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The Athens Creative Directory Launches
PLUS, NEW EXHIBITIONS AND ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com
THIS IS IT: “After relocating from Atlanta to Athens in 2016,
illustrator, graphic designer and animator James Burns
began using his artwork as an opportunity to familiar
ize himself with his new surroundings. “The View from
Here,” a body of work currently installed at tiny ATH gal
lery, depicts local landmarks through a distinct style that
bridges the gap between realism and Burns’ signature com
ic-book aesthetic. In addition to teaching motion design for
nearly a decade, Burns has written and drawn a handful of
comics such as his “Grumbles” strip and a graphic memoir
entitled A Life Half-Forgotten.
Burns will offer a virtual Artist Talk using Instagram
Live (@tinyathgallery) on Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m., and the gal
lery will be open during 3Thurs on Aug. 20 from 6-9 p.m.
The exhibition will remain on view through
Aug. 23; email tinyathgallery@gmail.com
to set up an appointment.
OVER THE MOON: The Athens Institute for
Contemporary Art has officially reopened
its doors with the exhibition “SPACE:
2020 Juried Exhibition,” an exploration
into the many ways space can permeate
our lives—physically, emotionally and con
ceptually. Ideas pertaining to space have
taken a particular focus as we maintain
emotional closeness despite the physical
distance necessary during a pandemic.
Juried by Hannah Israel, professor of art
and gallery director at Columbus State
University, the exhibition includes a total
of 36 contemporary works by 28 differ
ent artists. In addition to locals such as
Rene Shoemaker, Jennifer Hartley, David
Noah and Robert Clements, the exhibi
tion attracted many artists from beyond
the state’s borders like Karly Villasenor
(Portland), Will Pergl (Milwaukee),
Anthoula Lelekidis (Astoria) and Kariann
Fuqua (Oxford, MI). A virtual Juror and
Artist Roundtable Discussion will be
held Sept. 10 at 7 p.m., and “SPACE” will
remain on view through Sept. 27.
ATHICA was recently awarded resil
iency grant funding from the CARES Act
for direct operational support and help
in offsetting the loss of donations and
sponsorship funds due to the pandemic.
The gallery also received Partner Grant
funding from the Georgia Council for the
Arts, which will extend the impact of the
Athens Cultural Affairs Commission’s Arts in Community
Award, which was recently received to support the Artsts-
in-ATHICA residency program.
STEP RIGHT UP: A new online platform, the Athens Creative
Directory, is launching to connect local artists with poten
tial collaborators, collectors and patrons. This endeavor is
straightforward enough in theory, but mammoth in real
ity due to the sheer volume of creatives who live in town.
Luckily, the Athens-Clarke County Economic Development
Department has partnered with CREATE Athens, a division
of Envision Athens, to oversee the free directory, which is
open to visual artists, musicians, performers, filmmakers,
writers and the like. Now that the structural framework
has been built, organizational attention has shifted to
populating the site with profiles ahead of the public debut.
Interested creatives should email athenscreatives@gmail.
com for instructions on how to participate.
KEYS, WALLET, MASK, CHECK: To benefit the launch of the
aforementioned directory, the Athens Area Chamber of
Commerce has recently organized a competition called
Mask On, Athens! Artists are encouraged to submit
designs for a face mask, and the winning artwork—deter
mined by community voting on the chamber’s Facebook
page—will receive a $1,000 prize. Designs will be screen
printed onto fabric by Satisfactory Printing and sewn into
masks by Community. The masks will then be available
through a pop-up web store hosted by Satisfactory, as well
as in-person at local retailers. The deadline for submissions
is Aug. 30, and interested artists should email lindsay@ath-
ensga.com for guidelines.
ROCK LOBSTER ROLLS: Though musicians haven’t been able
to step onstage in months, many have been cultivating
their cooking skills in the kitchen—a former occupation
“The View from Here” by James Burns is currently on view at tiny ATH gallery.
for some, no doubt. The Athens’ Quarantined Musicians
Cookbook is a digital collection of recipes that have been
perfected by 40 local musicians. On the menu, you’ll find
dishes such as Asian Dad’s Yakisoba by Kaoru Ishibashi
(Kishi Bashi), vegan Mac and No Cheese by Bob Hay
(Squalls), foraged Mulberry Ice Cream by Dan Horowitz
(Five Eight) and Sissy’s Sloppy Joes by Patterson Hood (The
Drive-By Truckers). A fundraiser for Nufi’s Space, the proj
ect was organized by Eddie Glikin, a musician who has both
supported and been supported by the nonprofit in the past,
and Lisa Anger, a mental health professional and former
board member. Visit nuci.org to donate (suggested $10)
and download the PDF.
THE SHOW MUST GO ONLINE: The Athens Symphony Orchestra
recently made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s fall
and winter concerts amid safety concerns, but will continue
hosting online programming instead. ASO currently offers
Tiny Space concerts and virtual ensemble performances
through its social media channels, and plans to continue the
annual tradition of a Christmas concert, albeit in a different
form. Visit athenssymphony.org for announcements. ©
14 FLAGPOLE.COM | AUGUST 19, 2020