The biggest question an Atlanta New Artist may ask themselves is, “Where can I meet the right people and where can I be heard?”. In a busy and cultural city such as Atlanta, a day doesn’t go by with out an event that screams ‘Opportunity’. To help take the steps in transforming your dreams into reality, here are a few events and places that you can mingle and showcase your talents in the Atlanta area this weekend. If you know of any events that are not included on this list, please leave a comment and share so that all artists can be aware of what opportunities are out there for them.
Weekend Happenings Feb 10th thru Feb 12th.
Feb 10, 2012
Event: Perspectives Exhibit Opening Reception
Place: ZuCot Gallery
100 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. S
Atlanta, GA 30313
Time: 6pm to 11pm
Artists speak @ 8pm
Website: www.zucotgallery.com
RSVP: info@zucotgallery.com
*Celebrate Black History Month with ZuCot Gallery at the opening of their February exhibition entitled Perspectives. Featuring works by artists Charlotte Riley-Webb, Georgette Baker, Aaron F. Henderson, Alfred Conteh, Larry Allen, and Richard Clark . If a visual artist this will be a great place to meet individuals in the profession and industry. If a lover of art, this will be a great event to appreciate quality and meet the hands behind the artwork.
Feb 11, 2012
Event: Artist on the Grind Showcase
Place: Atlanta Music Room
4300 Chamblee
Tucker, Ga
Time: Show @ 9pm
Website: http://www.stickam.com/atlmusicroom
*This event provides an opportunity to up and coming musical artists who are looking to be heard.
Feb 11, 2012
Event: Do You Lyric Lounge: ‘I Love Me First Edition’
Place: Urban Grind Coffeehouse
962 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta GA
Time: Doors Open and Open Mic List begins @ 6:30pm
Show from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Cost: Admission: $5.00
*Featured artist of the night is poet Abraham “Honest Abe” Benjamin (Author of his first book of poety, “Unlocked thoughts of a prophet’s temple: Humble Beginnings.”
*This is an open mic that welcomes singers, spoken word artists, musicians, actors/actresses with dramatic monologues. This is a great place to be heard amongst your peers and gain a few fans in the process.
Feb 12, 2012
Event: Taste of the Industry
Place: Atlanta Workshop Players Studio of the Arts
8560 Holcomb Bridge Road
Alpharetta, GA
Time: 1:00PM to 6:00pm
Contact: 424-265-0022
Website: Http://www.xorbia.com/e/totiatlanta2/
http://www.facebook.com/TasteoftheIndustry
*This event is for the younger performer and their parents. Opened to Actors, Singers, Dancers, and Parents.
Feb 12, 2012
Event: Word is Born: Spoken Word Open Mic
Place: Apache Café
64 3rd St. NW Atlanta, GA 30308
Time: Doors and Dining @ 7:00pm
Show @8:30pm
Cost: Admission: $7
Age: 21+(18+ add $5 to admission)
Website: www.apachecafe.info
*This is an open forum for spoken word, poetry, musical artists, and for any one who care to take the stage. This is a great opportunity to be heard amongst your peers and gain a few fans and supporters in the process
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