ARTIST NAME: Trisha Stowell
COMPANY NAME:  Shadow Slinger
LOCATION: Atlanta and surrounding areas
CONTACT INFO:

PROFESSION/SPECIALTY:
Makeup Artistry and Skin Consultation

LIST OF SERVICES:
Makeup application, skin consultation, photo shoots, weddings and makeup parties

BIO & GOALS:
I have been in love with makeup ever since I was about 11 years old and received my first tube of mascara. I have been doing makeup on others since I was about 15 and last year I decided to really push myself into the industry. I went to Charles Gregory Makeup Academy in Atlanta in June of 2009 and received my certification in Makeup Artistry. Since then I have been busy every weekend with photo shoots. I just graduated from college in May making me the first person in my family to receive a college degree!

My goals are to keep perfecting my techniques and get some of my work on the covers of magazines!

CURRENT PROJECTS/ UPCOMING EVENTS:
Where to start? I am currently booked every weekend through the end of June and still booking shoots.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Credits:
Pink Wig: Model – Becca Brantley, Photographer – Ed Selby
Orange Make-Up: Model – Jessica Huntington, Photographer – Bryant Quivers
Tattoo: Model- Kris Melton, Photographer – Terry Dee of Albatross Digital Imagery

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COMPANY NAME: Albatross Digital Imagery & Albatross Artist Management

LOCATION: Historic Buford

PROFESSION/ SPECIALTY: Fashion & Glamour Photography, Wedding & Event Photography

LIST OF SERVICES: Photoshop Expert, Artist Management & Career Advancement

CONTACT INFO: Albatross Digital Imagery & Albatross Artist Management

Email: td@albatrossdi.com, Website: www.AlbatrossDI.com,  Phone: 770-702-3677, Twitter: AlbatrossDI, Facebook: Terry Dee, http://www.modelmayhem.com/AlbatrossWiz,  for Photoshop, http://www.modelmayhem.com/Albatross for Photography, www.GBravesFans.com Gwinnett Braves Blog (Yes we get more traffic than their own website).

BIO:
In my truly humble opinion the female form, strong yet frail, angular with soft curves, is the most impressive subject for a photographer to shoot. I shoot this, sports, art & scenery and love to work with light, angles, and patterns to bring all to a more interesting & poignant level. I have been into photography for 25 years and have been a pro for the last 13 in the fashion, glamour, print and artistic realms.

I have worked for Click & Smithe Atl Models and freelanced for many others. Clients include Absolute, Under Armor, Worth Sports, Doeringer Guitars (www.DoeringerGuitars.com ) and countless Make-up, Hair and Fashion vendors. I also write for and manage a team of bloggers for the Gwinnett Braves and Atlanta’s AAA affiliate team.

GOALS:
To get better at what I do everyday by learning from the people around me, even if I am mentoring them.

CURRENT PROJECTS/ UPCOMING EVENTS:
Countless shoots, I stay pretty busy. Some of the more interesting include an underwater video shoot for Doeringer Guitars, Events for USSSA Softball, and recurring events for the Gwinnett Braves.

WHY HE ROCKS:
I feel my best quality is capturing any body shape & height to its fullest potential. I have a very creative sense and an artistic flair. I also have the ability to bring out the best in a subject by either letting her run with an idea or by instruction. Either way, the melding of the team of creative supernovas will create a product more valuable than the sum of each separately. It may sound corny but it is a true statement. So don’t think out of the box, break out of it.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Credits: Well the immortal Kris Melton (Rock Fist Queen, www.modelmayhem.com%2FKrisMelton&h=9c0e4) for one! Dancer, model actress Lovaniya (www.lovaniya.com), Reality Show winner Mindy Finney, Aimee Muyers (Playboy Ent & Maxim model), Linda Dupree (MUA Hair specialist).

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PROFESSION/ SPECIALTY/ SERVICES: Basic Photo service provided, Portraits, Head Shot, Documentation, Archival Photography, Products, Places. I specialize in People, Aircraft and Aerial.

