The Bakery Atlanta proudly presents If The Creek Don’t Rise, scheduled to be on view August 18th-August 25th, curated by Lindsay Thomaston and Chrysta Avers. This exhibition will serve as a fundraiser for The Atlanta Solidarity Fund.
Showcasing 30+ southern artists throughout the country, If The Creek Don’t Rise is a multimedia art exhibition celebrating the resilience, resourcefulness, and beauty of the diverse American South through the lens of the Southern Gothic. In a region fraught with ongoing legislative strife and continued disenfranchisement, how do new generations explore the region’s rich and complex cultural history while grappling with inequities both past and present? Like the reclamatory sprawl of kudzu to a decaying monument, If the Creek Don’t Rise is a hopeful exploration of community and forging new traditions that seeks to challenge preconceived notions of the Southern populace.
We are proud to partner with local food vendors, musicians, and drag performers for our gallery hours. We kindly ask that you tip the performers. This exhibition will also feature a mini artist market.
Exhibition Schedule:
Friday, August 18th from 6-11:30 pm (Opening Reception)
Featuring Southern comfort food from Chef John-Carter, A. This evening will also feature live musical performances by Grace Christian X, Blackfoot Daisy, and The Tumultuous Tor.
Saturday, August 19th from 6-10 pm (Gallery Hours)
Featuring Southern inspired savory hand pies by Coffyn Pyes. This evening will also feature live musical performances by Rose Hotel, Suede Cassidy, and Lowtown.
Friday, August 25th from 6-11 pm (Closing Reception)
Featuring Southern plant based food by Avant-Garde’n. This evening will also feature live drag performances by Lyte Imaginari, Eden, Tucker AYE ALXNDR, Kitty Bubbles, and Vanity Iman Cavalli. As with any drag performance, the audience is encouraged to tip the performers.
For the Closing Reception, we are proud to be a part of the South Downtown Art Crawl with Fulton County Public Art, Future Dead Artist, and Cat Eye Creative. Visit these other three galleries in the neighborhood!
