Artwork
Artwork curated by Lauren Jackson Harris
Lauren Jackson Harris is an independent curator and consultant from Atlanta, GA. She earned her BFA in Graphic Design and Art History from Howard University and her MA in Arts Leadership from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). In 2019, she co-founded Black Women in Visual Art, an organization that connects, cultivates, and supports Black women in the arts. With BWVA, Harris builds partnerships and develops programs that increase visibility and opportunities for Black women in the arts.
As an independent arts worker with over 15 years of professional experience, Harris has managed special projects, curated exhibitions and produced art experiences with organizations and art spaces such as the High Museum of Atlanta, Atlanta Art Fair, For Freedoms, Facebook, The Gathering Spot, Stay Home Gallery, Living Walls, Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, Frieze Los Angeles, SoHo House and more. She is currently the Program Director for The Black Embodiments Studio, recently served as the Beltline Public Art Advisory Council's Co-Chair and is currently on the Dashboard Board of Directors. As an active art advocate, Harris is curating impactful exhibitions, producing innovative art-related projects and documenting Black women's contributions to the art world.
Natrice Miller is an Atlanta-based photojournalist, filmmaker and photobased artist. She is currently a staff photojournalist at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution where she covers news assignments that range from politics, education, culture and human interest issues. In her personal work, Natrice uses various forms of mediums to create art that explores history, ritual, shared experiences and overlooked stories about the Black experience. Her photo-based art and short films have been shown at Rockefeller Center in New York City, Cape Cod Museum of Art and at institutions such as Swan Coach House Gallery, The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art and Atlanta Contemporary.