Lois Thomas-Ewings will speak about her exhibition “Mythical Reality,” and Nena Gilreath will speak about her pointe shoe collection in the Community Collections case. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts

Artist-in-ATHICA Mickey Oscar Boyd will discuss his installation “The Vernacular of Placeless Architecture; or, Stairs and Portals to the Same Place.” FREE! 6–8 p.m. www.athica.org

Manda McKay’s exhibition “Raindrops and Reflections” will be on display. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com

Meet the Arts Center’s new Open Studio Monitor Noah Lagle, ask questions and meet artists in the community. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! [email protected]

Meet artists Linda Gilbert and Hilda Kurtz, whose work is currently on display in the exhibition “Encounters,” as they share what creating does for their spirits. 12 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org

Callan Steinmann, curator of education, will lead a discussion on on Lamar Dodd’s painting “Bargain Basement.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

The exhibition features works from award-winning, Florida-based photojournalist Bud Lee from the years he worked for national publications. 4:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/masonscharfensteinmuseumofart

Margaret Morrison will speak about her exhibition “Paradigm Shift” on display. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts

Katie Hudnall is an artist, woodworker and educator who will speak about her work. 6 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu

Christina A. West is an artist whose practice is rooted in politics of the gaze using sculpture, video and photography and will speak about her work. 6 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu

Celebrate the opening of the exhibition “Full Circle” featuring 26 Athens artists with music, special cocktails and art for sale. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/rookandpawn

Enjoy a glass of wine while you paint along with an instructor. Supplies provided. Call to register. 7 p.m. $25. 706-7420823

Artist-in-ATHICA Mickey Oscar Boyd will hold open studio hours while working on a new installation. 8–10 a.m. FREE! www.athica.org

The exhibition “BLOOM,” hosted by the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, features works by artist Courtney Khail. 5–7 p.m. FREE! [email protected]

Athens photographer Jim Fiscus will discuss his recent work in the exhibition “Where Shadows Cross.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Shawnya Harris, curator of African American and African Diasporic art, will give a special talk in the galleries. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Exhibiting artist Ansley West Rivers and curator Erin Dunn will discuss their work in creating “Ansley West Rivers: Holding Time” currently on display. 6:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu

Join the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art for a reception featuring a first look at the exhibition “Where Shadows Cross.” Registration recommended. 6:30–8:30 p.m. $15. www.georgiamuseum.org

Art therapist Meg Abbot will lead in exploring art and creating something together. RSVP by email to [email protected]. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Mallory Lind, associate curator of education, will lead a discussion on Preston Dickinson’s painting “Cubistic Interior.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Works by Jim Barsness and Jesse Blalock will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com

Limited edition “Red Frames” by Ridley Howard are available for purchase with proceeds benefitting teen art clubs. 5 p.m. $108 (print). www.accgove.com/lyndonhouse