffering and amplify women’s voices through her vision of the Southern Black Girls & Women’s Consortium. She proudly serves as the Founder of Saving Our Selves Coalition, a community-led disaster relief organization that helped hundreds of families in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

Frankie Mulinix (Vandellous) Studio Artist contact@vibrancecentre.com https://frankiemulinix.com “At times let art be a balm; at other, a bomb” - Vandellous Frankie Mulinix (Vandellous) is a queer, nonbinary, disabled, and neurodivergent performer, emcee, producer, dramaturge, choreographer, director, voice teacher, performance educator, mental health worker, and intimacy choreographer and coordinator. Through these various roles, their work is focused on the body as the site of liberation, the voice as action, the revolutionary capacity of community, and the healing potential of unflinching art. As Vibrance: Centre for Voice and Movement, Frankie supports creatives seeking to work with their physiology to build their skills, develop their practice, reclaim their autonomy, and learn how presence, pleasure, and play aid in auto-organization to overcome freeze/survival states, trauma, and other barriers to artistic expression. Their theatre company Burning Bones Physical Theatre, is dedicated to engaging with the local community and expanding the possibilities of live performance in daring and imaginative ways through butoh dance, Fitzmaurice Voicework®, and Organic Intelligence®. As a solo performer, Frankie creates butoh-, burlesque-, fire-, and text-based work with performer and producer credits spanning Canada, Australia, and the United States. They are the founder of Forbidden Fascinations and artistic associate of Celestial Cabaret. Recent notable performances include Art on the Atlanta Beltline, Beltline After Dark, the DANCEATL alumni showcase, Marietta Cobb Museum of Art, and the dance film Construct: ATL which has been selected for UNFIX NYC and Dance Camera Istanbul. Frankie holds a BFA in Physical Theatre Performance through Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, with a focus on writing, dramaturgy, directing, and multidisciplinary performance, and a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from the University of Queensland, specializing in LGBTIQ+ occupational justice, mental health, chronic pain, and neurology. Frankie is a certified teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework® and a certified Organic Intelligence® coach. They hold an Associate Performer Diploma (ATCL) with Trinity College, London, UK, and are a certified Speech Arts Teacher with Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM), Toronto, Canada. They are trained in Reiki (level 3), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Basic, Advanced, and ACT for Performance), Knight Thompson Speechwork, TIE’s Intimacy Choreography practices, and specialize in working with trans and nonbinary clients. They are a member of the Voice and Speech Trainer's Association (VASTA), a 2021 Hambidge Cross-Pollination Art Lab Fellow, and a Reiser Art Lab recipient (2022-2023). Frankie co-designed a performance and modified acrobatics pilot program for children with cerebral palsy through the Cerebral Palsy League of Queensland. They formed United We Dance to educate and build support in the Brisbane community for marriage equality through dance and were invited guests at Brisbane’s Mental Health Day. Their work resulted in the Queensland branch of Occupational Therapy Australia issuing a public statement of unequivocal support for LGBTIQ+ folks, recognizing the health impacts of occupational injustices that uniquely impact the community. Frankie has emceed and produced several long-standing events such as Alchemy, Brisbane Square Library’s immensely successful monthly showcase of spoken word poetry, dance, circus, burlesque, and music; Bang on a Boa, the annual fundraiser for the acquired brain injury organization Synapse; Lost Movements, a bi-monthly “happening” of street art, music, burlesque, body art, and dance; and celebration of The Female Form, an annual art showcase co-organized with the painter Vanessa Swift. Frankie co-created the steering committee for and served as the first president of BLP, bringing art, entertainment, education, and community events centered around alternative lifestyles in Queensland. Frankie also trains and competes as a triathlete on Team USA, using all their creative somatic practice to support their athletic endeavors and their endurance sports experience to support their work in the arts. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

