ARTWALL@HOTEL INDIGO ATHENS (500 College Ave.) Curated by Lilly McEachern, “Crooked” features work by Andrae Green, Craig Coleman and Jess Machacek. Closing reception Apr. 7 at 6 p.m. Through Apr. 11.
THE ATHENAEUM (287 W. Broad St.) Stockholm-based artist Lisa Tan’s video work, “Dodge and Burn 2017–2020 July 4,” documents three consecutive failed attempts at filming fireworks on the 4th of July from the vantage point of a passenger on a commercial airliner destined for Los Angeles. Through Apr. 2.
ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: ATHICA (675 Pulaski St.) The 2022 “Members’ Showcase” spotlights roughly 40 artists who support the gallery through memberships. Participants include Barbara Odil, Helen Kuykendall, Lisa Freeman, Litta Milde, Michael Lachowski, Mickey O Boyd and more. An artists’ roundtable discussion will be held on closing day, Mar. 27 at 4:30 p.m.
AURUM STUDIOS (125 E. Clayton St.) Margaret Agner presents a collection of pastels, many of which were created in the company of the Athens Plein Air painters.
DODD GALLERIES (270 River Rd.) “The Black Artists Alliance Juried Exhibition” creates a devoted space of visibility and presents works by Black UGA students AJ Aremu, Jaci Davis, William Evans, Jacob Hoover, Amari Mitnaul and Temple Douglass. • The 30th installation of the “2022 Science and Medical Illustration Exhibition” includes work from undergraduate students in Science Illustration at UGA and graduate students in Medical Illustration at Augusta University. • “Stacks on Stacks” presents the work of three artists from the Carolinas working in abstraction: Mark Brosseau, Martha Clippinger and Susan Klein. • Huey Lee’s “Entangled Memories” features manipulated works that explore his relationship to objects as a way to better interpret his lived experience. All shows run through Mar. 31.
CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) “Hello, Welcome!” presents abstract worlds by Maggie Davis, Jonah Cordy, Carol MacAllister and Jason Matherly. • “Classic City” interprets the city of Athens, GA through the works of James Burns, Sydney Shores, Thompson Sewell and Allison Ward.
FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Painted portraits by Mark Dalling. Through March.
GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Wealth and Beauty: Pier Francesco Foschi and Painting in Renaissance Florence.” Through Apr. 24. • “Lou Stovall: Of Land and Origins” features selected works by the printmaker who is the 2022 recipient of the museum’s Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Award. Through May 29. • “In Dialogue: Views of Empire: Grand and Humble” displays two print collections that create a conversation about what it meant to be a working-class citizen in mid-19th-century Russia. Through Aug. 21. • “Jennifer Steinkamp: The Technologies of Nature.” Through Aug. 21. • “Graphic Eloquence: American Modernism on Paper from the Collection of Michael T. Ricker.” Through Sept. 4.
GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) Zane Cochran presents “Aurora,” a sculptural interpretation of the aurora borealis using 3D geometric figures and lights.
HEIRLOOM CAFE (815 N. Chase St.) Inspired by the absence of travel during the pandemic, Kristen Bach’s photo collection, “When We Traveled,” revisits the people, colors, textures and environments the artist’s family encountered in past years. Through May 2.
LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (211 Hoyt St.) AJ Aremu presents a large-scale installation for “Window Works,” a site-specific series that utilizes the building’s front entrance windows for outdoor art viewing. • Collections from our Community presents Tatiana Veneruso’s collection of vintage purses that represent over 100 years of handbag history. Through June 4. • Curated by Miranda Lash of the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, the 47th annual Juried Exhibition includes 160 works of drawing, metal work, painting, photography, sculpture, video and more. Artist talks held Mar. 17, Apr. 21 and May 19 at 6 p.m., plus Apr. 2 and Apr. 23 at 2 p.m. Through May 21.
OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd.) Paintings of dinosaurs, bats, raccoons and other creatures by Will Eskridge. Through March.
OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville) The gallery hosts a show of students attending various local elementary, middle and high schools in celebration of Youth Art Month. Through Mar. 26. • Held in recognition of Global Recycling Day, “Reinvented & Reclaimed: A Recycled Art Exhibition” presents wearable designs incorporating paper, plastics, aluminum cans, bottle caps and other repurposed materials. Opening reception Mar. 18, 5–7 p.m. Through Mar. 26.
ODUM SCHOOL OF ECOLOGY GALLERY (140 E. Green St.) Natural science illustrator C Olivia Carlisle shares insect, botanical and ecosystems illustrations alongside “The Birdwing Butterflies of Papua New Guinea,” a display featuring specimens assembled by James W. Porter and photographs by Carolyn Crist. Through May 18.
QUIET GALLERY AT ACC LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) Anthony Salzman’s exhibition, “Images and Whimages,” pays tribute to both spiritual icons and “whimages,” or whimsical images that are inspired during the early hours of the day. Through May 6.
STEFFEN THOMAS MUSEUM OF ART (4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead) “A Feminine View of Brotherhood” features the works of InKyoung Choi Chun, Hannah Israel, Jennifer Mack-Watkins and Dayna Thacker. This show touches on Steffen Thomas’ philosophy of inclusion, harmony and hopes for a better future. Through Apr. 2.
TIF SIGFRIDS (393 N. Finley St.) Tif Sigfrids reopens in its new location with a solo show of works by Thomas Dozol. Through Mar. 26.
TINY ATH GALLERY (174 Cleveland Ave.) The Athens Metal Arts Guild presents a jewelry and metalworks exhibition featuring 12 artists. Open Third Thursday, Mar. 17, 6-9 p.m. On view by appointment through March.
UGA SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) The new Ted Turner Exhibition Hall and Gallery showcases CNN founder and environmentalist Ted Turner’s life and legacy through memorabilia, photographs and other items. • “Not Only for Ourselves: The Integration of UGA Athletics” celebrates the 50th anniversary of integration of the Georgia Bulldogs football team. Through Spring 2022. • “At War With Nature: The Battle to Control Pests in Georgia’s Fields, Forests and Front Yards” includes 3D models of insects alongside newspaper articles, government documents and photos to take viewers through the entomological and horticultural wars that Georgians have waged in their own yards, as well as the environmental, ecological and public health concerns related to pests and eradication efforts. Through May 27. • “Frankie Welch’s Americana: Fashion, Scarves and Politics” explores the life of the designer and entrepreneur who, in addition to producing thousands of custom scarves, had many connections to presidential politics, Georgia and UGA. Family Day held Mar. 26, 1–4 p.m. Gallery tour held Apr. 5, 2 p.m. Through July 8.
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