Community Impact

Our art events bring more diversity to metro areas. We first started curating events in the heart of metro Atlanta near Georgia State downtown campus. We noticed that many students in the area did not have a place to share their creativity and express themselves, so we decided to create a safe space for artists. Our intentions were also to connect artists with the local community, so we decided to partner with local businesses to host free events at their venue space. Our events allow people who normally wouldn’t be heard the opportunity to feel a part of a community. We have had artists from all walks of life perform at our events because we eliminate any barriers. We keep our events free and accessible to the public. We also support the local business economy by increasing their customer base and promoting the area.

Our art events also help people that are displaced because we ask our guests to bring donations. We ask for items like toiletries, blankets, and women hygiene products. The events we host help raise awareness of homelessness and provide common necessities to people in metro Atlanta that need help. After our events, we distribute food and drinks bought with the monetary donations we received during the events, along with the toiletries and other donations we received. We offer students living in metro areas free workshops and programs to help support literacy and increase exposure to new technology and art. We connect local industry professionals with high school students to facilitate hands-on learning and mentorship. We also connect the community by providing a space for positive social networking and peer-to-peer learning.

Team Leadership

Our founder and CEO, Marcel Moore, is a local artist and audio engineer. He has a certification in Audio Engineering and has led creative teams for over 6 years. Marcel helped create new programs with Georgia State University that target minority groups and underserved communities. He also has been in the nonprofit world for over 11 years. Marcel has successfully led Urban Poets for over 5 years and has curated over 49 fundraising events and raised over $4500 in donations.