TCP's own Justin Rabideau's "WASTE NOT" Exhibition opens this friday at Barbara Archer Gallery

Our dear Justin Rabideau, TCP Artist-in-Studio Resident, has been putting his residency to great use in preparation for his most recent exhibit "WASTE NOT". It opens Friday Mar 2nd, from 7 to 10pm at Barbara Archer Gallery and will remain on view until March 24th.

Justin working in his studio: image courtesy of the artist

"WASTE NOT" portrays two artists grappling with change, transformation, and re-interpretation. Justin Rabideau extracts meaning and purpose from forgotten materials, while James Bridges preserves moments by abstracting them to the point of essence. The artists savor everything, letting nothing go to waste.

This exhibit has been organized and curated by our friends over at Dashboard Co-op.

We can't wait to see you there!

"Untitled" image courtesy of artist

"Falling Through" image courtesy of artist

BENEFIT EXHIBITION MARKS OUTSTANDING SUCCESS FOR TCP

THE SECOND COMING BENEFIT EXHIBITION MARKS OUTSTANDING SUCCESS FOR THE CREATIVES PROJECT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  NOVEMBER 2, 2011 (Atlanta, Georgia): In a night deemed mysterious, ethereal, and hauntingly beautiful, The Creatives Project (TCP) welcomed more than 300 guests to THE SECOND COMING Art Exhibition and Benefit Friday, October 14th. Held at The Goat Farm Arts Center in West Midtown, the celebratory evening included a captivating video presentation, abstract art installations, a sculpture garden, and free-floating gallery walls of paintings and photography. Works by critically acclaimed artists TINDELMICHI, Corrina Sephora Mensoff, Amandine Drouet, Shana Robbins and Neda Abghari were featured in the main gallery, while a side gallery showcased artwork from TCP’s newly announced resident "Artists in Studio": Justin Rabideau, Brandon Sadler, Ashley Schick, Marcy Starz, Nikki Starz, Hannah Perner-Wilson, Margaret Hiden, Jerushia Graham, and the work of the youth they mentor through TCP’s nonprofit beneficiary One Love Generation. Keeping with the spirit of collaboration, the evening also featured musical performances by members of Jack of Hearts, BOSCO, and special guest violinist Lindsay Fisher, with cocktails courtesy of Grey Goose Vodka and light bites from Westside Pie and Ormsby’s. Guests were treated to a Dewar’s Scotch tasting while they browsed the exhibition. The magical mood was set courtesy of designers Branden M. Collins and The Big Up. The diverse crowd included artists and musicians, entrepreneurs, business and gallery owners, and community leaders such as Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall. "The future of Atlanta lies in the hands of our creatives and in innovative groups like The Creatives Project. They deserve all the support we can give," said Hall. TCP founder and Executive Director Neda Abghari remarked on the evening’s success: “It was truly touching to share this special night with Atlanta. So many individuals came together to bring this vision to life and we are so grateful to every one of them. We strived to create an intimate evening, inviting each of our guests to join the TCP family, and we feel so rewarded with the results. Thank you all.” The Creatives Project would like to extend a special thank you to the Host Committee and Advisory Board, the volunteers, the staff at The Goat Farm Arts Center, all of the artists who performed and participated, the set designers, the media supporters, and all of the TCP sponsors – Grey Goose Vodka, FUZE Beverage, BINDERS, Colorchrome, Trinity Productions and Teka Photography. For 2012, The Creatives Project looks forward to a lively year, supporting the community even further through the expansion of its studio and housing initiatives, arts education, and exhibition programs. To learn more about The Creatives Project or to set up an appointment to view the exhibition, please contact us! email: info@thecreativesproject.org website: www.thecreativesproject.org  &  www.thesecondcomingatl.org view the complete event album by Teka Photography and Erin Ashford here or here
EXTRA SPECIAL THANK YOUS!!! Red Adley Kevin Archer Amy Armour Allie Bashuk Leslie Battle Robin Bernat Brittany Bosco Kristi Brantley Kevin Cole Branden Collins David Courtright Danny Davis Scott Deloach Mark Dinatale Stephen Donehoo Greg Evans Kevin Farmer Felicia Feaster Omar Ferer Lindsay Fisher Ben Goldman Gerlinda Grimes Kwanza Hall Anthony Harper Dean Hill Michael Hipple Peter Leafman Jennifer Lester Catherine Maddox Arin Mason Alex Martinez Chris Melhouse Linda Melrose Angela Moland Laura Moody Sean McHugh Justin Newton John O'Neill Tabia Parker John Rhodes Keif Schleifer Stuart Shapiro Dana Hazels Seith Karen Smiley Preston Snyder Kelly Teasley Jay Tribby Theo Tyson Wyatt Williams	THIS WEEKEND!!! "Flowing as Water" Opening Reception for new works by Corrina Sephora Mensoff SATURDAY November 5, 6PM- 10PM at THE GOAT FARM Sculptural installation, paintings and performance by Corrina Sephora, animation from Matt Gilbert, and sound & music from Ana Balka come together in this collaborative culmination of color, movement and change. more on this and the artist's upcoming events here "TCP at BINDER's Artfolio Weekend" SATURDAY & SUNDAY November 5th & 6th, 9AM-6PM at BINDERS ART SUPPLY Binders has invited us to set up shop at their ART MATERIALS EXPO. TCP will be spreading the word about who we are and what we do! Drop by and say hi while checking out new products for your creative arsenal. more details here	The Creatives Project (TCP)’s mission is to enrich and strengthen the local community through quality arts-based education and outreach, while celebrating and elevating the city’s visual and performing artists. “The Creatives Project began in 2007 as a photo documentary on Southern artists, specifically those living in Atlanta, by native Neda Abghari... Four years later, TCP’s mission of enriching and strengthening the local arts community through education and outreach has grown. From fostering mentor relationships for the younger generation of artists, to providing studio space and artist-in-residency programs, TCP is an integral part of the Atlanta arts scene.” - Dana Hazels Seith for MSN.com ARTS + EDUCATION + COMMUNITY + COMMERCE = A HAPPY ATLANTA WWW.THECREATIVESPROJECT.ORG

