Her creative practice spans painting, photography, and large-scale murals. Brooks often utilizes vibrant colors, abstract art, and soulful portraiture to explore themes of sisterhood, self-love, and healing. She describes her work as a “visual expression” of the journey toward accepting flaws and embracing the beauty of freedom.
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Creative Mornings Atlanta | Courtney Brooks & Greg Mike: A Curator Dialogue
June 26 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Free
Part of a series on Curate (cu·rate) | Curate
In a world of infinite noise and endless feeds, what we choose to spotlight defines our culture, our communities, and ourselves.
To explore what it means to be intentional caretakers of culture, we are bringing together two dynamic forces in the Atlanta creative ecosystem for a powerhouse conversation on art, culture, and community.
Join us at the ABV Gallery in EAV for a deep-dive dialogue between two multidisciplinary artists and curators: Courtney Brooks (CBrooks Gallery) and Greg Mike (ABV Gallery) as they discuss ways they champion artists and what it means to curate a culture.
🗓️ Event Schedule 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast, coffee, and jams 🥣☕🎵
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Yadda, yadda, yadda…30-Second Pitches, Speaker Dialogue, and Q&A 🎤
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Post-talk mingling and community connection ⚙️
📋 What to Expect: 🔊 On the Decks: Music spinning all morning courtesy of DJ Rasyrious setting the perfect mood.🎧
🥣 The “Curate Your Own Breakfast” Bar: We are bringing full Saturday morning cartoon vibes. Build your own breakfast with an assortment of fresh fruit, nostalgic cereal and breakfast choices from your youth, and a variety of milk options.🍓
☕ Fuel by Dancing Goats: Stay sharp with plenty of hot and cold brew coffees provided by our partners at Dancing Goats. 🐐
⏱️ 30-Second Pitches Curated by Wripple: Hear from your local creative community during our fast-paced pitch segment, proudly curated by Wripple.⚡
🚗 Getting Here & Parking🚆 Venue: ABV Gallery (Weather permitting, we’ll be creating block party experience in the parking lot on the Flat Shoals side of the building!)
💡 Pro-Tip: Ride-sharing and carpooling are always encouraged!
Please arrive a few minutes early to find local street parking throughout EAV, grab your coffee, get your groove on, and meet & mingle.
About the speaker
Local partners
Wripple is an on-demand talent platform focused on finding marketing and creative freelancers opportunities at top brands and agencies. Set your own rates, negotiate based on the merits of each project, and take home 100% of your pay. Work with top-quality clients that value your expertise, and become part of their trusted freelance pool for repeat work. Learn more at “Wripple.com”
Dancing Goats® Coffee, part of Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting Company, has proudly served the Atlanta community for over 25 years. Rooted in a passion for quality and craft, we’re inspired every day by the people and culture of Atlanta. Our team is proud to be part of the communities we call home—bringing people together, one cup at a time.
ABV Gallery, located in East Atlanta Village, is a premier art institution founded by Greg Mike in 2009. Spanning 8,500 square feet, the gallery showcases a curated collection of contemporary works by over 500 artists from around the world. It celebrates the evolution of modern artistic expression through rotating exhibitions and exclusive installations, highlighting innovative perspectives that resonate with today’s art landscape.
Housed in a meticulously restored historic church, ABV Gallery serves as a dynamic cultural hub that embodies Atlanta’s vibrant art scene. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in a diverse array of works that capture the essence of global creativity, fostering connections between artists and the community. With a commitment to supporting both emerging and established talent, ABV Gallery creates an inspiring environment where art enthusiasts and collectors can explore and appreciate the transformative power of contemporary art.
Visit the gallery at: 1206 Metropolitan Ave, SE. Atlanta, GA
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