: Sun, Sep 20, 11am - 1pm

Artist's Reception and Brunch

Exhibition: Tue, Sep 1 to Wed, Sep 30 2009

Recipes from the Natural World

Nature photographer David Foster mixes and matches sunlight, color, shape, and texture in delectable images of the natural world. Returning to the same places over time he captures small and large changes in season and flora and fauna. Show hangs in conjunction with Pike County's SlowExposures 2009.

: Sun, Sep 20, 2pm - 5pm

Opening from 2pm-5pm, artist's talk at 3pm.

Exhibition: Sun, Sep 20 to Sun, Nov 15 2009

Ephemeral Musings: Work from and Inspired by the Afromestizo Communities of LaCosta Chica, Mexico

Wendy Phillips' conceptual work is informed and inspired by the ethnographic research project she has been doing with women of African and North American indigenous descent in the communities of the coastal states of Oaxaca and Guerrero, Mexico.

La Limpia Project was inspired by what she learned about Afromestizo women’s conceptualization of illness and their rituals related to healing. In this series, her body is the location of the rituals, and her photographs include the ritual objects and symbols the women use in their traditional practices.

La Sombra Series refers to the traditional Afromestizo belief that illnesses and instances of spiritual disharmony and disequilibrium occur when an aspect of an individual called La Sombra, (also known as the soul, or shadow) becomes lost or endangered. The images also represent her musings about the symbols that represent the feminine archetype.

La Costa Chica Series includes images made in the Afromestizo community of Juchitan, in the state of Guerrero, Mexico.

: Wed, Sep 23, 5pm - 7pm

Inspiration for the title of this dual exhibit comes from a classic and widely quoted passage.

"…A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance..." - Ecclesiastes 3:1.

What better way to depict certain aspects of life? People or places... doesn't seem to make any difference. It is all a matter of time. We become, have our time, then we are gone. One side of the gallery shows Backstreet, a former Atlanta nightspot, while the other side highlights some of my favorite funerary art images that have attracted my eye during brief travels. The nightclub Backstreet took on a life of its own and what an exciting life it was! Open twenty-four hours seven days a week for almost thirty years, there was never a dull moment. It was a place where much laughing and dancing was enjoyed by all its many patrons! Funerary art, on the other side, is a passion of mine. Cemeteries fascinate me with all the magnificent art, each piece created to honor someone. Of course, they are renowned places of weeping and mourning. After all, it is the final dance.

Exhibition: Mon, Sep 21 to Fri, Oct 30 2009

Exhibition: Thu, Sep 24 to Thu, Oct 22 2009

Photographs by New York artist Andrew Eccles. Find out details about reception and presentation at www.ngcsu.edu/eventsguide/

Exhibition: Thu, Sep 24 to Tue, Dec 1 2009

Officials ask every international traveler, “Is your trip for business or pleasure?” Since childhood, Sarah Dorio has dreamed of traveling to historic places around the world. Her fascination with the mystery and romance of old world hotels and historic landmarks is evident in this dream-like series from Cairo, Giza, Sharm el-Sheikh, Rome, Milan, Bellagio and Petra, made over three years. Working with a vintage camera found on eBay, Dorio uses a vivid color film called Kodak Portra. She focuses her old camera on abstract segments of famous places that seem to fit together like puzzle pieces and ancient memories. The end result feels more like rich watercolors with softened edges, evoking moods that are both contemporary and timeless. Each image is a pure representation of the original negative and none have been manipulated digitally.

: Thu, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Art Party for Business or Pleasure

Meet artist Sarah Dorio.

: Thu, Sep 24, 7pm - 8pm

The Notion of Family, Work by LaToya Ruby Frazier (b. 1983). Frazier's art explores her relationship with her family, similar to artists Doug Dubois and Leigh Ledare. The content, style, and immediacy of her work lead the viewer to assume she is documenting from the outside. In reality, Frazier is in front of the lens exposing her family and herself. Frazier is both content and photographer. Her work blurs the line between self-portraiture and social documentary. LaToya Ruby Frazier has been an artist in residence at Art Omi, The Center for Photography at Woodstock and Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. Her works have been exhibited at the National Academy Museum, The New Museum, Higher Pictures, Rush Arts Gallery and Schroeder Romero Gallery. She is currently exhibiting works at the Bronx Museum. Frazier is represented by Higher Pictures.

Showing concurrently with Frazier in the Documents: City Life exhibit are: Dawoud Bey, Paul D'Amato, Wayne Miller, and Malick Sidibe.

Exhibition: Fri, Jul 31 to Mon, Sep 28 2009

Exhibition: Thu, Sep 24 to Sat, Nov 7 2009

on the flip side examines the influence of cell phone technology on art. Technology has historically been a revolutionary catalyst in the growth and development of significant artistic movements. These advances impact the creative process, enabling artists to expand and explore their own artistic vocabulary. The cell phone is exactly this type of catalytic technology and its influence on society as a whole is widespread. on the flip side explores the impact of this burgeoning technology on art and presents a range of work that includes drawing, musical composition, photography and sculpture. We look forward to taking your call.

: Thu, Sep 24, 6pm - 9pm

: Thu, Oct 22, 6pm - 9pm

Lecture from Jorge Colombo and Artist's Reception

Artist lecture from Jorge Colombo at Emory at 1:30pm, followed by an artist's reception at Spruill at 6pm. More info here.

Exhibition: Fri, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 10pm

Continuing our overwhelmingly successful tradition, ACP proudly presents our 4th annual photography auction. Denise Bethel, Director of the Photographs Department of Sotheby’s New York, will return as our delightful auctioneer. The evening will begin with a reception and silent auction, followed by a seated dinner and live auction. The silent auction will be filled with great photography books and other small treasures. The live auction will feature� a dazzling array of photographers including Danny Lyon, Christopher Bucklow, Angela West, Susan Derges, Birney Imes, Vee Speers, Danny Clinch, Lucinda Bunnen, Chip Simone, Todd Murphy, Richard Pare, Peter Bahouth, Bob Kolbrener, Jody Fausett and others. The quality of photography available at this auction is unprecedented, as many internationally known photographers have donated work to benefit ACP.� Atlanta’s premier fine art framer Myott studios has donated the framing. The event will be held at King Plow Arts Center and will be catered by Bold American Catering.
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Purchase tickets and preview a PDF of the auction catalog.

Exhibition: Sat, Sep 26 to Sat, Oct 31 2009

SEE the photographic art of Tom Meiss! TASTE the doughnutastic artistry of Kamal Grant! A splendid time is guaranteed for all!

Exhibition: Sat, Sep 26 to Sat, Oct 17 2009

QUINQUENNIAL SELF PORTRAIT SHOW - View the artists behind the art featured in exhibitions throughout the city. The B COMPLEX, one of Atlanta's premiere co-operatively owned alternative art spaces returns with this highly acclaimed event, challenging photographers and artists in all mediums to turn the focus on themselves. ACP participating photographers and others have been invited to envision ME*MY*SELF through their own mind's eye. All work provocatively intersecting the photographic realm has been considered for the second installment of this quinquennial exhibition, first staged in 2004.

: Sat, Sep 26, 7pm - 11pm

: Fri, Oct 30, 5:30pm - 7pm

Chip Simone will discuss his new color photographs.

Exhibition: Fri, Sep 25 to Fri, Jan 8 2010

The Silence and the Dance

Chip Simone presents new color photographs.