TCP FALL BENEFIT + EXHIBITION = THE SECOND COMING + OCT 14 + THE GOAT FARM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
(Atlanta. Georgia- 23 September, 2011)

THE SECOND COMING: AN EXHIBITION & BENEFIT for
THE CREATIVES PROJECT
14 OCTOBER 2011 | 8P-12AM GOAT FARM ARTS CENTER
1200 FOSTER ST. | ATLANTA GA 30316

CONTACT: press@thecreativesproject.org

 

The Creatives Project (TCP)  announces THE SECOND COMING, a haunting, evocative exhibition and benefit to be held at The Goat Farm Arts Center in West Midtown on Friday, October, 14th from 8pm to Midnight.

"Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed – in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet.”

Following JUNG at HeART and a successful capital campaign this winter, The Creatives Project is excited to present the next installment in its exhibition series: THE SECOND COMING.

Based on themes of resurrection, return and transformation, THE SECOND COMING will feature works by esteemed artist duo: TINDELMICHI, new works by Amandine Drouet and Corrina Sephora Mensoff, and a video collaboration by Shana Robbins and Neda Abghari. Also on display will be the work of  TCP's newly named "Artists in Studio" Residents: Justin Rabideau, Brandon Sadler, Ashley Schick, Marcy Starz, Nikki Starz, Hannah Perner-Wilson, Margaret Hiden, Jerushia Graham and the work of the youth artists of One Love Generation (their mentees).

Special musical and visual performances by The Big Up featuring members of Jack of Hearts and BOSCO and Branden M. Collins.

Come experience this night in the spirit of celebration and philanthropy. This event will support TCP’s continuing initiatives to provide more artists with studio space, exhibitions, and housing, as well as vital hands-on arts outreach to area youth.

"We have come a long way in a very short time with the Atlanta community’s belief in our mission. We are excited to put in motion the many programs that your support has made possible and look forward to building the organization and expanding our reach even further. THE SECOND COMING marks the next stage of TCP’s journey with you.”  Neda Abghari, Executive Director

For a tax deductible donation of $20, guests can support the Atlanta arts community and enjoy cocktails courtesy of GREY GOOSE Vodka and FUZE Beverages. Please RSVP rsvp@thecreativesproject.org

For more information on joining the host committee or to receive an invitation to the VIP Reception from 7pm to 8pm, please e-mail caryn@thecreativesproject.org

The Creatives Project (TCP)’s mission is to enrich and strengthen the local community through
quality arts-based education and outreach, while celebrating and elevating the city’s visual and performing artists.