Contact Info:
www.tooskoopsphotography.com
tooskoops@gmail.com
List of Services:
Available for hire for portfolio/ portraits, band photos & performance photos, band merchandise promo, etc. Contact him for pricing and information.
Bio & Goals:
Born in Eastern North Carolina. I moved to Atlanta, Georgia after high school to attend the Art Institute of Atlanta. From there I went to work for rock bands as a drum tech as I was already a drummer. I had already been taking snapshots quite a bit for years at that point.

Eventually I got better and I decided to pursue a second career in photography. I have since accumulated a large number of photos of a vast array of subjects, from birds and bands to barns and beaches. The extensive travel has allowed me to grow this database of photos as well as become a better photographer. This site showcases an assortment of subjects I’ve photographed over the years.

In recent years I attended and continue to attend the annual Nikon School as well as The Rocky Mountain School of Photography workshop. My best teacher has been constant practice. I’m almost constantly thinking of some aspect of photography.

When I’m not on the road I shoot out of my home studio located in downtown Atlanta. There I can shoot single, couple, family and group shots as well as products up to bicycle size.
Current Projects:
Gov’t Mule, Pin Up Portfolio, Portraits, Finding New Clients

Examples of work:
See examples of his work below. See more of his work by visiting http://www.tooskoopsphotography.com/c/tooskoops/gallery-list or www.tooskoopsphotography.com
Below are examples of SLE Photography’s work from a photo shoot with Editor of Rock Fist, Kris Melton. . Click on the picture to make it larger. Photograph by Steven Lance Eubanks. Please do not use without permission. http://www.tooskoopsphotography.com

Name: Connor Christian
Company Name: Vintage Earth Music
Profession/ Specialty/ Services: Production/Songwriting
Location: Atlanta, GA

Contact:
404-454-5820
Connor@VintageEarthMusic.com
www.VintageEarthMusic.com
www.ConnorChristian.com
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/profile.php?id=1291978554

Bio & Goals:
Goals: To make your record sound better than even you thought it could!!!

Bio: Equal parts modern troubadour, back road poet and outlaw rocker, Connor Christian creates gritty, soulful songs of experience revealing solace in hardship, hope in destitution, and a dustbowl sensibility. His powerful music draws on influences ranging from Ryan Adams, G. Love, and Counting Crows to The Band and Tumbleweed Connection-era Elton John and makes a heartfelt statement found at the crossroads of Roots Rock and Americana.

Connor left home at the age of 14 and forged a path of personal and musical discovery that took him to Indonesia, South Korea, France, Belgium, Singapore, and beyond. It was in these places that Connor cultivated his deeply felt views on American life and found strength in the perspective he could deliver through song. “I try to be realistic…” says Connor. “But, we live in a time where it is crucial to pay attention to what’s going on around us… if I can get people to stop and think about it for a minute, well that’s a pretty good start.”

In 2007, Connor’s song ‘3 Times’ was featured in “the most award winning independent film of 2007,” ‘Last Stop for Paul.’

Audiences from Denver to New York City have embraced Connor’s whiskey-soaked vocals and give-’em-hell live show. Performing as Connor Christian and Southern Gothic, Connor averages 250 shows per year and has sold thousands of CDs and downloads.

Following up 2007’s release of A Southern Gothic, Connor Christian released ‘90 Proof Lullabies’ in March 2009. This set of 14 songs was produced by Jeff Tomei (Matchbox 20, Jerrry Cantrell), mixed by Shawn Grove (Collective Soul, Sevendust) and features Charlie Starr of Blackberry Smoke, Mark Van Allen of Blueground Undergrass and Bobby Emmett of the Shooter Jennings Band.

