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
Artful Conversation: John F. Peto
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesMallory Lind, associate curator of education, will lead a discussion on John F. Peto’s “Old Time Letter Rack.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Artist Reception
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Inflections” features works by Kaitlin Thurlow, Maria Canzano and Morgan Auten Smith. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/exhibits
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]
Artist Talk
Just Pho 1063 Baxter St, Athens, United StatesLocal artists Joseph Leone, Leslie Moody, Susan Pelham, Marybeth Schmeltzer and Mary Ellen Vogel will display work and discuss their processes. 5–7 p.m. FREE!
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
Pop-Up Gallery
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Lisa Freeman’s exhibition “Shock & Awe: Guns, God & the American Way” will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
90 Carlton: Spring
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesFeaturing “Nancy Baker Cahill: Through Lines” and a celebration of the new spring exhibitions. 6:30–8:30 p.m. $15. www.georgiamuseum.org
Opening Reception
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesBrothers Kinetics Skateboards and Art Revolts are hosting a “Wolves and Rabbits” skateboard deck release. 7–10 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/brotherskinetics
Opening Reception
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Kathy Rogan sells her original oil paintings to benefit Parkinson’s research. 12–2 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Art + Wellness Studio
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesArt therapist Meg Abbot will lead in exploring art and creating something together. RSVP by email. 2–4 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
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
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Starr Helms will discuss why she became a painter and her current works on display. 11:45 a.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
Nancy Green Ceramics Studio Group Summer Sale
Nancy Green Ceramics 1500 Tappan Spur Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCheck out pottery by Juana Gnecco, Nancy Green, Ron Meyers and Sunkoo Yuh. June 1–2, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 706-410-5200
