William Jay George is an abstract artist whose works can transport the viewer into an alternate dimension. Whether constrained to a flat canvas or exploding into a 3D assemblage, his works convey freedom of movement, of thought, and of existence. He is a resident artist at Little Tree Art Studios, just across the street from Olive + Pine and is an architect by trade, with one of his recent projects being the Reading Room which just opened in what was previously Java Monkey in Decatur Square, as well as Pizza Verdura Sincera in the old Zesto building in Little Five Points. (Solo exhibition at Olive + Pine)

Elizabeth Hautau Karp’s paintings are letters of gratitude to her ancestors, expressing a lifelong love and appreciation for flora in all forms. She describes her artwork as the perspective of a child exploring an abundant garden at night. She often utilizes a dark background against which her floral paintings pop out in an explosion of color. Ultimately, she wishes to pull the viewer into dreamy summer nights, illuminated visions of nature brimming with innocence and imagination. By day, Elizabeth works as the art director of Emory Magazine, the university's alumni periodical. Otherwise, she is usually at her easel or work table in the kitchen of her Avondale Estates home, dreaming up compositions inspired by the family flower farm of her childhood in Northwest New Jersey. (Mini exhibition at Minuteman Press / Drink & Draw at AAC)

Jessica Lily is an accomplished watercolor artist with a fondness for botanicals. Her photorealistic portraits of families and soft, gentle approaches to capturing the beauty of nature around her have landed her acclaim from the Portrait Society of Atlanta and the Georgia Watercolor Society. She also teaches watercolor painting at Woodlands Garden in Decatur and is committed to caring for her home garden. (Mini exhibition at Avondale Physical Therapy)

Dustin Timbrook is a multidisciplinary creative who makes everything from art, to film, to music, to board games. His newest body of work, under the signature TinTim, features vivid three dimensional illustrations crafted using colorful paper. Dustin is also a member of the Avondale Arts Alliance board. (Music at Olive + Pine / Drink & Draw at AAC)

Meg Link is a local oil painter and graphic designer. She grew up in Baltimore, Maryland where she earned her MFA in Integrated Design. Meg’s paintings are influenced by her upbringing near the water and her love of patterns, which is reflected in her work. (Mini exhibition & live art at Kafenio)

Alex Charner is a reportage artist and illustrator who is inspired to create in the hustle of daily life. With sketches that capture the unique personalities of passers-by out in public, his loose lines and fluid approach to figural work lend the works a sense of bending time and space. When he’s not drawing, he’s working as a business communication coach and occasional film producer. (Live drawing at The Stratford / Drink & Draw at AAC)

Armando Chacon is an award-winning oil painter who has been exhibiting since the early 2000s when he was living in Florida. Excelling in the En Plein Air painting (meaning "in the open air"), surrealism and abstract works. His work have undeniable appeal that is due , no doubt, to his extreme attention to detail. He has participated in many exhibitions in his career, and is an active member of several artistic groups in Metro Atlanta. (Plein Air Painting at Skip’s Chicago Dogs)

Adrienne H is an artist who enjoys creating 3D wall-hanging artwork that inspires conversation. “I use many different materials including plaster, paint, wire, clay, paper, texture paint, wood, etc. I love discovering new material and learning to improve my craft. I love origami, but have never been too good at it. I often get inspiration from origami and organic shapes. If I feel in a rut I will pick a random basic shape and work from there.” (mini exhibition at Minuteman Press)

Victoria Cook is a local artist who paints in all sorts of mediums. Her art displays the imagery from her head to reality. She often incorporates cute creatures, dinosaurs, and pop culture references in her works. (live mural at Twin Oaks Plaza)

Sam Marett is a queer artist whose love for color is evident in everything she creates. Working out of a studio at The Paper Factory on Trabert Avenue near Atlantic Station, she passionately throws herself into her abstract artworks every day. As a survivor of sexual assault, and coping with Bipolar Disorder and CPTSD, she uses her artwork as an unapologetic rewriting of her story through joyful color, form, and line. Endlessly positive in person, her art encapsulates her optimistic and loving inner self in a way that can brighten the lives of all who see it. (Live art affirmations at The Little Hippo)

Mariana Kramer “I’m an Atlanta native and I’ve been painting since I was three years old. I majored in music in college and played flute professionally for many years until I decided to do something different. I began and operated two businesses, both of which I sold and in 2004 my husband, John, and I moved to Mexico. We were there for ten years and that’s when I became serious about making art again. Upon returning to Atlanta, I studied with some great teachers and found that all I really want to do is paint and make collage!” (Mini exhibition at City Dog Market)

