Artist Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesHonor the high school student artists who contributed to CCSD’s “Confluence 2: Eastside & Westside” exhibition. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.clarke.k12.ga.us
Artist Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesHonor the student artists who contributed to CCSD’s annual “Youth Art Month” exhibition. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.clarke.k12.ga.us
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
Artist Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesMulti-faceted artist Gregor Turk will discuss his “Welcome” installation of 77 security cameras in the museum’s lobby in the greater context of his work. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
2024 Shouky Shaheen Lecture
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJennifer Stager, assistant professor of art history at John Hopkins University, will present on “Plato’s Polychrome Pharmacy.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Visiting Artist Talk
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA alumna Natalie Beall will speak on her work that invents new forms containing traces of functionality and fantasy. 10:30 a.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Opening Reception
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists Jill Carnes and Hannah Jones will have art on display with live music following the opening. 6 p.m. www.flickertheatre.com
Curator Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesKathryn Hill, associate curator of modern and contemporary art, will give a gallery talk about the exhibition “Nancy Baker Cahill: Through Lines.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesHear a small grouping of exhibiting artists from the “49th Juried Exhibition” discuss their works. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Art History MA Research Talks
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGraduating second-year MA students will present on the subject of their master’s research in the field of art history with refreshments. 1 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Curator Tour
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesExplore Hargrett’s newest exhibit “Sunken Treasure: The Art & Science of Coral Reefs” with curator Dr. James Porter. First Fridays, 2 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu/hargrett
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Liminal” will feature the art of 40 students graduating this spring. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Curator Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis talk and artist reception for the exhibition “RESCUE: Waste and Redemption” features artwork using upcycled and repurposed materials. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Artist Reception
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesCaroline Coleman’s exhibition “Linnentown Then and Now: Paintings” features portraits of the Linnentown community. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Student Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCuratorial intern Mary Alice Smith will discuss selected objects from the museum’s self-taught art collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Pop-Up Gallery
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCollage and mixed media artist Sadie Padial will have artwork on view. 5:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesHear a small grouping of exhibiting artists from the “49th Juried Exhibition” discuss their works. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Morning Mindfulness: Slow Art Day
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Slow Art Day with a group meditation focusing on introspection and artistic exploration. 9:30 a.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Opening Reception
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the graduating MFA students with the annual “MFA Exhibition.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! athenaeum.uga.edu
Pop-Up Gallery
OX Fine Art - The Leathers Building 675 Pulaski Street, Suite 1700, Athens, GASouthern-focused photographer Matt Brewster will have works on view. RSVP suggested. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.marigoldsolutions.co
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
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]
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
Closing Reception
Jackson Street Building 285 S. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesAtlanta artist and National Geographic photographer Peter Essick’s exhibition “Work in Progress” will be on view. 4:30 p.m. FREE! ced.uga.edu
Opening Reception
The Rook and Pawn 294 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the exhibition “Serenade” featuring local artists with food, drink and live music. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesHear a small grouping of exhibiting artists from the “49th Juried Exhibition” discuss their works. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Artist Reception
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Dewdrops and Clouds” features a collection of giclee prints by Manda McKay. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Third Thursday
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Holly V. Hutch will have art on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Liminal” will feature the art of 40 students graduating this spring. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Plein Air Painting
Sweet Olive Farm 880 Parkview Rd, Winterville, United StatesBring your own materials to paint with easels, drawing boards and chairs provided. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Opening Reception
Winterville Library 115 Marigold Ln, Winterville, GA, United StatesThe 2024 Marigold Festival Art Show will feature entries from the festival call for art and the winning artwork by Mary Ann Cox. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/MarigoldFestival
Opening Reception
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe juried exhibition “Southeastern Pastel Society: All About Pastels” and Bobbi Johnson’s “Perspective: A Journey into Mental Health” will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com
Opening Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Parameter” features the work of Candace Hicks, Claude-Gerard Jean and Timothy McCool. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Open Studio Sale
135 Eaglewood Way 135 Eaglewood Way, Athens, United StatesBrowse an assortment of work by artist Lisa Freeman. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.instagram.com/freeman_lisa
Artist Talk
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Elizabeth Bishop–Martin will discuss her work in the collaborative exhibition “The Three Graces.” 12 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
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
Artist Talk
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists featured in the thesis exhibition “Sharpening a Screw” will discuss their work. 6 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Closing Reception
The artists behind Mase Pearson Photography and NiwRoc Studio will discuss their works on display, a collaboration of skateboarding photography and skateboard lamps. 7:30–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesHear a small grouping of exhibiting artists from the “49th Juried Exhibition” discuss their works. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Closing Reception
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Wonders of Watercolor” will be on view with refreshments and live music. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Spring Sale
R. Wood Studio 450 Georgia Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesSeasonal vases and planters will be debuted with discounted pottery for sale. Apr. 27–28, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.rwoodstudio.com
8th Annual Pop-Up Artist Market
Stan Mullins Art Studio 650 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse a variety of art and handmade goods by student and community artists. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.georgiamuseum.org
Spring Sale
R. Wood Studio 450 Georgia Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesSeasonal vases and planters will be debuted with discounted pottery for sale. Apr. 27–28, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.rwoodstudio.com
Artist Reception
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis event for the exhibition “The Three Graces” features artwork from Elizabeth Bishop-Martin, Starr Ramsey Helms and Kim Kendall. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
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
Opening Reception
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “What Will He Do With It” features paintings and early ink drawings by Jason Matherly. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Curator Tour
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesExplore Hargrett’s newest exhibit “Sunken Treasure: The Art & Science of Coral Reefs” with curator Dr. James Porter. First Fridays, 2 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu/hargrett
