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We build creative projects and programs that have lasting impact on communities, and interrupt the status quo. We’re the team organizations call to produce projects with a ripple effect, artful experiences that have never been done before, that have extended impact.
Dashboard consists of four full-time staff members and a revolving team of 300+ local, national, and international creatives, designers, architects, engineers, and builders. Our services include (from conception to completion): large-scale immersive installations, non-traditional gallery exhibitions, event design and production, public art commissions, artist grants, and public programming.
Our niche is connecting artists, funding, space, and big ideas. We’re the conceivers, the matchmakers, and the project managers. We build the visions, and manage the artists and experts to make it happen.
In 2010, we were co-founded in Atlanta, GA as a 501c3 nonprofit organization by Courtney Hammond and Beth Malone as a co-op that created non-traditional art experiences in vacant buildings. Since then, we have grown rapidly into an all-encompassing national arts agency offering a wildly creative approach to strategic development and public engagement. We’ve presented 80+ exhibitions and artist projects with both national and international partnering organizations in cities across the United States, and have commissioned non-traditional artworks from over 500 artists.

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When we say “no donation is too small,” we mean it (even $1.60). Hear from Dashboard Executive Director, @ljacksonharris, as she breaks down the real life impact of donations to our Sweet Sixteen Fundraising Campaign. See more & donate at dashboard.us/sweet-sixteen (🔗 in bio) 📸 Project image credit: @crystal_alexisss @tropicophoto @sammybntly

What does it take to maintain an arts nonprofit? Blood, sweat, tears, and of course, funding. Our passion for our mission has allowed us to produce bold public art and provide fair pay to artists for a sweet 16 years, but to make it to 17 we’ll need your support. As funding opportunities continue to dwindle and material costs climb, we’re asking our community to help us raise $50,000 to sustain the health of our organization. No donation is too small, and every gift, share, like, and comment brings us a step closer to our goal. Thank you for helping us keep the party going 💘 See more & donate at dashboard.us/sweet-sixteen (🔗 in bio) 🎥: Footage by @crystal_alexisss, featuring “Wild Seed” (2025) by @imanperson_studio at @thegoatfarm

There’s only two weekends left to experience 𝘎𝘙𝘖𝘞 𝘏𝘌𝘙𝘌 by @arrrtaddict live and in color 🌱 𝘎𝘙𝘖𝘞 𝘏𝘌𝘙𝘌, manifests as a larger than life garden filled with sculptural flowers, whimsical grass forms, and suspended mirrors, transforming an existing drive through from a site of transactions into a lush environment redirecting the search for value back to the self. On view through November 15, 2026, ☀️ day and night 🌙 Learn more about 𝘎𝘙𝘖𝘞 𝘏𝘌𝘙𝘌 via our 🔗 in bio. 📸: @crystal_alexisss

A 2026 study by @americans4arts found that Georgia ranks dead last in arts funding 💔 And if you’ve been in the GA art space, you know this isn’t anything new. So 16 years ago, we set out to do something about it. ▶️ Hear from Board Co-Chair, @radical_optimist_1973, on how a lack of resources for artists birthed Dashboard’s mission. Please consider making a gift to our Sweet Sixteen Fundraising Campaign to support us 🤝 supporting artists (🔗 in bio) 🎥: Interview and project footage by @crystal_alexisss

Every unforgettable birthday bash needs party favors, so we collabed with Atlanta-based artist, @candaceincolor, on our first e v e r Dashboard t-shirt to commemorate our Sweet Sixteen 👕1️⃣6️⃣ This special edition t-shirt is inspired by band-tour tee’s and features defining Dashboard projects from over the years, designed to be a wearable piece of art and visual time capsule. For donations of $160 or more to our Sweet Sixteen Fundraising Campaign, we’ll wrap and send a tee your way 🎁 See more at dashboard.us/sweet-sixteen (🔗 in bio) 📸 Background images: “Alleywave: A Forest of You” (2026) by @sanithna, credit @crystal_alexisss

The deadline for the @hddccommunity Sweet Auburn Day Open Call has been extended to Wednesday, November 4th at 11:59 PM! If you’re an ATL artist making work that honors the people and places behind Sweet Auburn’s legacy of preservation, enterprise, faith, and community, or work that imagines the district’s next chapter, we’re looking for you. Submit now to be a part of the inaugural Sweet Auburn Day celebration 📥🎉 Learn more and apply via our 🔗 in bio. 📸: Photo courtesy of @clowe_gallery

