The Atom

Arts and culture for the progressive element

The Atom began in the spring of 2023 with the purpose of promoting the wide variety of artistic talent and cultural diversity in West Texas. Throughout this region, there are resources and opportunities to discover and interact with visual and performing arts in our communities year-round. There are authors, actors, dancers, designers, filmmakers, illustrators, knitters, musicians, quilters, painters, photographers, set builders, sculptors, songwriters and all kinds of creators at a range of skill levels who contribute to making art and ideas accessible.

The mission of the Atom is to support efforts made by local artists, educators, community organizations and businesses to express broad perspectives and experiences that encourage discussion and progress and to share observations about the social, political and economic impact of art on individuals, neighborhoods, schools and municipalities.

Amarillo – Lubbock – Abilene – Midland - Odessa

Are you a local artist? Let us know about your upcoming project or event!

Publisher

Liz Adams is from Atlanta, Georgia. She studied sociology and music at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, North Carolina and later competed her bachelor’s degree and master's in education at West Texas A&M University. Adams taught junior high school math, science, history and English for six years before turning her attention to community journalism. Since 2020, she has contributed as a photographer, reporter or editor to publications such as the Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon, the Double Mountain Chronicle, the Goliad Advance-Guard, the Gonzales Inquirer, the Huntsville Item, the Guadalupe County Communicator, El Editor and Senior Link. The Atom is a project that prioritizes a focus on community through the influences of art and artists.

Contact:  lizadams.news@gmail.com

Graphic Designer and Illustrator

Chris Adams handles graphic design and participates in illustration projects for the Atom. He holds a BFA in printmaking from the University of North Texas. He spent over a decade in the commercial printing industry before attending Texas Tech University for his MFA in printmaking. He then joined the faculty at South Plains College, where he is currently Associate Professor of Art, teaching drawing, art history, and art appreciation.