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X-WR-CALNAME:Atlanta · arts · today · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The World(s) She Made: Composing The Radical Lives of Kathleen Nea l Cleaver DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270105 DTSTAMP:20260902T182403Z UID:10051965-1785369600-1799107199@www.artsatl.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The World(s) She Made: Composing the Radical Lives of Kathleen Neal Cleaver is the first public photography exhibit to explore the excep tional life of Kathleen Neal Cleaver. It draws heavily from the personal c ollection that Ms. Cleaver curated for decades and includes a few images f rom other collections such as that of Dr. Doris Derby. This photography sh ow chronicles Cleaver’s personal journey from the child of a U.S. Foreig n Service officer living across the U.S. South\, Asia\, and West Africa to a leader in the Black Panther Party and the international Black Power mov ement\; and as she went from living “inside exile” (accompanying her f ugitive husband to Algeria and France while she herself still possessed re lative freedom of movement) to Yale University as a student\, all while ra ising two children\, becoming a law professor at Yale and Emory Universiti es\, and building a career in human rights. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T182403Z LOCATION:Auburn Avenue Research Library\, 101 Auburn Avenue\, Atlanta URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/the-worlds-she-made-composing-the-radica l-lives-of-kathleen-neal-cleaver/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&u tm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:ARTS ATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.artsatl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:River Scout Gallery DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101 DTSTAMP:20260814T180832Z UID:10010761-1786665600-1798761599@www.atlantaparent.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The reimagined River Scout is a fully immersive freshwater adv enture with a brand-new Canopy Walk experience\, interactive elements\, an otter habitat and more. $54.99+. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T180832Z LOCATION:Georgia Aquarium\, 225 Baker St.\, Atlanta URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/event/river-scout-gallery/?utm_source=ca ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Registration: Pumpkin Carving Contest DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTSTAMP:20260815T002734Z UID:10011764-1786924800-1790899199@atlantabg.org CATEGORIES:arts,festival DESCRIPTION:Apply to compete in Atlanta’s Great Pumpkin-Carving Contest\ , held live at the Garden on Oct. 22\, 2026. \nTeams of amateur carvers wi ll have three hours during the Garden’s annual Great Pumpkin-Carving Fes tival to design and carve pumpkins at individual stations in front of even t guests. Teams may contain up to two carvers. \nAll selected competitors will receive one (1) Garden Golden Ticket\, which grants access to a year of exciting special events at the Garden and two (2) guest tickets to the Great Pumpkin-Carving Festival. The contest winner will receive additional prizes. \nApplications open: Aug. 17\, 2026\nApplication deadline: Oct. 1 \, 2026\nEvent date: Oct. 22\, 2026\, 4–9 p.m. (winners announced 8:30 p .m.) \n\nGuidelines:\n \n\nOpen to pumpkin-carving enthusiasts 18 and olde r\nTeams of up to two carvers\nCarvers must be on-site 4–9 p.m. on Oct. 22\, 2026\nChoose one (1) or two (2) medium-sized pumpkins\, provided by t he Garden\nCarvers must bring their own tools and supplies\nCarving must b e suitable for viewing by children — no controversial\, commercial\, pol itical or religious subjects\nAll carved pumpkins become the property of A tlanta Botanical Garden\n\nApply to carve LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T002734Z LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/registration-pumpkin-carver-contest/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Drawing Trees DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTSTAMP:20260825T192307Z UID:10009979-1787616000-1790121599@atlantabg.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil\, pen\, m arker\, and charcoal. With the focus on trees native to Georgia\, students will draw leaves and branches\, tree trunks\, roots\, and tree structures and shapes. Join us for this fun and life-affirming art class. This class is part of the Botanical Drawing Program. Weather permitting\, this class will take place outdoors. \nDates: Tuesdays\, August 25 – September 22 \nTime: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. AND 6 – 9 p.m.  \nFee: $230 (Member $220) \n Registration Deadline: August 23 \nInstructor: Carol Sutherland\, Artist \ nClass materials are not included in the registration fee. Please see the supplies list below. \nvIEW THE CLASS SUPPLIES LIST  \nMEMBER REGISTRATIO N  \nNON-MEMBER REGISTRATION LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T192307Z LOCATION:Atlanta Botanical Garden\, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/drawing-trees/?utm_source=caldiscovery& utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantabg.org/calendar/category/atlanta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:You Are Not Alone: BUGS! DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTSTAMP:20260826T182608Z UID:10051958-1787702400-1791417599@www.artsatl.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:You Are Not Alone: BUGS!\, curated by Charlotte Woolf\, is a g roup exhibition featuring Atlanta-based painters\, sculptors\, photographe rs\, and multidisciplinary artists. The exhibition reflects the interdisci plinary nature of the Fine Arts Department at Georgia State University Per imeter College\, incorporating related programming in theater\, music\, an d film centered around the theme of insects. \nThe title of the exhibition \, You Are Not Alone: BUGS!\, is drawn from the popular meme honoring the ecosystem’s smallest yet irreplaceable members. The exhibition features artists working across mediums whose practices engage insects and their vi tal role within ecological systems. Through themes of pollination\, decomp osition\, labor\, and interdependence\, the show explores how insects shap e the environments around us\, inviting both artists and viewers to reflec t on the often-unseen networks sustained by these powerful creatures. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T182608Z LOCATION:GSU’s Clarkston Campus Perimeter Main Fine Arts Gallery\, 555 N orth Indian Creek Drive\, Clarkston\, GA\, 30021\, United States URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/you-are-not-alone-bugs/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:ARTS ATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.artsatl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:I SPY! Walter Wick’s Hidden Wonders DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270104 DTSTAMP:20260823T000835Z UID:10010724-1787875200-1799020799@www.atlantaparent.com CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:See the photographic illustrations of Walter Wick\, best known for his “I SPY” and “Can You See What I See?” children’s book s eries\, along with optical illusions\, games\, puzzle challenges and more that inspired his work. $23.50\; ages 5 and younger\, free. LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T000835Z LOCATION:High Museum of Art\, 1280 Peachtree Street\, Atlanta URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/event/i-spy-walter-wicks-hidden-wonders/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Call for Entry: Portrait 2026 DTSTART:20260830T040000Z DTEND:20260924T034500Z DTSTAMP:20260910T005949Z UID:592@atlantaphotographygroup.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:[vc_row width="full" height="auto" disable_element="yes"][vc_c olumn][vc_column_text css="%7B%22default%22:%7B%22color%22:%22%23f00c4d%22 %7D%7D"]\nSUBMISSIONS WILL OPEN ON MONDAY\, MAY 1\, 2023\nPlease check bac k!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width="full" height="aut o" disable_element="yes"][vc_column][vc_column_text css="%7B%22default%22: %7B%22color%22:%22%23ed0c0c%22%7D%7D"]\nSUBMISSIONS CLOSE TONIGHT - Monday \, January 2\, 2023 at 10PM.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_ row width="full" height="auto" disable_element="yes"][vc_column][vc_column _text css="%7B%22default%22:%7B%22color%22:%22%23ed0c0c%22%7D%7D"]\nSubmis sions Closed Monday\, June 5\, 2023 at 10PM.\n \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_co lumn][/vc_row][vc_row width="full" height="auto" content_placement="middle "][vc_column][vc_column_text css="%7B%22default%22:%7B%22margin-bottom%22: %22-150%22%7D%7D"]\n\n\nPortrait 2026\nJuror:\nAlan K. Avery\nPresident an d Owner of Alan Avery Art Company\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_r ow][vc_row width="full" height="auto"][vc_column][us_separator size="small "][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\nWe invite photographers from around the world to submit their most compelling and thought-provoking works for our upcomi ng exhibition\, Portrait 2026. This exhibition seeks to celebrate the time less art of portraiture and the profound stories that can be conveyed thro ugh the human figure. We are looking for images which explore the intrica te and intimate connections that bind us as human beings. Through the lens of portraiture\, this exhibition aims to unveil the unique narratives tha t are etched onto each individual's face and body. The human form\, whethe r presented in its unadorned simplicity or adorned with personal symbolism \, serves as a canvas for emotions\, experiences\, and stories that transc end cultural boundaries.\n\nThemes include but are not limited to:\n\n Id entity and self-expression\n Emotion and psychology\n Cultural diversity \n Narrative portraiture\n\nAPG is thrilled to have Alan K. Avery\, Presi dent and Owner of Alan Avery Art Company as our esteemed juror.\n\nUp to 24 Works will be selected. Selected work can be up to 24” on the longes t side. White or Black frame. White or Black mats only. Must have wire on back for hanging.\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][us_separator size="small"][vc_c olumn_text]\nAlan K. Avery\nPresident and Owner\nAlan Avery Art Company\nA lan Avery is the President and Owner of Alan Avery Art Company.\nThe galle ry opened in 1981 in a downtown warehouse on Trinity Avenue\, formerly kno wn as Trinity Gallery. In 1991\, the gallery moved to the Buckhead distric t of Atlanta where it has been located for 42 years.​\nAlan Avery Art Co mpany\, now the oldest sustained art gallery in Atlanta\, represents works by exciting and technically proficient emerging\, mid-career\, and intern ationally established artists including: Robert Rauschenberg\, Jim Dine\, Andy Warhol\, Chuck Close\, Roy Lichtenstein\, Caio Fonseca\, Donald Sulta n\, Helen Frankenthaler\, Louise Nevelson\, Kara Walker\, Fabiola Jean -Lo uis\, Margaret Bowland\, the Estate of Thomas Hart Benton and the Estate o f Romare Bearden.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text conditions_operator="n ever"]\nFraction Magazine\nFraction Magazine is an online venue dedicated to showcasing thoughtful photographic projects from a global community. Th ey believe that photography\, as a perpetually growing set of practices\, continues to present a unique medium through which individuals engage with the world by making visible their positions and concerns\, their pleasure s and sorrows. From their inception\, their monthly issues have provided a venue for perspectives and bodies of work from artists from a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds\, gender and sexual expressions\, relig ious beliefs\, socioeconomic statuses\, and geographical locations. Fracti on is committed to being anti-racist and to broadening the historically na rrow and privileged perspectives that have long dominated photographic dis course through layers of institutional filters. They pledge to share their platform with and provide ongoing collaborative opportunities for BIPOC\, LGBTQ+\, and Womxn artists\, curators and writers\, and those bringing pe rspectives that are under-represented in photography. They are committed t o exploring photography with our growing community\, as a means to underst anding\, and through understanding\, compassion\, and advocacy.\n\nWebsite : https://www.fractionmagazine.com[/vc_column_text][us_separator size="sma ll"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width="full" height="auto"][vc_column][vc _column_text]\nENTRY INFORMATION\nCFE Submissions:  August 30–September 23\, 2026\nAll dates and times are Eastern Time (ET)\nAll submissions mus t be made by September 23\, 2026\, Midnight\n\nEarly Submissions – Augus t 30 – September 7\, 2026:\n2 works: $30\, 4 works: $45\, 6 works: $55\, 8 works: $70\nRegular Submissions – September 8 – 20\, 2026:\n2 image s: $40\, 4 images: $60\, 6 images: $70\, 8 images: $85\nLate Submissions – September 21 – 23\, 2026:\n2 images: $50\, 4 images: $70\, 6 images: $80\, 8 images: $95\nStudent Submissions:\n2 images: $30\, 4 images: $45\ , 6 images: $55\, 8 images: $70\nSelected work can be up to 24” on the l ongest side. White or Black frame. White or Black mats only. Must have wir e on back for hanging.\n\nImages which have been shown in either the Main or Maloof Galleries within the last 3 years are not eligible. This does no t include Push Pin or Airport.\n\nDeadline For Entries: September 23\, 202 6\, Midnight\nNotification of Accepted Work: On or about September 30\, 20 26\nDelivery of Work: November 6\, 2026 at 4pm ET – No work will be acce pted after this date.\nShow Dates: November 10 – December 11\, 2026\nRec eption & Juror Talk: TBD\nPick-Up: Works must be picked up within 10 days after the exhibition closes. Please provide return label if you аre ship ping your work.\n\nOpen to APG members – Join or Renew Now!\n\nFILE PRE PARATION\n\n The juror will be selecting the images from all entries.\n Export images as .jpg. Resize to 2100 px on the longest side.