Atlanta, GA (June 1, 2010) Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP) welcomes Bank of America as the new presenting sponsor of the Atlanta Celebrates Photography Festival. During the month of October, Metro Atlanta will be transformed by more than 150 simultaneous photographic events and exhibitions featuring the work of over 400 photographers during the annual, month-long, city-wide photo festival. These photo-related events are complemented by a strong core of ACP programming that provides opportunities for professional and amateur photographers of all ages as well as galleries, curators, art collectors, and general photography enthusiasts.

"We are so thrilled to have Bank of America take on the role of presenting sponsor for the ACP festival," said Amy Miller, ACP's Executive Director. "We are looking forward to a great partnership and many successful events that will invigorate our communities."

"We share ACP's commitment to the arts in our community and strongly believe that the arts improve the quality of life where we live and work," said Geri Thomas, Georgia Market President for Bank of America. "We believe we prosper as a company when our communities prosper."

About Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small- and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving approximately 58 million consumer and small business relationships with more than 5,900 retail banking offices, more than 18,000 ATMs and award-winning online banking with nearly 30 million active users. Bank of America is among the world's leading wealth management companies and is a global leader in corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business owners through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients in more than 150 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. More information on Bank of America is available at www.bankofamerica.com

About Atlanta Celebrates Photography
Atlanta Celebrates Photography (ACP) produces an annual, month-long, city-wide photo festival as well as producing special programs and services throughout the year that provide opportunities for photographers. During the entire month of October, Atlanta will be transformed by over 150 photographic events and exhibitions at participating venues. The programs and events produced by ACP will allow photographers to exhibit their work, many for the first time The programs also provide opportunities to jumpstart photography careers, inspire photography enthusiasts and promote events occurring at our city's diverse venues. All while invigorating the cultural scene of metro Atlanta. Visit ACPinfo.org to learn more.

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