Step into the heart of Atlanta’s Black creative renaissance with a special artist talk featuring archivist and curator Rosa Duffy (TALL AND WILD Atlanta 1984–1994), filmmakers David and Matthew Adeboyé (Live at Club Zebra), and legendary writers Pearl Cleage and Zaron “Zeke” Burnett.
This conversation weaves together the rich historical threads explored in TALL AND WILD: Atlanta 1984–1994 and the vibrant, radical spirit captured in Live at Club Zebra—a documentary chronicling the untold story of a bohemian speakeasy that challenged the norms of Black artistic expression in the 1980s and 90s.
Together, the panel will reflect on the power of place, memory, and cultural preservation. From underground salons to archival excavations, this talk invites us to remember and reimagine Atlanta as a city shaped by the daring visions of Black artists who refused to be confined.
Featuring:
Rosa Duffy, Artist and Archivist of TALL AND WILD Atlanta 1984–1994
David & Matthew Adeboyé, Directors of Live at Club Zebra
Pearl Cleage and Zaron “Zeke” Burnett, Writers and Founders of Club Zebra
Open Studios is your chance to meet the artists in our Studio Artist Program and experience their work up close. Explore the studios, connect with creatives, and maybe take home a new favorite piece.
All are welcome—artists, students, professionals, and art lovers alike.
Ticket sales support subsidized studio spaces, and sponsorships help provide honoraria for exhibiting artists across our campus.
