May 10, 2025 / 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Crown Connections: A Braiding Workshop Inspired by "This Crown Belongs to US"

Facilitated by Courtney Brooks

Special Event

Join us for "Crown Connections," an empowering and hands-on workshop inspired by Courtney Brooks' powerful fiber art installation, "This Crown Belongs to US."

This special event, presented by Journey of a Black Girl, you to connect, share, and celebrate the artistry and cultural significance of Black hair braiding. Just as the oversized braids in the exhibition highlight the creativity and importance of Black hair practices, this workshop offers a space to learn, practice, and build community around this cherished tradition.

Come ready to learn, connect, and embrace the beauty and power of our hair.

Bios

Courtney Brooks

Courtney Brooks is an Atlanta based visual artist, art instructor and independent curator. Originally from Denver, Colorado, she rekindled her passion for painting by encouraging creativity and connecting communities through the arts.


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October 18 / 10:00am Special Event

Somatic Sound: Contemporary Yoga

Lead by Sydney McCall

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Join us for a transformative morning of movement and sound at Flow State, a one-hour immersive yoga experience led by Sydney McCall, accompanied by the live sounds.

October 23 / 6:00pm Contemporary Talks

Panel Discussion | This Crown Belongs to Us

with Courtney Brooks | Moderated by Esohe Galbreath

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Atlanta Contemporary invites you to a special panel discussion exploring the themes and creative processes behind This Crown Belongs to US, a powerful fiber art installation by artist Courtney Brooks.

October 30 / 6:00pm Contemporary Talks

Artist Talk | Heirloom Seeds

with Tokie Rome-Taylor

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Atlanta Contemporary is proud to host an artist talk with Tokie Rome-Taylor, whose interdisciplinary practice bridges photography, textiles, and cultural memory to examine familial and spiritual archives of African Americans in the South.

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