We are so thankful for another year of excellence! Our 2025 HONORS event was a night to remember, everyone dressed to impress. We shared laughs, testimonials, stories and food from @blaque_iron_skillet . Performances from our Alumni recording artist @whoisj_eon and headliner @officiallyjaala who both took the stage with energy! Thank you @centerstageatl for hosting us for another year.
It was an incredible HONOR to celebrate the life and legacy of @drlonniejohnson who was our featured HONORARY!
We are almost at 50% of our 50k goal! 😁 It’s still not too late to help us get there before the end of the year! Link to the event to donate.
🎥 @capturethemomentcs
#artportunityknocks #artportunity #artportunityday #youthempowerment #artseducation #atanta #powercouple #loveandentrepreneurship #nightout #datenight #gala #honors #artportunityhonors #AKHonors
🎉 It takes a village! Here at Artportunity Knocks, we know firsthand the power of after school programs to open doors for youth. Now we're throwing a festival in southwest Atlanta to shine a light on this important cause! 💡
Join our volunteer crew and help us bring the community together for a night of fun and enrichment - we need volunteers to make this event a success!
Sign up using our link in bio or on our website to volunteer at our Lights On Afterschool Fest on 10/26 at Kimberly Elementary. Help us keep doors open after school and uplift our community! Our youth need you! 🙌🏾
FINAL CALL! 🎨 Only 2 days left to Win a valued $4,000 original Steve Penley color sketch! Support art supplies for Cobb County kids. 🎒
Thanks to the wonderful Vinings Cumberland Rotary Club for leading this charge.
1 for $5
5 for $20
15 for $60
25 for $100 Winner announced on May 18
/2026-raffle-original-penley-floral-sketch-gzvgoq
Link in bio on Instagram
#ArtportunityKnocks #StevePenley #CobbCounty #BackToSchool
Sometimes, words aren't enough to say how we’re really feeling.
This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the incredible power of the arts to create a "safe space" for our youth. At Artportunity Knocks, our studios and classrooms aren't just for learning techniques: they are havens where students can process emotions, build resilience, and find their unique voices.
Whether it’s through the beat of a drum, the stroke of a paintbrush, or a digital track, creative expression gives our kids a way to turn big feelings into beautiful things. It’s about the "power of the village" coming together to ensure every student feels seen, heard, and supported.
We are so grateful to the families and partners who help us keep these opportunities open. When we give a child a creative outlet, we give them a tool for life.
🎨 🎵 How has art helped you or your family find peace? Let’s talk about it in the comments!
Link in bio to learn more about our programs.
#MentalHealthAwareness #ArtportunityKnocks #SafeSpace #YouthArts
It takes a village, and we are so grateful for ours! 🌸
We are incredibly honored to partner with the Rotary Club of Vinings Cumberland for a very special raffle. You have the chance to win an original floral sketch by the legendary Steve Penley!
Every ticket purchased goes directly toward funding back-to-school art supplies for our students at Artportunity Knocks. Your support helps us ensure that every child has the tools they need to express their creativity, develop future-ready skills, and succeed in the classroom.
🎟️ Tickets:
- $5 for 1 ticket
- $20 for 5 tickets
The raffle closes on May 15, and the lucky winner will be drawn on May 18. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of incredible art while supporting the next generation of Georgia’s young creatives.
Click the link to enter: /2026-raffle-original-penley-floral-sketch-gzvgoq (Link in bio for Instagram!)
A huge thank you to the Rotary Club of Vinings Cumberland for your heart and dedication to our mission. Let’s create more opportunities for our youth, together!
#ArtportunityKnocks #RotaryClub #StevePenley #SupportTheArts #backtoschool
Standing strong for our students: why local support for after-school enrichment matters more than ever.
Across Georgia, young people are dreaming of producing tracks, designing games, or painting masterpieces. At Artportunity Knocks, we know passion is only half the battle.
The real hurdle right now is financial. To reach their potential, our students need industry-standard equipment, quality supplies, and specialized teachers who can bridge the gap between hobby and career.
It takes a village to make this happen. When we invest in these resources, we aren’t just buying gear: we’re creating opportunities and showing our kids their dreams are worth the investment. 🎨🎶
Your support: whether through donating, volunteering, or sharing our mission: keeps our studios humming and our students growing. Let’s stand strong together for the next generation of Atlanta creators.
🔗 Click the link in our bio to see how you can help us gear up for the next semester!
#ArtportunityKnocks #ArtsEducation #SupportYouth #AtlantaCommunity
We’re Growing and We’re Hiring 🎨✨
Artportunity Knocks is looking for Program Instructors to serve our students during After School hours. #linkinbio
If you have a heart for young people, a gift in the arts, STEM, entrepreneurship, music, media, visual arts, or creative careers, and you believe in building the next generation with excellence and purpose, we want to meet you.
This is more than a job.
It’s an Artportunity to:
• Mentor and inspire students
• Lead hands on, engaging programming
• Help shape creative confidence and career exposure
• Be part of a mission driven team that serves families and communities
We are building premium level programming and we need instructors who show up with passion, professionalism, and consistency.
If that sounds like you, apply directly here:
/careers
Tag someone who would be a great fit or share this with your network.
Let’s continue creating opportunities and changing lives together.
Today we celebrate 18 years of Artportunity Knocks. 🎉
What started as a simple vision has grown into a journey filled with purpose, people, and perseverance. These 18 years have been beautiful, challenging, stretching, and deeply rewarding. We have experienced wins that reminded us why we started and growing pains that shaped who we are becoming.
Through every season, one thing has remained true. We are still here. Still serving. Still believing in the power of creativity to change lives.
We are grateful for every student who trusted us, every family who believed in us, every partner who walked alongside us, and every supporter who stood with us through the highs and the hard moments. Your support has allowed us to continue impacting lives, opening doors, and creating opportunities where they are needed most.
Today is not just about looking back. It is about celebrating resilience, growth, and the unwavering commitment to our mission. As we step into this next chapter, we do so with renewed faith, bold vision, and excitement for what lies ahead.
Here’s to the journey so far and to everything still to come.
Happy 18th Birthday, Artportunity Knocks. 💙🎨✊
What a wonderful way to giveback to the families in Georgia to help parents and students have a memorable #Christmas this year with toys, bikes, tvs, game consoles and activities.
Special thanks to #Offset @anncephusff@latabiaw@tywoodsgetgrants@danfleyshman@alphaknocks@walmart@mattel and so many of the #Volunteers Security and people working to make this day possible behind the scenes.
Job Well Done!
Every year @artportunityknocks gets a chance to celebrate our staff, board members, volunteers, and those in the community making a huge impact. This year is no different and we get the Artportunity to highlight the work of #DrLonnieJohnson @drlonniejohnson@johnsonstemactivitycenter
Hear from the CEO @alphaknocks on what’s next for the organization and it’s history alongside co-founder @tywoodsgetgrants
Everyone is welcome to attend or If you would like to make a donation click the link in #artportunityknocks bio
Guest performance by @officiallyjaala
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