ALWAYS PARACHUTE NAKED

I’m a firm believer in going big or going home - that’s why I put my whole heart into each project I work on. Always Parachute Naked (APN) is an energy, a vibe, and a work ethic. If you’re gonna jump, bear it all and feel it everywhere.

APN ~

APN ~

I’m an optimist and a daydreamer. I am driven by passion and I live by my color-coded planner. In my free time, you can catch me drinking lambrusco on my porch, walking my dog on the Westside Beltline, or watching beautiful sad movies with my husband, Jesse. My greatest strength? I’m dependable. My biggest weakness? Chocolate.

ABOUT ME

Amanda P Norris (she/her) 

I am an arts and culture administrator who specializes in creative project management and communications. I’m currently based in Atlanta and hold a B.A. from Georgia College & State University in Mass Communication and Theatre.

I have worked with several organizations ranging from Living Walls to New Georgia Project. Eight years of this work has led me to the Assistant Director position at The Bakery. The Bakery Atlanta is an art services 501(c)3 nonprofit with a DIY ethos that I’ve been involved with since it was founded in 2017.

As of 2024, I’m also the Programming Director of a new arts and creative event space called The Supermarket.

In addition to my administrative projects, I am also an artist and curator. My work is influenced by generations of artists in my family and the ethos of The Bakery Atlanta, the arts organization and collective that I help lead. I use recycled and found materials to create mostly fiber-based work. My pieces are a playful exploration of materials, techniques, and the limitless possibilities of the medium. Each creation is an experiment driven by curiosity.

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