\n Rename fi les to the titles of each work exactly as you wish it to appear (example: My Great Photo.jpg) Your name will be automatically prepended to the file upon upload.\n Create a text file with your Personal Info (name\, email\, phone\, website/social media)\, Artist Statement (500 words max)\, Bio (2 50 words max)\, and Image list (in this order: Title\, Year piece was crea ted\, Print/Image Size (H x W)\, estimated Framed Size (H x W) Medium (arc hival pigment print\, inkjet print\, silver gelatin\, cyanotype\, etc.)\, and save this file as a Word doc or PDF.\n Once you have paid the Entry F ee\, you will receive an email with a link to upload your files\n\nIn orde r to submit your work you must be a current APG member. Join or Renew Now !\n\nAll entries must be completed ONLINE. Do NOT email any image files\n\ n Complete Online Registration & Payment\n The link to upload your files will be sent to you in your payment confirmation email. 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If you don't rece ive two emails\, check your spam folder.\n Once you get this link\, you m ust be logged into the website in order to successfully upload your work.\ n Upload Files to the Dropbox link found in the payment confirmation.\n If you have any questions or need assistance\, please contact - gallery@At lantaPhotographyGroup.org\n\n[/vc_column_text][us_separator size="small"][ /vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width="full" height="auto"][vc_column][us_btn label="SUBMIT YOUR WORK" link="%7B%22url%22:%22https:%2F%2Fatlantaphotogra phygroup.org%2Fshop%2Fcall-for-entry-portrait-2026%2F%22\,%22title%22:%22S ubmit%20Your%20Work%22%7D" hide_with_empty_link="1" align="center"][/vc_co lumn][/vc_row][vc_row width="full" height="auto" disable_element="yes"][vc _column][us_btn label="Submit 2\, 4\, 6 or 8 Images" link="%7B%22url%22:%2 2https:%2F%2Fatlantaphotographygroup.org%2Fshop%2Fcall-for-entry-portrait- 2024%2F%22%7D" align="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width="full" he ight="auto" disable_element="yes"][vc_column width="1/4"][us_btn label="ST UDENT REGISTRATION - 2 IMAGES" link="%7B%22url%22:%22https:%2F%2Fatlantaph otographygroup.org%2Fshop%2Fcall-for-entry-identity-2023-2-images%2F%22%7D " align="center"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/4"][us_btn label="STUDENT REGISTRATION - 4 IMAGES" link="%7B%22url%22:%22https:%2F%2Fatlantaphotogr aphygroup.org%2Fshop%2Fcall-for-entry-identity-2023-4-images%2F%22%7D" ali gn="center"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/4"][us_btn label="STUDENT REGI STRATION - 6 IMAGES" link="%7B%22url%22:%22https:%2F%2Fatlantaphotographyg roup.org%2Fshop%2Fcall-for-entry-identity-2023-6-images%2F%22%7D" align="c enter"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/4"][us_btn label="STUDENT REGISTRAT ION - 8 IMAGES" link="%7B%22url%22:%22https:%2F%2Fatlantaphotographygroup. org%2Fshop%2Fcall-for-entry-identity-2023-8-images%2F%22%7D" align="center "][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width="full" height="auto" conditions_opera tor="never"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nRegistrations Closed\n[/vc_column _text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width="full" height="auto" disable_elem ent="yes"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nStudent Submissions - May 1 - June 1\, 2023\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row width="full" heigh t="auto" disable_element="yes"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nSubmissions wi ll open on August 19\, 2023\n[/vc_column_text][us_separator size="small"][ /vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row height="auto"][vc_column][us_separator size="s mall"][/vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T005949Z LOCATION:Atlanta Photography Group\, 1544 Piedmont Ave\, Suite 107\, Atlan ta\, GA\, 30324\, United States URL:https://atlantaphotographygroup.org/events/call-for-entry-portrait-202 6/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Photography Group X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantaphotographygroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:REEL Art: installation Access Point - Work in Progress DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTSTAMP:20260830T122436Z UID:10051853-1788220800-1790812799@www.artsatl.org CATEGORIES:arts,film DESCRIPTION:REEL Art: installation Access Point – Work in Progress\nby A dam Larsen in Collaboration with Sue Schroeder\nAccess Point is a feature length immersive documentary work in progress that follows individuals wit h disabilities as they navigate vast and varied natural landscapes. Throug h intimate interviews and vivid on-the ground footage\, the film explores often-overlooked barriers to outdoor accessibility—alongside powerful st ories of resilience\, community\, and empowerment that emerge along the wa y.\nThe development of the documentary began with a diverse group of parti cipantsconnected to Bay Area disability organizations\, including Ala Cost a Centers\, BORP Adaptive Sports and Recreation\, The Center for Independe nt Living\, The Disability Cultural Center at UC Berkeley\, Friends of L ’Arche San Francisco Bay Area\, Creative Growth\, and NIAD Art Center. T hese partnerships have provided invaluable insight\, ensuring the film aut hentically reflects the lived experiences of people across a range of disa bilities. By featuring participants who are Deaf\, hard of hearing\, blind \, or who have mobility or cognitive disabilities\, Access Point highlight s the many ways disability intersects with the natural world. It becomes n ot just a story of overcoming obstacles\, but also one of the universal hu man desire to engage with the outdoors—underscoring the transformative p ower of nature for all. Partnerships and participation in Access Point\nar e currently expanding\, broadening its reach beyond the Bay Area to commun ities across the United States.\nAs participants explore outdoor spaces— from hiking trails and national parks to beaches\, forests\, and rivers— Access Point reveals the barriers people face\, including limited accessib ility\, lack of resources\, and social or cultural exclusion. Each partici pant brings a unique relationship to nature: some are seasoned explorers w hose access has been constrained\, while others are encountering these lan dscapes for the first time.\nThrough their experiences\, the film captures the joy\, reflection\, and sense of empowerment that nature can inspire w hen inequities in access are addressed. At its core\, Access Point is a st ory about inclusion\, equity\, and the right to experience the outdoors. I t asserts that access to nature is a fundamental right not a privilege— and examines how inaccessible outdoor spaces intersect with broader societ al inequities. By connecting the disability community with the environment al movement\,the film emphasizes that inclusive outdoor spaces are essenti al to a just and equitable society. It encourages a rethinking of how publ ic spaces are designed and used\, fostering collaboration between environm ental and disability advocates and sparking a broader conversation about a ccess\, equity\, and belonging.