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A Smithsonian-affiliated gallery that has featured shows on artist-designed furniture, Japanese product design, lunch boxes and eco-friendly architecture. MODA is the only museum in the Southeast devoted exclusively to all things design.
Visual Vibes: Rock Posters and The Atlanta Designers Who Shape Them
Tuesday May 12, 2026 05:30 PM EDT
MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)
Cost: $16.80
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Join us for a rock’n conversation with a select group of renowned poster designers of Atlanta. Learn their origin stories from the technically trained to the diy, find out who they’ve worked with, and what cool gig posters they’ve designed throughout their careers. Take part in the conversation, and...
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Design Book Club: Threads of Life
Friday June 5, 2026 12:00 PM EDT
MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)
Cost: Free
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Join us at the Peachtree Branch Library at 12 p.m. on the first Friday of each month for a lively discussion of books that explore how design shapes our world. Hosted by MODA and the library, conversations are led by MODA staff or guest experts. If you like, bring your lunch (no red beverages, pleas...
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HOW HIP-HOP MADE ATLANTA:THE DUNGEON FAMILY'S AUDIOVISUAL REPRESENTATIONS OF ATLANTA
Tuesday June 9, 2026 06:30 PM EDT
MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)
Cost: Free
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Trap music gets dismissed as nihilistic, or celebrated without being understood. Dr. Regina N. Bradley is here to read it correctly.
In this session, Dr. Bradley examines trap as a form of critical storytelling: a genre that documents labor, aspiration, inequality, and survival. Trap music is unfl...
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HOW HIP-HOP MADE ATLANTA: ATLANTA'S HIP HOP GEOGRAPHY
Friday June 19, 2026 10:30 AM EDT
MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)
Cost: Free
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How Hip-Hop Made Atlanta is a three-part public lecture series by Dr. Regina N. Bradley. Each session examines Atlanta's hip-hop culture as a lens for understanding American identity, civic life, and regional history — from the geography that shaped the movement's earliest days, to the Dungeon Famil...
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Grown-Up Camp: Design Recess
Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)
Cost: $300
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Join us on June 24 for the day your inner creative has been waiting for since approximately the third grade.
Every creative block you've ever had came from the same place: you stopped being willing to be bad at something. Play fixes that. Not as a warm-up, not as a team building exercise, but as a...
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Grown-Up Camp: The South Got Somethin' to Say with Dr. Regina Bradley
Wednesday July 15, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)
Cost: $300
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Join us on July 15 for a day that asks where original work really comes from. Hip-hop didn't just happen in Atlanta. Atlanta made it happen — and understanding how changes the way you think about making anything.
Spend a morning with Dr. Regina Bradley — scholar, author, and one of the sharpest mi...
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Business x Design: D.L. Warfield in Conversation
Wednesday May 6, 2026 05:30 PM EDT
MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)
Cost: $16.80
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In this edition of Business x Design, legendary creative director D.L. Warfield joins acclaimed author and cultural critic Dr. Regina N. Bradley for a conversation about album art, cultural identity, and the art of building a brand.
Among other things, Warfield is known for being the Creative Dire...
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Handwriting & Hip-Hop with Stef Alicia
Thursday April 30, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)
Cost: $35
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Join us for a unique and inspiring workshop that blends the art of cursive handwriting with the rhythmic essence of hip-hop culture. Led by renowned cursive artist and educator Stef Alica McCalmon, this session promises to ignite your creativity and enrich your connection to both writing and music.
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Design that Gives You Butterflies: Permaculture for the Home Landscape
Wednesday April 22, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)
Cost: $16.80
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In this talk, Brandy Hall—Founder and CEO of Shades of Green Permaculture and author of the new book, The Complete Guide to Permaculture—will introduce the principles of permaculture and regenerative landscape design, showing how thoughtful planning can transform even small yards into resilient, liv...
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Finding Your Niche with Carrie Cantwell
Thursday April 16, 2026 06:00 PM EDT
MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)
Cost: $26-$35
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Carrie will share her inspiring journey from the film industry to creating licensed illustration and artwork, and helping others launch their own creative endeavors. Through stories, insights, and interactive moments, this dynamic session invites you to reflect on your creative process and explore w...
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Open Make Session: A Community Studio at MODA
Wednesday April 15, 2026 02:00 PM EDT
MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)
Cost: Free
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Our world is fast and chaotic. Open Make Session offers a rare kind of space: a place to sit, make, and think.
During this drop-in program, MODA's galleries become a shared studio. Bring a project—something you've been meaning to start. Spend time making in an inspiring environment. Whether you're...
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Wine & Design: Design Show & Tell
Wednesday April 8, 2026 05:00 PM EDT
MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)
Cost: $18
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Join us for Wine & Design: Design Show & Tell, an evening for Atlanta's creative community to sip, explore, and share the designed objects that have stuck with us. After a guided tour of MODA's galleries, we're handing the mic to you. Bring a favorite object, a project you worked on, a piece of pack...
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Exhibitions at Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) (Wednesdays)
Wednesday April 8, 2026 08:00 AM EDT
MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)
Cost: $10 General Admission, student/senior discounts
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Explore current exhibitions on view at Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA).
Current exhibitions: - Public Notice: 2025 U.S. International Poster Biennial
See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.
[click here for more]Exhibitions at Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) (Sundays)
Sunday April 5, 2026 08:00 AM EDT
MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)
Cost: $10 General Admission, student/senior discounts
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
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Explore current exhibitions on view at Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA).
Current exhibitions: - Public Notice: 2025 U.S. International Poster Biennial
See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.
[click here for more]Granny Graffiti Workshop with Carole Loeffler
Saturday April 4, 2026 10:00 AM EDT
MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)
Cost: $35
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What would graffiti look like if it were made by a grandmother?
That's the question at the heart of Granny Graffiti, the public art practice created by Philadelphia artist Carole Loeffler. Using vintage doilies and simple materials, Loeffler began stitching small affirmations — "It's OK," "Stay St...
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Exhibitions at Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) (Saturdays)
Saturday April 4, 2026 08:00 AM EDT
MODA (Museum of Design Atlanta)
Cost: $10 General Admission, student/senior discounts
Disclaimer: All prices are current as of the posting date and are subject to change.
Please check the venue or ticket sales site for the current pricing.
Explore current exhibitions on view at Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA).
Current exhibitions: - Public Notice: 2025 U.S. International Poster Biennial
See exhibit pages for full details, images, and critic’s picks where available.
[click here for more]If you're in a band, an artist, run a venue, or keep your organization's calendar, we'd love to have your event on the site. Submit your event here and we'll get you on Atlanta's most comprehensive listing of events.
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Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
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