ACE/FRANCISCO GALLERY (675 Pulaski St., Suite 500) “Beneath the Sky and Sea,” new paintings by Louise Haynes Hall on view in the Main Gallery. • “Playing House” is a collection of mixed media work by Cecilia Reynolds in the Upper Gallery. Through Apr. 24. Closing reception featuring readings and live music by New Town Revue on Apr. 24, 6–8 p.m.
AMICI AT THE FALLS (8851 Macon Hwy., Suite 501) Animal art with a pop art twist by local artist Will Eskridge on view through Apr. 10.
ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: ATHICA (675 Pulaski St.) Curated by Lauren Bradshaw, “Interstitial Agency” features six artists using diverse materials to explore the body’s fragmentation and repair, expressing autonomy and resilience. Through May 1.
ATHICA@CINÉ GALLERY (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “A Walk in the Woods and Stroll Through the Garden” showcases local artist Richard Huston’s stylized paintings of native plants inspired by his walks in the woods. On view through Apr. 25. Reception Apr. 3 from 6–8 p.m.
AURUM STUDIOS (125 E. Clayton St.) “All Banners of Living Things” from local artist Margaret Agner features painted silk wall hangings of moths, butterflies and florals. Through May.
FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Marisa Mustard presents a diverse collection of art including large cuts of wood, paper mache, canvas paintings and functional pieces like piggy banks and cupboards. Through April.
GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) Shot through the windows from inside Waffle House restaurants across the Southeast, Micah Cash’s photographs in “Waffle House Vistas” contemplate the built and natural environments. Through June 1. • “The Awe of Ordinary Labors: 20th-Century Paintings from Ukraine” exemplifies socialist realism, a style of art promoted by the government of the Soviet Union. Through June 1. • “Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection” is one of the most extensive holdings of Florentine baroque art in private hands outside of Italy. Through May 18.
GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) Zane Cochran presents “Aurora,” a sculptural interpretation of the aurora borealis using 3D geometric figures and lights.
GREEN WAY & FIREFLY TRAIL (Multiple Locations) Outdoor art installations include new public artwork “Georgia Railroad Lantern,” by artists Jim Benedict and Lily Kuonen. It joins other works along the trail including “Trail Blossom,” a sculpture by Richard Herzog, and “Heron Sighting,” a mural by Krysia Ara.
JUST PHO…AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) A collection of silk works, including pieces by local artist Margaret Agner, will be on view through April.
LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (211 Hoyt St.) The Window Works series presents a site-specific artwork by Atlanta artist Michael Reese that questions the perception of the Black Body against cyanotype photography popular with architectural blueprints. Through spring 2025. • In the “Green Life Exhibition,” local school-aged students present work that depicts Athens through their eyes. Closing reception May 1, 4–6 p.m. On view through May 1. • Over 150 works for the 50th Juried Exhibition are on view through May 10. Artist talks held Apr. 10, 17, 24 and May 1 at 5:30 p.m. • “Unbroken Circle: The Musical Threads of Art Rosenbaum” showcases the late artist’s exploration of American vernacular music through his paintings and drawings. Artist reception Apr. 3, 5:30–7:30 p.m. On view Apr. 3–June 14.
MAGALLERY (125 W. Jefferson St., Madison) Atlanta artist Robert Miller presents a special exhibition of abstracted works called “All Over the Pallet” that runs through Apr. 19.
OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville) Featured exhibit “Youth Art Month” will be on view through May 9.
THE OLD PAL (1320 Prince Ave.) Painter Jacob Riddling will have expressionist works focusing on the human figure on view. Through mid-April.
PORCELAIN AND DECORATIVE ARTS MUSEUM (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) Two new collections celebrating the connection between art and nature include a complete Jasperware tea set from Wedgewood in England and a series of hand-carved coconut vessels.
STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave) Local photographer and mixed media artist Berkeley Boone presents a nature-centric exhibition through Apr. 27.
STEFFEN THOMAS MUSEUM OF ART (4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead) Developed in collaboration with the Georgia Writers Museum in Eatonton, “Touch Grass: Steffen Thomas, Senora Lynch, Raven Waters” is an environmentally-focused exhibition that explores humanity’s place in the natural world. On view through June 28. • Alexandra Huynh presents “From Tears to the Sea and Other Works.” Through June 28. • “The Madness of Clowns” is a collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures that explores humanity’s interest in clowns. Presented by curatorial assistant Victoria Raatz. Through July 1.
UGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER LOBBY GALLERY (230 River Rd.) Benjamin Britton, an associate professor at the Lamar Dodd School of Art, presents “surface potential,” a collection of four abstract paintings over 7 feet tall. Through Aug. 8.
UGA SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “Precious, Almost Sacred: Voting Rights in America” features photos, pamphlets, newspaper reports, letters and more from the Russell Library archives to illustrate the expansion of voter access in Georgia. Through May. • “From Farms to Fast Fashion: Unraveling the Need for Sustainable Style” tells the story of how fast fashion came to rise and who pays for the cost of its convenience. Through July. • With selections from the Samuel Golden Theatre Collection, “The Golden Age of Broadway” provides a glimpse into Broadway’s Golden Age through musical posters, playbills, and artifacts. Through August. • “Captain Planet: The Power Is Yours” explores the origins and impact of the TV series, which inspired young people to care for the environment. Through May 2026.
WINTERVILLE CULTURAL CENTER GALLERY (371 N. Church St., Winterville) Featuring the works of more than a dozen potters, “Georgia Contemporary Wood-Fired Potters” highlights the tradition of wood firing. • The first annual “Friends of the Gallery: Members’ Exhibition” will showcase the works of 40 local artists. Opening reception Apr. 5, 5–7 p.m. On view Apr. 4–May 22.
WINTERVILLE LIBRARY (115 Marigold Ln., Winterville) “Discography: A Visual Exploration of Music” by Abigail Boylen is a collection of colorful and engaging paintings. Reception Apr. 5, 12–1:30 p.m. Currently on view through Apr. 12.
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