\nUltimately\, Access Point invites viewers to reflect on their own relationships to the natural world and to envisio n a future where outdoor spaces are welcoming to everyone. Through compell ing storytelling and the beauty of natural landscapes\, the documentary ad vocates for a world in which nature is a shared space—accessible\, engag ing\, and inspiring for all. LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T122436Z LOCATION:Core Dance Studios\, 133 Sycamore St\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, Uni ted States URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/reel-art-installation-access-point-work- in-progress/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-g a X-SOURCE-NAME:ARTS ATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.artsatl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SWAPtember DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTSTAMP:20260901T061815Z UID:10001664-1788220800-1790812799@boothmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:SWAPtember 2026\nSeptember 1 – 30\, 2026\n\nSwap the savings during the annual SWAPtember event at 20 metro Atlanta attractions! Show your membership card when you visit these participating attractions during September 2025 for $10 off membership purchase or comparable offer.\n\n* Additional benefits and/or redemption limitations\n** Comparable offer\n\n Participating Attractions:\nClick on the attraction’s name to visit thei r website.\n\n\n\nAtlanta Botanical Garden\nAtlanta History Center*\nBarto w History Museum\nThe Breman\nCenter for Puppetry Arts\nChildren’s Museu m of Atlanta*\nChattahoochee Nature Center*\nThe Columbus Museum\nMimms M useum of Technology and Art*\nDekalb History Center\nFernbank Museum of Na tural History*\nHistory Cherokee*\nMuseum of Contemporary Art of Georgia*\ nMuseum of Design Atlanta (MODA)\nNational Center for Civil and Human Rig hts\nSavoy Automobile Museum\nTellus Science Museum\nYMCA\, Metro Atlanta* *\nZoo Atlanta LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T061815Z URL:https://boothmuseum.org/event/swaptember-2026/?utm_source=caldiscovery &utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Booth Western Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://boothmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Between Here and Infinity DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261206 DTSTAMP:20260907T000911Z UID:10010774-1788912000-1796515199@www.atlantaparent.com CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 30 years of the Museum with more than 80 works to ex plore Black feminist imagination\, creativity and ways of seeing the world through photography\, painting\, sculpture and more. Wed.-Sat. noon-5 p.m . Free admission\; $5 donation suggested. LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T000911Z LOCATION:Spelman College Museum of Fine Art\, 440 Westview Dr.\, Atlanta\, 30310 URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/event/between-here-and-infinity/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantaparent.com/topevents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BAA 3-Day Workshop with Roger Dale Brown / "The Intricacies of Pai nting the Landscape in the Studio DTSTART:20260916T130000Z DTEND:20260918T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T061815Z UID:10001536-1789549200-1789747200@boothmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:BAA 3-Day Workshop with Roger Dale Brown / “The Intricacies of Painting the Landscape in the Studio”\nWednesday\, September 16 – F riday\, September 18\, 2026\n9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nIn this 3 day intensive workshop Roger will give a keynote presentation on the subject of buildin g a good foundation in studio. The slide show and class will focus on deve loping a larger painting from foundation to the subtleties of brush work\, techniques\, color harmonies\, tonality and impression of detail. There w ill be lots of information that will be given to the students in a underst andable way. The class is designed for intermediate to advanced artists th at want to push it to the next level. Come ready to work. \nMinimum of 10 students\, Maximum of 16 students\nFEE: $550.00 for Booth Museum Members\, $625.00 for not-yet-members. \nTo learn more about the Booth Art Academy\ ,  CLICK HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T061815Z LOCATION:Booth Art Academy @ TRC\, 1 N. Gilmer ST\, Cartersville\, GA\, 30 120\, United States URL:https://boothmuseum.org/event/baa-3-day-workshop-with-roger-dale-brown -the-intricacies-of-painting-the-landscape-in-the-studio/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Booth Western Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://boothmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Wizard of Oz DTSTART:20260916T140000Z DTEND:20260927T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T062159Z UID:10049169-1789552800-1790512200@www.artsatl.org CATEGORIES:arts,theater DESCRIPTION:Experience The Wizard of Oz at The Center for Puppetry Arts! F ollow the Yellow Brick Road. This American fairytale is an inspiring story about unlocking the potential that exists within each of us. One of Frisc h Marionettes’ proudest achievements\, this production brings Dorothy’ s journey to life through exquisite marionette puppetry\, music\, and intr icate puppet choreography. September 16th-27th Includes Museum Admission\, and FREE Midtown parking Tickets starting at $19 for children and $25 for adults Tickets at https://puppet.org/programs/the-wizard-of-oz/ 1404 Spri ng St. NW\, at 18th\, Atlanta\, GA 30309 Ticket Office 404-873-3391 Ext 0 LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T062159Z LOCATION:Center for Puppetry Arts\, 1404 Spring Street NW\, Atlanta\, 3030 9 URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/the-wizard-of-oz-2/?utm_source=caldiscov ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:ARTS ATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.artsatl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Where Being Takes Root DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTSTAMP:20260915T193411Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53195805660146 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:"Where Being Takes Root: Works by Southern Artists From the La rry M. and Gwendolyn E. Walker Collection" celebrates the artistic vision\ , mentorship and lasting cultural influence of acclaimed artist\, GSU prof essor emeritus and former Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design Director Larry M. Walker (1935–2023)\, whose personal collection of over 300 work s was gifted to the university following his death.\n\nCurated by Lauren J ackson Harris\, the exhibition considers the South not merely as a geograp hic location but as a lived experience that shapes artistic methods and wa ys of seeing. Drawing from the Walker Collection\, the exhibition presents works by artists whose practices are deeply rooted in the region’s hist ory\, culture and environment.