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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.

Illuminarium Atlanta Presents Amplified & Space (mondays)

10/20/2025 11:00 AM

Illuminarium Atlanta

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

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Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA) Fall Exhibits (Tuesdays)

10/21/2025 8:00 AM

Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia

CRITIC’S PICK:
Through Sat., Oct. 25

Saving Our Sacred Selves: Ayana Ross, Museum of...

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High Museum Fall Exhibits (tuesdays)

10/21/2025 10:00 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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Carlos Museum Fall Exhibits (Tuesdays)

10/21/2025 10:00 AM

Michael C. Carlos Museum

Through Sun., Dec. 7
CRITIC’S PICK:
Continuum: Johnnie Diacon & Hotvlkuce Harjo, Carlos Museum —...

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Wolfgang Gallery Fall Exhibits (tuesdays)

10/21/2025 10:00 AM

Wolfgang Gallery

Ongoing CRITIC’S PICK: Aineki Traverso: Narcissus’ Pagoda, Wolfgang Gallery - Traverso’s first...

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Johnson Lowe Gallery Fall Exhibits (Tuesdays)

10/21/2025 10:00 AM

Johnson Lowe Gallery

Through Sat., Nov. 29
Critic's Pick
Encounters, Johnson Lowe Gallery — What does it mean to stand...

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Center for Puppetry Arts: Fall Special Exhibitions (Tuesdays)

10/21/2025 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

CRITIC’S PICK: 70 Years of The Jim Henson Company Pop-Up Exhibit, Center for Puppetry Arts - The...

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Museum Exhibits and Art Shows

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

Fall Exhibits at the Atlanta Contemporary (tuesdays)

10/21/2025 1:00 PM

Atlanta Contemporary

Sonya Yong James: Night Loom

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Sep 27, 2...

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Center for Puppetry Arts: Fall Special Exhibitions (Tuesdays)

10/21/2025 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

CRITIC’S PICK: 70 Years of The Jim Henson Company Pop-Up Exhibit, Center for Puppetry Arts - The...

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Children's Museum Summer Exhibitions (tuesdays)

10/21/2025 10:00 AM

Children's Museum of Atlanta

May 17, 2025 - September 7, 2025 “Ruh-Roh!” S...

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Dekalb History Center - Summer Exhibits (tuesdays)

10/21/2025 10:00 AM

The DeKalb History Center

Memorial Drive – New Exhibit#Memorial_Drive_N...

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High Museum Fall Exhibits (tuesdays)

10/21/2025 10:00 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 Fall Exhibits (tuesdays)

10/21/2025 11:00 AM

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art

 T is for Timon – Craig Drennen September 20 ...

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Carlos Museum Fall Exhibits (Tuesdays)

10/21/2025 10:00 AM

Michael C. Carlos Museum

Through Sun., Dec. 7
CRITIC’S PICK:
Continuum: Johnnie Diacon & Hotvlkuce Harjo, Carlos Museum —...

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Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA) Fall Exhibits (Tuesdays)

10/21/2025 8:00 AM

Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia

CRITIC’S PICK:
Through Sat., Oct. 25

Saving Our Sacred Selves: Ayana Ross, Museum of...

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Oglethorpe University Museum of Art Fall Exhibits (Tuesdays)

10/21/2025 12:00 PM

Oglethorpe University Museum of Art

A Legacy of Generosity: The Jacobs Henderson Famil...

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PATH Museum Fall Exhibitions (tuesdays)

10/21/2025 11:00 AM

PATH Museum

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

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SCADFash Fall Exhibitions (tuesdays)

10/21/2025 11:00 AM

SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film

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

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Nightingale of Iran

11/02/2025 2:00 PM

The Breman Museum & Cultural Center

Sisters Danielle Dardashti and Galeet Dardashti un...

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Zuckerman Museum of Art Fall Exhibits (tuesdays)

10/21/2025 10:00 AM

Zuckerman Museum of Art

The Naturalist#The_Naturalist August 25 - December...

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

ArtsXchange Fall Exhibitions (tuesdays)

10/21/2025 10:00 AM

Arts Exchange

From Stono To Now : The Fire This time Black ...

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Fall Exhibits at Gallery Anderson Smith (Tuesdays)

10/21/2025 11:00 AM

Gallery Anderson Smith

Gallery Anderson Smith curates dialogue between cu...

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Jackson Fine Art Fall Exhibitions (Tuesdays)

10/21/2025 10:00 AM

Jackson Fine Art

The Tapestry September 24, 2025 - December 23, 202...

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Johnson Lowe Gallery Fall Exhibits (Tuesdays)

10/21/2025 10:00 AM

Johnson Lowe Gallery

Through Sat., Nov. 29
Critic's Pick
Encounters, Johnson Lowe Gallery — What does it mean to stand...

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Kai Lin Art Fall Exhibition (fridays)

10/24/2025 12:00 PM

KAI LIN ART

MYTHOS

exhibition Opening Friday October 24, 2025

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Spalding Nix Gallery Fall Exhibitions (tuesdays)

10/21/2025 10:00 AM

Spalding Nix Fine Art

SYNTHESCAPES

September 24 - November 14, 2025

S...

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Spruill Gallery Fall Exhibition (tuesdays)

10/21/2025 12:00 PM

Spruill Gallery & Gift Shop

Alongside Preternatural will be an installation sc...

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Swan House Fall Exhibitions (thursdays)

11/13/2025 9:00 AM

Swan Coach House

Little Things

Our annual small works exhibition

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Wolfgang Gallery Fall Exhibits (tuesdays)

10/21/2025 10:00 AM

Wolfgang Gallery

Ongoing CRITIC’S PICK: Aineki Traverso: Narcissus’ Pagoda, Wolfgang Gallery - Traverso’s first...

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Sandler Hudson Gallery Fall Exhibitions (tuesdays)

10/21/2025 12:00 PM

Sandler Hudson Gallery

 !!Summer Selections

Exhibition Dates: August 9 ...

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Visual Arts at Atlanta Attractions

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

Atlanta Botanical Gardens Exhibition: Enchanted Trees & Scarecrows (tuesdays)

10/21/2025 9:00 AM

Atlanta Botanical Garden

About the Exhibition Enchanted Trees by Poeti...

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Illuminarium Atlanta Presents Amplified & Space (Tuesdays)

10/21/2025 11:00 AM

Illuminarium Atlanta

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

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Fernbank Fall Exhibits (Tuesdays)

10/21/2025 10:00 AM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Sunken Treasures, Ancient Seas

 

On view Oc...

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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.