ATLANTA (GA) – As part of the “Nina Simone Experience,” that premiered in Atlanta, the art foundations department at The Art Institute of Atlanta created a competition challenging students to create original work inspired by the song lyrics of legendary singer Nina Simone for a special exhibit entitled “Who Am I"?  The exhibit opened in the Janet S. Day Gallery at The Art Institute of Atlanta.


The “Nina Simone Experience,” presented by the Nina Simone Estate, is a multi-genre, multi-faceted national celebration that included a professional fine art exhibition, panel discussion, spoken wordart,
performing arts, and a fashion show! In addition to The Art Institute of Atlanta, various locations around
Atlanta hosted celebration events, including Spellman College. Most of the events in the Atlanta “Experience” took place in the city’s historic West End Community at Space Atlanta and Thirteen TEN Events, located at 1310 White Street.  For more info, please visit http://www.spaceatlanta.com.

 
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