Verista’s mission is to support the fullest development of  freedom of expression.

Our activities provide training, materials, facilities, and financial and technical support, with special emphasis on giving voice to the voiceless, on three-dimensional media, and on collaborative and therapeutic efforts across media. 

Our vision has always been to amplify a multitude of voices so that deeper truths emerge.

We’re currently sponsoring a project of Decatur Glassblowing, which will host a visiting artist to work with local youth. Learn more about it here: Ignite Creativity.

Verista’s earlier projects were:

• The development of a center for kilnformed glass to carry on the legacy of Charles Holden, in Decatur, GA. The studio provided space for workshops, collaboration and individual projects.
• Support for Afghan journalists and educators, whether inside or outside the country, in their work to cover events and educate citizens in Afghanistan.
• A photography exhibit “Beyond the Mountains: The Interior Life of Afghanistan” which brought portraits of ordinary Afghans into galleries of Georgia.