DPP Grad: Bethany Collins at the Xchange Gallery

To Be Real is a solo exhibition by Atlanta-based artist and 3rd year DPP grad Bethany Collins to be on display in the Xchange Gallery at The Arts Exchange October 15 – November 5, 2011. The work is “…an exploration of racial identity, authenticity, and definitions, and represents a continued longing for what author Rebecca Walker refers to in her autobiography as the ‘black outline around my body that everyone else seems to have.’” A large-scale chalkboard wall drawing will be accompanied by acrylic and graphite paintings on brown paper bags and un-stretched canvas.

The exhibition will open along with The Arts Exchange Open House, 750 Kalb Street SE, Atlanta, GA 30312, on Saturday, October 15, 4 pm - 8 pm. The public is invited. For further information, call404-624-4211.

Graphic Design Grad: Meta Gary Selected for Burnaway Fundraiser!

Meta Gary, Untitled, 2011. 12″x16″, Ink on wood.

Third year graphic design grad, Meta Gary was selected to participate in the second annual Burnaway Fundraiser on September 12, 2011. To see photos and read a bit more about the event, check out http://www.burnaway.org/2011/09/burnaways-fundraiser-kicks-off-the-fall-season-thanks-to-you/#more-15819

And to see more of Gary's work included in the fundraiser, visit http://www.burnaway.org/fundraiser-artwork/