Lisa Rissmiller is interested in capturing motion and energy in her artwork. Embracing freedom of movement and disavowing an attachment to the outcome has allowed Lisa to experiment and explore life through her art. “It’s how we express our inner selves to the outer world without language,” said Lisa. (Exhibit at Avondale Pizza Cafe, meet & greet with artist)

Dave Howard Coons is a veteran singer/songwriter and performer specializing in Americana and especially folk music of the 60's and 70's. (Live music at Wild Heaven Brewery)

Marleigh Reins, aka Wicked Relics, is an artist who makes nature-inspired paintings in addition to 3D pieces that incorporate taxidermy. One can draw parallels between the dark nature of her paintings, her love for tattoo art, and her day job working at Pine Street Market. Marleigh often employs vibrant colors and bold, black lines in her works. (Exhibit at Pine Street Market)

Jenn Cornell is a performer, composer, and educator taking cello across boundaries with her visionary style of playing, creating songs that stretch what a cello can be, and inspiring young musicians with her mentor approach to teaching. Jenn has had a diverse career as a professional musician beginning at the age 11 when she realized she wanted to play cello for the rest of her life. Since then, she has crossed over from classical into the genre-bending music that she creates today in performance, film scoring, and education of the arts. (Live music at Purple Corkscrew)

Arthur Ratliff is a Master Gardener, Local Historian and Global Explorer. His latest exhibits showcased photos from Myanmar, China, Ethiopia and South Africa. He has received many awards including the Decatur Hometown Hero, Junior Achievement Volunteer of the Year, Decatur Education Foundation Volunteer of the year and Outstanding volunteer for Leadership Dekalb. (Mini exhibition at Lost Druid Brewery & Distillery)

Dorothy O’Connor’s constructed, fantastical works often combine elements of photography, installation and public art. A native Atlantan, she graduated with degrees in Literature and Studio Arts and a certificate in photography. As a fabricator, she is largely self-taught. Inspired by the natural world, and shaped by events in her life, her themes explore various personally meaningful subjects both broad, such as animal welfare and environmental concerns, to the more intimate; friends, family and community. Portrait by Dustin Chambers. (Installation at Globe Arts Center)

Thomas Turner intricately weaves folklore and visions into immersive experiences through his surrealist lens. His primary muse, nature, inspires him to create artwork assembled predominantly from natural elements, envisioning a world with a reduced human footprint. The interconnectedness between flora, fauna, and humans is a central theme in his work. (Mural at Oak House)

Eli Best is a jewelry artist who has a fondness for beautiful stones and wearable jewelry art. “I began collecting gems and minerals in the early 2000s, and my love for crystals has grown over the years. It all started with my personal collection and the joy of meeting numerous beautiful people in the community, which only deepened my appreciation for them. What were once hobbies have evolved into a career. Many of my friends are jewelers, so I started helping them acquire gems for their projects. Witnessing all their beautiful creations, and with their help and inspiration, I embarked on making jewelry myself. Now, I cannot imagine my life without it. Over the years of assisting my friends, I've found myself in a great position to source the best quality gems and minerals from all over the world. This has provided me with the opportunity to showcase the beauty of each stone in my own jewelry.” (Artist demo at Garage Door Studio)

Samantha Jayne Allen is the author of the Annie McIntyre Mysteries. Her debut novel, Pay Dirt Road, won the Dashiell Hammett Award for Literary Excellence in Crime Writing, and the Tony Hillerman Prize for Best First Mystery Set in the Southwest. She has an MFA in fiction from Texas State University, and her writing has been published in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, The Common, and Electric Literature. Raised in small towns in Texas and California, she now lives in Atlanta with her husband and daughter. Allen's third book in the Annie McIntyle series, NEXT OF KIN, dropped on April 23rd. Copies and book signing available during the Art & Wine Crawl. (Book signing at Book Bird)

Shadowdancer “I love to work in scales from small to sides of buildings! My work varies from vibrant surrealism to realism, to even characters and abstract works. I love to work large scale, painting murals is one of my favorite things to do. I am an atlanta local and have been a self employed artist for many years.” (Mini exhibition at The Stratford)

Diana Lopez Garcia is a photographer based in Atlanta, Georgia. A class of 2024 graduate from the University of Georgia with dual Journalism BA and Interdisciplinary Art AB, focusing on photography degrees.

In addition to her commitment to journalism and documentary photography, Diana passionately explores fine art mediums. She engages in the expressive realm of fine arts to bring a unique and creative perspective to her storytelling.

Experimenting with various artistic techniques, she seamlessly weaves together her academic pursuits. Focusing on learning and growing her documentary photography and reporting skills. Paving the way for those who, like her, struggle to make their voices heard. (Mini exhibition at Banjo Coffee)

Nick and the Grooves (Live music at Village Music)

Emma & La Pensée (Live music at Banjo Coffee)