Art news & what to do
Mar. 6 — Hey, all you fine art lovers! Thanks for checking in for another great week of art in Atlanta.
As the weather gets warmer and we inch towards the first days of spring, it’s a good time to look ahead at opportunities to get out of the house and enjoy art in our community. That’s why this week I’m sharing some news and updates related to the local art scene, plus a roundup of don’t-miss spring art events to add to your calendar.
As always, thanks for reading!
Isadora
March Art News
🍾 In the heart of the Georgia Tech campus, a new permanent art installation called “Pathway of Progress: Celebrating Georgia Tech Women” will soon be unveiled. On Sat., March 8 moderators will present a panel discussion at 10 a.m. followed by a ribbon cutting at 12 p.m. The monumental installation consists of a shimmering suspended mosaic of nearly 3,000 tiles stretching through the campus and culminating in a wrapped granite bench and table. Designed by Georgia Tech alumna Merica May Jensen, over time this installation’s many tiles will each be dedicated to the legacies of impactful women at Tech. (pictured)
🤝 The Aster Project will host a launch event for “Art As Our Witness,” bringing together 20 families who have lost loved ones to police violence for a night of remembrance and solidarity. Through community engagement with public art and storytelling, the Aster Project works to reverse misrepresentation and erasure of victims of police violence. This event serves as a celebration of Aster Project’s recently acquired grant to paint a large-scale mural in the center of downtown Atlanta. Expect to hear from featured speakers, enjoy gourmet eats, and experience music and art during the event. Tomorrow, Thurs., March 6 from 7-10 p.m. at 933 Lee Street.
🏆 The Georgia Museum of Art in Athens received two statewide awards from the Georgia Association of Museums (GAM) at their annual conference in February. The museum was awarded with the Special Project Award for lobby drawings by Sol LeWitt and an Exhibition Award for “Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun.” LeWitt’s conceptual and minimalist art has graced the lobby of the museum since 2024. Partially funded by a grant from the Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation, the works were also used to produce inspired collaborations with students. Meanwhile, Kei Ito’s photography exhibit exploring the trauma of nuclear war spanned five galleries and incorporated sound, video, and projected imagery.
🎉 At Kennesaw State University, renowned visual artist Jawshing Arthur Liou has been announced as dean of the Robert S. Geer Family College of the Arts, effective July 1, 2025. Liou is currently the Herman B Wells endowed professor at the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design at Indiana University in Bloomington, and is an acclaimed visual artist with a background that spans photography, digital media, film, and journalism. “Arthur brings an impressive blend of artistic achievement and academic leadership experience to the Geer College of the Arts,” said Ivan Pulinkala, KSU provost and executive vice president of academic affairs. “His ability to cultivate interdisciplinary collaborations and infuse technology into artistic practice makes him an outstanding addition to KSU’s dynamic leadership team. I look forward to working closely with him to advance the national prominence of the Geer College of the Arts.”
💰 South Arts has announced a new Recovery Fund initiative which will grant $2000 to individual artists living in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Virginia, and Georgia who lost supplies or equipment during Hurricane Helene and Milton. This initiative is funded by donors and a range of organizations across the region, and is designed to support artists in the Southern states following the wake of natural disasters. “With the launch of the Southern Arts Recovery Fund, we aim to provide artists with the resources they need to rebuild their practice and move forward in the aftermath of these storms,” said Susie Surkamer, South Arts president and CEO. Applications open on March 19 and run through May 7, 2025.
Celebrating 50 Years of Art & Creativity at Artistic Affair!
SPONSORED BY SPRUILL CENTER FOR THE ARTS
🪩 Join us on March 29 as Spruill Center for the Arts kicks off its 50th Anniversary with Artistic Affair 2025! We’re throwing it back to 1975, so dust off your go-go boots and best retro attire for a night of art, music, and celebration. Enjoy live and silent auctions, DJ Bismark spinning 70s hits, a best-dressed contest, and a special time capsule ceremony.
🥂 Tickets include valet parking, an open bar, and a catered dinner. Don’t miss out—get yours today!
Spring Arts Preview: Theatre, music, visual art and more
🌼 It’s going to be a busy arts season this spring, with theatre world premieres, big concerts, and evocative visual arts.
We’ve rounded up some of the best bets to add to your arts calendar. Be sure to check out our How Do You Atlanta? calendar in partnership with WABE and SCAD for even more things to do.
➡️ Read more of the Spring Arts Preview here.
Art Happenings
💬 Prose & Poetry of Possibility invites the community to share short passages they have written or read based around the theme of future possibilities. Spalding Nix Fine Art. Tonight, Wed., March 5 from 6-8 p.m.
👟 Gallery Chimera presents “In Their Shoes,” an exhibition of works by Olivia Franklin that explore the untold stories of shoes and their histories. Opens Sat., March 8 from 6-9 p.m.
🏃♀️ Head over to Piedmont Park to see the 2025 Atlanta Dogwood Festival Run for the Arts 5K that benefits the Atlanta High School Arts Exhibition. Sat., March 8 at 9 a.m.
🍾 Whitespace Gallery will host an opening reception for three exhibits this weekend; “Oddments of the Lean State” and “O Nabû” by Elizabeth Lide, and “Through Line” by Eliza Bentz. Sat., March 8 from 6-9 p.m. (pictured)
💍 The 17th Annual Atlanta Contemporary Jewelry Show returns to The Carter Center this weekend with works by 30+ acclaimed jewelry makers from across the country. Sat. and Sun., March 8-9. Tickets are $10 each; parking is free.
🗣️ Sachi Rome will discuss the themes and processes of her artwork during an artist talk for “Bridge Through Troubled Waters,” on view now at the Chastain Arts Center Gallery. Sat., March 8 from 1-3 p.m.
🍎 The Avondale Arts Alliance presents the first of four School Showcases, featuring works by students from a local Waldorf high school, Academe of the Oaks. Free and open to the public. Sat., March 8 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Avondale Arts Center.
🎨 UPS Second Sunday is a day of free admission and family-friendly programming at the High Museum of Art. Expect music, drop-in art making, and smARTbox giveaways. Sun., March 9 from 12-5 p.m.
Post of the Week
🖌️ Gabi Anderson shared this little video highlighting the new installation of works by ATL Art Gals at Brook Run Skate Park in Brookhaven. Featured artists include @gabithecreative, @therealvannablack , @hannahrosebroom and @artsy_elaine.