\n\nThe exhibition spans two gallery spaces: a large gallery featuring works from the broader collection\, and an inti mate gallery dedicated to the Walker family. Artists on view include Charl es White\, Radcliffe Bailey\, Kevin Cole\, Bethany Collins\, Benny Andrews \, David Driskell\, Steve Prince and Kara Walker\, among many others\, and luminaries who were friends\, colleagues and mentees of Larry Walker thro ughout his remarkable career.\n\nThe exhibition is generously supported by Forward Arts Foundation and the David\, Helen\, and Marian Woodward Fund. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T193411Z LOCATION:The Welch School Galleries URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/where-being-takes-root?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Daytrippers September Event DTSTART:20260917T040000Z DTEND:20260917T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T203038Z UID:0-92@bethshalom.net CATEGORIES:arts,community DESCRIPTION:DAHLONEGA GOLD MUSEUM\n\nJoin the Daytrippers for a visit to D ahlonega\, where we will tour the Gold Museum and learn about the Georgia Gold Rush.\n\nThe Museum is housed in the 1836 Lumpkin County Courthouse\, one of Georgia's oldest courthouses.\n\nTour cost is $8.11 per senior and can be paid at the Museum.\n\nAfter the tour\, join us for lunch at Shena nigan's Irish Pub in downtown Dahlonega.\n\nCarpools can be arranged from the synagogue.\n\nRSVP to Marcy Liberty at mhl9240@ yahoo.com or Lucy Mose s at lucysmoses@yahoo.com\n\nCLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T203038Z URL:https://www.bethshalom.net/events/daytrippers-september-event/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Congregation Beth Shalom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.bethshalom.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Puppet Camp DTSTART:20260917T123000Z DTEND:20260917T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T003403Z UID:10045448-1789633800-1789657200@www.artsatl.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Come spend the summer with us and bring your imagination to li fe! \nThe Center for Puppetry Arts Puppet Camp values curiosity\, creativi ty\, and imagination. We invite your young artist\, performer\, doodler\, singer\, engineer\, computer designer\, and everyone in between to embark on a week (or two!) of creative confidence-building. At Puppet Camp\, we w ill embark on an adventure in a program completely unique to Atlanta’s C enter for Puppetry Arts. There will be puppet parties\, parades\, shows\, and showcases. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T003403Z LOCATION:Center for Puppetry Arts\, 1404 Spring Street NW\, Atlanta\, 3030 9 URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/puppet-camp/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:ARTS ATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.artsatl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BAA 3-Day Painting Workshop with Artist Jill Soukup / "Composition & Color: Building Paintings from the Ground Up" DTSTART:20260917T130000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T061815Z UID:10001526-1789635600-1789833600@boothmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:3-Day Painting Workshop with Artist Jill Soukup / “Compositi on & Color: Building Paintings from the Ground Up”\nThursday\, September 17 – Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\n9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nIn this hand s-on workshop\, we’ll move step by step through the process of creating a painting\; starting with a strong foundation and building toward color\, texture\, and expression. We’ll begin with value studies\, focusing on simplification and creating a dynamic\, solid underlying structure. Shifti ng into color\, we’ll explore color theory and the properties of light a nd shadow-ranging from the basics to more advanced applications– while e xperimenting with different approaches to palette\, harmony\, and mood. To gether we’ll troubleshoot and refine your paintings\, exploring texture\ , paint application\, and ways to push your work further. Along the way\, I’ll share my process through demonstrations and examples\, while guidin g you to apply concepts such as compositional contracts\, simplification\, and color relationships. Each student will receive individual attention t ailored to their strengths and challenges. The workshop includes short dis cussions\, guided exercises\, demos\, and critiques\, all designed to stre ngthen your technical skills while encouraging intention and play in your work. \n*All media and all levels of ability are welcome! \nMinimum of 10 students\, Maximum of 18 students\nFEE: $675.00 for Booth Museum Members\, $750.00 for not-yet-members \nTo learn more about the Booth Art Academy\, click HERE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T061815Z LOCATION:Booth Art Academy @ TRC\, 1 N. Gilmer ST\, Cartersville\, GA\, 30 120\, United States URL:https://boothmuseum.org/event/baa-3-day-painting-workshop-with-artist- jill-soukup-composition-color-building-paintings-from-the-ground-up-2/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Booth Western Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://boothmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mommy & Me DTSTART:20260917T133000Z DTEND:20260917T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T194337Z UID:10000958-1789637400-1789648200@southernmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts,education,family DESCRIPTION:I’ve Been Working on the Railroad \nWhat workers can you fin d at the Railroad Station? Find out at this fun Mommy and Me. \nExplore th e world around us through play! Create\, experiment\, investigate and lear n together. Each week has a different theme and fun new activities. \nMomm y & Me has discovery and art tables from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A short clas s at 10:00 AM\, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM consists of story time\, a movement activity and hands-on interactives associated with the weekly theme. The J olley Education Center also offers a variety of free play opportunities. \ nThe year-round program is designed specifically for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. The program is included in Museum admission and is f ree for Museum members. Registration is not required. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T194337Z LOCATION:Southern Museum\, 2829 Cherokee Street NW\, Kennesaw\, GA\, 30144 \, United States URL:https://southernmuseum.org/event/mommy-me-207/?utm_source=caldiscovery &utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Southern Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://southernmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Home School Day: America 250: Then and Now DTSTART:20260917T140000Z DTEND:20260917T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T061815Z UID:10001630-1789639200-1789653600@boothmuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts,education,family DESCRIPTION:Home School Day\nAmerica 250: Then and Now\nSeptember 17\, 202 6\n10 am – 2pm \nAdmission:\nStudents: $6\nParents: $7\nChildren 3 and u nder: Free \nJoin us for an engaging fall home school day as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the Booth Museum and Bartow History Museu m! Participants will explore America’s past and present through art and artifacts from the museum collections. Enjoy hands-on activities\, includi ng art-making and a themed scavenger hunt\, designed for family fun and le arning. All students take home a prize! Registration required.  