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Lisa Whittington
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  • Powder Springs, GA
  • United States
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Lisa Whittington's Discussions

What's Your Story?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Marcella Hayes Muhammad Apr 12. 2 Replies

We don't have enough artists telling their own stories. Too often an artist will expire and their true stories are never told.  The people who love and appreciate their work are left to piece…Continue

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What's Your Story?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tiffany Allen Mar 6. 25 Replies

Just this past week, I ran into a good friend of mine in the farmers market.  That friend was artist Leroy Campbell.  We stood in the hustle and bustle of the farmer's market and I found myself…Continue

Hurdles that black artists must overcome...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Edwin Boone Dec 28, 2011. 14 Replies

What cultural hurdles need to be understood or accepted by a new generation of artists?  What do black artists need to overcome?  In your thoughts, do you think that would be appropriate for young…Continue

 

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Top Atlanta artist to mentor young artist

Posted on December 9, 2011 at 1:12am 0 Comments

The brainchild of the Atlanta Links, Inc. and the passion of artist and educator Lisa Whittington, you are invited to participate in an evening of selflessly mentoring young, energetic, passionate, and upcoming artists.  This event means the world to many of these young artists.   Please send me a note in my inbox…

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My young artists need your help...

Posted on September 19, 2011 at 7:45pm 0 Comments

We are short on supplies and I have taken to begging so my students have what they need....  I have a project entitled "Young Painters" on the website "Donors Choose".  Put your money where your mouth is and please help my kids.  I have attached the link to my project.  On behalf of myself and my students--thank you so much!!

http://www.donorschoose.org/mswhittington

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At 7:06pm on April 22, 2012, Tisha Gary Ward said…

 

Do you have any recommendations for a trustworthy and responsible gallery that I can submit work to in Atlanta?"
At 8:14pm on April 18, 2012, Lorraine K. McCall said…

Greetings BAIA Member,

I hope that you are in excellent health and spirit. I wanted to invite you to participate in the Support = Change Art Exhibit scheduled for June 11, 2012 thru July 14, 2012. Please confirm participation by providing the number of pieces you would like to exhibit, title, price, photo and size. All information can be sent to submission@visionsofrainy.org.

I look forward to your prompt response.


Thank you!!
Lorraine K. McCall

Executive Director | Founder

Visions of Rainy.org

Serving Every Child Through Art Education

At 9:53pm on February 4, 2012, Herman Beavers said…

The pleasure is all mine.   Keep up the great work!!

At 8:57am on February 1, 2012, Majestic Motions said…

Thank you so much!

At 9:55pm on January 25, 2012, Hans-Juergen R.Klemm said…

Hello back, lovely appearance Lisa :-)

My story is simple VENI, VIDI et will see ;-)

Just saw your amazing smile picture and had to say Hi :-))

Stay well and write me if you want:

HansKlemm@gmx.net

Good night

HANS

PS to know me better==> www.cityloftart.com

At 5:32am on October 6, 2011, Turtel Onli said…

Where can I ship supplies?

At 7:53am on October 5, 2011, leroy campbell said…
Hey Lisa,thanks . I see you  are still on the job with the students.  Great.  I am Busy working on producing my one man show in New york in Nov, It will  be on BAIA  in a minute. Talk  to you soon.
At 2:18pm on July 4, 2011, Wycliffe "Linc" Bennett said…
I am wonderful.  I trust that you are the same.  What do you plan to do with your summer?
 
 
 

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