Arts Section Featured Artist

me, come find me in the woods," said Anne.

Taking a gap year can lead to reinventing, as it has for Anne Dries. Now the top of the resumé includes becoming a Georgia Master Naturalist, a Georgia Audubon Master Birder, volunteering as the Chief Financial Officer and Board Member of the Chattahoochee Hill Country Conservancy and assisting at Pike Nurseries. With travel and art thrown in.

Luckily, for local artists, it doesn't stop there. Anne can now add to the list, becoming the Executive Director of the Chatt Hills Artist Co-op, which includes the Chatt Hills Gallery, the Paint Space at Serenbe, and overseeing the Art Room at City Hall.

Anne Dries Becomes Executive Director of the Chatt Hills Artist Co-op

"Sometimes to grow, you have to pause and reflect. Rest and get quiet so you can hear what's calling you. These last few years of global pandemic have felt like ten, and it is time to stop and reorient the compass. I'm staying put, spending lots of time in nature, and building a career around my life...not a life around my career. A year spent intentionally that will lead to the next few decades of contribution, creativity, connection, and fun. If you need

Anne Dries has the right stuff. With over 25 years of program leadership, financial and administrative management in both the not-for-profit and corporate sectors, she brings all those skills to advance the mission of the Artist Co-op.

“I’m thrilled to join the effort to support and develop local artists, to create art exploration opportunities, and to build connection in the Chatt Hills community to and through art. When I came to Chatt Hills, one of my first opportunities to meet friends and neighbors was in a ceramics class taught by a co-op artist. It’s my great privilege to return the favor through this work.”

Waduda Muhammad is a first generation Caribbean American. My family migrated to the US from Trinidad when I was very young. Growing up in the south as an immigrant was unique & complex; I found my voice through the Visual Arts. I am happy to tell you all about it!

As Director, I'm looking forward to advancing all the goals of Center & StudioSwan, serving Chattahoochee Hills and greater metro Atlanta Visual Art communities. Stay tuned for our announcements ~ on Exhibitions, Workshops, Classes, Events, and more. I look forward to meeting each and every one of you.