Current Projects:

Back Row Baptists-Broken Hearts and Bad Decisions 2010 for Vintage Earth Records/ Universal/Fontana www.BackRowBaptists.com (Bluegrass/Rock/Country)
Garrett Freireich 2010 (Independant Release)
Connor Christian & Southern Gothic- 90 Proof Lullabies 2009 for Vintage Earth Records www.ConnorChristian.com (Rock/Country/Americana)
Vertigo Lounge (independant Release) (Hard Rock/Hip Hop/Jam)

Why he rocks:
Wide range of influences, and an understanding of just about all genres of music from Bluegrass to Metal to Country, Pop, and Rock. With 15 years of studio experience and 20 years writing songs and co-writing.

Some previous work:
In addition to producing my own records ( Listen at http://connorchristian.com/music ) I’ve produced records for the Back Row Baptists (www.BackRowBaptists.com ) with James Barber (Ryan Adams, Hole), Garrett Freireich (album releasing June 2010) and many others. I’ve done records to be released on major labels and records for self-release by the artist. Can work with just about any budget. Co-written songs with Channing Wilson (Rounders) Danny Grady (Injected, Island/Def Jam), currently working on new songs with Ed Roland (Collective Soul).

ARTIST NAME – Katherine Neslund aka Katherine Lashe
COMPANY NAME – Syrens of the South
LOCATION – Avondale Estates, GA
PROFESSION/SPECIALTY/ SERVICES: Actress/ Model/ Burlesque Instructor/ Performer/ Producer
Contact Info:
www.syrensofthesouth.com
www.katherinelashe.com
www.katherineneslund.com
Services:
Syrens of the South offers Burlesque classes, private lessons, and party packs. For more information on their services and shows click here: http://syrensofthesouth.weebly.com/classes.html

Bio & Goals:
Katherine Neslund was born in Knoxville, TN on March 31st. Since moving to Atlanta she has modeled for multiple gaming books including the Special Agent on the cover of FBI:D20 by Holistic Designs. In 2007 she founded Syrens of the South Productions and spoke at the first ever burlesque panel at DragonCon. In 2009 Katherine filmed Ben 10: Alien Swarm, The Blind Side, Life As We Know It, The Lottery Ticket, Love is Where You Find It, Meet the Browns, My Super Psycho Sweet Sixteen, Past Life, Halloween 2, Sugarloaf, and Why Did I Get Married, Too?. In 2010 she has worked on the movie Hall Pass and the television show Fast Track to Fame.

Katherine has been featured as burlesque star Katherine Lashe in Access Atlanta, The Boston Herald, Tampa Bay Times, and Bust Magazine to name a few. She has performed at Burlesque Hall of Fame, The Great Boston Burlesque Expo, Viva Las Vegas, Asheville Americana Burlesque and Sideshow Festival, Coney Island Rockabilly Festival, Texas Burlesque Festival, The House of Blues for the New Orleans Burlesque Festival, Dallas Burlesque Festival, Windy City Burlesque Festival and Vancouver International Burlesque Festival. Katherine also teaches burlesque as part of the Syrens of the South ABCs & 123s Class Series as well as guest teaches all over the country.

As Katherine Lashe, she is known as the girl that puts the Cheese back in Cheese Cake and the Southern Sin-Sation. There is no doubt that she will leave her mark on the burlesque world with her fabulous productions, and attention to the finer details that make this Burlesque Revival go POW and continue her amazing acting career!.

Why she rocks:
What makes them stand out? Why should we refer fans to check them out? Katherine has performed in burlesque competitions all over the country spreading the good name of Atlanta, GA, where ever she goes. From Vegas, to Hollywood, from New York to New Orleans she’s quickly becoming a favorite on the burlesque circuit and she has just been accepted to the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival making her an international sensation! With all of her travels she brings back those experiences and shares them all with her audience and her students in an effort to keep the art of the tease alive and help to encourage a whole new crop of performers for Atlanta and the world to enjoy!
Current Project:
I have been chosen to perform at the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival (http://www.vanburlesquefest.com/) May 6-9, 2010. I have put together a plea for help on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=354528086756&ref=ts)  as well as on my website (http://katherinelashe.weebly.com/blog.html)  where people can donate money to get gift packages or they can come to any of my upcoming shows and purchase pictures, t-shirts or participate in my bake sale to help me get to Vancouver! I need to raise $700 for my plane ticket in order to be able to perform internationally for my first time!
Examples of work:
The attached photo was taken by Emmy Myers. Katherine Lashe did all her own hair and make-up, costume by Renea’le Roux.
YouTube link: www.youtube.com/user/retrofatale

