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Dear Keith,  
 
Here are a few art events that are happening in the coming weeks.
 
 
In This Issue
Batik Workshop
Heritage Arts Festival
National Black Arts Festival
America I Am: The African American Imprint
Peachtree Village International Film Festival
 

Batik Workshop
August , 2009
Gems of Africa Gallery 
 
Nuwa Nnyanzi
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Renowned Ugandan artist Nuwa Wamala Nnyanzi will be teaching a class on Batik making here at Gems of Africa Gallery. 
 
He is still trying to obtain his travel Visa, so we haven't set the exact dates yet.  We will let you know as soon as he completes his itinerary.  (we are now shooting for Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 4:30pm). 
 
Nuwa determines the cost of the class, and based on previous years, should be around $65.  This price includes all of your materials and supplies and you will leave the class with your finished batik. 
Register now!!! 
 
View last years class... 
 
 
Heritage Arts Festival
 
July 23-26, 2009
Underground Atlanta
 
 Heritage Arts Festival
 
Celebrate African-American & African Heritage

Come out and enjoy the "Creative Spirit" of the Heritage Arts Festival at Underground Atlanta featuring a spectacular Artist Market, Vendor Market and daily entertainment!

This year's celebration is July 23-26, 2009. Join us day or evening for the Artist and Vendor Markets:

·Thursday - Saturday: 10am - 9pm
·Sunday: 11am - 7pm 
 
 
National Black Arts Festival 2009
 
July 29th thru August 2nd
Woodruff Arts Center - Atlanta
 
National Black Arts Festival
MEET US at the National Black Arts Festival for a global celebration encompassing music, film, literary and gala experiences that blend the sights, sounds, words, flavors and excitement of the African Diaspora.
 
DISCOVER US
through crafts, cuisine, legends and literature.
 
EXPERIENCE US
through our heritage, performances, praise and passion.
 
FIND US
in the more intimate setting of the Woodruff Arts Center - the nexus of this year's festival.
 
CELEBRATE US
every hour, every day and all weekend at the National Black Arts Festival 2009.
 
This year's Festival will take place at the Woodruff Arts Center; the South's most dynamic visual and performing arts center. 
 
Festival highlights include the International Marketplace, July 31st through August 2nd with artists and vendors from around the world; a Literary Salon and workshops covering everything from collecting jazz to writing screenplays. 
 
NBAF will be shutting down 15th Street, adjacent to the Woodruff Arts Center, for an old-fashioned "block party" with many fantastic Stage performances.  Learn more...
 
Click here to view the Atlanta Show Guide.  This all-in-one guide will list all of the NBAF performances at each venue.  (Coming Soon) 
 
 
America I Am: The African American Imprint 
Now thru September 6, 2009
Atlanta Civic Center 
  
America I Am
America I AM: The African American Imprint is a four-year touring museum exhibition that will celebrate 400 years of African American contributions to this country. The exhibition presents a historical continuum of pivotal moments in courage, conviction and creativity that solidifies the undeniable imprint of African Americans across the nation and around the world.

The average visit to the exhibition is 90 minutes.

Photography of any kind is not permitted inside the Exhibition.
 

For more info visit:
 
Peachtree Village International
Film Festival (PVIFF)
Sept. 24-27, 2009
Woodruff Arts Center & Underground Atlanta
   
Peachtree Village International Film Festival
 
PVIFF
is committed to the idea that the international film community is a powerful voice in our society, and increasingly plays a vital role in connecting not only the local communities they serve, but the world globally.

PVIFF has partnered with the African American Cinema (AACG) and, Hispanic Cinema Museum (HCM), International Soul Music Summit (www.soulmusicsummit.net) and other alliance partners to begin to leverage selected brands across various integrated markets comprised of thousands fans, consumers, filmmakers, executives, and leaders from various cultures throughout the U.S. & abroad. To view festival archives visit:
www.black-cinema.org

Check out our official PVIFF Blog at: www.pviff.blogspot.com
 
Filmmakers Be Prepared To Shop For Your Deal With National Distributors, Investors, Cable Networks, Studio Execs. And More Will Be In Attendance.
 
 
Bungalow Showcases Eclectic Art Collection
by Sean Drakes/AJC Special
 
Howard Brown says the yard and architecture of his 1930's bungalow were big draws when he bought it 16 years ago.  The arched doors into the kitchen and dinette area, and hardwood floors throughout also... read more  
 
 
We appreciate your business,
 
Keith Washington
Wallene Jones

Gems of Africa Gallery
630 N. Highland Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
(between North Ave. & Ponce De Leon) 
In The Poncey-Highlands Neighborhood
 
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