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For many years its been simple to describe Monica Tookes as an artist, but now its even easier to label her as a successful business woman. In 2005, Monica's entrepreneurial dream came true when she opened the doors to Monica Tookes Gallery , located in the historic Castleberry Hill Arts District in downtown Atlanta, where her gallery showcases her paintings as well as those of other emerging and established artists. Monica believes that her gallery will allow herself and other artists to be further exposed to the world of commercial and private collectors. Another new exciting venture for Monica has been an endeavor into the world of retail; Monica Tookes Originals (Art Just for You!) includes visually stimulating apparel for men, women, and children, with clever expressions that force the world of art and clothing to collide. And, the packaging is both unique and further expressive of Tookes' innate ability to tie the world of art with business.

Aside from business and art, Monica continues to give back to the community by working on campaigns and strategies tying art with charities and foundations to raise money and whose primary focus is children & youth. Organizations that have benefited from Monica's kind heart and (creative promotional strategies) include The Shandon Anderson Foundation, American Heart Foundation, Lyrics for Life, Prevent Child Abuse Atlanta, Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia, The American Red Cross , and her own foundation , Sharing Their Gifts.

This unique and talented artist has emerged and the art world will never be the same. See the extraordinary works by Monica Tookes for a visually stunning experience you'll never forget!