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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.

Museum Exhibits and Art Shows

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

Center for Puppetry Arts presents Sketchbook Saturdays

12/06/2025 10:30 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Events | Ages 12+ | Our Location Sharpen Your Sket...

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Day With(out) Art 2025: Meet Us Where We’re At…

11/30/2025 10:00 AM

High Museum of Art

The High Museum of Art is proud to partner with Vi...

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Sunday Public Tours at the Michael C. Carlos Museum

11/30/2025 2:00 PM

Michael C. Carlos Museum

Explore the Carlos Museum with a drop-in docent-le...

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A Legacy of Generosity: Lecture with Eli Arnold

12/04/2025 6:00 PM

Oglethorpe University Museum of Art

Thursday, December 4 Lecture with Eli Arnold ’06, ...

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

December XChange Open Mic and Slam 12-12-25

12/12/2025 7:30 PM

Arts Exchange

Lower ticket fees when you purchase directly from ...

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Cookies & Cocoa

12/13/2025 1:00 PM

Spruill Gallery & Gift Shop

The Holiday Art Fair gets a whole lot sweeter duri...

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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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Botanical Santa

11/29/2025 10:00 AM

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Meet Botanical Santa! Bring your camera and come t...

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Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World

11/29/2025 10:00 AM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Celebrate the season with a global twist! Fernbank...

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Family-Friendly

Cookies & Cocoa

12/13/2025 1:00 PM

Spruill Gallery & Gift Shop

The Holiday Art Fair gets a whole lot sweeter duri...

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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.