Smith, provided.
Peachtree Corners is getting a new art gallery, which plans to open May 31 at The Forum on Peachtree Parkway, near the Barnes and Noble bookstore. Anderson Smith is bringing the colorful and creative works of 18 different artists to the 4,300 square foot space. Smith owns a gallery in Buckhead but is now opening his second location.
Originally from Chicago, Mr. Smith himself is an artist specializing in mixed media, abstract and pop art. A two year veteran of the Army, he has lived in Georgia for 28 years and has operated his Buckhead location for two years.
Among the artists who will show their work at his gallery are Vando Davis, abstract; Emanuella Lucaci, who is Swedish, and a minimalist abstract artist; local Japanese artist, Jyoko Gakeuchi, who works in gold leaf and ink; and Tracey Mose, from New Orleans, a specialist in fine contemporary art.
Fifteen from Jackson EMC helping in Kentucky
Jackson EMC is assisting with power restoration efforts at Pennyrile Electric in south central Kentucky where tornadoes and straight-line winds caused widespread power outages. As of noon, over 23,000 of their members, nearly half, are without power.
Fifteen Jackson EMC crew members left early Memorial Day morning, taking several trucks and other equipment to restore power to service areas. Jackson EMC retains ample resources, with linemen and support personnel ready to assist our members as needed.
Cooperation among cooperatives is one of the principles all co-ops share. Jackson EMC provides fellow co-ops assistance with power restoration efforts following major outages.
Two Georgia teams advance in NAIA World Series
Georgia Gwinnett College’s baseball team won its first game in the NAIA World Series in Lewiston, Idaho on Saturday, May 25. GGC defeated Indiana Southeast 5-2. On Memorial Day, GGC was to play Tennessee Wesleyan in a second round in the double elimination tournament. Another Georgia team, Reinhardt College of Waleska, also won their first round game, defeating Hope International 7-5. It was the first victory ever for Reinhardt in the NAIA tournament.
Explore Gwinnett awards $175,000 in arts grants
Arts and cultural institutions in Gwinnett are getting more than $175,000 in grants from Explore Gwinnett, the destination marketing organization for Gwinnett County through the 2024 Gwinnett Creativity Fund (GCF). Now in its fifth year, the GCF Project Grant provides financial support to arts and cultural projects, initiatives and programming that enhance Gwinnett County’s economic development and further the community’s diverse cultural landscape.
New to the GCF this year is the Arts Micro Grant, specifically designed to support the art, music, and theatre departments of Gwinnett County Public Schools, with a focus on middle schools.
Lisa Anders, Explore Gwinnett’s executive director, says: “From small to large organizations, our recipients are crafting immersive cultural experiences, designing community development programs and establishing arts education programs for the enjoyment of the entire community.”
The 2024 GCF Project Grant Cycle received its highest number of applications in its five-year history, with four first-time applicants and a total of 23 exemplary projects submitted by community nonprofits. The cycle awarded over $150,000 in funding to the following recipients:
- African American Culture and Arts Festival, $3,600;
- Atlanta International Night Market, “Glow in the Park,” $3,750;
- Aurora Theatre, “The Color Purple,” $18,000;
- Contemporary Classics Theatre, “Shakespeare in the Park,” $7,000;
- Fezziwig Foundation, Inc., “Anastasia the Musical,” 3,800;
- Fresh Films, Gwinnett Studio Tours and Career Bootcamps, unavailable;
- Georgia Latino Film Festival / Youth Cinema Summit, $6,000;
- Gwinnett Ballet Theatre, “Emerge 2024,” unavailable;
- Lionheart Theatre Company, “Lawless Spirits Ghost Tour,” $2,000;
- Live Arts Theatre, “Chicken and Biscuits,” $4,500;
- Norcross Gallery and Studios, Citywide Photography Contest, $2,750;
- Southeastern Railway Museum, Railway Photography Exhibition, $5,000;
- Spectrum Autism Support Group, Community Drum Circle, $3,750;
- Stone Mountain Chorus, Fall Show, $3,500;
- Sugarloaf Ballet, Inc., “Cinderella,” unavailable;
- Suwanee Arts Center, Suwanee Arts Festival Art Exhibition, $2,500;
- Suwanee Performing Arts, “Broadway in the Park,” $5,000;
- The Hudgens Center for Art and Learning, Public Art Mural, $32.500;
- Urban Mediamakers Film Festival, Creative Kids Summer Camp, $2,500;
- Atlanta Taiwanese Association of America, Heritage Week, $4,000;
- Catrachos y Latinos, LLC, Fedue Noche Cultural, $3,000;
- Center of the European Experience, Annual Cultural Festival “Soul of Georgia,” $3,000; and
- Sugarloaf Gwinnett Center, Tribute Series Part 1, $10,000.
Arts micro grants From Explore Gwinnett totaling $25,000 went to 17 public schools, each getting $1,500.
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