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Looking for arts events, festivals, art class? Want to stop by the High Museum, Carlos Museum, or see some of the artist lectures, exhibit openings, see our comprehensive guide to arts events below. Plan your weekend events, check today or tonight’s events with Atlanta’s most comprehensive events guide. Our handy guide to the 5 things to do in Atlanta today. We’ve got critics picks for the best events happening each day on our CL Recommends page.

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Arts Content Archives

About Town

06/01/2024 12:00 AM
Kevin C. Madigan keeps you apprised of theater and musical events, goings-on, and other happenings you should have on your entertainment calendar.

Screen Time

06/01/2024 12:00 AM
Cinema, television, streaming — if you can view it on a screen, whether in a theater, at home or on a mobile device — Curt Holman has it covered.

Art Museums

For a list of all museum exhibitions currently showing see our page art museums in atlanta.

High Museum Fall Exhibits (Fridays)

12/13/2024 9:00 AM
High Museum of Art
CRITIC’S PICK: Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, High Museum...

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

12/13/2024 7:00 AM
Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia
Celebration: The Past Forward Oct 26, 2024 - ...

Wattage: Contemporary Cocktails at the Atlanta Contemporary

12/12/2024 6:00 PM
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center
When is the last time you enjoyed a performance of post-classical music by world-class artists...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Fall Exhibits (fridays)

12/13/2024 10:00 AM
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art
The Stars of America

Melvin Toledo

This exh...

Carlos Museum Summer Exhibits (Fridays)

12/13/2024 9:00 AM
Michael C. Carlos Museum
Picture Worlds: Greek, Maya, and Moche Potter...

Oglethorpe University Museum of Art Fall Exhibits (fridays)

12/13/2024 1:00 PM
Oglethorpe University Museum of Art
 The Gaze

 


July 12 – December 1, 2024

“If you g...

Breman Museum Fall Exhibits (fridays)

12/13/2024 10:00 AM
The Breman Museum
From Light to Light: The Weekly Jewish Holiday of&...

Art Festivals

For the calendar of all upcoming arts and other types of festivals see our page: Atlanta festivals

Friday The 13th December 2024 Part II

12/13/2024 12:00 PM
Iron Palm Tattoos & Piercings
December 13 @ 1:00 pm – December 16 @ 12:00 am EST



Iron Palm’s second & final Friday The 13th customer appreciation special for 2024.

$13 Tattoos ...

Launchpad

03/11/2025 6:00 PM
Theatrical Outfit
LAUNCHPAD: A “MADE IN ATLANTA” FESTIVAL is an exciting way to empower a new generation of theatre artists with the space, resources, development, and ...

Art Galleries

Below are a sampling of art galleries open to the public. For a comprehensive list of all art galleries in Atlanta see our page art galleries in atlanta. For gallery events see our arts calendar below.

ABV AGENCY and GALLERY

ABV AGENCY + GALLERY is an artist-forward creative agency and contemporary art gallery based in Atlanta, GA. Founded by artist & designer Greg Mike in...

KAI LIN ART

A contemporary gallery that hosts quality exhibitions with a focus on emerging local artists who work with photography, sculpture, and hand-crafted ar...

Besharat Gallery

The Castleberry Hill gallery is located in an 1885 building reminiscent of a European Salon.

Anne Irwin Fine Art

Paintings by regional artists are this Buckhead gallery’s focus.

Alan Avery Art Company

A high-end Buckhead gallery that has shown such big guns as Robert Rauschenberg and Roy Lichtenstein and an array of contemporary painting, sculpture,...

Jackson Fine Art

One of the region’s premier photography galleries, Jackson features cutting-edge work by local and national artists, and an array of high-quality phot...

Atlanta Photography Group

If you want to get a read on the variety of approaches and styles in Atlanta’s thriving photography scene, you couldn’t do better than a visit to this...

Johnson Lowe Gallery

The gallery’s exhibition schedule features both thematically organized shows and solo artist exhibitions. Typically, the gallery will juxtapose an int...

Gregg Irby Gallery

Showcasing the South’s Hottest Artists - For those seeking to brighten their homes and lives with original art, Gregg Irby Gallery is the renowned con...

Art Classes

The following art centers offer art classes to adults. See our page art classes in atlanta for a comprehensive list.

Chastain Arts Center

One of the oldest arts centers in Atlanta, Chastain Arts Center offers workshops, classes, and summer caps. The gallery hosts mixed media exhibitions ...

Spruill Center for the Arts

Founded in 1975, this nonprofit organization offers a number of art classes and programs suitable for all ages and special needs, including sculpture,...

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

A community arts center that also features a rotating schedule of exhibitions focused on local artists working in a variety of media.



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