Closing Reception

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

Noah Lagle’s exhibition “Goodest Neighbors” explores the act of sending and receiving messages through unexpected and overlooked carriers. 6–9 p.m. Donations accepted. www.tinyathgallery.com

R. Wood Studio Solstice Sale

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

Browse discounted hand-crafted ceramic goods. 10 a.m.​​–7 p.m. www.rwoodstudio.com

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

Atheneum 287 W Broad S, Athens, United States

Brooklyn-based interdisciplinary artist Matt Keegan’s exhibition “Realia” will be on view. 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

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

Exhibitions “Murmur Trestle” and “Grit Portraits” on view with a poetry reading by SC Poet Laureate Drew Lanham and live music. 6 p.m. FREE! www.thrasherphoto.com

Open Studio

Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 159 Oneta St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United States

Artist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view with guest artist Corwin Weik. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com

Juried Exhibition Application Clinic

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

Drop in for assistance photographing your work or filling out the online application. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse

Event Series Cocktails & Canvas

Cocktails & Canvas

Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States

View works by local artists Megan Bennett, Sonja Delaplane and Lisa Freeman, meet the artists and enjoy curated cocktails for purchase. 2–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com

Reception & Reunion

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

UGA Cortona’s “Mostra” exhibition will be on view with a reunion for alumni, students and staff. 3–5 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu

Student Spotlight Tour

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

Education intern Nikolett Booker will give a talk about her work with the permanent collection and 5th-grade tours. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Curator Talk

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

Asen Kirin, Parker Curator of Russian Art, will give a gallery talk on “The Awe of Ordinary Labors.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Opening Reception

MAGallery 125 W Jefferson St, Madison, United States

Barbara Odil’s signature mixed media sculptures that elevate nature and its process of decay will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.TheMadisonArtistsGuild.org

Event Series Cocktails & Canvas

Cocktails & Canvas

Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States

View works by local artists Megan Bennett, Sonja Delaplane and Lisa Freeman, meet the artists and enjoy curated cocktails for purchase. 2–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com

Artist Reception

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

Painter and artist Erica Ellison will have art on view with hors d’oeuvres served. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

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 Reception

Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Painter Benjamin Britton’s “surface potential,” a collection of four canvases over 7 feet tall, will be on view. 5 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu

Event Series Cocktails & Canvas

Cocktails & Canvas

Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States

View works by local artists Megan Bennett, Sonja Delaplane and Lisa Freeman, meet the artists and enjoy curated cocktails for purchase. 2–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com

Opening Reception and Dance Party

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

Celebrate the opening of the exhibition “Beyond the Medici:
 The Haukohl Family Collection” with hors d’oeuvres and an end-of-night dance party. Ticketed event. 6:30 p.m.– 12 a.m. www.georgiamuseum.org

Curator Talk

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

Shawnya Harris will give a gallery talk on the latest installation of works by African American artists. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Artist Reception

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

Presented by the Black Artists Alliance, the gallery’s Black Artist’s Exhibition “COLORS” will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu

Baroque Figure Drawing Open Studio

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

Sketch from a figure model in this life-drawing class open to all levels. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Student Spotlight Tour

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

Exhibition design intern Winston Lovelace will give a talk about his behind-the-scenes work for some reinstallations. 1 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

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

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

The 2025 Members’ Showcase features a variety of mixed media works from ATHICA members. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org

Sip n’ Paint

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

Enjoy drinks and appetizers while painting an orchid led by a local artist. Supplies provided. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. $60. botgarden.uga.edu

Artful Conversation: Kent Monkman

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

Mallory Lind, associate curator of education, will lead a discussion about Kent Monkman’s painting “asinnajaq.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Emerging Scholars Symposium

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

Dr. Sheila Barker is the keynote speaker for the symposium about “Beyond the Center: Art Histories from the Periphery.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Opening Reception

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

Exhibitions “Playing House” by Cecilia Reynolds and “Beneath the Sky and Sea” by Louise Haynes Hall will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com

Open Studio

Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 159 Oneta St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United States

Artist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view with guest artist Helen Kuykendall. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com

Opening Reception

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

Works by Linda Hall will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com