08/07/2023
FROM THE ARCHITECT:
My name is Devon Dabney, founder and creator of the dÁubigne Collective.
The dÁubigne collective is a creative media agency focused on economic development marketing, community impact, creative place making and media literacy initiatives.
The goal of my company has always been twofold:
1) to bring creatives to the tables of their local governments where Arts Culture and Entertainment events and activations are being planned—because what is ‘local color’ or “flavor” without the local creatives which make it so? And why aren’t we paying them for their contributions?
2) to influence nonprofits and civic agencies to utilize and share their resources in creative ways which inure to the benefit of those working on initiatives which benefit the LOCAL public good—thus, creating what I call a ‘hyperlocal verse’ of connectivity and resource retention.
I chose to plant my first flag right where I live: Johns Creek, GA—which, and shameless aside here, was just named the ‘Best Place to Live’ in the country. My first design was Impact Johns Creek with Nicole Wright Washington as founder. I will, at some point, circle back to its foundational activities, the mission and vision.
I am pleased to announce that we are in process, planting l our second flag in the city of my birth, Montgomery, AL, and launching 8.8.24.
I am thankful to all of our community partners across North Fulton and in the City of Johns Creek. I look forward to doing greater works here and across the American South and Heartland.
Best,
Devon