Visiting Artist Lecture

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

Artist and inclusive artificial intelligence advocate Stephanie Dinkins will discuss her use of emerging technologies and AI to examine their impact on communities of color. 5 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu

Faculty Perspectives

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

Join Naomi Egel, assistant professor in the department of international affairs, for a gallery program in the exhibition “Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Closing Reception

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

Artist LeeAnn Peppers’ “Lip Series” exhibition will be on display with live music performances. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com

Artist Reception

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

Honor 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 States

Honor the student artists who contributed to CCSD’s annual “Youth Art Month” exhibition. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.clarke.k12.ga.us

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

Artist Talk

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

Multi-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 States

Jennifer 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 States

UGA 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

Opening Reception

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

Artists 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 States

Kathryn 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

Event Series Artist Talk

Artist Talk

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

Hear 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 States

Graduating 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

Event Series Curator Tour

Curator Tour

UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United States

Explore 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

Curator Talk

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

This talk and artist reception for the exhibition “RESCUEWaste 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 States

Caroline 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 States

Curatorial 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 States

Collage and mixed media artist Sadie Padial will have artwork on view. 5:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com

Event Series Artist Talk

Artist Talk

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

Hear 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 States

Celebrate 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 States

Celebrate the graduating MFA students with the annual “MFA Exhibition.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! athenaeum.uga.edu

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

Closing Reception

Jackson Street Building 285 S. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United States

Atlanta 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 States

Celebrate the exhibition “Serenade” featuring local artists with food, drink and live music. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com

Event Series Artist Talk

Artist Talk

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

Hear 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 States

The 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 States

Artist Holly V. Hutch will have art on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com

Plein Air Painting

Sweet Olive Farm 880 Parkview Rd, Winterville, United States

Bring 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 States

The 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 States

The 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 States

The 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 States

Browse 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 States

Artist Elizabeth BishopMartin will discuss her work in the collaborative exhibition “The Three Graces.” 12 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org

The 3 C’s

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

Explore the concept of art curation, the accessibility of art collecting and the importance of conserving the work you collect. 2–5 p.m. $35. 706-342-7667

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

Artist Talk

The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United States

Artists 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

Event Series Artist Talk

Artist Talk

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

Hear 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 States

The exhibition “Wonders of Watercolor” will be on view with refreshments and live music. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Spring Sale

Spring Sale

R. Wood Studio 450 Georgia Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Seasonal 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 States

Browse a variety of art and handmade goods by student and community artists. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.georgiamuseum.org

Event Series Spring Sale

Spring Sale

R. Wood Studio 450 Georgia Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Seasonal 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 States

This 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