Echoes of Diaspora Opening Reception

Art as Resistance, Memory, and Celebration – Curated by Guylaine Conquet – Presented by Just Afro – with special performance by Lise Boula

Curated by Guylaine Conquet

This exhibition is more than a celebration of Black history—it serves as a vital space for preserving cultural memory and fostering transatlantic dialogue. Echoes of Diaspora will leave a lasting impact on the Atlanta community, forge new international partnerships, and enrich global conversations on race, history, and healing through the power of art.

Centered on themes of resistance, memory, and celebration, it highlights art as a powerful vehicle for healing and reclaiming history.

Featuring work by Artis Hill Williamson

CaziB

D. Luidgi

DAMI

Dia Parker

Djeka

Erikan Ekefrey

Guylaine Conquet

J. Stacey Grayson

Marvin Omede

Patricia LOLLIA

rEN Dillard

Wycliff (Linc) Bennett

Exhibition Runs 1/29/26 – 2/26/26

Gallery Hours:

By appointment -or-

Monday – Thursday: 9am-3pm

Friday-Sunday: 9am-12pm

Schedule Tours or Appointments by emailing Gallery@Callanwolde.org

Entry is free, Donations are appreciated and contribute to continued arts programming.

LISE BOULA – Lyric Soprano

French lyric soprano Lise Boula, born in Guadeloupe, discovered singing at an early age within a wide range of musical environments, with gospel as her foundational influence. The daughter of a church cantor, she grew up in a setting where music was ever-present, naturally awakening a vocation that would become a true passion. From a very young age, she joined several church choirs, where her talent was quickly recognized. She subsequently undertook rigorous vocal training with singing teachers and vocal coaches in Guadeloupe and internationally, developing a solid technique and a distinctive vocal identity.

Her artistic path has been marked by participation in several prestigious competitions, notably earning bronze and silver medals at the international Les Clés d’Or competition. Lise Boula has had the opportunity to work alongside and study with renowned voices and pedagogues, including Coretta Jean Alexis Moueza, Carole Vénitolo, Caleb Séjor (her vocal mentor), Fatima Benjamin (Centre Sonis des Abymes), and Pierra Zamia, professor at the International Conservatory of Paris.

She has further enriched her artistic development through numerous vocal masterclasses in France, Morocco, New York, and Cap Ferret, notably with Sabine Steffan. These encounters, both in France and abroad, have contributed to shaping a rich and open musical experience.

Accessibility Info: The Callanwolde Gallery, located on the second floor of the Callanwolde Mansion, welcomes all visitors. Our parking lot is at the back of the property, a short distance from the mansion. You are welcome to drop off passengers at our portico entrance.

Both stairs and a ramp provide entry to the Mansion, and an elevator is available behind the first-floor library room for those who wish to use it. The elevator opens to an office connected directly to the Gallery space.

We do not have Wheelchairs available for use.

Multi-Stall Restrooms are behind the grand staircase on the first floor, and a single stall restroom is through Studio B in the gallery space upstairs. Service animals are welcome.

Seating options are available upon request.

For additional assistance or specific needs, please contact us at info@callanwolde.org We are dedicated to ensuring everyone can enjoy the artistic offerings at Callanwolde.

Gallery Info: The Gallery holds four to five exhibitions per year of emerging, mid-career, and established professional artists’ work, including juried group exhibitions and collaborations with other area arts collectives and non-profits whose mission aligns with our own. We show original paintings, collage, photography, textiles, pottery, printmaking, sculpture, mixed and multi-media works.

Both stairs and a ramp provide entry to the Mansion, and an elevator is available behind the first-floor library room for those who wish to use it. The elevator opens to an office connected directly to the Gallery space.

We do not have Wheelchairs available for use.

Multi-Stall Restrooms are behind the grand staircase on the first floor, and a single stall restroom is through Studio B in the gallery space upstairs. Service animals are welcome.

Seating options are available upon request.

For additional assistance or specific needs, please contact us at info@callanwolde.org We are dedicated to ensuring everyone can enjoy the artistic offerings at Callanwolde.

As Callanwolde is an educational institution, the Gallery offers workshops, artist talks, and interactive presentations about contemporary art during community events and school field trips. Many of the students that visit Callanwolde attend schools that receive Title I and Title III funding and are often lacking in arts enrichment opportunities.

The gallery space currently houses several Callanwolde dance classes, Summer camp classes, an annual holiday artists market, and serves as getting ready spaces for wedding parties who rent the venue for their ceremony and reception.

Arts For All

Since 1972, Callanwolde has been a significant presence in Atlanta’s arts community. Our 100-year-old campus is an inspiring place for students to learn, create, exhibit, and perform. We serve over 12,000 people each year through classes, performances, community engagement, gallery exhibitions, artist markets, and historic tours. Callanwolde provides high-quality classes in ceramics, textiles, dance, jewelry making, photography, painting and drawing, creative writing, and media craft. Our programs attract students of all ages, races, income levels, and abilities.

At the end of 2021, Callanwolde updated its mission to include increased support for underserved communities. We now provide free programing to students who qualify for Title I and Title III funding, veterans who live with PTSD, previously homeless adults and families, adults born with behavioral challenges, and low-income seniors.

Callanwolde provides access to art-making equipment and space for artists who would otherwise not be able to afford it. Our ceramics department has five gas kilns, seven electric kilns, and 25 throwing wheels. Our weaving department has 12 looms. Our campus touts an 850-square-foot Jewelry studio, 3,000 square feet of dance space, and a photography darkroom.

In addition to our art-making facilities, our 12-acre property features formal and natural gardens, a 550-seat amphitheater, and nature trails.

Callanwolde enriches lives by helping students learn and improve artistic skills in a supportive community. Our students gain knowledge that helps them succeed in their professional and vocational practices and engage in self-care.