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Alumni Profile: Barnett Williams ’07 Barnett Williams ’07, a graduate of the University of Alabama, moved back to
Atlanta in 2014 to work as a sales manager for artcloud, a cloud-based art gallery business management software company. His involvement with the art scene in Atlanta led him to join the Board of Directors of WonderRoot. Many other former Lovett students are also involved with the organization, including the co-founder and executive director, Chris Appleton, and board members, Kashi Sehgal ’98 and Matt Arnett. We talked with Barnett about the organization to learn more.
QWhat is WonderRoot? WonderRoot is an arts organization that works to improve the cultural and social landscape of Atlanta through creative initiatives and community partnerships. The anchor of the organization is the current WonderRoot Community Arts Center (and future WonderRoot Center for Arts and Social Change), which is a full-service facility that supports artists, offers public programming, and brings diverse voices together to envision and activate a stronger Atlanta. makes you passionate about WonderRoot and its QWhat mission? Art has always been something I have appreciated. As the son of a professional artist, I value the impact and importance of creativity. To me, art is the essence of self-expression and interpretation. It has the power to attract attention, create dialogue, alter perceptions, and strengthen and unite communities. But overall, art has the power of change. Being an Atlanta local and back in my home city has made me appreciate the change and maturity the city is currently experiencing and, to me, art is a primary vehicle.
QWhat’s next for WonderRoot? WonderRoot is planning a massive expansion into a former Atlanta Public School building. WonderRoot’s new 8-acre, 54,000-square-foot home will feature several education programs, 45 artist studios, art galleries, a performance hall, a restaurant, and more. might others in the Lovett community get involved QHow with the organization? We would love for the Lovett community to get involved with WonderRoot’s exciting future. WonderRoot is always looking to reach more people. Members of the Lovett family can volunteer with youth arts education programs, take art classes, attend events, and help spread the word about all that WonderRoot is doing. For more information, visit our website at www.wonderroot.org.
Class of 2008
As told by: the Lovett Alumni Office Leslie Miller married Scott Talamantez on June 27, 2015. Class of 2010
As told by: Jesslyn Rollins, Class Secretary Contact: jerollins22@gmail.com
Leslie Miller ’08 and Scott Talamantez
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