DIFFERENT TRAINS GALLERY 2 at Cornerstone Bank of Decatur, 125 Clairemont Ave, presents "People of the World", a group exhibition by the art students at Decatur's Academe of the Oaks High School. The show opens with an artists' reception on Friday, August 30, from 5-8pm, during the AJC Decatur Book Festival. The opening is free and open to the public and continues through October 18.
This also marks the two-year anniversary of DTG2 at Cornerstone, one of the few, if only, art galleries in a bank in the US. This satellite space of Different Trains Gallery is dedicated to showcasing artwork by Georgia-based artist groups and art students from K - College. Gallery Director Shawn Vinson is excited about working with the students and teaching them the inner workings of putting on a gallery exhibition. "My mom was a school teacher for over forty years, so this is a way for me to carry on her legacy in a small way," says Vinson.
WHO/WHAT: People of the World: a group show by art students at the Academe of the Oaks
WHERE: DIFFERENT TRAINS GALLERY 2 at Cornerstone Bank of Decatur, 125 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur GA 30030
WHEN: opening reception: Friday, August 30, 5-8 pm, continues through October 18. open Mon-Thu: 9-4 and Fri: 9-5
About Academe of the Oaks: Founded in 2002, Academe of the Oaks' educational approach encourages students to think beyond memorization and standardized tests, emphasizing active involvement and creative consideration. Academe of the Oaks strives to provide a global education by combining the sciences, the arts, environmental stewardship, and a hands-on approach to learning in a rigorous college preparatory program. Academe of the Oaks is located in Decatur, Georgia. For more information, please visit www.academeatlanta.org
This also marks the two-year anniversary of DTG2 at Cornerstone, one of the few, if only, art galleries in a bank in the US. This satellite space of Different Trains Gallery is dedicated to showcasing artwork by Georgia-based artist groups and art students from K - College. Gallery Director Shawn Vinson is excited about working with the students and teaching them the inner workings of putting on a gallery exhibition. "My mom was a school teacher for over forty years, so this is a way for me to carry on her legacy in a small way," says Vinson.
WHO/WHAT: People of the World: a group show by art students at the Academe of the Oaks
WHERE: DIFFERENT TRAINS GALLERY 2 at Cornerstone Bank of Decatur, 125 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur GA 30030
WHEN: opening reception: Friday, August 30, 5-8 pm, continues through October 18. open Mon-Thu: 9-4 and Fri: 9-5
About Academe of the Oaks: Founded in 2002, Academe of the Oaks' educational approach encourages students to think beyond memorization and standardized tests, emphasizing active involvement and creative consideration. Academe of the Oaks strives to provide a global education by combining the sciences, the arts, environmental stewardship, and a hands-on approach to learning in a rigorous college preparatory program. Academe of the Oaks is located in Decatur, Georgia. For more information, please visit www.academeatlanta.org