ARTIST NAME – Jon Ruby
Location – Atlanta, Georgia (Buckhead)
PROFESSION/ SPECIALTY/ SERVICES: Professional Photographer

Contact Info:
Jaruby@gmail.com
http://www.JonRuby.com
www.blog.jonruby.com
804-347-3960

List of Services:
Available for hire for portfolio/ portraits, band photos, band merchandise promo, etc. Contact him for pricing and information.

Bio & Goals:
I grew up in Richmond, Virginia in a traditionally Jewish household with both parents as lawyers. I moved on to and graduated from Georgia Tech in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. I work full-time as a mechanical engineer for an Avionics firm just outside of Atlanta. I do hope that one day I can use my creative skills and background to make a difference in the world and the community through photography. In other words, it has been a dream of mine to make photography be my full-time occupation, as long as I still enjoy it.

Why he rocks:
Whether it be in engineering, design, music, art and photography, I’ve always had a creative mind and been one-of-a-kind and unique in my style for creating art. I believe that is why I’ve been told I have a unique style of photography. I enjoy shooting nature in its natural, undisturbed state. I also enjoy shooting people and things that don’t belong but are placed in the same situation or location. I also have a profound interest in shooting people with tattoos and piercings and would love to help educate people on the art of tattooing and the art of tattoos. I believe that tattoos and piercings get a bad rap in modern society, and sometimes it’s deserved, but most of the time it’s not. Tattoos and people with tattoos should be treated like the old saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.”

Examples of work:
See examples of his work below. See more of his work by visiting www.JonRuby.com

Kellyn Willey
Vintage Makeup & Hair Styling
PinUpGirl! Cosmetics
566 Blvd SE, Suite A,
Atlanta, GA 30312

CONTACT INFO:
404-688-7468
info@pinupgirlcos.com
www.pinupgirlcos.com
www.twitter.com/pinupgirlcos
www.myspace.com/pinupgirlcosmetics
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Atlanta-GA/Atlantas-PinUpGirl-Cosmetics/163355241510
CLICK ON HER LINKS TO VIEW HER AMAZING WORK

 Bio:
I have been doing makeup since I was in middle school; attacking my friend’s with ambush makeovers. In high school, I needed to express my obsession with cosmetics, so I joined the drama club to do theatrical makeup for our school’s various productions. Then I shortly became the makeup director. In college, I couldn’t escape my love of makeup, so I started to incorporate it into my assignments for art school. Photography became an outlet for me to truly capture the works I created in makeup. After graduating with a BFA in Digital Art in 2006, I worked on dozens of freelance projects doing hair and makeup throughout the state of Georgia. Then I came across, PinUpGirl! Cosmetics when it was in Little 5 Points over 3 years ago. I was hired as a shop girl who did makeup on the side. Then I was given the position of store manager where I performed as a makeup artist and photographer. In the summer of 2009, after a year of having had the shop relocate to Grant Park, I became owner. My goals are simple for myself and my company. I would like the shop and our brand to keep expanding to an online store and have multiple locations around North America and possibly the world; reminiscent of our favorite fashion houses. I would like to broaden my career in makeup, hair styling and photography with more varied and unique projects involving film and television.

Why she ROCKS:
I rock because every time I do makeup, it’s so exciting to see the transformation on a client for their everyday look, into vintage glam. I rock because it rocks to see them so excited and so pleased with themselves.

PinUpGirl! Cosmetics offers an array of services including make-up, photo, and even private parties. Check out their entire list of services and prices at www.pinupgirlcos.com. Make a great gift for a special lady or to treat yourself!

