Hotlanta Roots: The Art of Storytelling (2025)
Location: Bookstore Gallery – Nelson St.
Role: Exhibition Program Coordinator & Design Lead
This was a special program developed as an extension of the Hotlanta: Visual Stories of ATL exhibition, expanding its themes of Southern lineage, generational memory, and family storytelling. Anchored by two short films created by Hotlanta filmmaker, Summer J. Robinson featured. The event combined multi-room film screenings, interactive art-making, and guided exhibition viewing into a unified visitor experience. Attendees began by exploring works from the main Hotlanta show before moving into dedicated screening rooms and an interactive quilt-building activity designed to help visitors reflect on their own heritage and community connections. The program concluded with a live panel discussion featuring the filmmaker, community voices, and myself, offering deeper dialogue around the films and their cultural significance.
Designed the hands-on quilt-building activity, including concept development, materials, workflow, and interpretive instructions
Managed logistical coordination, including room setup, activity staging, program flow, and visitor navigation
Oversaw AV/media operations, ensuring both films ran smoothly across multiple TVs and spaces
Collaborated closely with the filmmaker to align screening presentation with creative intent
Participated as a panel speaker, contributing insights on generational storytelling, community memory, and the cultural context of the exhibition
Facilitated visitor engagement, assisting participants in the activity and answering questions throughout the program
Tools used: Illustrator, InDesign, AV & Media Tools, Exhibition & Activity Materials
Project Contributions
Looping digital banner displayed on gallery monitors during Hotlanta Roots. (above)
“Hotlanta Roots: The Art of Storytelling, ” successfully combined film and physical installation, receiving strong emotional response from attendees and artists involved.
