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Atlanta Visual Arts Events & Gallery Exhibits

Atlanta’s visual arts scene thrives in museums, art galleries, studios, and unexpected corners of the city. Whether you’re looking for gallery openings, museum exhibitions, or family-friendly installations at local attractions, this page brings it all together. For broader coverage of the arts, check out our Atlanta Arts Events hub or browse curated highlights from Critic's Pick: CL Recommends.

Atlanta Gallery Highlights This Week

Looking for our critic’s picks for gallery openings, museum installations, and standout exhibits? Don’t miss our CL Recommends for curated highlights across all categories — including top visual arts events happening now.

Atlanta History Center Winter Exhibits (fridays)

01/16/2026 8:00 AM

Atlanta History Center

CRITIC’S PICK:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026

Our War Too: Women in Service, Atlanta...

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High Museum Winter Exhibits (fridays)

01/16/2026 9:00 AM

High Museum of Art

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 10 - Sun., Feb. 8
Fashion Statements: Viktor & Rolf, High Museum — This...

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Illuminarium Atlanta Presents Amplified, Wild & Space (fridays)

01/16/2026 10:00 AM

Illuminarium Atlanta

CRITIC’S PICK:Rolling Stone Presents Amplified: The Immersive Rock Experience, Illuminarium...

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Sandler Hudson Gallery Winter Exhibitions (fridays)

01/16/2026 11:00 AM

Sandler Hudson Gallery

CRITIC'S PICK:
Through Sat., Jan. 3
Betsy Cain: Primary, Sandler Hudson Gallery - An expansive...

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Atlanta History Center Winter Exhibits (saturdays)

01/17/2026 8:00 AM

Atlanta History Center

CRITIC’S PICK:
Tue., Oct. 14 - Mon., Aug. 31, 2026

Our War Too: Women in Service, Atlanta...

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High Museum Winter Exhibits (saturdays)

01/17/2026 9:00 AM

High Museum of Art

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 10 - Sun., Feb. 8
Fashion Statements: Viktor & Rolf, High Museum — This...

—Read Article

Illuminarium Atlanta Presents Amplified, Wild & Space (saturdays)

01/17/2026 10:00 AM

Illuminarium Atlanta

CRITIC’S PICK:Rolling Stone Presents Amplified: The Immersive Rock Experience, Illuminarium...

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Museum Exhibits and Art Shows

Here's what is showing at the Art Museums around Atlanta.

Unbound Narratives

02/01/2026 11:00 AM

Atlanta Contemporary

Unbound Narratives explores language as physical f...

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Center for Puppetry Arts: Winter Special Exhibitions (saturdays)

01/17/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

The Dragon King

January 14-25, 2026

Puppet...

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Children's Museum Winter Exhibitions (saturdays)

01/17/2026 8:30 AM

Children's Museum of Atlanta

January 17, 2026 - May 10, 2026 AIM HIGH: Soa...

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Dekalb History Center - Winter Exhibits (saturdays)

01/17/2026 9:00 AM

The DeKalb History Center

Memorial Drive – New Exhibit#Memorial_Drive_N...

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High Museum Winter Exhibits (saturdays)

01/17/2026 9:00 AM

High Museum of Art

CRITIC’S PICK:
Fri., Oct. 10 - Sun., Feb. 8
Fashion Statements: Viktor & Rolf, High Museum — This...

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Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Winter Exhibits (saturdays)

01/17/2026 10:00 AM

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art

Maya Perez-Lugones

January 10 – March 22, 2026

T...

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Carlos Museum Winter Exhibits (saturdays)

01/17/2026 9:00 AM

Michael C. Carlos Museum

Nicholas Galanin

I Think it Goes Like This (Gold)

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PATH Museum Winter Exhibitions (mondays)

01/19/2026 10:00 AM

PATH Museum

The PATH Museum in Buckhead is proud to present Ho...

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SCADFash Winter Exhibitions (saturdays)

01/17/2026 10:00 AM

SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film

'André Leon Talley: Style Is Forever' Now on ...

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Spelman College Museum of Fine Art Winter Exhibitions (saturdays)

01/17/2026 11:00 AM

Spelman College Museum of Fine Art

Repossessions

On View: Oct. 17, 2025 - May 1, 202...

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Breman Museum Winter Exhibits (Sundays)

01/18/2026 10:00 AM

The Breman Museum & Cultural Center

Fiddler on the Roof: Costumes & Contrasts#Fid...

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Zuckerman Museum of Art Winter Exhibits (saturdays)

01/17/2026 11:00 AM

Zuckerman Museum of Art

The Art of Paper Selections of Handmade Paper...

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ATL Gallery Openings and Exhibits this Week
Here's what is showing at the Art Galleries around Atlanta.

eyedrum SummerExhibitions (saturdays)

01/17/2026 11:00 AM

Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery

Darya Fard, Quadrivial Poetry Mixed media (Printma...

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Grand Opening of Gallery Anderson Smith

01/24/2026 7:00 PM

Gallery Anderson Smith

After leaving Buckhead Village, the beloved art ga...

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Johnson Lowe Gallery Winter Exhibits (saturdays)

01/17/2026 10:00 AM

Johnson Lowe Gallery

2025: In Review A Year of Exhibitions at John...

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Kai Lin Art Winter Exhibition (saturdays)

01/17/2026 11:00 AM

KAI LIN ART

MARVEL

Marvel brings together seventeen contempor...

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Spalding Nix Gallery Winter Exhibitions (mondays)

01/19/2026 9:00 AM

Spalding Nix Fine Art

ENSEMBLE 2025

November 21, 2025 - January 16, 202...

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The Sun ATL Opening Reception - Brilliant!

01/16/2026 6:00 PM

The Sun ATL

Brilliant!

The Sun ATL one year anniversary show

1...

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Whitespace Winter Exhibitions (saturdays)

01/17/2026 10:00 AM

Whitespace Gallery

If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich? | Jason&n...

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Wolfgang Gallery Winter Exhibits (saturdays)

01/17/2026 10:00 AM

Wolfgang Gallery

The House Keeps a Ledger

The House Keeps a L...

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Sandler Hudson Gallery Winter Exhibitions (saturdays)

01/17/2026 12:00 PM

Sandler Hudson Gallery

CRITIC'S PICK:
Through Sat., Jan. 3
Betsy Cain: Primary, Sandler Hudson Gallery - An expansive...

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Visual Arts at Atlanta Attractions

Here's what is showing at the Fernbank, Atlanta Botanical Gardens and Atlanta Attractions

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Docent Tour Guide Training

01/23/2026 9:00 AM

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Learn to lead school groups on guided tours. Volun...

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Illuminarium Atlanta Presents Amplified, Wild & Space (saturdays)

01/17/2026 10:00 AM

Illuminarium Atlanta

CRITIC’S PICK:Rolling Stone Presents Amplified: The Immersive Rock Experience, Illuminarium...

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WildWoods: AGLOW at Fernbank

01/17/2026 6:00 PM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Fernbank comes alive with nighttime museum hours i...

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Visual Arts Calendar

Below is our Events Calendar for all upcoming visual arts events and times/current exhibits at the local galleries, museums and attractions.