Opening Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “How to Measure an Ocean” features work representing the artistic and life partnership of James Enos and Jess Machacek. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
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]
Artist Reception
UGA Performing Arts Center 230 River Rd., Athens, United StatesPainter and UGA professor Joseph Peragine’s exhibition “Low Anchored Cloud/Spring Hoax” will be on view with light refreshments. 5 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu/lobby-gallery
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA professor Martijn van Wagtendonk will discuss his recent work in the interactive exhibition “Cupola: a Collaboration.” 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
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]
Opening Reception
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe 22nd annual “Pottery Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational” showcases 50 potters from across Georgia. 6–8 p.m. $25. www.ocaf.com/perspectives
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
Pottery Making Demonstration
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAs part of the annual “Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational,” there will be a pottery making demonstration. 1 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com/perspectives
Pop-Up Art Sale
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesKamden Ecker’s pottery and hand-molded leaf trinket trays will be available as well as oil paintings, prints, poetry books and more. 1–4 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
Curator Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesAsen Kirin, curator of the exhibition, will give a gallery talk on “St. Petersburg as Franz Liszt Saw It.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Artist Talk
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesHong Hong will discuss her exhibition “Hong Hong: Inland” featuring large-scale paintings made from hand-formed paper with natural elements. 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMulti-media artist Kelsey Wishik’s exhibition “Multiplicity” will be on view featuring abstracted representations of nature. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesView new exhibitions featuring work from students, faculty and Margie E. West Prize recipient Hong Hong. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Pottery Making Demonstration
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAs part of the annual “Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational,” there will be a pottery making demonstration. 1 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com/perspectives
Curator Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesNelda Damiano, curator of European art, will give a gallery talk on “A Perfect Model: Prints after Anthony van Dyck’s Portraits.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Bulldog Olympians Curator Tour
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesTour the new exhibit “Bulldog Olympians: A Celebration of UGA’s Olympic History” each Friday before home football games. 3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Opening Reception
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesThe “Wonders of Watercolor” and first annual juried exhibitions will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.wintervilleccgallery.com
Artful Conversation: Dorr Bothwell
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesMallory Lind, associate curator of education, will lead a discussion on Bothwell’s painting “For National Defense.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Visiting Artist Talk
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesNew York-based artist Rose Salane will discuss her process behind the exhibition “Fission or, Eclipse.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
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]
5th Anniversary Party
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the gallery’s anniversary with a new member joining the team and a soft opening for Jason Matherly’s new exhibition. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Steam Roller Printmaking
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesVisit the studios of artists to view the process of carving large-scale relief blocks. Sept. 14 & 21, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.accgov.com/myrec
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
Artist Talk
The Humid 675 Pulaski St., Suite 700, Athens, GA, United StatesRobert Lyons will discuss his 50-year career as a photographer and educator, with a pop-up display of photo books. 7:30 p.m. www.thehumid.com
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
Lyndon House Arts Foundation Fundraiser
Hidden Gem 625 Barber St Suite 140, Athens, United StatesScreen prints of “Creatures at Dusk” by Michele Dross will be on sale. 6 p.m. www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Opening Reception
OX Fine Art - The Leathers Building 675 Pulaski Street, Suite 1700, Athens, GAThe work of Art Rosenbaum will be on view. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/oxfineart
Opening Reception
Tiger's Eye Gallery 675 Pulaski Steet, STE 1600, Athens, United StatesCelebrated poet, Rumi translator and UGA professor emeritus Coleman Barks will have paintings on view accompanied by other works by local artists. 5–9 p.m. FREE! www.tigerseyegallery.com
Photography Exhibition and Book Release
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens photographer Jason Thrasher will discuss and sign copies of his book Murmur Trestle with his photography exhibition on display. 5–9 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
Opening Reception
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Tobiah Cole’s exhibition of Grit portraits will be on view. 5–9 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesAtlanta artist Elaine Stephenson will discuss her upcoming outdoor mural work “Water is Life.” 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Jason Matherly’s exhibition “Stay On It Stay On It Stay On It” will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Curator’s Talk
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesPhotographer Jason Thrasher will discuss the story behind his 2017 book that inspired the exhibition “Athens Potluck.” 3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Steam Roller Printmaking
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesVisit the studios of artists to view the process of carving large-scale relief blocks. Sept. 14 & 21, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.accgov.com/myrec
Fall Open House
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesView the fall special exhibitions, win door prizes throughout the day and enjoy curator-led tours of “Mind the Gap.” 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Closing Reception
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesMore than 20 local artists will have art for sale with a percentage donated to the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Society. There will be refreshments and live music. 3–8 p.m. $10 donation. www.christinajoystudio.com/together-we-dazzle
Artists Show & Tell
Just Pho 1063 Baxter St, Athens, United StatesLocal artists Margaret Agner, Nancy Carter and more share their passion and inspiration for their original works. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/justphoandmore
Artist Reception
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPhotographer Austin Emerson’s exhibition “Garden of Dreams” will be on view with live music performances. 7 p.m. www.athenscine.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
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Jason Matherly’s exhibition “Stay On It Stay On It Stay On It” will be on view. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Opening Reception
Festival Hall 201 N. Main St., Greensboro, GA, United StatesThe Georgia Watercolor Society Member Exhibition will be on display with a painting demonstration by juror Anne Hightower-Patterson and an awards ceremony. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.georgiawatercolorsociety.com
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
Artist Reception
Winterville Library 115 Marigold Ln, Winterville, GA, United StatesThe watercolor exhibition “Colors of Water” by artist Leslie Guo will be on view. 5–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/winterville
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
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLori Hammer’s exhibition “Enhanced Paintings from Photos” will be on view. 5–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
Bulldog Olympians Curator Tour
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesTour the new exhibit “Bulldog Olympians: A Celebration of UGA’s Olympic History” each Friday before home football games. 3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Artist Reception
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMembers of Athens Area Plein Air Artists will have an exhibit on display. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Drawing in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis workshop is led by a teaching artist and provides drawing instruction, art supplies and space to spread out. Registration required. 2–4 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
