Creative Fuel
Aug. 6 — Atlanta runs on creativity and momentum. This week’s Sketchbook has both in full supply.
First, we’re stepping inside the flavor-forward world of JARDÍ Chocolates, where chocolatier Jocelyn Dubuke is turning bonbons into edible design statements. Her work is currently featured in “BITTERSWEET: The Design of Chocolate” at MODA, a multisensory exhibition that treats chocolate like the cultural treasure it is.
Then, we’re shifting from design to deadlines. Our roundup of fall artist calls is stacked with open submissions across Georgia—from spooky shows in Marietta to portraiture at Callanwolde and fiber art down in Valdosta. Whether you’re building a body of work or just looking for a reason to finish that piece in your garage, now’s the time.
Stay hungry!
—Sherri
Edible Intentions
🍫 Atlanta chocolatier Jocelyn Dubuke brings bonbons to the design world as part of “BITTERSWEET,” a multisensory exhibition at MODA, exploring how chocolate is shaped and shared. With every salt-tipped shell and citrus-lavender layer, JARDÍ Chocolates offers a taste of edible art. On view through October 12 at the Museum of Design Atlanta.
➡️ Peek inside Dubuke’s flavor-forward process.
Chalk it up: art, fun, and family in Chamblee!
SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF CHAMBLEE
🎨 Join the City of Chamblee for their 4th annual Chalk Walk & Artist Market – a fun, family-friendly event where sidewalks become masterpieces and creativity knows no bounds!
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just love doodling, there’s space for everyone to show off their chalk art skills. You can compete in the artistic competition, support fine art vendors, enjoy cooling & water stations, free parking, free face painting, and more!
➞ On Sat., Sept. 20, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Chamblee City Hall. Get details here!
Open Artist Calls: Fall 2025
🗓️ Whether you paint, stitch, sculpt, or go full-on spooky, Georgia’s fall submission calendar is stacked. We’ve rounded up juried shows, sculpture commissions, and small works markets from Decatur to Valdosta, with deadlines hitting soon.
Art Happenings
🖼️ “the only reason you want to go to heaven” Opening Reception | 7-11 p.m., Aug. 8 | Nina Baldwin Gallery.
🖌️ Finding My Rhythm: In Conversation with Brill Adium | 2-4 p.m., Aug. 9 | One Contemporary Gallery.
🌀 The Kinetic and Optical Art of Masáre | 6-9 p.m., Aug. 8 | Besharat Art Gallery.
🗣️ Pow Wow of KenfolkArt: Artist Talk & Show | 4-8 p.m., Aug. 9 | 188 Walker Street.
🪞 Darya Fard, “Quadrivial Poetry” Opening Reception | 2-5 p.m., Aug. 10 | Eyedrum Gallery
Post of the Week
🌸 Flowers while she can feel them.
Photographer/cultural archivist Sue Ross shares the news: THEY CALL ME SUE, a new short doc by Natrice Miller, screens Aug. 20 at BronzeLens.
➡️ See Sue’s full Facebook post.
🖋️ Today’s Sketchbook was edited by Julie E. Bloemeke.
