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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.

The Wizard of Oz

09/16/2026 10:00 AM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Experience The Wizard of Oz at The Center for Pupp...

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Studio Workshop: Storytelling Through Collage

08/07/2026 10:00 AM

High Museum of Art

Drawing inspiration from the bold visual language ...

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

Girls Rituals, Bubblegum Octopus, Material Girl, Flower Puppy

08/06/2026 7:00 PM

Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery

Girls Rituals, Bubblegum Octopus, Material Girl an...

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Opening Reception: Hey Mom, I'm Not a Loser

08/08/2026 7:00 PM

Gallery Anderson Smith

Opening reception for Brill Adium’s solo exhibitio...

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Opening Reception: "Ancestry of Belonging"

08/14/2026 6:00 PM

Spruill Gallery & Gift Shop

Join us at the Spruill Gallery (4681 Ashford Dunwo...

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Opening Reception: Spirit Object

08/06/2026 6:00 PM

Swan Coach House

Opening reception for Spirit Object.

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Visual Arts at Atlanta Attractions

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

Cocktails in the Garden

08/06/2026 5:00 PM

Atlanta Botanical Garden

The Garden’s popular after-hours event returns wit...

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Birds Georgia Forest Walk at Fernbank

08/09/2026 9:00 AM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Join a Birds Georgia volunteer and discover more a...

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Family-Friendly

UPS Second Sunday at the High Museum

08/09/2026 12:00 PM

High Museum of Art

On the second Sunday of each month, we offer free ...

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Community Art Making!

08/09/2026 2:00 PM

Charis Books & More

Community Art Making! Come out to Community Art Ma...

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Virtual Game Night: Summer Edition

08/13/2026 7:00 PM

Virtual

Join Iconic Studios Charities Inc for a lively Vir...

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Kids 'N Crafts (August) at The Supermarket

08/16/2026 2:00 PM

The Supermarket

Join us at The Supermarket for an afternoon of art...

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Toddler Saturday at the High Museum

09/05/2026 10:00 AM

High Museum of Art

Designed for children ages fifteen months through ...

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Family Saturday at the High Museum

09/05/2026 10:00 AM

High Museum of Art

Family Saturdays incorporate arts programming for ...

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UPS Second Sunday at the High Museum

09/13/2026 12:00 PM

High Museum of Art

On the second Sunday of each month, we offer free ...

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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.