EmpowerHER 2025: Celebrating Women’s Artistic Voices in Atlanta

In a vibrant celebration of female artistic expression, the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center has unveiled “EmpowerHER 2025: A Celebration of Women in Art,” transforming its spaces into a showcase of diverse creativity.

The exhibition, which opened on March 14 and runs through April 19, features female artists from around the Atlanta area, spanning various mediums and styles—from the hyperrealistic woodburning of artist Sammie Fishman to the colorful abstract painting of Anji Ray. Curated by Tisha Smith, this expansive collection coincides with Women's History Month and aims to spotlight the multifaceted voices, experiences, and achievements of women in the arts.

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ComfiArt: Sit Comfy, Talk Straight

When Dionna Collins founded her business ComfiArt in 2016, it was a departure for her. After realizing she was burnt out from freelance digital design work and her fulltime job, Collins wanted a new artistic platform of her own. In an interview with VA Mag, Collins spoke on the beginnings of her business. “ComfiArt started as a pillow company. I created pillows and blankets, a lot of stuff that’s comfy.”

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Lauren Jackson Harris: The Art Pusher

The word “no,” never phased her, and a closed-door never stopped her. She’s as sedulous as they come, and even though Lauren Jackson Harris has taken many hits, somehow she has managed to find her footing in an art world filled with “heavy weights.” Shadow-boxing her way through, embracing both traditional and non-traditional routes, in an effort to mold a rewarding career focusing on her love for the arts and giving back to the community.

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