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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.

Exhibitions at the Infinite at Pullman Yards (Thursdays)

04/30/2026 9:00 AM

The Infinite at Pullman Yards

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Exhibitions at High Museum (Thursdays)

04/30/2026 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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Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Thursdays)

04/30/2026 10:00 AM

Michael C. Carlos Museum

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Exhibitions at Jackson Fine Art (Thursdays)

04/30/2026 10:00 AM

Jackson Fine Art

CRITIC'S PICK:
Through Sat., Mar. 21
Cooper & Gorfer / Andrew Moore, Jackson Fine Art - The...

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Exhibitions at Johnson Lowe Gallery (Thursdays)

04/30/2026 10:00 AM

Johnson Lowe Gallery

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Exhibitions at Whitespace (Thursdays)

04/30/2026 11:00 AM

Whitespace Gallery

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Exhibitions at Atlanta Contemporary Art Center (Thursdays)

04/30/2026 12:00 PM

Atlanta Contemporary

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Museum Exhibits and Art Shows

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

Exhibitions at Atlanta Contemporary Art Center (Fridays)

05/01/2026 8:00 AM

Atlanta Contemporary

CRITIC’S PICK
Sat., Jan. 31- Sun., May 17
Georgia Women to Watch 2026: A Book Arts Revolution,...

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XPT: Xperimental Puppetry Theater (Opening Night)

04/30/2026 7:30 PM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 18+

Join in on the experimen...

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Exhibitions at Children's Museum (Fridays)

05/01/2026 10:00 AM

Children's Museum of Atlanta

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Exhibitions at Dekalb History Center - (Fridays)

05/01/2026 10:00 AM

The DeKalb History Center

Explore current exhibitions on view at DeKalb Hist...

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Exhibitions at Hammonds House Museum (Fridays)

05/01/2026 7:00 AM

Hammonds House Museum

Explore current exhibitions on view at Hammonds Ho...

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Art and About Walking Tour: Modern Midtown

04/30/2026 6:00 PM

High Museum of Art

Embark on a walking tour and explore the landscape...

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Exhibitions at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (Fridays)

05/01/2026 7:00 AM

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art

Explore current exhibitions on view at Marietta Co...

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Exhibitions at Carlos Museum (Fridays)

05/01/2026 10:00 AM

Michael C. Carlos Museum

Explore current exhibitions on view at Michael C. ...

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Exhibitions at Oglethorpe University Museum of Art (Fridays)

05/01/2026 10:00 AM

Oglethorpe University Museum of Art

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Exhibitions at SCADFash (Fridays)

05/01/2026 6:00 AM

SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film

Explore current exhibitions on view at SCAD FASH M...

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Exhibitions at Spelman College Museum of Fine Art (Fridays)

05/01/2026 8:00 AM

Spelman College Museum of Fine Art

Explore current exhibitions on view at Spelman Col...

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Exhibitions at Breman Museum (Fridays)

05/01/2026 11:00 AM

The Breman Museum & Cultural Center

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Exhibitions at Zuckerman Museum of Art (Fridays)

05/01/2026 6:00 AM

Zuckerman Museum of Art

Explore current exhibitions on view at Zuckerman M...

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

Edgewood Art Walk — Block Party + Open Exhibition at Atlanta Center for Photography Project Lab

05/02/2026 12:00 PM

Atlanta Center for Photography Project Lab

For the third year, Atlanta Center for Photography...

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Mike Mauldin Art Show — Opening Reception at Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery

05/01/2026 5:00 PM

Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery

Opening reception for the Mike Mauldin Art Show at...

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Exhibitions at Gallery Anderson Smith (Fridays)

05/01/2026 7:00 AM

Gallery Anderson Smith

Explore current exhibitions on view at Gallery And...

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Exhibitions at Jackson Fine Art (Fridays)

05/01/2026 10:00 AM

Jackson Fine Art

CRITIC'S PICK:
Through Sat., Mar. 21
Cooper & Gorfer / Andrew Moore, Jackson Fine Art - The...

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Exhibitions at Johnson Lowe Gallery (Fridays)

05/01/2026 6:00 AM

Johnson Lowe Gallery

Explore current exhibitions on view at Johnson Low...

