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On Friday, September 5, 2025, the Creative Collective came to life at the Clarkston Community Center, marking the beginning of a new chapter for artists, creators, and art supporters in our community. This first founding gathering brought together more than 40 artists and creative enthusiasts, celebrating diverse art forms, shared visions, and the power of…

This past Saturday, the Clarkson Community Center partnered with the Veterans Community Outreach Foundation to host Roots and Branches, a special community art workshop facilitated by Executive Director Luay Sami. The morning brought together veterans, community members, and supporters for two hours of creativity, reflection, and conversation. The theme, Roots and Branches, encouraged participants to look inward and…

Today, the Clarkston Community Center hosted the much-anticipated unveiling of the Clarkston Is Home mural, created by artist Trudy Tran. The colorful new piece now lights up the College Avenue underpass, honoring the city’s cultural diversity and community spirit. A Shared Celebration Community members, local artists, and city officials gathered at the Clarkston Community Center…

The Clarkston Community Center will host the unveiling of Clarkston is Home, a vibrant mural designed by artist Trudy Tran, on Saturday, August 2. This celebration marks the completion of a project grounded in community storytelling, cultural pride, and creative collaboration. Commissioned through a partnership between the City of Clarkston, Living Walls, Dekalb County District…

When Sajeda Dawood holds a paintbrush or a calligraphy pen, she doesn’t just create, she tells stories. Stories of resilience, beauty, tradition, and transformation. From intricate mandalagraphy to expressive wood and canvas paintings, her art speaks the language of courage and creativity. Originally from Afghanistan, Sajeda arrived in Georgia with more than just dreams, she…

After years of moving between countries and adapting to new cultures, one thing always remained constant for Breshna Alemi: food. The flavors she encountered across the world didn’t just nourish her—they inspired her. Cooking became her anchor, a joyful expression of resilience and love. In her home country, Afghanistan, Breshna transformed that passion into purpose.…

A new mural is coming to life beneath Clarkston’s underpass — a powerful public art project led by the City of Clarkston in collaboration with Living Walls. This project is a celebration of creativity, culture, and connection, and the Clarkston Community Center is proud to be a strong supporter of this community-driven effort. This week,…

On July 3rd, the Clarkston Community Center hosted a powerful and heartwarming Art Therapy session during our monthly staff meeting—led by Atlanta-based multimedia artist and writer, Kelly Izdihar Crosby. The theme of the day, “The Puzzle of Us,” invited each team member to create a personal artwork representing their individuality, values, and role within the…

The Clarkston Community Center proudly hosted Fellows from the Mandela Washington Fellowship, a U.S. government program that brings young African leaders to the U.S. for leadership and academic training. Since 2014, nearly 7,200 Fellows—ages 25 to 35—have participated, driving change in their home countries across business, government, and civic sectors. During their visit, Fellows toured…