Hammonds House hosts panel with Allan Edmunds & Kevin Cole on March 22

Join us for an inspiring panel discussion on Community, Collaboration and Printmaking with Allan Edmunds and Kevin Cole, moderated by Halima Taha!

Dive into the vibrant world of community collaboration in the arts at our upcoming panel discussion, where we explore the transformative power of collective creativity. The event will take place at Hammonds House Museum in celebration of our current exhibition, Sacred Space: Brandywine Workshop & Archive which features the artwork of talented printmakers. We are located at 503 Peeples Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. This lively conversation will take place on Saturday, March 22 at 1:30 pm. Admission is FREE, but we ask that you RSVP HERE.

For over fifty years, the Brandywine Workshop & Archive has stood at the forefront of printmaking and artistic innovation, fostering a diverse community of artists with a global reach. Join us as we welcome Allan Edmunds, the visionary founder of Brandywine, alongside renowned artist Kevin Cole, both of whom have made significant contributions to the workshop and the art world.

This engaging discussion, moderated by Halima Taha, Artistic Chair and Curator of Sacred Space: Brandywine Workshop & Archive, will delve into the importance of collaboration and community in the creative process. We’ll examine how artists can come together to create meaningful work that resonates within their communities and beyond. From shared techniques to collective vision, our panelists will talk about their unique experiences and insights gained from their time at Brandywine.

What to Expect:

• Thought-Provoking Conversations: Hear firsthand accounts of how collaboration has shaped their artistic journeys and influenced their work.
• Interactive Q&A: Engage with our panelists as they answer your questions and discuss the challenges and triumphs of working in community-focused art.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow art enthusiasts, community members, and aspiring artists who share a passion for collaboration and creativity.

Allan Edmunds is an artist, educator, and arts administrator with more than fifty years of accomplishments in all three areas. A graduate of Tyler School of Art & Architecture (BFA, MFA), Temple University in Philadelphia and Rome, Italy, he also studied as an Arts Management Fellow at the Getty Museum Management Institute and was a Senior Research Fellow in printmaking-computer graphics at the South Glamorgan School of Art, Cardiff, Wales, UK. As Founder-President Emeritus of the Brandywine Workshop and Archives in Philadelphia (1972-2022), Edmunds built an internationally respected art institution focused on the art of printmaking, established twenty satellite collections across the country and led the development of Artura.org, a free archival database now viewed in all 50 states and 122 countries across the globe. For more information visit: www.allanledmunds.com.

Kevin Cole, an award-winning artist/educator born in Pine Bluff Arkansas received his Bachelor of Science Degree in art education from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Master of Art is art education from the University of Illinois at Urbana, and a Master of Fine Art in Drawing from Northern Illinois University at Dekalb where he was a Rhoten A. Smith Scholar. Cole’s work has been featured in more than 500 exhibitions throughout the United States and abroad and is included in more than 4500 public, private, and corporate collections. His artwork has been featured in The Guardian Magazine in Paris, France. The Washington Post, Sculpture Magazine, The Union Tribune in San Diego, CA, and Forbes Magazine. For more

information visit: www.kevinecoleart.com.

Hammonds House Museum is a 501(c)3 arts organization whose mission is to celebrate and share the cultural diversity and important legacy of artists of African descent. The former residence of the late Dr. Otis Thrash Hammonds, a prominent Atlanta physician and passionate arts patron, the museum is in a beautiful Victorian home at 503 Peeples Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. Hammonds House Museum’s 2025 exhibitions are supported by a series of workshops, public programs and civic engagement activities which serve as companions to the works and opportunities for the community to have a deeper experience with the art. For information about upcoming events, to join the mailing list, become a member, or plan your visit, go to the website: hammondshouse.org.

Hammonds House Museum is generously supported by Fulton County Board of Commissioners through the Fulton County Department of Arts and Culture, City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, National Performance Network, The Estate of Dr. Doris Derby, National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, as well as donors and members.

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