SCAD-Atlanta
and the National Black Arts Festival present newly commissioned work by Carrie Mae Weems ATLANTA -- Contemporary artist Carrie Mae Weems explores
the human rights movement in the United States and abroad in an upcoming multimedia installation titled, "Constructing
History: A Requiem to Mark the Moment." The exhibition, commissioned by the Savannah College of Art and Design and the
National Black Arts Festival, will be on display July 1-Aug. 31 at the ACA Gallery of SCAD, 1280 Peachtree St. Read more ...
The
Stewart Foundation celebrates the talent and achievements of Atlanta youth
About 100 youth with the
Atlanta-based Stewart Foundation will be donned in white linen outfits and dressed to the nines this Saturday for the 2nd annual “Your White Linen”benefit, which attracts political dignitaries, VIPs’ and celebrities and celebrates youth’s
talent and recognizable achievements. The event pays homage, and acknowledges those who have supported youth in their accomplishments
and their pursuit to achieve skills to help make them better future leaders in their communities. This year’s theme
is “White Linen in Paradise.” Read more ...
Atlanta
region begins looking 50 years out to 2060
Over
the next two years, the Atlanta Regional Commission will embark on its Fifty Forward planning initiative to help steer the
way metro Atlanta will be in 2060. Read more ...
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