Registrat ion deadline September 15. \n  \nRegister Here! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T061815Z URL:https://boothmuseum.org/event/home-school-day-america-250-then-and-now /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Booth Western Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://boothmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Day Trips and Adventures: Mimms Museum of Technology and Art DTSTART:20260917T143000Z DTEND:20260917T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T011742Z UID:10645453-1789641000-1789653600@www.atlantajcc.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Mimms Museum of Technology and Art was founded by Lonnie a nd Karin Mimms to inspire curiosity about the history of technology and it s connection to art\, innovation\, and human creativity. Through immersive exhibits and one of the world's most significant private collections of c omputing artifacts\, the museum brings the evolution of technology to life for visitors of all ages.  \n \nWe'll start our day at Mimms Museum\, Ro swell Town Center\, 5000 Commerce Pkwy\, Roswell. Then we'll meet at Brook wood Grill for lunch after the museum. Everyone will pay for their own mea l. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T011742Z LOCATION:Mimms Museum\, Roswell Town Center\, 5000 Commerce Pkwy\, Roswell .\, United States URL:https://www.atlantajcc.org/event/day-trips-and-adventures-mimms-museum -of-technology-and-art/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaig n=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Marcus JCC of Atlanta (MJCCA) in Dunwoody\, GA X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.atlantajcc.org/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hidden History: Recounting the Shanghai Jewish Story DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T003403Z UID:10040168-1789642800-1789660800@www.artsatl.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Exhibit explores the history of the diverse\, resettled Jewish community in Shanghai\, including German and Austrian Jews who desperatel y escaped the Nazis during the Holocaust. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T003403Z LOCATION:The Breman Museum\, 1440 Spring Street NW\, Atlanta\, United Stat es URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/hidden-history-recounting-the-shanghai-j ewish-story/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaig n=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:ARTS ATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.artsatl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Book As Art v.14: Ghosted DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260917T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T205128Z UID:10018893-1789650000-1789650000@decaturartsalliance.org CATEGORIES:arts,literary LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T205128Z LOCATION:Fourth Floor Gallery of the Decatur Library\, 215 Sycamore Street \, Decatur\, 30030\, United States URL:https://decaturartsalliance.org/event/the-book-as-art-v-14-ghosted/202 6-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Decatur Arts Alliance X-SOURCE-URL:https://decaturartsalliance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:You are not alone: Bugs! Artist Talk DTSTART:20260917T190000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T000039Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53790726258523 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Meet the artists of the You are not alone: Bugs! exhibit. Arti sts will be speaking briefly about their work and answering questions from attendees. Don't miss this opportunity to dive deeper into the creative p rocess.\n\nYou Are Not Alone: BUGS!\, curated by Charlotte Woolf\, is a gr oup exhibition featuring Atlanta-based painters\, sculptors\, photographer s\, and multidisciplinary artists. The exhibition reflects the interdiscip linary nature of the Fine Arts Department at Georgia State University Peri meter College\, incorporating related programming in theater\, music\, and film centered around the theme of insects.\n\nThe title of the exhibition \, You Are Not Alone: BUGS!\, is drawn from the popular meme honoring the ecosystem’s smallest yet irreplaceable members. The exhibition features artists working across mediums whose practices engage insects and their vi tal role within ecological systems. Through themes of pollination\, decomp osition\, labor\, and interdependence\, the show explores how insects shap e the environments around us\, inviting both artists and viewers to reflec t on the often-unseen networks sustained by these powerful creatures.\n\nT his exhibition serves as a sequel to BUGS!\, presented at Foxtrot Farm & F lowers during Upstate Art Weekend in June 2026.\n\n \n\nARTISTS\n\nSage Ba der-Gottlieb @sage.art.page\n\nEve Brown @stilleekingshirtz @earthenbodies \n\nDon Dougan\n\nKelly Dillard @kellydillardartist\n\nMatthew Evans @meva nsatl92\n\nThomas Flynn II @thomasflynnii\n\nLarkin Ford @larkinford\n\nLo relei Kincheloe @gnomethicket\n\nKye Lenahan @ky_tt_\n\nEmily Llamazales @ emily_llama\n\nGenevieve Lucas @skullbelow\n\nGabi Madrid @gabi.madrid.art \n\nMagdalena O’Connor @magdalenaoconnor\n\nAllen Peterson @allenptrsn\n \nAaron Kagan Putt @aaronkaganputt\n\nBrooke Reid @brooke_from_scratch\n\n Shana Robbins @interspecieslover\n\nCourtney N. Ryan @courtneynryan\n\nliz zy storm @lizzystorm\n\n \n\nPoster Design\n\nEzra Jenkins @eezzeejay LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T000039Z LOCATION:Clarkston Campus\, Fine Arts Building\, Fine Arts Gallery URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu/event/you-are-not-alone-bugs-artist-talk?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Georgia State University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.gsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Artist Talk for You Are Not Alone: BUGS! DTSTART:20260917T190000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T003602Z UID:10051960-1789657200-1789664400@www.artsatl.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:You Are Not Alone: BUGS!\, curated by Charlotte Woolf\, is a g roup exhibition featuring Atlanta-based painters\, sculptors\, photographe rs\, and multidisciplinary artists. The exhibition reflects the interdisci plinary nature of the Fine Arts Department at Georgia State University Per imeter College\, incorporating related programming in theater\, music\, an d film centered around the theme of insects. \nThe title of the exhibition \, You Are Not Alone: BUGS!