Event Series Open Studio

Open Studio

ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States

Artist-in-ATHICA Mickey Oscar Boyd will hold open studio hours while working on a new installation. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org

Event Series Open Gallery

Open Gallery

Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Browse the studio’s collection of local artist-made pots for sale. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.southernstarstudioathens.com

Curator Talk

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

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

Artist Q&A

Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

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

90 Carlton: Autumn 2023

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

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

Event Series Open Gallery

Open Gallery

Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Browse the studio’s collection of local artist-made pots for sale. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.southernstarstudioathens.com

Art + Wellness Studio

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

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

Artful Converstation: Preston Dickinson

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

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

Opening Reception

tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

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

Event Series Open Gallery

Open Gallery

Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Browse the studio’s collection of local artist-made pots for sale. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.southernstarstudioathens.com

Print Release

Nighthawks Lounge 175 Tracy Street, Athens, United States

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

Event Series Tour at Two

Tour at Two

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection and are led by museum docents. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Opening Reception

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United States

Renowned California artist J. Grant Brittain will have pieces on view in the exhibition “‘80s Skateboarding Photography by J. Grant Brittain.” 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com

Plein Air

Sweet Olive Farm 880 Parkview Rd, Winterville, United States

Enjoy a painting and drawing activity amongst the animals at Sweet Olive Farm. 10 a.m.–​​12 p.m. Registration required. FREE! accgovga.myrec.com

Event Series Open Gallery

Open Gallery

Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Browse the studio’s collection of local artist-made pots for sale. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.southernstarstudioathens.com

Studio Workshop

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Amanda Jane Burk will lead a class where participants will learn the traditional printmaking technique of relief carving. Registration required. 1–​​4 p.m. $15. www.georgiamuseum.org

Opening Reception

Tif Sigfrids 393 N. Finley St., Athens

Atlanta-based artist Hasani Sahlehe’s solo exhibition of new paintings, “Favorite Song,” will be on view with a DJ. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.tifsigfrids.com

Artist Talk

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

Renowned photographer discusses and signs copies of his book PUSH: J. Grant Brittain – ‘80s Skateboarding Photography with his photography exhibition on display. 6–​​8 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Event Series Gallery Talk

Gallery Talk

Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United States

Featured artists of the exhibition “Algo para Declarar/Something to Declare” Jorge Arcos, Catalina Gomez Beuth and Franklin Delgado will speak on their work. 3 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org

Curator Talk

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Nelda Damiano, curator of European art, will give a gallery talk about the latest “In Dialogue” installation “Power Couple: Pierre and Louise Daura in Paris.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Teen Studio: Southern/Modern

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

View the exhibition “Southern/Modern,” and make your own work of art inspired by the show. Ages 13–18. Email to RSVP. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! [email protected]

Museum Mix

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

The art galleries are open late with refreshments and music by DJ Oliver Domingo. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Opening Reception

tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Painter Will Eskridge’s exhibition “Fangs for the Memories” will be on view. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com

Event Series Open Gallery

Open Gallery

Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Browse the studio’s collection of local artist-made pots for sale. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.southernstarstudioathens.com

Opening Reception

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Watercolor artist Leslie Guo’s exhibition “Joyful Encounters” will be on display. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]

Opening Reception

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

The works “Ato Ribeiro,” “The Image Moves,” the “8th Collegiate Paper Art Triennial” and Abraham Tesser’s “Maquettes” will be on view. 6​​–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/exhibits

Event Series Tour At Two

Tour At Two

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Opening Reception

Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Lamar Dodd School of Art presents three graduate student curated exhibits “In-between,” “Insect Politics” and “a body of hours.” 5–7 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu

Real Friends Art Market

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

Browse local, hand-made knitted apparel, functional ceramics, illustrated pieces and more. 12–3 p.m. www.instagram.com/abc_clay

Opening Reception

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Painters Joshua Hatfield and Rachel Ankirskiy exhibition “Tempus Fugit — And There Goes the Sun!” will be on view. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu

Visiting Artist Lecture

Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Rahim Fortune is an artist, photographer and writer who will speak about his work. 5​​–6 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu

Pumpkin Glass Painting

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Turn a wine glass into a decorative candle votive. 6​​ p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Tour At Two

Tour At Two

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Halloween Art Reception

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Hang out with the many spooky artists whose work is on display for the month. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Opening Reception

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

The Classic Galleries will unveil two new collections as part of this month’s Third Thursday. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com