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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 Tales of Edgar Allan Poe

04/03/2026 8:00 PM

Center For Puppetry Arts

Puppet Shows | Ages 13+

Tales of Terror and Trag...

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High Frequency Friday

04/03/2026 6:00 PM

High Museum of Art

Set out on a musical journey with the city’s most ...

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Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta presents: Lawless Family Concert

04/12/2026 4:00 PM

Michael C. Carlos Museum

The Carlos Museum and the Emory Chamber Music Soci...

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Raise the Roof! The Fiddler Jazz Sessions with the Joe Alterman Trio

04/19/2026 4:00 PM

The Breman Museum & Cultural Center

Inspired by great versions of “Fiddler on the Roof...

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

Adopt & Shop Dog Adoption Event

04/12/2026 1:00 PM

Distillery of Modern Art

Stop by as we collaborate with Floor Coverings Int...

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Dead Butterflies, Porcelain Stars, Open Carry State, Hambear, Current Vision

04/04/2026 7:00 PM

Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery

Dead Butterflies is an electronic screamo band eme...

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Visual Arts at Atlanta Attractions

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

Beginner Tai Chi – Quarter II

04/04/2026 12:00 AM

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Learn this ancient Chinese martial art, designed t...

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RARE Steak Championship 2026

04/09/2026 6:00 PM

Pullman Yards

The iconic RARE Steak Championship is making its A...

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Morning Hikes

04/04/2026 9:00 AM

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Enjoy a guided hike through Fernbank Forest.

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Family-Friendly

Drop-In Family Program: Natural Egg Dyeing

04/03/2026 10:00 AM

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Certain plants contain powerful dyes that create s...

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Retro Easter Photo Sessions

04/04/2026 2:00 PM

The Oddities Museum, Inc

A throwback to an age of innocence and terror. 2pm...

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Adam wa Mishmish are coming to Alif Institute!

04/25/2026 4:00 PM

Alif Institute

The beloved Arab children’s show Adam Wa Mishmish ...

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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.