Tour at Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese 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 StatesRenowned 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
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWorks by Jim Barsness and Jesse Blalock will be on view. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Open Gallery
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse 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 StatesAmanda 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., AthensAtlanta-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 StatesRenowned 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
Gallery Talk
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesFeatured 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 StatesNelda 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 StatesView 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 StatesThe art galleries are open late with refreshments and music by DJ Oliver Domingo. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
“Legacy: Vince Dooley, 1932-2022”
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesEach home football game weekend, fans can take a free tour of the exhibition “Legacy: Vince Dooley” displaying original artifacts and rarely seen photos of the late UGA head coach. 3 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Will Eskridge’s exhibition “Fangs for the Memories” will be on view. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Open Gallery
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse 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 StatesWatercolor 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 StatesThe 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
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Gallery Talk: “Modernist Women Poets in the South”
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesSarah Harrell will give a talk on poetry that developed synchronously with visual art in the South. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLamar 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
Steam Roller Printmaking Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesWork on a relief image to print by carving blocks that will be later inked on paper and fabric at a public event Oct. 28. Registration required. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.accgov.com/myrec
Real Friends Art Market
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local, hand-made knitted apparel, functional ceramics, illustrated pieces and more. 12–3 p.m. www.instagram.com/abc_clay
Opening Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States2023 Juried Exhibition “SURFACE” features contemporary art in all media that explores or references this title. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Opening Reception
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPainters 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
Sunday Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Visiting Artist Lecture
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesRahim 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 StatesTurn a wine glass into a decorative candle votive. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese 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 StatesHang out with the many spooky artists whose work is on display for the month. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Will Eskridge’s exhibition “Fangs for the Memories” will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Opening Reception
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Classic Galleries will unveil two new collections as part of this month’s Third Thursday. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesInstructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Steam Roller Printmaking Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesWork on a relief image to print by carving blocks that will be later inked on paper and fabric at a public event Oct. 28. Registration required. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.accgov.com/myrec
Gallery Talk
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesFeatured 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
Opening Reception
1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GAThis inaugural art exhibition for 1055 Barber features photography from the last year in Ukraine by Athens attorney Stephen Humphreys. 5–8 p.m. $25 (wine tasting). www.eptingevents.com
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
“Extended Realities” Panel Discussion
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesA cross-disciplinary panel, featuring artist Nancy Baker Cahill, will discuss intersections of art, hyper objects, ethics and law. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Steam Roller Printmaking
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch as a steamroller presses inked relief blocks onto paper and fabric to reveal images. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.accgov.com/myrec
Images and Sounds: Carnaval de Negros y Blancos
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis exhibition contextualizes Carnaval through music videos, short films, concerts and digital images. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Opening Reception
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesThe Andrews Family Legacy Gallery will feature a collection of drawings, painting and written stories. 2–8 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
Curator Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesKathryn Hill, curatorial assistant in contemporary art, will give a gallery talk about “Nancy Baker Cahill: Through Lines.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Opening Reception
Hawthorne House 1075 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this evening cocktail soirée, Margie Spalding’s artwork will be on display celebrating the gallery’s 20th anniversary. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.hawthornehouseinc.com
“Legacy: Vince Dooley, 1932-2022”
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesEach home football game weekend, fans can take a free tour of the exhibition “Legacy: Vince Dooley” displaying original artifacts and rarely seen photos of the late UGA head coach. 3 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWorks by Kip Ramey will be on display. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Creative Aging Art Workshop
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin teaching artist Toni Carlucci to discuss art in the galleries and to make art in the studio classroom. All skill levels welcome. Ages 55 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Artful Conversation: Thomas Hart Benton
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCallan Steinmann, curator of education, will lead a discussion on Benton’s “Study for Planting (Planters).” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
“Making the Southern Modern”
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesHolbrook Memorial Program presents a discussion on the American South’s contribution to 20th-century modernism. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
“Legacy: Vince Dooley, 1932-2022”
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesEach home football game weekend, fans can take a free tour of the exhibition “Legacy: Vince Dooley” displaying original artifacts and rarely seen photos of the late UGA head coach. 3 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Opening Reception
The Leathers Building 675 Pulaski St., Suite 1600, Athens, United States“Light + pressure” features firefly photography on metal by Mark Magnarella and embossed abstracts on handmade paper by Ben Sidney Rouse. 6–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.mmagna.com, www.rouseartwork.com
