Art Mediums

• Acrylic

• Watercolor

• Pastels

• Drawing

• Alcohol Inks

• Collage

• Tile Mosaics

• Murals

• 3D Art

• Crafting

Experience
Atlanta's ART (Artist, Owner), Wilmington, NC  (2012-Present)

• Established art business with mission of giving back to the community through fundraising. 

• Created two-dimensional (2D) works of art using acrylic, watercolor, drawing, pastels, oil, colored pencil, inks, and collage.

• Designed three-dimensional (3D) hand crafted Christmas ornaments for tree displays. 

• Generated Websites including content, images and design.

• Produced graphic designs for logos, posters, t-shirts, book covers, business cards, and illustrations

• Wrote poetry for songs and greeting cards.

• Taught various art mediums and crafting techniques in a studio setting.

• Provided private art lessons catered to individual's skill level and artistic goals. 

• Promoted work of local artists through media campaigns and art shows.

• Participated in local fundraising campaigns for over 30 non-profit organizations.

• Offered scholarships for scholastic and career advancement.

• Coordinated internship placement for local businesses.

• Partnered with local businesses for workshops and pop-up storefronts. 

• Established the “Atlanta’s ART Charitable Gift Fund”

• Established the "Atlanta's ART Education Enrichment Fund" at UNCW University of NC at Wilmington
  
  

Books & Magazines

Published Books

• Author and Illustrator for See Inside the Sea by Atlanta Marie Carrera, ISBN: 979-9266341937 (Oct 2025)

• Author and Illustrator for The Art of Alcohol Inks by Atlanta Marie Carrera, ISBN: 979-8297509030 (Aug 2025)

• Author and Illustrator for Exploring Alcohol Inks by Atlanta Marie Carrera, ISBN: 979-8296236012 (July 2025)

• Author and Illustrator for The Colorful Eggs by Atlanta Marie Carrera, ISBN: 979-8310992832 (Mar 2025)

• Author and Illustrator for Sounds Like a Dinosaur! by Atlanta Marie Carrera, ISBN-13: 979-8310026346 (Feb 2025)

• Author and Illustrator for Space Explorers by Atlanta Marie Carrera, ISBN: 979-8301651649 (Dec 2024)

• Editor, contributor and cover design for  Child of Light by Teresa Koska, ISBN: 979-8985925425 (Dec 11, 2023)

• Illustration page for "Us Girls" by Kyle Alderdice, UNCW Randall Library's FlashLIT Contest Theme: The End (Mar 2024)

• Illustration page for "Lester Young, The 'Young' President of Jazz," UNCW music students publication (Jan 2023) 

Magazine Articles

• "Inhaling the Past" artwork by Atlanta Marie Carrera, Atlantis, a creative magazine, UNCW publication (Fall 2025)

• "Puddles" artwork by Atlanta Marie Carrera, Atlantis, a creative magazine, pg 16-17, UNCW publication (Spring 2025)

• "Art is a Lifestyle" Meet your Neighbor: Atlanta Carrera, Featured Resident Ogden Living Magazine, BVM Best Version Media (Mar 2025)

• "Meet Atlanta Carrera", CanvasRebel Online Magazine for Conversation with Entrepreneurs, Artists & Creatives (Nov 25, 2024)

• "Women to Watch, A Family Trade," Wilma Magazine (May 18, 2020)

• "Woman Owned Businesses on the Rise," WilmingtonBiz (Aug 10, 2018)

• Featured Art for "Wings of Love," Beneficence, Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation Newsletter (Spring 2015)
  
  

Events, News and Appearances

Art Exhibitions 

• CAB Art Gallery, Senior Exhibit, "The Sum of Us" UNCW Cultural Arts Building (Fall 2025)

• The Ann Flack Boseman Gallery, Solo Exhibit, "Exploring Alcohol Inks" UNCW (Fall 2025)

