Our First Meeting . . . The Before

Friday, June 20, 2025 4:30PM

Wow, I feel so very lucky!! Last week, with our monthly dinner group, I let them know about Art Inclusive and my friend, Keith Sweat, immediately offered up his gorgeous Art Gallery, Georgian Gallery, as a safe space for our youth to participate in group. A week later, I walk into the gallery and we set a date for the first event! Just like that, our new friends have shown up for us in such a beautiful way.

About two weeks ago, a friend had shared an Art Inclusive post on her personal Facebook page. Her friend saw it and emailed me. We had a great zoom meeting that same day. Yesterday, we met for coffee at Queen Bee. Alicia Seymour, THE local Art Therapist and author of the book Artful Grieving is an incredible human who is interested in Art Inclusive’s mission to build community through art. Alicia will be attending the group meetings and helping us with planning behind the scenes as well.

This is what I am talking about, folx. Our community here in McDonough is so special to us. Thank you to each and every one of you who have offered your time and resources to help us help others.

Our first meeting will be held at Georgian Gallery (10 Macon St, McDonough, GA 30253) on July 9th, from 6:00PM to 7:00PM. Please check out socials and share our event so that others may join if they are interested. We will spend this meeting making introductions and making art!

Remember, you do NOT have to be an “artist” to participate. Much love, Amanda.