ACE/FRANCISCO GALLERY (675 Pulaski St., Suite 500) Show of monochromatic works featuring Keith Bennett’s “ORB COMPULSIVE DISORDER” and Mike Landers in the Upper Gallery with “Black & White LEGO.” Through June 19. • Photographer Terry Allen presents “Passenger Side,” a collection that ranges from street photography to landscapes. In the Upper Gallery, Grace Lang and Mason Pearson showcase “The Nuclear Age: 2018–2025,” a seven-year photographic chronicle of the band Nuclear Tourism. Through Oct. 1. Opening reception June 25, 6–9 p.m.
ATHENTIC BREWING CO. (108 Park Ave.) Juancho Cano’s “Fragmentario: Visions in Pieces” features paintings inspired by Colombia and the immigrant experience. Through July 23.
ATHICA@CINÉ GALLERY (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “Blunders & Wonders” showcases Jeffrey Whittle’s latest drawings that explore nature, fantasy and material experimentation. Through June 25.
AURUM STUDIOS (125 E. Clayton St.) Twenty landscape paintings by Greg Benson are on display through August.
BMA AT HOME (1354 S. Milledge Ave. Suite 2) The shop’s first gallery installation features paintings by Megan Roberts Studio. On view through June. Open studio event featuring the artist on June 19, 5–7 p.m.
CLASSIC CITIVA EASTSIDE (2226 Barnett Shoals Rd.) Mad Fem’s playful and bright work is on display at Classic Citiva’s new community art wall installation. Through July 13.
CREATURE COMFORTS BREWING CO. (271 W. Hancock Ave.) Local artist Samuel Balling’s solo show “It’s Not For You” presents pieces he’s created over the last nine years as a resident of Georgia. Through July 1.
DONDEROS’ KITCHEN (590 N. Milledge Ave.) “One Day the Birds Will Explain Everything,” an exhibition of photos by local poet Mark Bromberg, celebrates the people and places of Athens through moments captured at clubs, festivals and more. Through July.
EARTH FARE (1689 S Lumpkin St.) Multifaceted artist Lance Ash’s acrylic paintings, which portray cartoon art and “ride the line between slop and precision,” are on view through June.
FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Ella & Belle make their debut with “The Netherwood Collection,” which explores grief, memory and childlike wonder through a balance of softness and sorrow that feels reminiscent of a forgotten folktale. Through June.
GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Feel the Beat: Rhythm, Music and Movement” features 20 works by artists around the world and explores the connections between dance, music and visual art across cultures, histories and media. Through Aug. 3.
GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) Atlanta artist Paul Leroy’s installation “Tree of Life” will begin growing for its six-month exhibition.
HENDERSHOT’S (237 Prince Ave.) Paintings by Johnny Reynolds that reflect his love of music and unique perspective are on view through July.
JITTERY JOE’S EASTSIDE (1860 S. Barnett Shoals Rd.) Susan Pelham’s collages, oil and wax paintings are on view through June. Her work is inspired by magic realism, myths, songs and children’s literature.
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. • “Pretend,” an exhibition by Anne McInnis, uses delicate layers of washi paper and silk organza to explore the fluidity of identity and the blur between reality and illusion. Through July 12. • The summer series features seven artists across six new exhibitions. On view through Aug. 30.
MAGALLERY (125 W. Jefferson St., Madison) In “Shades of Contrast: A Black & White Art Exhibition,” 29 artists present a dramatic exhibition of 2-D and 3-D art. Though July 12.
OCONEE LIBRARY (1925 Electric Ave.) Athens Art Association has an art exhibit on view through June 26. Various works are available for purchase.
STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave) Multidisciplinary artist Robert Clements presents paintings that capture the beauty of Southern landscapes. Through June 22.
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. 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.) Coinciding with his AthFest art, local artist and muralist Will Eskridge’s exhibition “Locos Only” features what he calls “animated paintings” that celebrate “un-huggable” animals like armadillos and more. On view June 19–26. Opening reception June 19, 6–9 p.m. Artist talk held through AthFest—visit Eskridge’s booth at the artist market downtown June 20–22. Closing June 26, 6–9 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.) “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.
WILLSON CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES AND ARTS (1260 S Lumpkin St) A new series of landscape photographs by Michael Lachowski, alongside a photo series of clouds, is on view through summer.
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