Below are some examples of her work. Click on a picture to view it larger. To view MORE of Kellyn’s amazing work go to one of the link’s listed above under Contact Info.

Photo by Jon Ruby

Lauren Vaughan
Makeup Artistry
Atlanta, GA and Dallas, TX

CONTACT INFO:
ldvaughan@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/ldunv
404-935-3821

BIO & GOALS:
Born and raised in Atlanta, GA. I didn’t grow up with a mother who wore much makeup but for some reason it intrigued me. I would always experiment with different things as a child. Always wanting to go up to the Eckerd’s and spend my allowance on lipstick and face masks. I grew up in the punk rock scene and saw all sorts of crazy eye makeup as well as hairstyles and clothing which really got my mind rolling. I was always into art but never knew how to put it on paper so I started putting it on faces. Mostly mine… until my friends asked me to start doing their makeup at the age of 12, maybe younger. After that, my passion came alive and I started working for a photographer named Paul Amodio at the age of 16 and kept practicing on my face as well as my friends. As the years have gone on I have learned new tricks, new looks, tips, etc. I have worked for several photographers, MAC cosmetic counters, weddings, salons, TV, and fashion shows as well as Kris Melton of Rock Fist herself! My goals are to continue to be inspired by rock and roll, fashion designers, nature, as well as women of all skin tones, and really take my artistry to the next level. I also plan to get my certification in Permanent Makeup. I hope to never get sick of what I love and to continue learning new things everyday.

Why she ROCKS:
I love trying new things…things you wouldn’t necessarily see on someone in church, ya know? Something you might see at a show or art gallery or maybe even something inspired by the 40′s, 50′s, or 60′s- but crazier. I think people are sometimes afraid of the unknown. I think some people need to be pushed to open their mind a bit and see some newer, crazier, FUN looks. I want people to realize they don’t have to take themselves too seriously and they can still look rockin’.

Photo by Jeff Wolk/ MUA by Lauren Vaughan/ Hair by Carla Kootsillas and Richie Kirvin/ Models: Brittany Pacheco, Chloe Wright, Sedona/ Clothing: SarahLou Designs

 Photo by Jeff Wolk/ MUA and Hair by Lauren Vaughan/ Model: Ally Kulp

Photo by Jeff Wolk/ MUA by Lauren Vaughan/ Hair by Carla Kootsillas/ Model: Chloe Wright

Contact:
TylerApocalypse@gmail.com
(404) 403 1613
www.myspace.com/TylerApocalypse
http://www.flickr.com/people/TylerApocalypse/
www.youtube.com/X351

List of Services:
Producer, Director, Editor, Sound Engineer, Writer, Cinematographer, Script Supervisor, Casting Director, Location Scout, FX Artist, & Art Director

Video Services:
DOCUMENTARIES, MUSIC VIDEOS, LIVE CONCERTS, SPORTS, WEDDINGS, SHORT FILMS, VIDEO-RESUMES, COMMERCIALS, ONLINE VIDEO-TOURS, PRESS KIT VIDEOS

Photography Services:
PROMO PHOTOGRAPHY, CONCERT PHOTOGRAPHY, SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY, COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY, REL-ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY

FX-ARTIST:
GORE/ZOMBIES MAKE-UP SPECIALIST
Photo from the Zombie Shoot:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2497/3799775887_18964c486b_b.jpg  

Tyler Capehart

Bio & Goals:
I like Punk Rawk, PBR, Pepperoni Pizza, and old skool video games: (Turtles in Time, Duck Hunt, Bubble Bobble, Zombies Ate My Neighbors, Tetris). I have a degree in Film & Television from the Savannah College of Art and Design and have been producing videos for over a decade. D-I-Y (Do It Yourself) I slowly started off working as a solo act and as I built up credibility I’ve contracted other artists to collaborate with.

