Promoting African American Artists
Strange Fruit Arts Center
Connecting Communities
Through
African American Art and Education.
Welcome
to Strange Fruit Arts Center
The mission of Strange Fruit is to connect people with African American art through innovative, unique art, and art education by local African American artists where talents are exposed to the community. In turn, artists share their gift and love of art by educating other art enthusiasts from beginners to advanced classes and pop-up events which would enrich and contribute to the economic development of the community.
The inspiration behind Strange Fruit Arts Center is deeply rooted in honoring the memory of the countless Black men, women, and children who were tragically lynched and later referred to as “strange fruit” in the haunting lyrics of Billie Holiday’s iconic song. Originally written by Abel Meeropol in 1937 and brought to life by Holiday’s powerful voice, Strange Fruit shed light on the brutal reality of racial violence in the American South—a truth often silenced or ignored.
WELCOME TO NEW Artists
Denise Gunter
Denise Gunter is a mixed media collage artist who has been practicing her art since high school. She works collaboratively with her clients to create unique one of a kind, personalized pieces. A graduate of the University of Hartford with a BFA in Art Education, her career expands four decades as an educator.
D. Sharese
Denise Gunter is a mixed media collage artist who has been practicing her art since high school. She works collaboratively with her clients to create unique one of a kind, personalized pieces. A graduate of the University of Hartford with a BFA in Art Education, her career expands four decades as an educator.
Jackie Jackson-Harvey
Jackie Jackson-Harvey’s passion for quilting began in 1996 when she started making quilted Christmas tree skirts for family, followed by her first “quillow” as a birthday gift for her ailing son. Over time, Jackie fell in love with the Amish styled “hexies” rather than the traditional paper pieced technique.
Join us
Calling All Artists...
Are you an artist ready to make an impact? Whether you’re emerging or established, the Strange Fruit Arts Center invites you to submit your work, share your story, and become part of a powerful creative community dedicated to cultural expression, justice, and transformation.
- Showcase your work on our website & exhibits
- Connect with fellow creatives & curators
- Gain visibility through our artist spotlight features
support us
Your support fuels the mission of the Strange Fruit Arts Center – creating space for Black artists, thinkers, and visionaries to thrive. With your contribution, we provide art education programs, community events, and platforms for emerging and established artists to share their work.
Every donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to building a world where art and activism go hand in hand.
Become a part of our creative legacy.
upcoming events
4th Annual Artist Meet & Greet
When
Saturday, June 28, 2025
11:00 AM ET – 5:00 PM ET
Where
King Plow Arts Center – 887 W. Marietta St. NW Atlanta, GA 30127
Join Us To Celebrate 4 Years of Strange Fruit Arts Center!
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Your support fuels the mission of the Strange Fruit Arts Center – creating space for Black artists, thinkers, and visionaries to thrive. With your contribution, we provide art education programs, community events, and platforms for emerging and established artists to share their work.
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