On this collection, ArtsATL asks a member of the Atlanta arts group to share 11 issues on their thoughts. We hope you take pleasure in attending to know these folks higher.
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Courtney Brooks wears many hats. She’s a multidiscplinary artist, a curator, a muralist and now a gallerist. She opened CBROOKS Gallery on June 12 following a decade of expertise serving as inventive director and curator for greater than 20 solo and group exhibitions all through Atlanta.
Right here, in no specific order, are her 11 good issues:
1. God – as a result of God is nice on a regular basis and on a regular basis God is nice. I’m going to wish and provides reward the Most Excessive. My religion permits me to remain in gratitude, share love and have peace in the course of the ebbs and flows of life.
2. CBROOKS Gallery – I’m overwhelmed with pleasure that I’ve develop into a gallery proprietor! Situated at The Upton, the inaugural group exhibition kNOw Regrets is on show by way of August 2025 and options 22 Atlanta artists! The love and help from my group is actually inspiring.
3. FaceTime – My sister Shannon, who lives in Denver, is the one one I commonly name on FaceTime. It feels good to see her face and to chuckle and watch no matter random TV exhibits or film she has enjoying within the background.
4. Excessive Bias Listening Periods – Powered by Controllerise, once I could make it out to block & drum on a Wednesday evening, I benefit from the chill vibes and vinyl sounds curated by Stlndrms and DJ Empress Rah.
5. My Balcony – I just lately accomplished a pool mural at my artist residency, and looking out over and seeing my work from above, listening to folks laughing and splashing, watching the solar dance throughout the sky, watching the rain fall or simply merely sitting on the market in the midst of the evening is pure bliss for me.
6. Atlanta Modern – Curated by the manager director, Floyd Corridor, my Journey of a Black Woman set up This Crown Belongs to Us is situated within the Secret Backyard and will likely be on show by way of February 2026. It has been a pleasure being part of the area alongside some nice artists exhibitions, activations and occasions like Clever ATL, that includes Phyllis Iller’s portrait sales space!
7. Cucumbers – my go-to snack. I barely peel them, slice and add black pepper, adobo seasoning and a bit of ranch dressing. I eat this just a few instances a day.
8. DRES Tha BEATnik – as a artistic who loves hip-hop, I’m glad I used to be in a position to know him and see him carry out all through Atlanta, particularly at MJQ, A3C and at Artwork, Beats + Lyrics through the years. To witness his impression in a number of communities, share his truths, obtain his flowers and love on his daughter — I give thanks for his presence. Could he relaxation in peace, energy and love. #followthehat
9. French 75 – I normally like an excellent old style with further cherries (should be the darkish cherries), however, when Esohe Galbreath launched me to a French 75, I felt fancy. It’s a mild, extra refreshing choice once I wish to take pleasure in a cute cocktail.
10. Coconut Oil – I like utilizing it as a moisturizer; it retains my pores and skin glowing, particularly when receiving solar kisses.
11. Chilly-O Trucker Hats – I’ve 4 in rotation; 3 ATL variations in varied colours and a custom-made one. He’s continually dropping new kinds and shade methods which you can buy on-line or on the Excessive Museum reward store.