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Exhibitions at Kai Lin Art (Fridays)

05/01/2026 8:00 AM

KAI LIN ART

Explore current exhibitions on view at Kai Lin Art...

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Exhibitions at Spalding Nix Gallery (Fridays)

05/01/2026 6:00 AM

Spalding Nix Fine Art

Explore current exhibitions on view at Spalding Ni...

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Exhibitions at Swan Coach House (Fridays)

05/01/2026 10:00 AM

Swan Coach House

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Exhibitions at The Sun ATL (Fridays)

05/01/2026 7:00 AM

The Sun ATL

Explore current exhibitions on view at The Sun ATL...

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Exhibitions at Whitespace (Fridays)

05/01/2026 11:00 AM

Whitespace Gallery

Explore current exhibitions on view at Whitespace ...

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Exhibitions at Sandler Hudson Gallery (Fridays)

05/01/2026 7:00 AM

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

Shows for Seedlings: Interactive Songs and Stories with Michael Levine

05/01/2026 10:00 AM

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Enjoy a variety of live performances by some of At...

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Illuminarium Atlanta Exhibitions (Fridays)

05/01/2026 11:00 AM

Illuminarium Atlanta

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

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Exhibitions at Fernbank (Fridays)

05/01/2026 10:00 AM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

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Family-Friendly

Shows for Seedlings: Interactive Songs and Stories with Michael Levine

05/01/2026 10:00 AM

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Enjoy a variety of live performances by some of At...

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Toddler Saturday at the High Museum

05/02/2026 10:00 AM

High Museum of Art

Designed for children ages fifteen months through ...

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Family Saturday at the High Museum

05/02/2026 10:00 AM

High Museum of Art

Family Saturdays incorporate arts programming for ...

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Lantern Parade - Workshops

05/02/2026 11:00 AM

Byers Theatre at Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center

Get ready for the Lantern Parade! Join parade arti...

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Weekend Family Tour at the High Museum

05/02/2026 11:00 AM

High Museum of Art

With more than twenty thousand works of art in our...

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Teen Art Afternoon: Inner-Child Construction

05/02/2026 2:00 PM

High Museum of Art

Inspired by Isamu Noguchi: “I am not a designer,” ...

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Opening Reception | The Atlanta Collage Collective Showcase

05/02/2026 6:00 PM

The Oddities Museum, Inc

Join us for the opening reception featuring creati...

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Pollination Celebration

05/03/2026 12:00 PM

Pine Lake Beach House

Join the City of Pine Lake in celebrating Earth Da...

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Niki in the Garden: Contributing and above Member Preview

05/05/2026 6:00 PM

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Contributing members and above are invited to expe...

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Niki in the Garden: Member Preview

05/07/2026 6:00 PM

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Members are invited to experience the long-awaited...

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Shows for Seedlings: Contrary Mary’s Garden with Mama Koku

05/08/2026 10:00 AM

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Enjoy a variety of live performances by some of At...

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UPS Second Sunday at the High Museum

05/10/2026 12:00 PM

High Museum of Art

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

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Painting Summer Florals

05/13/2026 6:30 PM

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Learn to paint loose summer florals with artist Ja...

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Shows for Seedlings: Mahealani’s Adventures in Polynesia

05/15/2026 10:00 AM

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Enjoy a variety of live performances by some of At...

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Water-Bath Canning

05/16/2026 2:00 PM

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Join Chance in this demonstration-based class as s...

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Shows for Seedlings: Playtime Songs with Ms. Patty

05/22/2026 10:00 AM

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Enjoy a variety of live performances by some of At...

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Girl Scouts in the Garden

05/29/2026 9:00 AM

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Calling all Girl Scouts! Bring your families and f...

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Toddler Takeover at the High Museum

05/30/2026 9:00 AM

High Museum of Art

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., May 30 - Sun., May 31
Toddler Takeover, Woodruff Arts Center - Kids up to...

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Toddler Takeover at the High Museum

05/31/2026 9:00 AM

High Museum of Art

CRITIC'S PICK:
Sat., May 30 - Sun., May 31
Toddler Takeover, Woodruff Arts Center - Kids up to...

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Toddler Saturday at the High Museum

06/06/2026 10:00 AM

High Museum of Art

Designed for children ages fifteen months through ...

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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.