“Cinematography is infinite in its possibilities… far more so than music or language… if it can be written or thought… it can be filmed”- Tyler Capehart

I had goals, and well, some were accomplished, some are still in the process. Regardless I’m just living….
-continue to produce films & photography
-start or find another band to sing for & play guitar/trumpet
-produce and shoot the feature zombie film I wrote
-start a summer tour within the US that consists of my friends bands

Why he rocks:
Music fuels my soul’s engine. I live my life for music & I will die doing what I love. I stand out because of my dedication to the music scene and my drive to keep it alive by documenting it for future generations. I want to live on Tour. I love the road… I’ve have toured countless times with many bands, but a few of my favorite moments on the road come from working with festivals. Touring with Van’s Warped Tour was absolutely remarkable. I learned so much from Kevin Lyman and Lisa Brownlee that I hope to someday start my own tour. Touring with Community Records taught me the real DIY lifestyle of traveling independently and to be honest I loved every second of it.

I did a photo shoot with a Playboy Playmate last December
(this is my favorite photo from the shoot)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2613/4167310602_e594e40612_b.jpg  

One of my all time favorite bands, Bad Religion, wrote me a letter of thanks for my 2009 Warped Tour photography which can be viewed on their website.

I’m in a music video in MTV in Mexico smashing a car
Disidente- Igual que tu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YVjZsXawxo  

I won best editor in the 48 hour Film Festival for my work with Dim Pictures on “The Sixth Senseless”

I won Vimeo’s weekend project for best silent film for the video I shot, Directed, and edited within four hours:
“Two Knives One Motive”
http://www.vimeo.com/4106135  

I’ve broken too many bones and still have not learned. I still stage dive, thrash in the pit, skate till I bleed, and will continue to do so until I’m physically unable to. Some call it stupid, I call it life.

Some previous work:
My Videos Can Be Found Online:
http://www.youtube.com/X351  

Demo reel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzjoL5judds  

I produced, shot & edited “Surfing Sucks: Don’t Try It”. It has been screened internationally:
Ismailia International Film Festival in Egypt
Festival of Fantastic films
Artecinema 2009
Ex ground film fest 22
Cabbagetown film festival
Daytona Beach Film Festival
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Pp8gtVTwo8  

Stuck Lucky Zombie Music Video:
(Song For the Underling)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNHRe0ku1G0  

The Bastard Suns – SBMT Music Video
http://www.vimeo.com/9147163  

Some of the band’s Apocalypse Productions has worked with:
Agent Orange
Against All Authority
Against Me!
Angry Banana
Anti-Flag
All Left Out
Animo
Bad Religion
Balkans
The Bastard Suns
The Best of Worst
Big D and the Kids Table
The Bitter End
Blind Lace
Brunt Of It
Call For Fire
The Carry-Ons
The Casualties
Cheap Sex
Chiodos
Chyme
The Confession
Convix of Society
Dead Yet?
Destroyed Tradition
Detonate
Dequelo
Dirty South Revolutionaries
Disidente
Eastern Standard Time
Eight Fingers Down
Element Unseen
Ember
Faber
The Fast Boys
Fatter Than Albert
50:50 Shot
The Flaming Tsunamis
From Exile
Fox Trotsky
Gallows
Gamenight
Groove Stain
Guff
Have Nots
The Hits
The Hounds
HR
The Human Magic Marker
If They Make it Out Alive
Iron Clad
Killswitch Engage
Kingdom
Less Than Jake
Lemon Lime Tennis Shoes
Lost Underground Energy
The Loose Screws
The Luchagors
Mad Marge and the Stonecutters
Marsellus
Matisyahu
Matt Wixson
MC Chris
Mouth Movements
Murder Media
Murphy’s Law
Mustard Plug
Neighborhood Friendly
Night After Dark
NOFX
Nothing Lost
Oreskaband
Out of Nothing
Paranoia Dance Party
Pepper
Permanent Ascent
The Planet Riders
Phathom
Profiles In Courage
Ravenfeeder
Rise Against
Reckless Youth
The Remmingtons
Revolution Mother
The Rogue Nations
Safety First
The Scarred
Screaming Torso
Seis Pistos
Shiloh
Ship High In Transit
Shut up Travis!
The Shotdowns
The Smash Up
Soundstain
Streetlight Manifesto
Stereohype
Street Light Suzi
Stuck Lucky
The Supervillians
Suburban Legends
Suburban Lockdown
Swank Sinatra
Taj Motel Trio
Tim McClean
The Toasters
True Hate Monger
Turbo Slaughter
Underoath
The Unacceptables
The Unseen
The Vacancies
Vengeance 77
The Vivians
We are the Union
We Wont Stop
Whiskey Shit Vomit
Whole Wheat Bread
Wrister

