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The last two years have seen a groundswell of activity for creativity in Atlanta. Enthusiasm for supporting, collecting, and promoting local artists continues to rise. In 2009, as confidence begins to drain in other sectors, Atlanta’s creative communities stand by their values: We still want to create and see great art! Announcing the Gather Atlanta first annual emerging creatives conference, to be held Saturday, June 6, 2009, at Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery. Gather Atlanta is an annual networking event presented by MINT, BurnAway.org, WonderRoot, and ThoughtMarker that seeks to: Unite and promote Atlanta’s emerging galleries, alternative art spaces, and young creative collectives Improve collaboration between Atlanta’s disparate arts organizations Embrace a community traditionally separated by Atlanta geography or differences in artistic identity Provide a forum for creative discourse, fresh ideas, and for sharing resources Gather Atlanta will feature: A public discussion panel featuring leading voices in Atlanta arts and from Atlanta’s most successful alternative groups Informational displays representing approximately two dozen galleries, cooperatives, and creative collectives Food and refreshments provided by our sponsors And more to be announced! Gather Atlanta aims to strengthen our local arts scene and introduce the public to the world of creativity developing right in their own back yard!