May 1 - 31, 2007 In May of 2007, the AGA presented ATLart[07], a month long celebration of visual art in the city of Atlanta. Included in focus were city-wide openings over three weekends at all AGA gallery spaces, plus the AGA's signature ArtHouse exhibition program, which in 2007 took place in a stunning new residence in the historic Ansley Park area of the city. Also not to be missed during the program were exhibitions and receptions at the various museums and non-profit exhibition spaces as well as lectures, demonstrations and more. For more detailed information and a calendar of events, please click on the ATLart link. Atlanta's month-long celebration of the visual arts returns with a new season. This spring, ATLart[07] unites the talents of the 21 Atlanta Gallery Association members with museums, charitable arts organizations, designers, universities and high schools throughout the city. From May 1 to 31, ATLart[07] will highlight the burgeoning Atlanta arts scene. Through May 6Still Small Voices: The Natural Environments of Georgia in Photographs, Poetry and Prose Fernbank Museum, www.fernbankmuseum.org Through May 12 Kevin Landers, Devendra Banhart, Recordings, Nina Bovasso The Contemporary, www.thecontemporary.org Through May 19 "Hale Woodruff, Nancy Elizabeth Prophet and the Academy" Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, www.spelman.edu/museum Through May 19 Design at Play: The High Design & Low-Brow Humor of Cartoon Network This exhibition is a family-friendly, interactive show featuring the incredible design talent of Atlanta’s own Cartoon Network Museum of Design Atlanta, www.museumofdesign.org Through May 25 John Wilson in Conversation: The Atlanta University Art Annuals Clark Atlanta University Art Galleries, www.cau.edu Through May 25 Digital Arts Festival, ImageMakers Photography Exhibition Youth Art Connection Gallery, www.bgcma.org, www.youthartconnection.org Through May 27 Renaissance to Contemporary: Recent Acquisitions in Works on Paper Explore the continuing growth of the museum’s world-class works on paper collection with stellar additions such as a lifelike portrait of seventeenth-century Dutch artist Hendrick Goltzius. Albrecht Dürer's Adam and Eve (1504) and The Virgin with Swaddled Child (1520) are the earliest works that appear. Michael C. Carlos Museum, www.carlos.emory.edu Through June 3 Four Corners: Watercolors by Don Maier Explore Maier’s series of vibrant, impressionistic watercolors of the Four Corners region of Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. Many of the works were painted on location. These evocative landscapes seek to transport you to the American Southwest. Booth Western Art Museum, www.georgiamuseums.org Through June 9 The Contemporary Portrait and Danny Paulette The Contemporary Portrait, curated by Alyson Laura Danny Paulette, installation Eyedrum, www.eyedrum.org Through June 21 "Daughters of the House of Life" Featuring Betty Blayton and Robin Holder Admission: members free, non-members $4 adults/$2 children Hammonds House Museum, www.hammondshouse.org Through June 23 Genevieve - Curated by Rebecca Dimling Cochran This Genevieve Arnold retrospective pays tribute to the significant contribution of the life and work of this Georgia artist and her 55-year career. The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, www.mocaga.org May 1 ATLart[07] officially opens May 1 – June 8 The Atlanta Jazz Festival: A thirty-year retrospective in photographs This exhibit chronicles the history of the Atlanta Jazz Festival from its inception in 1977 through 2006 with a focus on the artists whose legend and musical power made the Atlanta come alive each year. Six Atlanta photographers will be featured in the show – Jim Alexander, Susan Ross, Michael Reese, Julie Yarbrough, Sheila Pree Bright and Eric Waters. City Gallery East, Opening Reception May 3, 5:30 – 8 p.m., www.atlantafestivals.com May 1 – June 22 Blind/Sight: Conversations With the Visually Impaired Atlanta photographer Billy Howard presents a unique exhibition that tells the story of 12 people with vision loss through photographic portraits, illustrations, audio interviews and audio descriptions. Opening Reception May 3, 5 – 8 p.m., Arts for All Gallery, VSA Arts of Georgia, www.VSAartsGA.org May 1 – July 22 Illustrations by Jack Davis This exhibition features Western, Civil War and Presidential sketches and completed illustrations by Georgia artist Jack Davis spanning his 60-year career. Booth Western Art Museum, www.georgiamuseums.org May 1 British Watercolors and Drawings from Thomas Deans Fine Art A discussion and viewing with Thomas Deans and David Brenneman. Space is extremely limited; reservations required. Please call Thomas Deans Fine Art, 404 352 3778, for more information. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Works on Paper Study Room, Wieland Pavilion, High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 May 2 Oraien Catledge Atlanta Celebrates Photography and the Artist Resource Council of MOCA GA present Oraien Catledge at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia. Reception 6:30 p.m., Artist Talk 7 p.m., Atlanta Celebrates Photography, www.acpinfo.org May 3 Art for Lunch Join Georgia artist Licha Nicholson as she discusses her techniques for creating the warm glass designs inspired by the things she sees, feels and touches in her everyday life. She will also talk about her artwork on display in the Borderlands Gallery exhibition Glass is my Canvas: Fused Glass by Licha Nicholson. 12:15 p.m., Booth Western Art Museum, www.georgiamuseums.org May 3 – June 16 Constructed Images: The Art of Collage Exhibition features art made from cutout materials applied to a surface. Swan Coach House Gallery, www.swancoachhouse.com May 3 Turner First Thursdays The Sun Dial Restaurant, Bar & View presents Paint in the Pods 7 – 10 p.m. Stroll through Downtown Atlanta on a self-guided evening tour and enjoy some of the finest contemporary art in the South during the Turner First Thursdays Art Walk. Galleries open until 8 p.m., www.atlantadowntown.com May 3 The Contemporary will be open until 8 p.m., free admission after 5 p.m. www.thecontemporary.org May 3 Masterpiece of the Month: "Nécessaire Given to Queen Marie Leczinska on the occasion of the birth of the Dauphin (selections)," 1729 by Henri-Nicolas Cousinet Pat Rodewald, the High's Chair of Education, will discuss the "Nécessaire Given to Queen Marie Leczinska on the occasion of the birth of the Dauphin (selections)" 1729 by Henri-Nicolas Cousinet. 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Walter C. Hill Auditorium, High Museum of Art, www.high.org May 4 Citywide Gallery Openings in North Buckhead, 6–9 p.m. Galleries with opening exhibitions include Aliya Linstrum Gallery, Atlanta Art Gallery, Lagerquist Gallery, Signature Shop & Gallery, Sportsman's Gallery, Trinity Gallery, Twinhouse Gallery, Vespermann Glass Gallery and Mason Murer Projects.
May 4 Emerging Visions Free and open to the public Curated by Elizabeth Turk, acclaimed teaching artist a SCAD, this biannual show of student photography showcases New American talent. Opening Reception 7:30 – 10 p.m., Exhibition Dates May 4 – June 8, Atlanta Photography Group, www.atlantaphotographygroup.org May 5 ARThouse Gala Opening ARThouse[07] opens its doors in a 12,000 sq. ft., $4 million home in Sherwood Forest/Ansley Park. For the first time, funds raised from ARThouse will benefit the ATLart Foundation, an organization created to promote visual arts in Atlanta’s public high schools. PRIVATE EVENT, BY INVITATION ONLY - Doors open at 7 p.m. May 5 Heritage Film Festival 10 a.m., Hammonds House Museum, www.hammondshouse.org May 5 & 6 Summer Potter and Art Sale Spruill Gallery, www.spruillarts.org May 6 - 28 ARThouse open for daily viewing ARThouse will be open Wednesdays through Sundays until May 27 and Monday, May 28. Lectures and panels will be scheduled during the daily hours. Tickets $10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Mondays & Tuesdays, except May 28 May 8 Artist Talk Artists Kimo Minton and Brian Rutenberg will each present during this evening artist series. Reception 6:30 p.m., Artist Talk begins 7 p.m., TEW Galleries, www.tewgalleries.com May 10 What a Difference Metro Atlanta Arts Fund Luncheon During the annual luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Downtown, the Metro Atlanta Arts Fund will award grants and scholarships to Atlanta arts organizations. Tickets $100, Patron Tickets $250, 12 – 1:30 p.m., www.metroatlantaartsfund.org May 10 Louis Monza: From Politics to Paradise Susan Crawley, Associate Folk Art Curator will guide visitors through “Louis Monza: From Politics to Paradise.” The exhibition features approximately 60 works the Museum recently acquired as a gift. 7 p.m., High Museum of Art, www.high.org May 10 Curator's Tour of the Contemporary's Exhibitions Stuart Horodner welcomes ATLart[07] with a tour and discussion of the current shows. Free, Gallery viewing begins at 5 p.m., Tour at 6:30, The Contemporary, www.thecontemporary.org May 10 – June 21 Wangechi Mutu ACA Gallery of Savannah College of Art and Design, www.scad.edu May 11 Citywide Gallery Openings in South Buckhead, 6-9p.m. Galleries with opening exhibitions include Anne Irwin Fine Art, Bennett Street Gallery, Lowe Gallery, Matre Gallery, Naomi Silva Gallery, Thomas Deans Fine Art, Spalding Nix Fine Art, TEW Galleries, and Mason Murer.
