In “Femme Gaze,” the first exhibition of the 2026-2027 Mtamanika Youngblood Curator-in-Residence Program curated by resident Taylor Tousana, viewers are invited to explore the depth of our world through the stories and works of femme creators.
Featuring artwork by contemporary artists Anissa Baty, Jewel Ham, Abigail Tucker, Honey Pierre, and Nicole Hernandez, the artists delve into profound themes surrounding femme influence, and the non-performative acts of kindness and obligation that foster genuine connections.
📅 “Femme Gaze” is on view at Haugabrooks Gallery through May 28, 2026.
To learn more about ‘Femme Gaze’ and further viewing, please visit our 🔗 in bio.
📸: Demarko Hooper @onewaytolookatit
Now on view 🌈🌿 ‘Alleywave: A Forest of You,’ designed by Sanithna Phansavanh (@sanithna ).
‘A Forest of You’ draws visual inspiration from the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing,” a concept introducing calm through immersion in nature.
Phansavanh’s designs bring this practice to downtown Fairburn, providing passersby a space to pause, reflect, and breathe beneath 119-feet of suspended panels suspended in the alleyway, personalized by returning community contributors Black Girls RUN!, Arlington Girl Scouts, and the New Beginnings Senior Center.
On view through May 24, 2026. See more on ‘A Forest of You’ via our 🔗 in bio.
🎥: Footage and cover image by Crystal Alexis @crystal_alexisss
We think a lot about what it really means to fund creativity.
Not just programs, but the space and conditions where something real can happen.
That’s why we invested in the Mtamanika Youngblood Curator-In-Residence program. And, on April 16, 𝗛𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 became that space.
More than 120 guests gathered for opening night of 𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝘇𝗲. Curated by @tayssickthoughts , the exhibition featured work from:
@estazaria@nissforshort@whateverjewel@moments_in_between___@honeypierre_
Sounds by @nyahcami set the tone, and the night built from there.
𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝘇𝗲 invited people to see womanhood from multiple angles, and to see themselves somewhere in it.
But it was more than an opening.
What we’re paying attention to is this:
Did the artists lead the narrative?
Did the audience see themselves in the work?
Did the gallery become a site of connection and cultural exchange?
On April 16 , yes.
At HDDC, we believe art is one of the ways neighborhoods stay connected.
Thank you to @dashboard_us , the artists, collaborators, and partners who helped make this opening possible.
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Photos and video credit: Demarko Hooper
#femmegaze #sweetauburn #HDDC #atlantaarts #womeninart
Did you know that ‘Woven Minds’ by Sayma Hossain (@saymaa.h ) is still on view at the Peachtree Creek Greenway Bridge? 🔹👀🔸 This integrated artwork was originally part of ‘Reflections in Color’ (2024), but was acquired by @brookhavengagov to remain on permanent view!
The artwork’s translucent colors subtly echo the ambiguity found in nature, allowing light to pass through and merge with the environment. As the piece interacts with its natural surroundings, the shifting hues and shadows create a fluid dialogue with the changing daylight, emphasizing the tension between human emotion and nature’s calm, and offering a moment of reflection amidst the everyday hustle.
See more via our ‘Project Archive’ 🔗 in bio.
📸: Sam Bentley @sammybntly
***The application period for this position is now closed***
Monday’s are better when you’re working with us ✌️We’re on the hunt for a Metro Atlanta–based Operations Coordinator to join our team. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable balancing admin responsibilities with a ✨ dash ✨ of project coordination.
Could this be you? Click our 🔗 in bio for the full position description, or visit dashboard.us/jobs.
⏰ Apply by May 1, 2026
📅 Start date May 13, 2026
💡 Please note, this is a part-time contracted position.
📸: “Taino Night Glow” by ARRRTADDICT (2024); img: Atlanta Downtown Improvement District
Tomorrow 🌈 ‘A Forest of You’ opens to the public 🌿
Visually led by artist Sanithna Phansavanh (@sanithna ), ‘A Forest of You’ is inspired by shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing,” a Japanese practice of immersion in nature to boost mental and physical health.
Phansavanh’s designs bring forest bathing to the downtown Fairburn alleyway, providing passersby a space to pause, reflect, and breathe beneath 119-feet of suspended panels personalized by Fairburn community members.
Join us under the canopy 📍
Saturday, April 25
4-6 PM
26 W Campbellton St
Fairburn, GA 30213
🎵 Featuring music by @santiago_paramo
+ light refreshments in the alleyway
Free & open to the public
See more on ‘A Forest of You’ via our 🔗 in bio.