Photo by Morgan Ivie

Company Name : Eyedrum

Location :
290 MLK Jr. BLVD SE
Atlanta, GA 30318

What kind of Location : Music Venue and Art Gallery

Contact Info:
404.522.0655
Website: www.eyedrum.org
Donate: www.eyedrum.org/donate.asp
Twitter: www.twitter.com/eyedrum 
Blog: www.eyedrum.wordpress.com/
Myspace: www.myspace.com/eyedrum
Recordings & Open Improv: www.myspace.com/openimprov
Flickr: www.flickr.com/search/?z=t&q=eyedrum&m=tags
To email submissions: obscura2010@gmail.com

What is Eyedrum?
Established in 1998, Eyedrum is a non-profit organization developing an interdisciplinary approach to the arts by incorporating a wide range of contemporary art, music and new media in its gallery space. This unique gallery continues to intrigue the community here and abroad, remaining critics’ choice for the best venue for emerging artists in town. Jerry Cullum, Senior Editor of Art Papers notes, “Eyedrum has consolidated its position as Atlanta’s premiere alternative art spaces; this artist-run venture has featured everyone from emerging artists to some of the city’s most distinguished experimentalists.” Eyedrum’s programming is supported in part by the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs and by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of the Fulton County Arts Council.

For more information on how to donate, and how donated money is used click here: http://www.eyedrum.org/donate.asp  

For more information on memberships (not required to visit) click here: http://www.eyedrum.org/membership.asp  

List of Services:
Visual Art: 3 galleries with major art exhibitions every 3-6 weeks, with opening receptions on Saturday evenings. Most exhibition openings are accompanied by live music/ sound performances.

Music / Sound: Live music of all genres 2-3 times a week from local, national and international musicians. Every “First Thursday” of the month is “Improvisation Night” dedicated to the ongoing exploration/ experimentation of music and sound and is open to all.

Lectures: Discussions intended to challenge, inform, and question ideas and theories of art, music, and technology in contemporary contexts.

Video/Film: Rare, underground and never before seen videos and films sponsored by local video artist/ production groups.

WWW Presence: www.eyedrum.org. Stay up to date with our diverse schedule, gallery page, podcast, pictures, history and soon video streams and live broadcasts.

Why the place rocks:
This spot is truly a diamond in the rough; a hidden gem in the Atlanta community. Performances offer stadium seating and an intimate experience. The gallery in the front of the location features local artists. The entire experience is unique and tasteful experience.

The Mission of the organization is outlined below:
• Eyedrum supports innovative procedures and technologies of expression while continuing to expand the parameters of presentation in conventional forms.
• Eyedrum supports the work of artists by actively seeking funding for shows specific to Eyedrum.
• Eyedrum continues to expand its liaison efforts in Atlanta, through its participation in community events such as the monthly art walk. Additionally, film, lecture events, art and most music events are open to the public as part of Eyedrum’s outreach to diverse communities.
• Through frequent performances, Eyedrum promotes music of all genres. The monthly “Improvisation Night” is dedicated to the exploration/experimentation of music and sound.
• Eyedrum serves as a site for showing innovative film through the monthly video night which promotes local video artist/production groups.
• The free lecture series promotes contemporary contextual discussions in theories of art, music and technology.
• Eyedrum’s non-profit educational media label makes its catalog accessible to the community while providing a document of the galleries activities.