Dann Jackson
Everything in Dann Jackson's career has led to this point in creating The 17th Street Art Fair in Atlantic Station. As a professional artist, exhibiting in festivals, galleries and juried exhibitions to 35 years' experience in every phase of festival production, Dann has a well rounded knowledge of what is required to produce successful events.
Beginning at age 14 as a student of artist Tom Powers, Dann knew early on that a lifetime in the visual arts was his calling. Not just creating art, but in creating the events where other talented people can expose their work to the public. There-in is the thrill that to this day fulfills Jackson's creative juices.
Dann holds a BFA in drawing and painting from the University of Georgia's renowned Lamar Dodd School of Art and a MFA from the Instituto Allende in San Miguel de allende, Mexico, after doing post graduate work at the University of Mississippi. At about the same time former art teacher Tom Powers was laying the groundwork for his now legendary Powers' Crossroads Country Fair and Art Festival beginning in 1971. From the earliest days Dann was involved in all areas of producing this massive event held over Labor Day weekend outside Newnan, Ga., and literally changed the way many festivals produced their events.By 1973 Dann was named Festival Director of Powers' Crossroads and worked closely with exhibitors, numbering up to 300 each year. In 1975 Powers' Crossroads became a non-profit event produced by the local community and the newly formed Board of Directors asked Jackson to continue on as Festival Director, as well as serve as a Board member. He continued serving as a bo ard member and Promotions Director until retirement in 2005.
Dann gave up his duties as Festival Director in 1976 to join the McIntosh Trail Arts Council in Peachtree City, Ga. and created the first Shakerag Invitational Arts Festival in Peachtree City. Shakerag continues to this day as a successful community event.
In 1981 Dann began his own art production company, Art Ventures, Ltd., to produce arts & craft shows in major malls around the Southeast. While the times and economics have drastically altered the environment for producing large shows in malls, Art Ventures, Ltd. continues producing quality events. Of particular note were the Fine art and Fine Craft shows at Riverchase Galleria in Birmingham, Al. which was recognized as one of Sunshine Artist Magazine's Top Ten Mall Shows from 1994-1996.
Now, Dann takes on his dream-of-a-lifetime - The 17th Street Art Fair in Atlantic Station. With the lack of a proper location for a top quality exhibition in the Atlanta area, Atlantic Station fulfills that need beautifully in its character and visibility in Midtown Atlanta, combining location with the affluent,educated population of Midtown Atlanta. As a significant example, Donald Trump's Trump Towers will begin construction this fall just two blocks from Atlantic Station at 15th Street. All the elements are in place for a highly successful Fine Art and Fine Craft Fair in Atlantic Station.---------
Holly Mull & Associates
Holly Mull & Associates (HM&A) is an award-winning event production agency specializing in a creative and practical approach to the planning and execution of public and community-based events including festivals, parades, grand openings, receptions and civic celebrations. As part of its full-service capabilities, HM&A develops signature sponsorship programs which have generated more than $1,000,000 for its diverse client base representing public, private and non-profit sectors throughout Atlanta, Georgia and the Southeast. The company also provides marketing and public relations services.
Collectively, HM& A have over 35 years of dedicated experience in the special events profession. The company has been involved in producing many of Atlanta’s largest and most memorable events including the 1986 Coca-Cola Centennial, the 1988 Democratic National Convention, the 1990 Olympic Announcement Ceremony, the 1990 Olympic Victory Ticker Tape Parade, the 1992 Olympic Flag Installation Ceremony, the 1995 Atlanta Braves World Series Parade, the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, the 1996 Paralympic Games, the City of Atlanta’s Sesquicentennial Celebration, Super Bowl XXXIV, the Public Opening of The Fuqua Orchid Center, the Franklin Inaugural and the Dodge Tour de Georgia. Our experience ranges from working on special events for the Olympic Games to managing major corporate and community events in Atlanta.
With a passion for work and an influential local network, HM&A is able to plan and execute events on any and every level with creativity, excitement and meticulous attention to detail. From event permits to volunteers to food, beverage, entertainment and decor, HM&A specializes in providing the highest level of preparation and service to ensure seamless events, time and time again.
Holly Mull & Associates, Inc. is incorporated under the laws of the State of Georgia.
Events Produced by Holly Mull & Associates
Shining Light Award Ceremony for J. B. Fuqua
Public Opening of The Fuqua Orchid Center at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
Little Five Points Halloween Festival & Parade
Downtown Festival & Tour of Lofts
Inman Park Festival
Grant Park Summer Shade Festival and Run for the Park
Candler Park FallFest
Mackinac Island Lilac Festival
Avondale Estates Artist Market
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
8K Run Like Hell
Dedication of Freedom Park
Childlike Civility Concert
Atlanta Falcons Welcome Home Parade
Children’s Health Care of Atlanta Parade
Salute 2 America Parade
Macon Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
MAX Awards
YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon
Style Spectacular
Georgia Adopt-a-School Bus Program Launch
Client Listing
Accenture
AID Atlanta, Inc.
AMBRA Restaurant
The ArtReach Foundation
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood Association
Atlanta Preservation Center
Candler Park Neighborhood Association
City of Atlanta
Dunwoody Crier
Freedom Park Conservancy
Georgia Conservancy
Georgia Institute of Technology
German American Chamber of Commerce
Grant Park Conservancy
Green Street Properties
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Little Five Points Business Association
Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
Midtown Business Association
The Norsouth Companies
Saint Joseph’s Hospital
The Sembler Company
Whole Foods Market
YWCA of Greater Atlanta