• The Ann Flack Boseman Gallery, "All-Student Show" UNCW (Spring 2025)

• Fort Fisher Aquarium, Cape Fear Festival of Trees,  "Heaven's Light" (2024)

• Cameron Art Museum, “State of the Art/Art of the State” (2022, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014)

• Fort Fisher Aquarium, Lower Cape Fear Hospice Festival of Trees, “Memories of Old” (2021)

• Fort Fisher Aquarium, Lower Cape Fear Hospice Festival of Trees, “Heart of Gold” (2019)

• Fort Fisher Aquarium, Lower Cape Fear Hospice Festival of Trees, “Colors of the Deep” (2017)

• Bellamy Mansion, “Emerging Artists Showcase” (2014)

• Cameron Art Museum, Lower Cape Fear Hospice Festival of Trees, “Snow Angels” (2014)

• Cameron Art Museum, Lower Cape Fear Hospice Festival of Trees, “Angel's Wings” (2013)

Artist Talks

• "Exploring Alcohol Inks," The Ann Flack Boseman Gallery, University of North Carolina at Wilmington (Oct 1, 2025)

News Articles

• Exhibit Promotion for "State of the Art/Art of the State" at Cameron Art Museum, WECT News6 (April 6, 2022)

• "Children's Memorial Garden," Featured Artist at the "White Pants Gala" for Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Star News Online (Aug 26, 2017)

Art Booths 

• UNCW Art Sale, Cultural Arts Building (2025) 

• St. Mark Fall Festival Photo Booth (2022) 

• Alzheimer’s Association “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

• Summer Celebration & Show, Michael's Craft Store (2017)

• “Pumpkin Fest” Fall Art Show, On The Border (2017)

• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Coastal Carolina Branch “One Walk” (2014, 2012)

• Wilmington Ballet performances of the Nutcracker ballet (2013, 2012)

• NC Azalea Festival (2013)

• Wilmington Riverfest (2012)

Gala Auction Donations 

• Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation “Jingle & Joy Gala” (2025)

• Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministries “Raise the Roof Gala” (2018, 2017, 2016)

• Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation “Last Chance for White Pants Gala” (2017, 2014)

• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation “Hope Gala” (2015, 2014)

Visiting Artist and Author

Designed and implemented arts and crafts lesson plans as part of presentations of my original artwork and story books to preschool and elementary age children. 

• Let's Pretend (2013)

• The Christmas Wish Box (2008, 2011 )

• The Princess of Christmas (2012)

• Larry the Leprechaun (2008, 2012)

• The Twelve Gifts from Santa (2012)

• Going on Safari (2008)

Commissioned Work

• Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Children's Memorial Garden, “Garden of the Butterfly” Series of five acrylic paintings (2017)

• “African Sun,” Acrylic on canvas 24x48 for Lower Cape Fear Hospice Donation (2016)

• Quinn-McGowen “Reflections of Life” Butterfly Release, “Butterflies in the Rain Garden” Series of six acrylic paintings (2014)

Live Art Appearances

• "Reflections of Life" Butterfly Release, “Butterflies in the Rain Garden” personal appearance (2014)

TV Appearances

• Wheel of Fortune, Contestant WECT6 (Nov 2009)

Achievements

• Procreate Masterclass Graduate (Jan 2025)

• Nominated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Cape Fear Regional Chapter for “Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year” for the National Philanthropy Day Awards (2014).
  
  

Associations

• Fine Art America (2014-present)

• Wilmington Art Association (2020-present)

• Wilmington Artists Facebook Group (2020-present)

• WIN Women in Networking (2024-2024), Vice President (2024)

• SWiM Strong Women in Marketing, established networking group (2024), Marketing Director (2024-present)

Education

• University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Wilmington, NC  (2020-2025; 1982-1985)

Studio Art Major with minors in English, Psychology, and Art History

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC  (2010)

Kenan-Flagler School of Business, Business Essentials Program Certification

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