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We will be CLOSED on Saturday, July 4th and Tuesday, July 7th.
We Will be OPEN on Sunday, July 5th.
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Batik Workshop
Renowned Ugandan artist Nuwa Wamala Nnyanzi will be teaching a class on Batik making here at Gems of Africa Gallery during the National Black Arts Festival.
We are still working on the dates, and will let you know as soon as he completes his itinerary. (we are shooting for Sunday, August 2, 2009 at 4:300pm).
The cost of the class will be around $65 which will include all of your materials and supplies and you will leave the class with your finished batik. Register now!!!
View last years class...
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National Black Arts Festival 2009
July 29th thru August 2nd
Woodruff Arts Center - Atlanta
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.
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America I Am: The African American Imprint
Now thru September 6, 2009
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.
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Contemporary Artists Wanted
 If you are an emerging or mid-career visual artist with a unique, powerful voice that demands a bigger stage- well...Here it is:
Bravo is casting for a new show for emerging and semi-established visual artists. Magical Elves (Peabody Award-winning Project Runway, Emmy Award-winning Top Chef) and Sarah Jessica Parker (Golden Globe & Emmy Award-winner) and her production company, Pretty Matches, are teaming up for an hour-long creative competition series among aspiring contemporary artists who will create and compete to conquer the art world!
They want contemporary artists. your medium should be one of Many (or several of many) painting, sculpture, installation, video, photography or mixed media. They want artists that believe in their art and want the world to know.
Please email casting@magicalelves.com if you have any questions or hand-picked recommendations for artists. Please put "ATTN Hand-picked" in the subject line.
Full info on how to apply is available at:
www.BravoTV.com/casting
*To be considered for the cast, attend one of their four regional casting calls around the country, see below.*
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We appreciate your business,
Keith Washington
Wallene Jones
Gems of Africa Gallery
630 N. Highland Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
404-876-8200
Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 12-7pm & Sun 12-5pm
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