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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Atlanta Contemporary is excited to host an artist talk alongside the Asian American Pacific Islander Design Association (AAPIDA), as interior designer Jessica Davis, hospitality designer Renee Chiarelli, and artist Sonya Yong James come together for an intimate conversation exploring how art and design inform one another.

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