Hello! My name is Isadora, and I’m a visual creative.
I am a lifelong lover of art, and I have found meaningful ways to support local artists through my work as a multidisciplinary creative in Atlanta since 2007. I am a passionate arts advocate and community organizer, editor, writer, photographer, and curator.
Senior Editor, Art + Design and Dance for ArtsATL, since April 2025
Founding Director, Avondale Arts Center, since February 2024
Board President, Avondale Arts Alliance, since March 2023
Founding Editor, The Verge Avondale Estates Zine, since December 2024
Founder and Curator, Sketchbook for Rough Draft, June 2022 through April 2025
Photo by Christy Parry.
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Have camera, will travel
I have always enjoyed exploring new places, even more so when I have the opportunity to meet local artists and capture the essence of a city through images and words. Growing up, I moved almost every year from state to state — the perpetual new kid. As a result, I have a tried and true…
Reflecting on 2025
2025 was in many ways a challenging year, in ways that affected me personally as well as the greater collective. Despite that fact, I found many opportunities that have led me further down a path that I’m still discovering. First, I am incredibly grateful for my now not-so-new role as Senior Editor at ArtsATL and…
On artist portraits
It’s no secret that I love artists. I’ve made my whole life about being around them, both as a writer and photographer for Rough Draft Atlanta, and also through my work at the Avondale Arts Alliance. I particularly enjoy visiting artists in their studios and capturing images of them surrounded by their inspiration, tools, and…
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