\, is drawn from the popular meme honoring the ecosystem’s smallest yet irreplaceable members. The exhibition features artists working across mediums whose practices engage insects and their vi tal role within ecological systems. Through themes of pollination\, decomp osition\, labor\, and interdependence\, the show explores how insects shap e the environments around us\, inviting both artists and viewers to reflec t on the often-unseen networks sustained by these powerful creatures. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T003602Z LOCATION:GSU’s Clarkston Campus Perimeter Main Fine Arts Gallery\, 555 N orth Indian Creek Drive\, Clarkston\, GA\, 30021\, United States URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/artist-talk-for-you-are-not-alone-bugs/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:ARTS ATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.artsatl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Clark Atlanta University Fall '26 Exhibition Opening Reception DTSTART:20260917T203000Z DTEND:20260917T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T063711Z UID:10052437-1789662600-1789671600@www.artsatl.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Join us in viewing our Fall ’26 Exhibition: At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs \nAbout the Exhibition\nAt the Vanguar d: Making and Saving History at HBCUs weaves together stories of ingenuity \, artistry\, persistence\, and resistance through the transformative worl d of HBCUs. Featuring over 130 objects from the collections of five univer sities\, the exhibition explores their diverse practices in the arts\, dyn amic academic programs and innovations\, and groundbreaking activities on and around their campuses. \nHBCUs have always been sites of cultural vibr ancy and educational enrichment for students\, faculty\, staff\, and surro unding communities. These historic institutions have grown exponentially f rom their humble beginnings. Today\, the contents of HBCU campus museums a nd archives are the vanguard of collecting institutions in the making and saving of African American history. \nThis is the inaugural exhibition of the HBCU History and Culture Access Consortium\, an effort established by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Cultur e to enhance awareness of and access to collections and archives held by H BCUs. At the Vanguard features collections from the initiative’s initial cohort: Clark Atlanta University\, Florida A&M University\, Jackson State University\, Texas Southern University\, and Tuskegee University. \nCredi t Line\nAt the Vanguard is a collaboration between the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Smithsonian Institution Trave ling Exhibition Service. It is part of the HBCU History and Culture Access Consortium Initiative made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities and a bequest from Dr. Beryl Carter Rice. \nThe exhibition is supported by CBRE\, Google Arts & Culture\, Johnson & Johnson\, the Na tional Museum of African American History and Culture’s Corporate Leader ship Council\, the National Museum of African American History and Culture ’s Members\, Southern Company Foundation\, The TJX Companies\, Inc.\, an d TOYOTA. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T063711Z LOCATION:Clark Atlanta University Art Museum – Trevor Arnett Hall\, 223 James P Brawley Drive SW\, Atlanta\, 30314\, United States URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/clark-atlanta-university-fall-26-exhibit ion-opening-reception/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign =atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:ARTS ATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.artsatl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Puppets & Pints DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T181542Z UID:979165-1789668000-1789675200@www.wabe.org CATEGORIES:arts,drink,music,theater DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Puppetry Arts for a special evening filled with puppetry\, jazz and arts… Oh My!\nYou will enjoy a live performanc e from Joe Alterman\, host of WABE’s The Upside of Jazz with Joe Alterm an\, and the Center’s new merchandise collection\, created in collaborat ion with Atlanta-based visual artist\, Kyle Brooks\, also known as BlackCa tTips. The Center’s galleries will also be open all evening for the opp ortunity to enjoy outside of typical hours. \nCome on out to join three b eloved Atlanta artistic forces as we celebrate creativity\, conversation\, and community.  \nCLICK HERE – For more information and to claim your ticket.\nPersons under the age of 21 must be accompanied by an adult. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T181542Z LOCATION:Center for Puppetry Arts\, 1404 Spring St. NW Atlanta\, GA 30309 URL:https://www.wabe.org/events/puppets-pints/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm _medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:WABE X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.wabe.org/from-public-transit-to-micromobility-a-l ook-at-atlantas-transit-landscape END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Reception/Open House: APG Darkroom Opening Celebration DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T190155Z UID:593@atlantaphotographygroup.org CATEGORIES:arts,community,free DESCRIPTION:[vc_row width="full" height="auto"][vc_column][/vc_column][vc_ column][vc_column_text]\n\n[/vc_column_text][us_separator][vc_column_text] Please join APG in celebrating the opening of the APG Darkroom on Thursday \, September 17\, 2026\, 6-9pm ET.\n\nCome tour the darkroom\, get your qu estions answered and socialize with others from Atlanta's photography comm unity. We are excited to be able to offer this community resource to our m embers.\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments w ill be provided by APG. We look forward to seeing you there![/vc_column_te xt][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element="yes"][vc_column][us_btn l abel="REGISTER" link="%7B%22url%22:%22https:%2F%2Fatlantaphotographygroup. org%2Fshop%2Fvirtual-juror-artist-talk-filmisnotdead2024%2F%22%7D" align=" center"][/vc_column][/vc_row] LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T190155Z LOCATION:Atlanta Photography Group\, 1544 Piedmont Ave\, Suite 107\, Atlan ta\, GA\, 30324\, United States URL:https://atlantaphotographygroup.org/events/reception-open-house-apg-da rkroom-opening-celebration/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_cam paign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Atlanta Photography Group X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlantaphotographygroup.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Chai Culture Collective September Event DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T203038Z UID:0-93@bethshalom.net CATEGORIES:arts,music DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Center for Puppetry Arts...An Evening with Joe Alterman & Black Cat Tips!\n\nEnjoy Puppetry\, Jazz and Art!\n\nCost is $2 0 per person\n\nFor more information and to RSVP\, contact Wendy Kalman at wendykalman@gmail.