FEMME GAZE exhibition is on view @haugabrooksgalleryandevents through April 16th-May 28th. 364 Auburn ave.
This weekend ill be in the building Saturday 11-3pm.
You can also visit during @coffeewasblack Sunday Flea 4/26 11am-5pm and normal operation hours of @gaiadeeds residency Weds -Fri 10am-5pm
Sat—Sun 11am-5pm
I would love to hear from you! If you are interested in purchasing any of the artwork featured in this exhibition or a personal walk through please contact me directly [email protected]
Images from opening ceremony 4/16/26
📸 @onewaytolookatit
A walk through of ‘Tapestry of Generations’ 👣
This collaborative, large-scale public artwork celebrates Roswell, Georgia’s rich history as a mill town and textile center.
Featuring artworks created by community members during workshops led by artists @thehaplessprintmaker , @joekingatl , and @emmachammah , the installation’s fabric panels create an interwoven narrative of collective identity.
On view now at Heart of Roswell Park through August 30, 2026.
See more on ‘Tapestry of Generations’ via 🔗 in bio.
🎥: Jordan Young @jordanyoung____
Presented by @cityofroswellga
Produced by @dashboard_us
Fabrication by @arc_design.space
Fabric Prints by @colorchrome_atl
This weekend is your last chance to experience ‘Suspended Spectrum’ live and in color 🌈 For one year, this public artwork by @whitneystansell and @micahstansell has beautifully captured the changing nature of light, time, and the spaces we move through with hundreds of suspended colorful panels, transforming Commercial Row Commons into a site of reflection.
Make your way to @midtown_atl to immerse yourself in the installation one last time before it closes April 26, 2026.
Learn more about ‘Suspended Spectrum’ via our 🔗 in bio.
📸: Alexa Kravitz @alexakravitz
***The application period for this position is now closed***
💜 WE’RE HIRING 💜
We’re looking to contract a Metro Atlanta-based Operations Coordinator 🎯 This person will play a vital role in ensuring our organizational operations stay a well-oiled machine.
If you live for a spreadsheet and feel at home in the details, you may be our one 💘 Click our link in bio for the full position description, or visit dashboard.us/jobs.
⏰ Apply by May 1, 2026
📸: “Untitled” by Jason Peters for PRISM: Winter Lights (2019); img: Justin Chan
We’re less than 10 days out from opening 𝘈 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘠𝘰𝘶, the 4th-iteration of 𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺𝘸𝘢𝘷𝘦 🌿 🌈🌀 Swipe for a sneak peek ➡️
Visually led this year by artist Sanithna Phansavanh (@sanithna ), 𝘈 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘠𝘰𝘶 is inspired by shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing,” a Japanese practice of immersion in nature, meant to boost mental and physical health.
Phansavanh’s designs bring forest bathing to the downtown Fairburn alleyway, encouraging a moment to pause, reflect, and breathe beneath 119-feet of suspended panels personalized by Fairburn community members @fair.burnfinest , Arlington Girl Scouts, and the New Beginnings Senior Center.
📅 Opening Details
Saturday, April 25
4-6 PM
26 W Campbellton St
Fairburn, GA 30213
🎵 Featuring music by @santiago_paramo
+ light refreshments in the alleyway
Free & open to the public
Learn more on 𝘈 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘠𝘰𝘶 via our 🔗 in bio.
THURSDAY 👁️ Join us at Haugabrooks Gallery for the opening of 𝘍𝘦𝘮𝘮𝘦 𝘎𝘢𝘻𝘦, a group exhibition curated by 2026/2027 Mtamanika Youngblood Curator-in-Resident, Taylor Tousana (@tayssickthoughts ).
𝘍𝘦𝘮𝘮𝘦 𝘎𝘢𝘻𝘦 explores the depth of our world through the stories and works of femme creators. The exhibition aims to delve into profound themes surrounding femme influence and the non-performative acts of kindness and obligation that foster genuine connections.
Featuring works by:
👁️🗨️ Abigail Tucker (@estazaria )
👁️🗨️ Anissa Baty (@nissforshort )
👁️🗨️ Honey Pierre (@honeypierre_ )
👁️🗨️ Jewel Ham (@whateverjewel )
👁️🗨️ Nicole Hernandez (@moments_in_between___ )
📅 Opening Details:
Thursday, April 16th
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Sounds by @nyahcami + complimentary drinks (while supplies last)
Haugabrooks Gallery
364 Auburn Ave NE
Atlanta, GA30312
🔗 RSVP via link in bio.
📸: Headshots courtesy of the curator & artists, flyer by Taylor Tousana/HDDC
