ACE/FRANCISCO GALLERY (675 Pulaski St., Suite 500) “Beneath the Sky and Sea,” new paintings by Louise Haynes Hall, are 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. New Town Revue closing reception featuring live music and readings Apr. 24, 6–8 p.m.
AMICI AT THE FALLS (8851 Macon Hwy., Suite 501) Paintings by Abby Boylen that represent a song and her visual experience while listening are on view through June 13.
ARTS + ATHLETICS (130 The Plaza) Paul Leroy’s solo exhibition “Love My Way” presents a series of mixed media paintings that celebrate independent music and zine making. Through June 11. Open by appointment until opening reception Apr. 19, 3–5 p.m.
ATHENAEUM (287 West Broad St.) The works of 10 graduating MFA students from the Lamar Dodd School of Art are on display at “an exit from between two places.” Artist talks Apr. 24, 5:30 p.m. Through May 10.
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY BOGUE GALLERY (2025 Baxter St.) “Back In My Day” is a curated collection featuring photographs of famous musicians, signed memorabilia and information about the music industry, art, education and culture in Athens over the past five decades. Through Apr. 27.
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. Through Apr. 25.
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.
DODD GALLERIES (270 River Rd.) “Surface Tension,” this spring’s BFA exit show at the Lamar Dodd School of Art, presents the works of graduating students working in ceramics, painting, metalwork, photography and more. Opening reception Apr. 18, 6–8 p.m. Through Apr. 25.
DOWNTOWN ATHENS (Various Locations) The Twilight Art Trail is a scavenger hunt through 15 downtown businesses showcasing original art, where participants collect virtual bike parts to earn prizes. Through Apr. 26.
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.) Atlanta artist Paul Leroy’s installation “Tree of Life” will begin growing for its six-month exhibition. Reception Apr. 19, 6–8 p.m.
JITTERY JOE’S (297 E. Broad St.) Susan Pelham’s collages, oil and wax paintings are on view through April. Her work is inspired by magic realism, myths, songs and children’s literature.
JUST PHO…AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) An all-silk exhibit featuring the works of local artist Margaret Agner is 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. • “Imposter Syndrome” features found objects and documentary photography by Emily Llamazales. Through Apr. 25. • 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. 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. Through June 14. • In the Lounge Gallery, “Go’n by the House: Solidarities of Black Southern and Appalachian Women through Material Culture” explores the connections between these women through objects crafted, used and passed down. Through May 1.
MAGALLERY (125 W. Jefferson St., Madison) Atlanta artist Robert Miller presents a special exhibition of abstracted works called “All Over the Pallet.” Through Apr. 19.
OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville) Featured exhibit “Youth Art Month” is on view through May 9.
THE OLD PAL (1320 Prince Ave.) Painter Jacob Riddling’s expressionist works that focus on the human figure are on view through mid-April.
THE ROOK & PAWN (294 W. Washington St.) Group exhibition “Dream Journal” will feature 25 local artists. Opening reception Apr. 23, 6–8 p.m. Through June 15.
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. Through July 1.
TINY ATH GALLERY (174 Cleveland Ave.) Annie Sears’ exhibition features a domestic sewing machine turned into a pencil and paintbrush. Opening reception Apr. 17, 6–9 p.m. Artist talk and demos Apr. 24, 6–9 p.m. Closing reception Apr. 27, 2–5 p.m.
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, 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” explores the rise of fast fashion and who pays for the cost of its convenience. Through July. • “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.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA OCONEE (1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy.) Twenty-five students will have drawings, textile design, ceramics and paintings on display at the annual “Oconee Student Art Exhibit.” Through Apr. 30.
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. Through May 22.
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