The Art of Being The Art of Being A Mediation of Blackness & Queerness July 20, 2024 - Aug 17, 2024 FEATURING WORKS BY: Ari Rozario Jonathan Elijah Valencia Washington Emmy Marshall Experience "The Art of Being," where four Black queer artists illuminate the intersection of Blackness and queerness. Witness their powerful expressions of authenticity, freedom, and joy in this thought-provoking exhibition. EVENTS The Art of Being - Opening Reception Saturday, July 20, 2024 7PM - 10PM Artsxchange The Art of Being | Opening Reception July 20, 2024, 7:00 – 10:00 PM| East Point Register Now The Art of Being - Artist Talk Saturday, July 27, 2024 3PM - 5PM Artsxchange The Art of Being | Artist Talk July 27, 2024, 3:00 – 5:00 PM| East Point Register Now SPONSORS: ArtsXchange Fulton County Arts & Culture Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta Fidelity Charitable Davis Bozeman Law MHR International The Black Man Lab All Exhibits

Carlton Mackey 2022 Ebon Dooley Honoree Social Justice Champion https://blackmensmile.com Carlton Mackey is the new assistant director of education with a focus on community engagement and dialogue at the High Museum of Art. An artist and scholar, he is also the creator of BLACK MEN SMILE ® , a viral social media platform and empowerment movement for Black men to “celebrate the way we see ourselves,” and author of “50 Shades of Black: Sexuality and Skin Tone in the Formation of Identity.” 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

Richard Washington ArtsXchange Gallery Director Studio Artist ricwas@comcast.net http://ricwashington.weebly.com/ Richard (Ric) Washington is an artist, curator, educator, and graphics designer originally from St. Louis, Missouri. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in printmaking from the Kansas City Art Institute and School of Design, establishing a strong foundation for his creative work Over the years, Washington has built a distinguished career in Atlanta, where he has worked as a graphic designer, artist, fabricator, educator, and arts manager, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the arts. Washington founded his independent studio at the ArtsXchange, Southeast Community Cultural Center in East Point, GA, where he also serves as Gallery Director for the Jack Sinclair Gallery. This dynamic space provides a platform for his exploration of mixed-media painting, printmaking, digital arts, and sculpture, making it the heart of his artistic practice. Washington’s contributions to the Atlanta arts community highlight his dedication to both his craft and fostering a vibrant cultural landscape. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

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

Moving in the Spirit 2024 Ebon Dooley Honoree Change Maker Contact https://movinginthespirit.org Moving in the Spirit began in 1986 as the hopeful vision of Leah Mann, Genene Stewart and Dana Marie Lupton who believed they could unite their love for dance with their commitment to social justice and serving youth. What began as a dance class for a small group of girls at Stewart Avenue Women and Children’s Shelter has blossomed into a large and diverse organization with dedicated alumni, a world class theater, the Beam, and is a beacon of hope, a destination for dance, and a portal for change that reaches over 350 children every week across Atlanta. OUR STAFF STUDIO ARTIST EBON DOOLEY HONOREES

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

Catch me in the A Catch me in the A A Group Exhibition April 6, 2019 - May 11, 2019 CURATOR Courtney Brooks ARTISTS AW. Quake. Chilly-o. KEEF CROSS. Miya Bailey. Lord Yatta. Kat Goduco. Shon Pittman. She Is Dizzy. Jiggy Korean. Karm Howard. Barry Duperon. Yuzly Mathurin . Charity Hamidullah Anthony Truth Gary. Choze. Tee Roy. Eric Nine. Dubelyoo Sachi Rome. Goldi Gold .Ruby Chavez. Monica Tookes Justin Anderson. Michael Johnson. Mirage Vanguard Muhammad Yungai. Aaliyah Arrington .Terion Montgomery Catch Me In The A is the 3rd installation at ArtsXchange's Jack Sinclair Gallery. A group exhibition curated by Courtney Brooks that explores Atlanta's rich culture from the past the present culture and future of the A. Whether you are an original ATLIEN or transplant to the A, we want to express ideas that are descriptive of the city’s vibe. Excited to the share visions from local leading and emerging artists. Another special line up of amazing ATL creatives that are contributing their gifts by uplifting and inspiring the community. You are invited to experience Catch Me in the A opening reception on Saturday, April 6th from 7pm-10pm. Vinyl Sound track provided by DJ Knotts Special viewing of "To West End, With Love" a short film created by Melissa Alexander Exhibit is on display through May 11th, 2019. All Exhibits