May 11 Celebrating a Photographer’s Life: An Evening with Annie Leibovitz Please join the High Museum and very special guest Annie Leibovitz for an exclusive evening in celebration of “Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer’s Life, 1990-2005.” 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., High Museum of Art, www.high.org May 12 – September 9 Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer’s Life, 1990–2005 The High Museum of Art will present an internationally touring exhibition of approximately 175 photographs by renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz. The exhibition encompasses work Leibovitz created on assignment as a professional photographer as well as personal images of her family and close friends. High Museum of Art, www.high.org May 12 – September 9 Cecilia Beaux, American Figure Painter Organized by Sylvia Yount, the High’s Margaret and Terry Stent Curator of American Art, this critical retrospective features approximately 85 oils, works on paper and decorative objects by Cecilia Beaux (1855–1942), drawn from private and public collections both here and abroad. High Museum of Art, www.high.org May 12 Children’s Saturday - Buckaroos – The Smallest Hands Focusing on the exhibit Making a Hand: Ranch Children of New Mexico the children will get an inside look at some children whose daily life revolved around helping out on the ranch. The art project will be based on horses and rodeo activities. 10 a.m. - Noon, Booth Western Art Museum, www.georgiamuseums.org May 12 Sk8 or Die III Exhibition Dates May 12 – May 27 "Sk8 or Die III" presents works on skateboards from area and national artists. Opening Reception 6 – 10 p.m., Young Blood Gallery & Boutique, www.youngbloodgallery.com May 15 – 25 5th Annual Congressional District High School Art Competition Youth Art Connection Gallery, www.bcgma.org, www.youthartconnection.org May 17 Instant Gratification: Polaroid Photographs by Robert Mapplethorpe Join Sylvia Wolf, Adjunct Curator, Whitney Museum of American Art, as she examines the work of celebrated photographers Annie Leibovitz and Robert Mapplethorpe. 7 p.m., High Museum of Art, www.high.org May 17 Emerging Artists 2007 Exhibition Dates May 18 – June 30 Featuring work by Julie Puttgen, Mario Schambon, Kristin Wilder, Susan Winton and Alvaro Alvillar Opening Reception 6 – 9 p.m., Spruill Gallery, www.spruillarts.org May 18 Citywide Gallery Openings in Castleberry Hill, 6-9p.m. Galleries with opening exhibitions include Marcia Wood Gallery, Big House Studio, The Granite Room, romo gallery, and Nozoku Gallery.
May 18 – August 19 A Passion for Paper: Drawn from a New York Collection "A Passion for Paper: Drawn from a New York Collection" presents 34 works on paper by 17 artists, including the work of established 20th-century masters such as Jasper Johns, Brice Marden and Ellsworth Kelly, as well as the accomplishments of lesser-known and emerging artists, including Christine Heibert, Annabel Daou and Roeth Winston. High Museum of Art, www.high.org May 19 ARTstart Children's Day in the Galleries 12 noon to 3 pm Anne Irwin Fine Art, Bennett Street Gallery, Matre Gallery, Naomi Silva Gallery - All located on Bennett Street Atlanta's youngest art lovers hit the galleries to participate in hands-on art projects, meet artists and take home some terrific keepsakes. ARTstart will take place among the AGA member galleries. Naomi Silva Gallery - "Portrait Artist" (as time permits) doing individual sketches of the childen With assistance provided by Abrakadoodle, www.abrakadoodle.com May 19 Evening Lecture & Meet the Artist Reception Members are invited to view the new exhibition "Illustrations by Jack Davis" and meet the artist. Executive Director Seth Hopkins will lead a panel discussion beginning at 7 p.m. 5 – 9 p.m., Booth Western Art Museum, www.georgiamuseums.org May 19 Art Space International Fashion Show Charity event for AIDS 7 – 10 p.m., Art Space International, www.artspaceatl.com May 19 & 20 The Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood Association Annual Loft Tour & Art Show Festival includes live entertainment, artist market and children’s area. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, 12 to 6 p.m. Tour features lofts, condos, live-work spaces and historical sites. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m. www.atlantadna.org/festival/ May 22 – June 3 Fine Arts Exhibition – Decatur Arts Festival The juried Fine Arts Exhibition will open at Agnes Scott College’s Dalton Gallery. www.decaturartsalliance.org May 24 Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer's Life, 1990 – 2005 Join Julian Cox, Curator of Photography at the High, for a guided tour of the special exhibition, "Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer's Life, 1990 – 2005." 6:30 p.m., High Museum of Art, www.high.org May 25 Citywide Gallery Openings in Decatur, 6-9p.m. Galleries with opening exhibitions include Vinson Gallery
May 25 ArtWalk – Decatur Arts Festival, evening Held the evening before the Decatur Arts Festival begins, the ArtWalk features businesses and galleries displaying special and guest exhibitions. This year, the ArtWalk also includes "Speak…Easy!" spoken word, poetry, literary arts and cool jazz with Voices in Tune in the Old Decatur Courthouse from 7 to 9 p.m. www.decaturartsalliance.org May 26 Art Space International, Visionary Art Show 7 – 10 p.m., Art Space International, www.artspaceatl.com May 26 & 27 The Artist Market – Decatur Arts Festival The Artist Market is the heart of the Decatur Arts Festival, featuring more than 140 artists for this juried show. From potters to painters and wood turners, the market is known for high quality artwork and attracts artists from the Southeast and beyond. www.decaturartsalliance.org May 28 ARThouse final day 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., www.atlart.com May 31 ATLart[07] officially closes |
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