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Melissa A. Mitchell

Melissa A. Mitchell Exuberantly colorful. Singularly bold. These descriptions certainly apply to Melissa A. Mitchell’s art — but are just as fitting for the artist / designer herself. The visionary behind Abeille Creations, Mitchell creates “electrifying wearable art” in small, collectable quantities, as well as home goods and fine art prints. She has described herself […]

Carlos Andrés Gómez

Carlos Andrés Gómez Carlos Andres Gomez is a man on a mission. The Colombian poet, actor and author arrived in Atlanta from New York City in the summer of 2019 – determined to bring his many gifts to bear in this place he now called home. Winner of numerous national awards, Carlos was already a […]

Katherine Dirga/Lyle Harris – The MARTA arts visionaries

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Dr. Karida Brown-Palmer/Charly Palmer – The arts and anti-racism power couple

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Doug Hooker – ARC Executive Director

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CC SunChild

CC Sunchild enters a room like a song, her movements all flow and harmony. When she speaks, you lean in and listen, and when she performs her music, it seems like her song is singing her, rather than the other way around. Sunchild began honing her remarkable musical gifts at an early age — eventually […]

Angela Davis Johnson – NYT’s ‘One to Watch’ visual artist

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Michael Jones

“We owe it to those who came before us to use this hard-fought right to vote, make our voices heard.” P. Faith Carmichael Tweet New Orleans native, Michael Molina is a jack of all trades. As an attorney, educator, author, cultural organizer, arts advocate, and seasoned performer, Mike uses his diverse talents to adapt and […]

Isa J. Miles – Actress, Director

“It’s not a perfect system, but if it didn’t matter, people wouldn’t be trying so hard to stop you. Your vote matters.” Isa J. Miles Tweet Isa J. Miles is the consummate multi-hyphenate. The theater and film actress and soon- to-be-director has starred in some of the city’s most notable theatrical productions. These include the […]

Mike Molina (Next Alum ’14) – Playwright, Storyteller

“Your individual vote can be as invisible as one drop of water in a wave. But without your drop of water, the wave is not as powerful as it could be. You need to see your vote as a part of something much bigger than yourself. Your vote counts!” Mike Molina Tweet An attorney, educator, […]