✨ New art paths
New directions Sept This week s Sketchbook highlights how Atlanta artists and institutions alike are testing fresh ideas opening new doors and reshaping how beliefs is made and shared in our city Inside Ansley Mall arts collective FRANK has opened its first exhibition a vivid declaration of LGBTQ presence in a place once defined by commerce Downstairs at Bloomingdale s Lenox Square artist Melissa Mitchell has transformed the former returns counter into a hybrid gallery and showroom debuting furniture that carries her Abeille Creations prints into daily life And at both the High Museum and the Atlanta Design Festival new board members and advisors are bringing perspectives from business design and civic life expanding who helps steer Atlanta s institutions forward Forge your own creative path Sherri P S Looking to get started Assistance Atlanta s creative heartbeat by grabbing a ticket to this weekend s fundraising events Before I m Gone Vol City of Ink the Living Walls Quincea ero Goat Farm and Hambidge Hive s th Annual Auction Party Image courtesy of FRANK Being FRANK A new LGBTQ collective has opened its first exhibition in Ansley Mall Being FRANK It is Because I Am transforms a former retail space into an immersive show centered on creative freedom Explore FRANK s debut exhibition Chalk it up art fun and family in Chamblee SPONSORED BY DISCOVER DEKALB Join the City of Chamblee for their th annual Chalk Walk Artist Sector a fun family-friendly event where sidewalks become masterpieces and creativity knows no bounds Whether you re a seasoned artist or just love doodling there s space for everyone to show off their chalk art skills You can compete in the artistic competition encouragement fine art vendors enjoy cooling and water stations free parking free face painting and more On Sat Sept from a m - p m at Chamblee City Hall Get details here Image by Sherri Daye Scott Melissa Mitchell takes a seat in design Known for her vibrant canvases and high-profile brand collaborations Melissa Mitchell is now taking her Abeille Creations brand into furniture Step inside Mitchell s newest installation Reflections is Dunwoody s newest citizens art installation at Two Bridges Park Perimeter Center East created by Huelani Mei and designed by Andrea Perez Visitors are encouraged to take a photo create a moment and let Dunwoody be a part of your story Learn more SPONSOR MESSAGE Image courtesy Atlanta Design Festival Expanding the Circle Two of Atlanta s leading arts institutions are broadening their leadership The High Museum has added new board members while the Atlanta Design Festival has named its inaugural advisory council Meet Atlanta s new arts leaders Image courtesy of Forward Warrior Art Happenings Forward Warrior a m - p m Sept Wylie Street pedestrians and bikes only a m - p m pictured Juried Photography Show and Competition Opening Reception - p m Sept Arts Clayton Gallery Before Heartbreak Exhibition Opening p m - p m Sept Old Rabbit Gallery David E Peterson Color Block Synthesis Exhibition Opening - p m Sept Marcia Wood Gallery from within so together Mona Bozorgi Tokie Rome-Taylor Artist Talk p m Sept Swan Coach House Gallery Eye Get By With A Little Help From My Friends Group Exhibition p m Sept Cat Eye Creative Downtown Post of the Week Back in the studio Artist Carol Santos is painting after a year away Her new landscape is up for bid at the Hambidge Hive Auction Dive into the work At present s Sketchbook was edited by Julie E Bloemeke The post New art paths appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta
