ACC LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) “Let Freedom Read” shares small works of art created in celebration of Banned Books Week. Through October.
ACE/FRANCISCO GALLERY (675 Pulaski St., Suite 1500) San Diego-based photographer J. Grant Brittain presents “80s Skate Photography,” a collection of iconic images. Through December.
ATHENAEUM (287 W. Broad St.) Paul Pfeiffer’s video work “Red Green Blue” edits audio and visual recordings of the UGA Redcoat Marching Band to investigate the stadium as a site of ritual. Curator Tour Oct. 8, 4 p.m. Currently on view through Nov. 18.
ATHENS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (246 W. Hancock Ave.) “BLOOM” features select works by local artist Courtney Khail. Through Oct. 6.
ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: ATHICA (675 Pulaski St.) During his residency, Artist-in-ATHICA Mickey Oscar Boyd has developed an installation entitled “The Vernacular of Placeless Architecture; or Stairs and Portals to the Same Place.” Through Oct. 12.
ATHICA@CINÉ GALLERY (234 W. Hancock Ave.) Curated by Jason Thrasher in conjunction with a co-exhibition at the ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery, “80s Skate Photography” shares images by J. Grant Brittain. Through Oct. 25.
CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) Classic Gallery 1 shares “Flourish,” an exhibition of artists inspired by the botanical world including Dallis Foshee, Mary Mason Sams, Marisa Mustard and Zahria Cook. Classic Gallery 2 shares “Works by Bess Carter,” a series of brightly painted interior spaces.
DODD GALLERIES (270 River Rd.) “Spirit Duplicator” presents works by Sarah LaPonte, Gabriel Slavitt and Dylan Lewis. Through Oct. 4. • Designed by Jiayi Guo and Haolin Zeng, “Expression of the Superorganism” employs fire ants to explore three forms of animal-mediated creation processes. Through Oct. 4. • Eliza Bentz’s exhibition “To Wander a Well Worn Path” presents the act of weaving in relation to contemporary abstraction and mixed media practices. Through Oct. 4. • Ansley West Rivers’ exhibition “Holding Time” brings together three distinct bodies of photographic work. Through Nov. 3. • In “Wall Works: Kathryn Réfi,” the artist uses her own hair as a foundational image to weave organic and irregular material into the familiar pattern of a chain link fence, creating a tension between softness and rigidity. Through Nov. 15.
FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) An annual tradition of spooky artwork in celebration of Halloween. Through October.
GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Where Shadows Cross: Photography by Jim Fiscus. Through Oct. 8. • “Southern/Modern” explores themes of social issues, urbanization, religion, the environment and artists’ colonies through the artwork of Southern artists working between 1913–1955. Through Dec. 10. • “In Dialogue: Power Couple: Pierre and Louise Daura in Paris” features paintings by Louise, engravings by Pierre and several objects that appear in their images. Through Feb. 11. • “Decade of Tradition: Highlights from the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection.” Through July 3, 2024.
GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) Zane Cochran presents “Aurora,” a sculptural interpretation of the aurora borealis using 3D geometric figures and lights.
HENDERSHOT’S (237 Prince Ave.) Nirvinyl Album Art presents “Falloween – Part 1.” Through Nov. 1.
JUST PHO… AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Local watercolorist Mary Ellen Vogel presents “Home and Abroad,” scenes from the Bahamas, Italy, Europe, Thailand, Japan and the U.S. executed in her realistic, impressionistic style. Through Oct. 14.
LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (211 Hoyt St.) Collections from our Community presents Nena Gilreath’s collection of toe shoes. Through Oct. 7. • “Love.Craft Athens” is a two-part exhibition of artworks created by the crew of Love.Craft Athens, a nonprofit organization that serves adults with developmental disabilities. Through Oct. 7. • “The Fables” by Kristin Roberts consists of illustrations inspired by Aesop’s Fables. Through Oct. 7. • “Sanctuary: Works by Mary Engel and Cheryl Washburn” combines works by two artists who share a passion for animals. Through Oct. 7. • Ato Ribiero presents a solo exhibition of wooden assemblages referencing both Ghanian strip-woven kente cloth and Black quilting traditions of the American South. • Curated by Keith Wilson, “The Image Moves: New Film and Video Work by Athens Artists” includes Drew Gebhardt, Katz Tepper, Jamie Bull, Selia Hooten, Vivian Liddell, CC Calloway, Shawn Campbell and AJ Aremu. • “The 8th Collegiate Paper Art Triennial” includes works by 36 students from 11 different schools. • Abraham Tesser presents “Maquettes,” a collection of small-scale works in wood used as drafts for larger pieces. Opening reception for new exhibitions held Oct. 10, 6–8 p.m.
MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) Teresa Bramlette Reeves presents “she didn’t really follow a rabbit down the hole, but she thought it was a good story.” Through Dec. 2.
THE ROOK & PAWN (294 W. Washington St.) “Full Circle” is a group exhibition of works by 26 Athens artists including Keith P. Rein, J Anderssen, Sierra Kirsche, Gaby Delliponti and Wiliam Ballard. Through Oct. 21.
STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave) Margaret Agner presents “Six-Legged Symmetry,” a collection of 17 painted silk hangings depicting insects. Insectival held Sept. 30. Currently on view through Oct. 9.
STEFFEN THOMAS MUSEUM OF ART (4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead) “Something to Declare/Algo para Declarar” represents nine Latin American countries through the works of Jorge Arcos, Yehimi Cambron, Marisa Cerban, Franklin Delgado, Pedro Fuertes, Catalina Gomez-Beuth, Dora Lopez, Morgan Lugo, Paula Reynaldi, Maria Sarmiento, Carlos Solis and Melvin Toledo. Through Jan. 6.
TIF SIGFRIDS (393 N. Finley St.) Atlanta-based artist Hasani Sahlehe presents “Favorite Song,” a collection of paintings exploring color and materiality with a spacious approach to interpretation. Through Nov. 4.
TINY ATH GALLERY (174 Cleveland Ave.) Will Eskridge presents “Fangs for the Memories.” Opening reception Oct. 6, 5–8 p.m.
UGA SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “House Party” explores Athens’ house show history through photos and artifacts from The Green House on Milledge across from Taco Stand, The Landfill, Spillage, The Lounge, Saint Mary’s Church, The Ultramod Compound and others. Through December. • “Exploring St. Catherines Island” lays out centuries of American history found in artifacts dating back to the 16th century, tracing the island’s history from the establishment of indigenous towns through Spanish and English colonialism. Through December. • “HBO at 50: The Rise of Prestige Television” highlights some of the groundbreaking programming created by and aired on HBO with items selected from the Peabody Awards Archive. Through May 2024. • “Legacy: Vince Dooley, 1932-2022” celebrates the life and career of the late UGA football head coach and athletic director through photographs and artifacts. Tours held before home games on Fridays at 3 p.m. Through spring 2024. • “Paving the Road to Progress: Georgia Interstate Highways” traverses the rocky path of the interstate system’s development through maps, reports, correspondence and legislation. Through Apr. 24.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) Watkinsville artist Leslie Guo presents “Joyful Encounters,” a solo exhibition of watercolor paintings. Opening reception Oct. 8, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Through Jan. 2.
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