Dashboard Co-op breaks for artists
Meet Courtney and Beth. They like art. What’s more, they like artists. And Atlanta. So they started Dashboard Co-op, a virtual gallery intended to promote and create more opportunities for local artists. They also throw parties — Dash hosts its coming out party Sat., March 20 at the Blue Tower Gallery with music (Jeffrey Butzer & Tom Cheshire, Walker Talbott, Joseph War, DJ Luis Ponce and the Back Pockets), art, dancing, motorcycles and fire(!). (Beth also places in fiction contests.)
Whats Dashboard Co-op and whos behind the wheel?
Courtney Hammond: Dashboard is an arts empowerment cooperative. We work alongside other nonprofits, publications, galleries and artists in an effort to better streamline arts initiatives in Atlanta. By connecting everyone involved and playing the role of mediator, we think well have a stronger influence on the city as a whole.
Beth Malone: Simply put, were an online art gallery that promotes artists to spur creative momentum and, hopefully, lucrative opportunity. Courts a sculptor, Im a writer; were capable people but still have a hard time getting our work recognized, let alone purchased, without help.
We started Dash because we want to help artists support themselves financially through their work. One of the sites artists has already caught the eye of an international collector! Yay Emily! Ok, collector is a loose term. Its my friend Paul who moved to Thailand to smoke weed without hassle. Nonetheless, hes got dough and, after checking out our site, hes giving it to an ATL artist.