Deadline for getting listed in Art Around Town is every THURSDAY at 5 p.m. for the issue that comes out the following Wednesday. Email calendar@flagpole.com. Listings are printed based on available space.
Art Around Town
ACC Library
Memorial Day Display on Moina Michael (Heritage Room); Friends for Life Mentoring Display (Lobby). Through May.
"Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World," featuring a traveling exhibition exploring Franklin's life and contributions to the founding of this country. Through May 23.
Antiques and Jewels
Oil paintings by Mary Porter featuring landscapes and scenes of Athens. Through July. 706-340-3717
Athens Academy
Myers Gallery: Paris-inspired paintings and photography by Nancy Lloyd. "Cycles, Revolutions and Transitions" features paintings and sculpture by Dr. Lawrence Stueck, through May 29. Annual show of student work, through May 23. Call for more info, 706-549-9225
ATHICA
"Adventures in Mysticism" brings together the work of 15 national and regional artists who explore transcendence, religion and the preternatural. Featuring photo essays by Nate Larson of Chicago, IL. Also, a site-specific installation by Trevor Reese and egg-temperas by Dennis Harper. Curated by Rebecca Ray Brantley and Mike Calway-Fagen. Through June 1. www.athica.org
Aurum Studio
Landscape and abstract paintings by Hermann Kosak. Through May.
Big City Bread Cafe
Abstract paintings on found wood by Matthew Scott. Through May.
Brick House Studio
"From Asia to Athens" features new paintings by Dave Jenkins and video by Dan Aguar. Gallery open by appointment through May 19. www.lamarwood.com
Circle Gallery (UGA College of Environmental Design)
"Eyesight Photography" featuring work by Chris Balthrop.
Clayton Street Gallery
Recent work by David and Galen Burke. This father/son duo covers a range of artistic expression through photography, musical instruments, stop motion animation, installations and more. May 12–30. Reception on May 16.
Elements Hair Salon
Abstract paintings by Meg McConnell. www.myspace.com/megmcconnell29. Through July.
Espresso Royale Caffe
Drawings by Maggie Smith. Through May.
Five Star Day Café
(Downtown) Paintings by local artist Lou Kregel. Through May.
Flicker Theatre & Bar
Screenprinted, collaged and embroidered work by MFA Fabric Design candidate Stephanie Blair. Through May.
"Ode to Gaia" featuring artwork by Tiffany Tunno in the theatre. May 16–30. Reception on May 16.
Georgia Center
"Mondays @ the BGC" features photography by children from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Athens. May 12–20 in the Hill Atrium.
Last Resort Grill
"Kenetic Rythem" by Amiri Geuka Farris featuring original paintings of Georgia musical artists. Through May.
Lumpkin Café
Paintings by Ann Hamlin and digital prints by Tim Adams. Through May.
Lyndon House Arts Center
"Immersion - Exploring the Depths of Watermedia" incorporates techniques of watermedia that span from traditional to experimental. Artists include Celia Brooks, Nyambi Mwaura, Par Ramey and Elizabeth Vitale. May 16–July 19. Reception on May 16.
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center
"Madison National 2008" is an annual national juried exhibit featuring work by 27 artists. Curated by Sylvie Fortin, editor-in-chief of Art Papers. Through June 30. www.madisonmorgancultural.org
Marigold Cafe
(Winterville) Abstract paintings by Meg McConnell. www.myspace.com/megmcconnell29. Through July.
Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation
"Southworks" is a national juried art exhibit featuring selected works in a variety of media. Through May. www.ocaf.com
Skate Shop of Athens
"Get Gnar" featuring Chad Osburn's fine art photography taken at local skate spots around Athens over the past two years. Through May.
Speakeasy
Work by Erin McIntosh, UGA Masters of Fine Arts candidate. Through May. Reception on May 16. www.erinmcintosh.com
State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Award-winning watercolors by Georgia native Carol Cutts. Primary influences are Georgia O'Keefe and John Singer Sargent. Through June 2.
Strand Hair Salon
Photography exhibit by Lis Carney. Reception on May 17. Through May.
Sweet Retreat
(Watkinsville) Student-teacher art exhibit featuring work by George Allee and Jackie Kirsche. Through June.
The Commercial Bank
(Winterville, GA) "Art Makes Cent$" student art exhibit and auction benefiting local participating schools in eastern Clarke and Oglethorpe counties. Features work from grades K–12. Through May. Reception and auction on May 29.
The Grit
Acrylic paintings and reused paper collages by Tara Mosely. Through May 18.
UGA Aderhold
(Room 232) "Southern Memories" features paintings by award-winning author and UGA alumna Mary Padgelek. Through August. www.padgelek.com.
Walker's Coffee & Pub
"Mrs. Colelasure's Third Grade Class" by David Mack features portraits illustrated from a 1962 class photo. Through May.
Washington Historical Museum
"Earthen Vessels: The Washington County Tradition and Its Influences on Georgia Pottery" from the collection of Virginia Lee King and Robert Willingham, Jr. Through June 28.
Wild Child Arts
"A Study of Horses" features work by Brenda K. McDaniel, Charleen Romine, Terri Alsobrook, Christina Sullo and Jim Bell. Through June. www.wildchildarts.net
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