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T203038Z URL:https://www.bethshalom.net/events/chai-culture-collective-september-ev ent/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:Congregation Beth Shalom X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.bethshalom.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:A FINE LINE DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T003403Z UID:10043532-1789668000-1789675200@www.artsatl.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Spalding Nix Fine Art is pleased to announce A FINE LINE\, a p resentation of four shows by Kate Hooray Osmond\, Nancy Talero\, Shannon D avis and Laura Dargan on view January 24 – March 20. \nCharleston-based interdisciplinary Artist Kate Hooray Osmond’s “Americana” explores h er evolving relationship with the shifting landscape of America through vi brant and expressive genre scene paintings. Atlanta-based Artist Nancy Tal ero’s “Super Nature” is a series of geometric modular paintings expl oring the merging and blurred boundaries of the natural and supernatural w orlds. Atlanta-based multi-media Artist Shannon Davis’s “Conversations in Motion” is a series of photographic digital compositions exploring t he formal aspects of design as malleable conversations. Charleston-based A rtist Laura Dargan’s “Threshold of Actuality” pays homage to nature and represents the transition between abstraction and actuality through cy anotype and painting. \nOpening Friday\, January 24\, 6-8 p.m. & Saturday\ , January 25\, 12-4 p.m.\nOpen Monday – Friday\, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.\, or by appointment. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T003403Z LOCATION:Spalding Nix Fine Art\, 425 Peachtree Hills Ave NE Suite 30A\, At lanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/a-fine-line/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:ARTS ATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.artsatl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Opening event for “From Tablet to Tablet: Exploring Emory’s Je wish Studies Collections” DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T063711Z UID:10052623-1789671600-1789677000@www.artsatl.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:From rare books and manuscripts to archival materials\, artwor ks\, and artifacts\, “From Tablet to Tablet” explores the remarkable c ollections\, collaborations\, and scholarship that have shaped Jewish stud ies at Emory—and the vital role libraries\, archives\, and museums play in creating and advancing knowledge. \nThe evening will feature an introdu ction by Dr. Ellie R. Schainker\, Judith London Evans Director of the Tam Institute for Jewish Studies and director of undergraduate studies in the Department of History\, followed by opening remarks from our exhibition cu rators Eric L. Goldstein and Katalin Rac. Following the program\, enjoy a dessert reception and explore the exhibition in the Schatten Gallery\, inc luding a 4\,000-year-old cuneiform tablet\, an ancient scroll\, and a hand made 1804 prayer book. Examine the multi-subject intersections with archeo logy\, the arts\, medicine\, botony\, genetics\, and more. \nRegister at h ttps://bit.ly/TabletToTabletOpening \nCome celebrate five decades of Jewis h studies at Emory and discover the stories held within our collections— and the new conversations they continue to inspire. \nFrom Tablet to Table t is on view in Woodruff Library’s Schatten Gallery from August 29\, 202 6 – February 14\, 2027. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T063711Z LOCATION:Schatten Gallery at Emory University’s Woodruff Library\, 540 S . Asbury Circle\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30322\, United States URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/opening-event-for-from-tablet-to-tablet- exploring-emorys-jewish-studies-collections-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm _medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:ARTS ATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.artsatl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:illumine 2026 DTSTART:20260917T233000Z DTEND:20260918T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T063859Z UID:10045945-1789673400-1789686000@www.artsatl.org CATEGORIES:arts,festival DESCRIPTION:As the sun sets\, Oakland Cemetery is transformed. Through col orful lighting and art installations by some of Atlanta’s most innovativ e artists\, illumine 2026 will light up the shadows of the night. \nWe’r e excited to once again partner with Atlanta gallery and studio Cat Eye Cr eative to curate artists\, and join us in creating an elevated Oakland aft er dark experience against the inspiring backdrop of Atlanta’s glitterin g skyline. \nIn addition to exploring parts of the Cemetery after the sun sets\, illumine attendees will also enjoy live entertainment\, multiple ba rs\, and an Oakland pop-up shop. This year\, we are excited to offer new w ays to experience illumine—including Premium Tickets\, Artist Spotlight Tours\, and Pick Your Price Nights.\nillumine is a fundraiser and your tic ket purchase supports Historic Oakland Foundation’s mission to continue preserving\, restoring\, and beautifying historic Oakland Cemetery for all to enjoy. \n2026 artists include Vanna Black\, Marcia R Cohen\, Jordan Gr aves\, Christina Kwan\, Ralph Eugene Meatyard (1925 – 1972) presented in partnership with the High Museum of Art\, The Neon Company\, Eddie Farr\, Daniel Phelps featured on the MAP Rover provided by Downtown Atlanta\, In c\, and VAYNE. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T063859Z LOCATION:Oakland Cemetery\, 248 Oakland Ave SE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30312\, Un ited States URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/illumine-2026/2026-09-17/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:ARTS ATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.artsatl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Béla Fleck: My Bluegrass Heart at Rialto Center DTSTART:20260918T000000Z DTEND:20260918T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T063859Z UID:10049399-1789675200-1789680600@www.artsatl.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Over the past half-century\, Béla Fleck redefined the possibi lities of the banjo\, blending bluegrass\, jazz\, classical and global mus ic into a singular sound. Winning 18 Grammy Awards from over 40 nomination s\, Fleck is widely regarded as one of the world’s most innovative instr umentalists. His work spans orchestral compositions\, groundbreaking colla borations and projects exploring the instrument’s African roots. With un matched technical skill and musical curiosity\, Fleck continues to expand the boundaries of his craft. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T063859Z LOCATION:Rialto Center for the Arts\, GA\, United States URL:https://www.artsatl.org/event/bela-fleck-my-bluegrass-heart-at-rialto- center/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=atlanta-ga X-SOURCE-NAME:ARTS ATL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.artsatl.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR