The Gospel Music Workshop of America, Inc., Atlanta Chapter received its 501(c)3 designation as a tax exempt organization from the Internal Revenue Service in September of 2007 as an Arts Organization. Like the goals of the national parent organization, the primary aspiration of The Atlanta Chapter is to equip singers and musicians performing in their individual, local churches with the academic and technical training needed to enhance the effective delivery of the gospel message through music. The acquisition of knowledge allows gospel singers and musicians to present gospel music to the world with ever-increasing excellence, professionalism, dignity and pride. The Atlanta Chapter continually provides opportunities for novice vocalists and musicians to hone their crafts and advance their ministerial music careers through performance and interaction with professionals working in the gospel music industry The Atlanta Chapter is always striving to share experiences while reaching out to the community with welcome arms and inviting hearts as it encourages the perpetual enhancement of the presentation of gospel music.