On March 18, 1998 at 6:35 p.m., the gathered friends of the Arts were called to order with Bishop John Lewis presiding. He and actress, director and teacher, Mrs. Georgia Allen, (also present) had sent out a call for a meeting of concerned community members.

Those answering the call and in attendance were Mr. James Patterson of Clark/Atlanta University Music Dept; Dr. Jimmy Brown, Psychologist; Rev. Jackie Stokes; Mr. Ed Spriggs, Director of the Hammonds House and by proxy, Ms. Andrea Frye, Director.

Ed Spriggs addressed the state of support for the Arts in Southwest Atlanta and specified the needs of the organizations. Needs ranged from facility requirements, to community awareness, to individual artists concerns of challenges to existing organizations longevity.

This information spurred discussion, which finally brought up the question, “What are we going to do and how are we going to do it?"

AAFTA was orgainzed to address this question by:

• Bringing awareness to the inequitable treatment and attention given the Arts, Arts organizations and Artists in metro Atlanta.
  
  
• Developing and presenting events, forums and activities that support the organization’s mission.

OUR SUPPORT

For an annual membership fee of only $25, we provide meeting notices, a quarterly newsletter, admission to sponsored events and entry eligibility into selected shows.

Meetings are the first Monday of each month from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
at the SOUTHWEST ARTS CENTER.

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