The A Stands for Art: A Southern Circuit Film Screening
About this Event
Global Education Center is proud to host a stop on the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers, a program of South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, featuring the documentary The A Stands for Art.
With Atlanta rapidly changing, it rings true that you never know you're in a movement until it's over. The A Stands for Art delves into the vibrant tapestry of Atlanta's art scene, chronicling the creativity of artists, curators, and cultural organizers who kept the city's art scene growing despite a lack of funding for the arts.
Filmed over several years, this feature-length documentary and docu-series captures Atlanta at a crossroads: a booming population, a flourishing art scene, and the tension between cultural heritage and gentrification. The film ties Atlanta's history of resistance, from the Civil Rights movement through the Black Lives Matter era, to the city's art boom today, showing how creativity continues to fuel renewal.
The screening will be followed by a discussion with filmmakers Tabari Sturdivant and Sade Wilkins, a community panel of local Nashville artists, and a community meal.
About the Filmmakers
Tabari Sturdivant began his entertainment career doing college and street promotions for SoSo Def while attending Rider University on a track and field scholarship. In 2008 he joined Tyler Perry Studios, working as a Production Assistant on House of Payne and Meet the Browns before becoming one of Tyler Perry's Executive Assistants in 2010. In 2011 he launched the Behind the Scenes Department at Tyler Perry Studios. He has worked on over 300 television episodes and 6 films. His film Love Karma received the Peachtree International Film Festival's Best Content Creator Award.
Sade Wilkins is a writer and producer whose work explores culture, community, and creativity, with a focus on preserving memory and documenting the voices of our time. She produced Red Clay, an award-winning short film inspired by the early life of 2 Chainz that premiered at the Atlanta Film Festival and won Best Film at the Detroit Black Film Festival. She wrote and produced The A Stands for Art, work that fuels her advocacy for a dedicated arts fund for Georgia artists.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Global Education Center, 4822 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209
Cost: $10
Register: https://pci.jotform.com/form/221110583867051
Presented By
Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers is a program of South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 12.51
