Atlanta is an art lover’s paradise. From unbeatable street art on the BeltLine to touring exhibitions at our High Museum of Art, you won’t want to miss out on this art. There’s always something worth checking out and as always, we’ve got you covered.
Here are some of our recommendations for all the incredible art exhibitions in Atlanta.
1. Snakes, Scales, & Things That Slither
Snakes, scales, & things that slither is a fantastic local group art exhibition right here in Atlanta! This event features art curated by Gabi Madrid.
Why snakes and scales? Gabi Madrid says they chose the theme because:
In mythology snakes (and dragons) carry many connotations including wisdom, healing, and the cyclical nature of life. The shedding of their skin may serve as a metaphor for the process humans undergo as we mature and become our authentic selves. While there may always be slight variations in the theme (like scales and slithering things) snakes shall remain a constant for they are timeless creatures with deep symbolism.
See the show from March 14th – March 27th
Where: South River Art Studios | 1300 Fleetwood Dr. SE Atlanta, GA 30316
Learn more on their Instagram, @southriverartstudios!
2. Atlanta Contemporary
Atlanta Contemporary is one of the southeast’s leading contemporary art centers, and incredibly integral part of Atlanta’s cultural landscape. By presenting over 200 consequential artists and creatives from the local, national, and international art scenes through various exhibition, project spaces, and programs each year, they celebrate new works–and make art accessible to all!
Right now, some of the exhibitions you can check out are:
- Christian Walker: The Profane and The Poignant
- TALL AND WILD: Atlanta 1984-1994 by Rosa Duffy
- Photon Motion by Alyson Denny
- Ten Toes Down by Sayma Hoosain
And many, many more exhibits!
Address: 535 Means St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
Learn more on their website here!
3. The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia
Dedicated to contemporary art in Georgia, MOCA GA always has interesting local art to enjoy! From a modest beginning of just 250 works, MOCA GA has grown to house more than 1,300 works of art in the past quarter century!
Right now, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia has their incredible permanent display open to the public, and an exhibition from Spark, an art festival that happened earlier this year!
Check out MOCA GA here!4. The Warehouse
The Warehouse is a free-to-the-public arts space created by John Wieland. With over 400 works by 250 national and international artists related to the overarching themes of house and home, there is plenty to explore at this brand new venue. This incredible collection features works by prominent artists like Cindy Sherman, Roy Lichtenstein and Howard Finster, among others.
See more here!5. Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Step right into a Van Gogh painting at the truly iconic Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience. You’ll see his incredible paintings dancing all around you, and enjoy what millions of Americans have already deemed one of the most incredible art exhibits!
Explore Van Gogh’s life, his work, and his secrets as never before seen, through cutting-edge 360-degree digital projections, a one-of-a-kind VR experience, and a uniquely atmospheric light and sound show. Become completely immersed in the works of art around you, and feel the shift in reality as you dive deep into the world created by Van Gogh’s brush strokes.
Get all the details and grab your tickets here!6. The High Museum of Art
Along with their incredible permanent collections, spanning everything from photography to self-taught folk art to classical pieces, the High Museum of Art is one of the absolute best art museums in the entire country.
Right now, you can check out Ryoji Ikeda: data-verse at the High! Here’s a little about the exhibition, according to the High,
Learn more about the High on their website here!Ryoji Ikeda (born 1966, Gifu, Japan; active Paris and Kyoto) is one of the world’s leading composers and media artists. His art challenges how we understand the universe and our place in it through sound, light, materials, and scientific data composed into stimulating experiences of the unknown and the infinite. Ikeda’s immersive video projections feature visualizations of data extracted from mathematical theories and the study of quantum physics, among other categories of study and territories of knowledge.
7. Street Art & Graffiti
It feels wrong to talk about art in Atlanta without highlighting the beautiful, creative street art from all over the city. Walking down the BeltLine or through the Krog Street tunnel, you’re sure to see some truly incredible art all around.