We’re so proud of the work we’ve done over the past 16 years, but these recent years have not been without ever-evolving challenges. Dramatic decreases in funding availability, targeted attacks on artists and arts organizations, and increasing costs of materials have made maintaining the health of Dashboard an uphill battle. For our Sweet Sixteen, we’re asking for your support in raising $50,000 for our general operations as we continue to pour our all into creating more opportunities for artists, and producing bold art projects that engage the broad public and challenge the status quo. No donation is too small, and every gift carries its own impact 💘 See more at dashboard.us/sweet-sixteen (🔗 in bio) 📸: @alexakravitz, @davidwbatterman, @alabamacontemporary, @tropicophoto, @crystal_alexisss

Our last 3 years, at a glance 🔍 See more at dashboard.us/sweet-sixteen (🔗 in bio)

What does Dashboard do? We’re so glad you asked 💘 Hear from Dashboard Senior Project Manager, @ayyeeekay, and see more at dashboard.us/sweet-sixteen (🔗 in bio) 🎥: Footage by @crystal_alexisss, featuring “Suspended Spectrum” (2025) by @micahstansell & @whitneystansell

Who is Dashboard? Swipe to find out 📲 And see more at dashboard.us/sweet-sixteen (🔗 in bio) 📸: @jmoustache @davidwbatterman @crystal_alexisss

Dashboard is celebrating our Sweet Sixteen 🎂1️⃣6️⃣! 2026 marks 16 years of producing transformative arts experiences in public spaces, supporting artists with resources to dream bigger, and fortifying connections through creativity to see communities thrive. The occasion calls for a re-introduction, and one BIG birthday wish 🎈 Press play to hear what we’re all about from: Executive Director, Lauren Jackson Harris (@ljacksonharris) Senior Project Manager, Anna Akpele (@ayyeeekay) Board Co-Chair, Lisa Flick Wilson (@radical_optimist_1973) 🎉 See more at dashboard.us/sweet-sixteen 🎥: Interview footage by @crystal_alexisss, project footage by @micahstansell, @crystal_alexisss, & @sawdust.jpg

@hddccommunity is seeking artists for the inaugural Sweet Auburn Day celebration! For generations, Auburn Avenue has been the center of Black enterprise, faith, and culture in ATL. It is also the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and home to Ebenezer Baptist Church. For four decades HDDC has worked to revitalize the neighborhood while preserving its history and the community that calls Auburn Avenue home. We are looking for works that honor the people and places behind Sweet Auburn’s legacy of preservation, enterprise, faith, and community, and help imagine the district’s next chapter. The exhibition will be on view December 8–13, 2026 at Haugabrooks Gallery. ⏰ Submissions are due Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Learn more and apply via our 🔗 in bio. 📸: Photo courtesy of @clowe_gallery

Now on view 🌱🌺 𝘎𝘙𝘖𝘞 𝘏𝘌𝘙𝘌 by @arrrtaddict for @exploregwinnett’s ARTober. 𝘎𝘙𝘖𝘞 𝘏𝘌𝘙𝘌, manifests as a larger than life garden filled with sculptural flowers, whimsical grass forms, and suspended mirrors, transforming the existing drive through from a site of transactions into a lush environment redirecting the search for value back to the self 🪞 On view now through November 8, 2029. See more on 𝘎𝘙𝘖𝘞 𝘏𝘌𝘙𝘌 via our 🔗 in bio. 🎥: @crystal_alexisss

Tomorrow 🌱 𝘎𝘙𝘖𝘞 𝘏𝘌𝘙𝘌 opens to the public, so we’re on-site at install with artist @arrrtaddict to hear more about her inspirations behind this immersive garden experience (and get a sneak peek 👀). Find 𝘎𝘙𝘖𝘞 𝘏𝘌𝘙𝘌 ⬇️ 20 Skin Alley Norcross, GA 30071 (Next to Social Fox Brewing) Unveiling Friday, October 2, 2026. 🎥: Footage and cover image by @crystal_alexisss 𝘎𝘙𝘖𝘞 𝘏𝘌𝘙𝘌 by ARRRTADDICT transforms an inactive bank teller drive into an immersive garden installation exploring growth, reflection, and the value we find within ourselves, presented for @exploregwinnett’s ARTober.

CALLING ALL ALABAMA ARTISTS 📢 Since 2022, Dashboard’s had the opportunity to provide program support to the @verdant.fund, a granting initiative investing in non-traditional, public-facing visual art projects taking place in Alabama. The Verdant Fund offers grants up to $7,000 to support artists working in the community, aid in artist retention in the state, and deepen the network among people in creative practice. Applications are currently open for their 2027 cohort! Any artist with a professional, documented practice living in the state of Alabama is encouraged to apply 📝 ⏰ Deadline October 9, 2026. 🔗 Visit verdantfund.org (http://verdantfund.org/) to apply. The Verdant Fund is administered through a partnership between @alabamacontemporary, @ccayork, and @spaceoneeleven, and is an expansion of the @warholfoundation’s Regional Re-granting program. 📸: “Home Within” by 2026 Verdant Fund grantee, @kristentordellawilliams

SAVE THE DATE 🌱 On October 2nd, we’re reuniting with our friends @exploregwinnett and @arrrtaddict for the opening of 𝘎𝘙𝘖𝘞 𝘏𝘌𝘙𝘌 at ARTober, a new installation by ARRRTADDICT transforming an inactive bank teller drive into an immersive installation exploring growth, reflection, and the value we find within ourselves. ARRRTADDICT, aka Lisette Correa, is a multidisciplinary artist whose work celebrates culture, spirituality, and identity through vibrant visual storytelling. Rooted in her Puerto Rican heritage, she creates murals, branded merchandise, and immersive experiences that explore themes of growth, healing, and self-discovery while amplifying the voices and histories of marginalized communities. Her forthcoming exploration, 𝘎𝘙𝘖𝘞 𝘏𝘌𝘙𝘌, manifests as a larger than life garden filled with sculptural flowers, whimsical grass forms, and suspended mirrors, transforming the existing drive through from a site of transactions into a lush environment redirecting the search for value back to the self 🪞 Stay tuned for more to come, and join us at ARTober for the unveiling of 𝘎𝘙𝘖𝘞 𝘏𝘌𝘙𝘌 on October 2nd 📍 Learn more via our 🔗 in bio. 📸: ARRRTADDICT at Taino Night Glow (2024), c/o Atlanta Downtown Improvement District

Join us next Thursday, October 1st from 6-9pm at Haugabrooks Art Gallery for the 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 Artist Talk, featuring exhibiting artists ASHYIN, Lowkey Lyss, Sol, and Xevier Morton 💬 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 features artworks contrasting the exuberance of creativity with the external pressures that dampen our innate desire for exploration. The featured conversation will delve deeper into the exhibition’s themes and the influences that underspin each artists’ practice, moderated by curator Taylor Tousana. Haugabrooks Art Gallery 364 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312 RSVP via 🔗 in bio. 📸: Flyer by Taylor Tousana

Last week, Dashboard hit the road to Birmingham, AL to host a special workshop on making a ✨ standout public art proposal ✨ for @createbahm’s Creative Communities series. Many thanks to Create Birmingham for inviting us, asfaschool for showing us around, and to all of the creatives who came out to join us 💘 We’re looking forward to making new public art happen in Birmingham in the near future 👀👀 📸: AFSA, Create Birmingham

SUNDAY 🎨 Join us at Haugabrooks Gallery for a small canvas workshop led by 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 artist @x.a.morton 🧑‍🎨 In this workshop Xevier Morton will be diving into the intricacies of his unique style, showcasing oil pastels and spray painting techniques on 11x14 canvases. This class is suitable for all skill levels, and participants will take home their own completed canvas 🖌️🫟 Sunday, September 27th 12:00–2:00 PM ​All materials provided Seating for this workshop is limited. RSVP via our 🔗 in bio. 📸: Flyer by Taylor Tousana

Have you ever wondered how to turn your public art ideas into reality? 💡 This week we’re taking a roadtrip to Alabama 🚙 where we’ll be sitting down with @createbahm and Birmingham creatives to share the inside scoop on how to craft a strong public art proposal. Dashboard’s Executive Director @ljacksonharris and Senior Project Manager @ayyeeekay (pictured ✌) will be breaking down the public art call process and sharing how research, documentation, and storytelling can help take your project proposal from “submitted” to standout 🎯 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thursday, September 17, 2026 4:30–5 PM: Meet Create Birmingham + Birmingham creatives 5–7 PM: Workshop with Dashboard Woodlawn Theatre 5503 1st Ave N Birmingham, AL RSVP for free via our 🔗 in bio. 📸: Image by @crystal_alexisss, flyer by @createbahm

NEXT WEEK Join us at Haguabrooks Gallery for a Frenemies Bracelet Workshop with @lowkey_lyss ⭐️🔵💗 Inspired by I MADE YOU SOMETHING (Frenemies Sculpture), a large-scale friendship bracelet by Lowkey Lyss featured in 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢, this workshop invites participants to create their own “friendship” bracelet using colorful and letter beads. Whether your bracelet celebrates a friendship, embraces irony, expresses an inside joke, or shares a personal message, each piece becomes a small wearable reminder of connection, memory, and play. Sunday, September 20th 12:00–3:00 PM ​All materials provided Sounds by @feevah.mp3 💿 🎟️ Seating for this workshop is limited. RSVP via our 🔗 in bio. 📸: Flyer by Taylor Tousana, image by @clowe_gallery ​All proceeds from this event’s ticket sales will go towards reimbursing the artist for workshop materials. HDDC and Dashboard are not receiving any proceeds from ticket sales.

A walk through 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 ☁️ Curated by @hddccommunity Mtamanika Youngblood Curator-in-Residence, @tayssickthoughts, 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 contrasts the exuberance of creativity with the external pressures that dampen our innate desire for exploration and delight. The exhibition features mixed media and installation works centering imagination and whimsy by artists @intothesoll, @ashmarieholmes, @x.a.morton, and @lowkey_lyss, inviting viewers to reconnect with their inner child, and remember that the joy of play is essential to the human experience. Visit 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 IRL, on view at Haguabrooks Gallery through October 3, 2026 Curator office hours: Thursdays, 10am - 3pm Visit our 🔗 in bio for more info on 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢. 🎥: @clowe_gallery

Keep the good news rollin’ 🎉🛼🎊 We’re excited to share that Dashboard has received a ‘26 @fultonarts Contracts for Services (CFS) Award. This award provides unrestricted general operating and project support to nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, arts & culture organizations, cultural institutions, colleges, and universities, and more. More support = more public artwork, and more opportunities for artists to dream bigger 📈

For #LaborDay we’re revisiting an oldie but goodie, aka 100,000 𝘊𝘶𝘣𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 🕓 In 2012, we curated this group exhibition featuring @itspronouncedvandiver, @nikitagale, @takuromasuda, and Matt Sigmon at the @atlantacontemporary to shed (fluorescent) light on the haunting reality that humans spend approximately 100,000 hours of their lifetime working. Having just started “real jobs” themselves, the artists recreated a playful office environment to give viewers a sense of what it’s like for creatives to navigate office banality, and find inspiration within the “gray space” to keep their creative spirits intact. Remember to relax hard, and play harder ‼️ Visit our “Project Archive” 🔗 in bio to see more on 100,000 𝘊𝘶𝘣𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴. 📸: @davidmbatterman

Rediscover your imagination here, ATL 💡 Last week 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 opened to the public at Haugabrooks Gallery, curated by @hddccommunity Mtamanika Youngblood Curator-in-Residence, Taylor Tousana (@tayssickthoughts). Featuring artists @intothesoll, @ashmarieholmes, @x.a.morton, and @lowkey_lyss, the exhibition explores the rediscovery of the childlike spirit despite societal demands, and challenges viewers to reconnect with their inner child as a reminder that play is essential to the human experience. Now on view through October 3, 2026 Curator office hours: Thursdays, 10am - 3pm Additional exhibition programming to be announced soon ☁️ Visit our 🔗 in bio for more info on 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢. 📸: @clowe_gallery

Tomorrow, August 20th join us at the opening of 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢, a group exhibition curated by @hddccommunity Mtamanika Youngblood Curator-in-Resident, Taylor Tousana (@tayssickthoughts). 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 explores the rediscovery of the childlike spirit despite societal demands. The featured works by artists @intothesoll, @ashmarieholmes, @x.a.morton, and @lowkey_lyss contrast the exuberance of creativity with the external pressures that dampen our innate desire for exploration and delight, and challenge us to reconnect with our inner child to remind us that play is essential to the human experience. Thursday, August 20th, 6:00–9:00 PM Haugabrooks Gallery 364 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA Sounds by @nyahcami 🔗 RSVP for the 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 opening via link in bio. 📸: Flyer by Taylor Tousana

Meet the artists behind 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 ☁️ The 2nd exhibition curated by Mtamanika Youngblood Curator-in-Residence, Taylor Tousana (@tayssickthoughts), opening August 20th. Ashley Holmes (@ashmarieholmes), also known as ASHYIN, is an Atlanta-based Pop Art artist whose work explores life’s challenges, changes, and the process of growing through them. Drawing inspiration from Frida Kahlo, KAWS, and her personal life, she creates a world that invites viewers to tap into their deepest thoughts and their most personal emotions. Her signature approach combines intense colors and bold lines, resulting in her own unique style of Abstract Pop Art. Join us at the opening 📍 Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6-9 PM Haugabrooks Gallery, 364 Auburn Ave NE, GA Free & open to the public 🔗 RSVP for the 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 opening via link in bio. 📸: Ashley Holmes

Happy #NationalNonprofitDay to all our fellow NP’s 💘 We’ve been all smiles lately getting to be a part of some incredible initiatives designed to help nonprofits (like us 💕) pursue our missions to the fullest. This year we were accepted into the inaugural Nonprofit Sector Sustainability Fund cohort, alongside 11 other rockstar metro Atlanta nonprofits. Created by @cfgreateratlanta and the Nonprofit Finance Fund, the initiative helps nonprofits strengthen long-term financial resilience during a time of growing uncertainty across the sector. We also attended the @southartsorg Community Fellowship Salon & Dinner as part of the Cultural Sustainability Program, bringing together arts leaders and funding partners for an evening of community-building. + our ED, Lauren Jackson Harris, also had the opportunity to join the @purposepossible Executive Director Launchpad cohort, providing nonprofit EDs with resources to excel at the helm of a nonprofit. Much love to @cfgreateratlanta x the Nonprofit Finance Fund, @southartsorg, @purposepossible, all of our cohort-mates, and the many, MANY hearts and hands that make nonprofit work possible. Onwards & upwards, NPs 💫 📸: 1) @crystal_alexisss 2-3) Lauren Jackson Harris

Meet the artists behind 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 ☁️ The 2nd exhibition curated by Mtamanika Youngblood Curator-in-Residence, Taylor Tousana (@tayssickthoughts), opening August 20th. Xevier Morton (@x.a.morton) is a contemporary artist based in Marietta, GA. Working across painting and mixed media, his practice explores themes of joy, memory, and the spirit of childhood. Morton combines acrylic, oil sticks, spray paint, and textured materials to create vibrant works that encourage viewers to reconnect with playfulness and imagination. Join us at the opening 📍 Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6-9 PM Haugabrooks Gallery, 364 Auburn Ave NE, GA Free & open to the public 🔗 RSVP for the 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 opening via link in bio. 📸: Xevier Morton

Have you ever scrolled so far you found yourself? 📲 In 2022 artist Lucia Riffel (@luciariffel) opened her solo exhibition 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 at Tempus Projects (@tempus_projects), curated by Dashboard. The exhibition featured a series of infinitely looping animations posing the concept that dissociation through technology can provide a space for rest, reconnection, and processing. Within the loop, time and space became elastic, and viewers were transported to the realm of feeling, held in the solace of their own being. 🔗 Visit our “Project Archive” link in bio to learn more about 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵. 📸: @aleksandrabugrii

Meet the artists behind 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 ☁️ The 2nd exhibition curated by Mtamanika Youngblood Curator-in-Residence, Taylor Tousana (@tayssickthoughts), opening August 20th. Lowkey Lyss (@lowkey_lyss) is a multidisciplinary visual artist and designer based in Atlanta, GA, working across acrylic, wood, and resin. Rooted in pop culture and nostalgia, their practice uses familiar imagery as an entry point, pulling viewers in with a sense of play before revealing a deeper emotional weight. Lowkey creates work that lives in the space between nostalgia and discomfort, where irony and juxtaposition reveal the tension between what we show and what we carry. Bright colors, familiar symbols, and playful forms become vehicles for conversations about grief, identity, memory, and contradiction. What first feels lighthearted slowly unravels, asking viewers to look beyond the surface and question why certain images feel so familiar. By remaining anonymous, Lowkey removes the expectation of the artist’s identity and redirects attention to the work itself. This intentional distance encourages viewers to project their own experiences onto each piece, allowing meaning to emerge through memory, emotion, and personal connection rather than biography, creating work that invites a second look and lingers long after the initial impression has faded. Join us at the opening 📍 Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6-9 PM Haugabrooks Gallery, 364 Auburn Ave NE, GA Free & open to the public 🔗 RSVP for the 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 opening via link in bio. 📸: Headshot by @mksnapped, artwork by Lowkey Lyss

This time last year we were gearing up for 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘮, aka a special birthday bash celebrating civil rights trailblazer Xernona Clayton’s 95th Birthday 🌼 Presented by @downtownatlanta, the event transformed Hardy Ivy Park into an artful tribute to Xernona’s legacy, featuring all new nature-inspired public art by @thehaplessprintmaker, @studiogracekisa, and @saymaa.h, as well as live music and performances, dedications by ATL icon @fredblankenship, Xernona-inspired treats, and more. Happy (almost) 96th birthday, Xernona 💛 🔗 Visit our “Project Archive” link in bio to learn more about 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘮. 🎥: @crystal_alexisss, cover photo by @nickdandria

Meet the artists behind 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 ☁️ The 2nd exhibition curated by Mtamanika Youngblood Curator-in-Residence, Taylor Tousana (@tayssickthoughts), opening August 20th. Madison Simmons (@intothesoll), also known as “Sol,” is a multidisciplinary artist based in Atlanta, GA. Her practice concentrates on painting and soft sculpture, exploring emotions as the center of how we interact with our everyday environments and relationships. Her surreal pieces are shaped by her interest in the parables found in religious texts and colorful children’s books. This presents itself in the way she creates characters and moments to portray a lesson or theme on love and self actualization. Her compositions often feature stylized figures with exaggerated features and bold color palettes, and are meant to give the viewer a glimpse into her character’s lives revealing a truth about their state of being. Central to her work is fragmentation through yarn and multiple canvases where figures are often split or obstructed depicting the separation of body and spirit as well as the dissociation that comes with navigating life. Her work features repeating motifs of spikes representing emotional resilience, circles representing God, and childhood relics showing the state we return to in moments of intense emotion. These works invite viewers to consider how their feelings mold the way they navigate the world, and their beliefs and how we continuously piece together a sense of self amidst it all. Join us at the opening 📍 Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6-9 PM Haugabrooks Gallery, 364 Auburn Ave NE, GA Free & open to the public 🔗 RSVP for the 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 opening via link in bio. 📸: Madison Simmons

What if every stoop was a throne? 📶💭 In 2022, April Banks (@aprilbanks_art) presented 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦 (𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦) at @thenicholsonproject as a functional public artwork serving as stage or seating, for performance or for rest. Educated as an architect, Banks’ practice considers how the construction of space and how we move through it affects how we feel. In 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦, she draws inspiration from the stoop, a common architectural feature in Southeast DC and throughout other parts of the city, to re-image tradition and write history into the urban landscape. From the side view 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦 is a line drawing, a metaphor for weightlessness, and a resistance to enclosure. From the front and top views, the words and patterns cut into the structure are an archive of collective memory. Banks pairs these two concepts—weightlessness and inscribing a chosen narrative into one’s own architecture—to explore themes around erasure, eminent domain, historically unfair lending practices, and the legacies we inherit. Visit our “Project Archive” 🔗 in bio to learn more about 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦 (𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦). 📸: The Nicholson Project

H☀️tter days have us reminiscing about being parking lot poolside at SWIM CLUB 💦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 summer party series by @chakakhanhacienda featuring @hautetodeath on the 1’s & 2’s, Dashboard + @dash._.studio on pool duty, 8ARM (💘) on grill, projections by @nnekkaa_ & @jane_g_f, and all of ATL’s hottest swimmies. Long live summer! 📸: Chaka Khan Hacienda: Haute to Death Swim Club IV (2021), photos by Chucky Foto. See more on Swim Club via our “Project Archive” 🔗in bio.

𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 ☁️ The 2nd exhibition curated by current Mtamanika Youngblood Curator-in-Residence, Taylor Tousana (@tayssickthoughts), opening August 20th. 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 is a group exhibition exploring the rediscovery of the childlike spirit despite societal demands. The featured works contrast the exuberance of creativity with the external pressures that dampen our innate desire for exploration and delight, and challenge us to reconnect with our inner child to remind us that play is essential to the human experience. “Many of us never lose our childlike spirit; we simply continue to create despite the societal pressure to “mature.” We laugh and play despite the experiences that can break or harden us. In a world that often prioritizes productivity over play, this exhibition serves as a testament to the importance of whimsy.” – Taylor Tousana FEATURED ARTISTS Sol (@intothesoll) ASHYIN (@ashmarieholmes) Xevier Morton (@x.a.morton) Lowkey Lyss (@lowkey_lyss) 📍 Haugabrooks Gallery, 364 Auburn Ave NE 📅 August 20, 2026 ⏰ 6PM - 9PM 🔗 RSVP for the 𝘋𝘺𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵-𝘛𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘢 opening via link in bio. 📸: Flyer by Taylor Tousana

We’re giddy to announce that we’ve been awarded a FY 2027 General Operating Support Grant from @georgiacouncilforthearts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development 🎉💫✨ This grant provides funding for nonprofit arts organizations across GA to help realize and sustain their missions. For us, that means pouring our all into creating more opportunities for artists and transformative public arts experiences 💘 Cheers to bigger and bolder things to come!

History’s in the details 🔍💐 𝘐𝘊𝘖𝘕𝘰𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘴 is a building-wide window installation in Sweet Auburn putting the legacies of 6 of Atlanta’s Black icons on public display, featuring collage work by Marryam Moma (@marryammomaart) and custom text-work by Antonio Darden (@theantoniodarden). In 𝘐𝘊𝘖𝘕𝘰𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘴, flora elements intricately connect the personal narratives shared by the icons to create vibrant tributes celebrating their enduring impact on Atlanta’s artistic and social landscape. In the official 𝘐𝘊𝘖𝘕𝘰𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘴 guide by @artsatlanta, Moma gives an in-depth breakdown on the detailed symbolism and references woven into each icon’s portrait, and how to spot them. 𝘐𝘊𝘖𝘕𝘰𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘴 is on view at Herndon Plaza. Visit our ‘Project Archive’ 🔗 in bio to access the guide, and see more on the project. 📸: @sammybntly 𝘐𝘊𝘖𝘕𝘰𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘴 is presented in partnership with Dashboard and @hddccommunity, honoring Alice Lovelace, Dr. Doris Derby, John Wesley Dobbs, Mtamanika Youngblood, Ricci de Forest, and Sue Ross.

This time last year we were in @woodruffpark with @downtownatlanta, exploring what the objects we leave behind reveal to us at 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 ⚙️🔍 For this special outdoor exhibition, Olu Amoda (@wotaside_studio) wove together discarded industrial debris—metal, nails, bolts, and other remnants—into a series of sculptures that reflect on the histories materials hold. Inspired by the tender act of quilting, fragments that were previously left behind were stitched together into new forms by Amoda to produce layered compositions that speak to memory, continuity and repair. Learn more about 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 via our ‘Project Archive’ 🔗 in bio. 📸: @jmoustache

Up close and personal with 𝘛𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 🪡🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Presented by @cityofroswellga, 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 showcasing the community’s personal stories, collective identity, and shared heritage. On view at Heart of Roswell Park through August 30, 2026. See more on 𝘛𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 via 🔗 in bio. 📸: Jordan Young @jordanyoung____ Produced by @dashboard_us, with fabrication by @arc_design.space and fabric prints by @colorchrome_atl.

Join us this Thursday, May 28th from 6-9pm at Haugabrooks Art Gallery for the 𝘍𝘦𝘮𝘮𝘦 𝘎𝘢𝘻𝘦 closing reception and artist talk featuring artists Abigail Tucker (@estazaria), Honey Pierre (@honeypierre_), and Nicole Hernandez (@moments_in_between___), moderated by curator Taylor Tousana (@tayssickthoughts). The exhibition features artwork by contemporary artists Anissa Baty, Jewel Ham, Abigail Tucker, Honey Pierre, and Nicole Hernandez exploring profound themes surrounding femme influence, and the non-performative acts of kindness and obligation that foster genuine connections. The featured conversation will delve deeper into these themes, and the influences that underscore each artists’ practice. Haugabrooks Art Gallery 364 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA30312 RSVP via 🔗 in bio. 📸: Taylor Tousana

Last month, the newest iteration of 𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺𝘸𝘢𝘷𝘦 opened to the public. Titled 𝘈 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘠𝘰𝘶, the canopy’s designs were inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing,” in order to provide passersby a moment of respite. Hear from template designer Sanithna Phansavanh (@sanithna) as he takes us down the alleyway to share more on the influences behind 𝘈 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘠𝘰𝘶, and what he hopes the installation offers the Fairburn community. 🌿 𝘈 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘠𝘰𝘶 is on view above @cityoffairburnga through May 25th. See more via our 🔗 in bio. 🎥: Footage by Crystal Alexis @crystal_alexisss

There’s only one week left to visit 𝘍𝘦𝘮𝘮𝘦 𝘎𝘢𝘻𝘦, an exhibition curated by Mtamanika Youngblood Curator-in-Residence Taylor Tousana (@tayssickthoughts) inviting viewers to explore the depth of our world through the stories and works of femme creators. Featuring new and recent artwork by @estazaria @nissforshort @whateverjewel @moments_in_between___ and @honeypierre_ 𝘍𝘦𝘮𝘮𝘦 𝘎𝘢𝘻𝘦 is on view at Haugabrooks Art Gallery through May 28, 2026. See more on the exhibition via our 🔗 in bio. 📸: Demarko Hooper @onewaytolookatit

What does it mean to embody Assata Shakur’s poem, 𝘈𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯? Two years ago on the grounds of the @wassaicproject, Jazmine Hayes (@jazminelovine) created and presented 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯, a performance piece intricately weaving together the complex threads of life, and embodying diverse roles as a Black queer woman artist and human being. The piece unfolds with Hayes gracefully moving across the Wassaic grounds, utilizing improvisational dance, sound healing, breathwork, and ritual to create a multisensory narrative. Guided by the insightful verses of Assata’s poem, Hayes explores the rebellious spirit inherent in the act of living, growing, and experiencing within oppressive conditions, assuring audiences that freedom is not merely a concept but a tangible and achievable reality. See more on 𝘰𝘧 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 via our ‘Project Archive’ 🔗 in bio. 📸: Photos by @joshuasimpsonphoto, courtesy of The Wassaic Project

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

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.

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

April 25th 🌿 Join us for the unveiling of “Alleywave: A Forest of You,” the 4th rendition of “Alleywave” 🌈 a vibrant, canopy installation celebrating collective creativity in the heart of Fairburn, GA. 🌳 Visually led this year by acclaimed 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 that experience 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 ‘Alleywave: A Forest of You’ via our 🔗 in bio.

Secret’s out 💘 We are thrilled to announce Lauren Jackson Harris (@ljacksonharris) as our new Executive Director. She will officially take the helm on May 11, 2026. With a powerhouse career built at the intersection of arts, education, and program development, as well as experience on Dashboard’s Board of Directors, Lauren brings over 15 years of expertise and a deep commitment to the transformative power of the arts to the organization. “Art has the power to invigorate communities, build connections, instigate discourse, and inspire action. It has been a privilege to serve on the board of Dashboard and I am honored to extend my work with this organization and build upon the stability, success, and innovation that Oshun and her team have established to further deepen the transformational work of this organization.” — Lauren Jackson Harris As we make this change, we extend endless love and gratitude to Oshun Layne (@kashoonping) as she ends her four-year tenure as Executive Director (and 8 years total at Dashboard). Under her leadership and guided by her care, Dashboard has reinvested nearly $1,000,000 into its local creative workforce, and executed 59 arts projects in partnership with 79 cultural and civic partners, reaching more than 7.5 million attendees. Please join us in welcoming Lauren, and celebrating Oshun’s incredible impact. The future is bright at Dashboard, and we’re so excited to usher in this next chapter 💫🌟✨ Read the full announcement via our 🔗 in bio. 📸: Headshot of Lauren Jackson Harris by Natrice Miller. Headshot of Oshun Layne by Anthony Artis

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