Stephanie is a Jamaican-American interdisciplinary artist primarily working in photography and interactive installations. Broadly her work reflects her internal self/ancestral exploration. Stephanie has dedicated much of her art practice to explore how people of color construct their identities within the greater context and confines of racial constructs, systematic racism, the concept of tradition, and the global phenomenon of colorism.

Living for the Liberation and self-determination of all, artist, educator, healer, human rights advocate are just a few descriptors of Lakeem Winborne Bey. He is a Teaching Artist with the High Museum of Art and other institutions as well as an Acu-Detox Sepcialist. He is a proud father and grandfather. He will be performing spoken word with live instrumentation June 23, 2024 at 3pm at Gateway Performance Productions at L5PCC. FREE EVENT: For tickets go to gatewayperformanceproductions.org gatewayperformanceproductions.org

Brit Sadé is a mother, multidisciplinary artist and art curator based in Atlanta, GA and New York City.

Lay’Na Anderson Lay’Na is an abstract and fiber artist whose work explores the interplay of color through hyper blending and its removal, ranging from subdued palettes to vibrant pieces with glitter and resin. The feeling of quiet and void of chaos is the intention with each piece of art. Her collage pieces speak to daily experiences that we as women, especially Black women, endure throughout life.

Lowkey Lyss Is a multi disciplinary visual artist and designer currently based in Atlanta. Lowkey discovered a passion for art in 2016. Self taught, Lowkey moved between mediums like acrylic on canvas to wood woodworking and resin. Having a deep love for pop culture, Lowkey has developed their own adaptation of pop culture using iconic figures and likeness to connect the world and self expression. Their work evokes a sense of playfulness and nostalgia that acts as a bridge between present and past, adolescence and adulthood.

Denise Gunter is an abstract artist who creates one of a kind personalized mixed media collages. Her love of travel and gardening allows her to inspire people through art and photography. Denise holds collage and vision board workshop for those who want to explore their artistic talents. Follow Denise on Instagram @Denise.Gunter.5

Sand Hook Oei is a nature inspired, indigenously informed, graphic artist, digital illustrator, and surface pattern designer. Sand states that as an artist, she is endlessly inspired by the natural world and the beauty that surrounds us. Her art is a reflection of her continuing personal journey of self-discovery and transformation. Through vibrant colors, mystical imagery, fruits, florals, and a variety of living creatures she seek to capture the essence of the natural world and the joy that can be found within it. She is particularly drawn to the stories and traditions of indigenous cultures, and often incorporates these themes into her work.

Samuel Young is an artist who believes “there is no such thing as good or bad art. Art is good if it satisfies my yearning to express my mood and/or energy at that time.”