ART + EDUCATION + COMMUNITY + COMMERCE =
A HAPPY ATLANTA

WWW.THECREATIVESPROJECT.ORG




THE SECOND COMING: AN EXHIBITION & BENEFIT for
THE CREATIVES PROJECT

14 OCTOBER 2011 | 8P-12AM
GOAT FARM ARTS CENTER
1200 FOSTER ST. | ATLANTA GA 30316

ARTISTS:
TINDELMICHI, Amandine Drouet, Corrina Sephora Mensoff, Shana Robbins, Neda Abghari, Justin Rabideau, Brandon Sadler, Ashley Schick, Marcy Starz, Nikki Starz, Hannah Perner-Wilson, Margaret Hiden, Jerushia Graham & the One Love Genration Mentees

Music/Visuals By:
The Big Up featuring members of Jack of Hearts and Bosco and
Branden M. Collins

SPONSORS:
GOAT FARM ARTS CENTER: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Goat-Farm-Atlanta/162337850449783
GREY GOOSE VODKA: www.greygoosevodka.com
FUZE: www.drinkfuze.ca/
BINDERS ART SUPPLY: www.bindersart.com
COLOR CHROME: www.colorchrome.com
TRINITY PRODUCTIONS: www.trinityproductionsinc.com

CONTACT: press@thecreativesproject.org
WEBSITE: www.thesecondcomingatl.org & www.thecreativesproject.org/events
RSVP:  rsvp@thecreativesproject.org
***all donations are 100% tax deductible ***

WE LOVE YOU ATL!!!! THANK YOU!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Atlanta, Georgia – 11 February 2011) Despite a very cold and rainy night in Georgia, The Creatives Project (TCP) hosted its inaugural fundraiser “JUNG at HeART” – a play on the phrase “young at heart” – to a crowd of over 300 last Friday evening at King Plow Event Gallery.  The invitation only VIP Reception, sponsored by Ultimat Vodka, gave guests an intimate look at TCP’s newest outreach initiative, The Creative Community Housing Project (CCHP).   A non-profit organization, CCHP will provide housing and financial support to creatives, while pioneering community and social responsibility, and encouraging creativity and growth through the arts and arts education.  “JUNG at HeART” specialty cocktails and bites from Bakeshop were enjoyed to a soundtrack by Mike Zarin and Social Studies.  VIP guests received limited edition prints provided by Colorchrome and were also treated to a brief artist lecture by each of the collaborators, Fahamu Pecou, Bethany Marchman and Neda Abghari. The main event was also well attended with requests for an extended exhibit prompting Neda Abghari to promise guests with another show “sooner than later”.  Several other shows are also in the works to continue CCHP’s fundraising efforts.  “Friday night was a huge step in the right direction,” said Executive Director, Neda.  “We want to keep that momentum going and continue to raise awareness that supports the Atlanta arts community.”  The VIP Reception host committee, including Shana Robbins, Felicia Feaster and Commissioner Ashley D. Bell stayed and mingled as the sounds of DJ Vicki Powell gave way to Salah Ananse; the dancing began and several toasts to the future of The Creative Community Housing Project were made. TCP would like to make a very warm and special thank you to the following members of our crew who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring this event to fruition! Wardrobe and prop stylist: Caroline Dieter, event producer: Theo Tyson of Trinity Productions, studio manager: Andrea Dorsey, fiscal sponsor: Sam Marks of The Addo Foundation, host and volunteer coordinators Christian Weaver and Sean McHugh.   WE ARE STILL WORKING TOWARDS OUR 2011 GOAL... we need your help to reach it !!! please visit our campaign and share the link :) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1436490950/the-creatives-project-in-2011 ***all donations are 100% tax deductible *** THANK YOU XOXO TCP & CCHP CONTACT: press@thecreativesproject.org WEBSITES: www.thecreativesproject.org and www.thecchp.org The Creatives Project Begun in Atlanta as a photo-documentary project, The Creatives Project (TCP) is an ongoing series of photographic portraits of artists, musicians, DJ’s and others that seeks to provide insights into the lives and lifestyles of creative individuals. TCP will continue to use its documentary series to bridge gaps of creative community, introduce artists to new audiences; support the community through arts based outreach, and inform the public about the mission and goals of CCHP. The Creative Community Housing Project TCP and CCHP are ultimately dedicated to enabling individuals to fulfill their paths as practicing artists while strengthening the community through arts-based outreach. While putting a "roof over artists' heads," in the form of subsidized housing and an artist-in-residency program, the Project will promote creative camaraderie, provide educational & networking opportunities, and establish an artist mentoring program with at-risk youth. "HELP BUILD THE HOUSE THAT BUILDS HOMES"  APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS WILL BE BEGIN MARCH 01 2011 FOR PARTICIPATION IN ALL FUTURE PROGRAMS http://thecchp.org/submit-your-application/ Click here to check out our Kickstarter Campaign: Since 2007 the big hearts of supporters like you have helped to bring our goals to fruition... With the kind support of individuals like yourself we have transformed our blood, sweat, and tears into The Creatives Project. We will continue building the strong foundation of this organization with your help. Your contributions will have a lasting impact in the year 2011. We’ve established a goal of $10,000 for our Kickstarter campaign, but if we go over this amount (which we hope will happen), it will help us meet even more of our goals. Please learn more about our goals by visiting our kickstarter page.  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | share this email :)