FALL 2011
ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER
Through March 4 “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing: How the Apollo Theater Shaped American Entertainment.”
through Dec. 4 “Nature’s Beloved Son: Rediscovering John Muir’s Botanical Legacy.”
Open daily. 130 West Paces Ferry Road. atlantahistorycenter.com. 404/814-4000.
BREMAN MUSEUM
TRhrough Jan. 5 “Torn from Home: My Life as a Refugee.”
1440 Spring St., NW, Atlanta. 678/222-3700. thebreman.org.
BROOKHAVEN GALLERY
205 Town Blvd., Atlanta. 404/210-4107. brookhavenartsalliance.com.
CALLANWOLDE GALLERY
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Road NE. 404/872-5338. callanwolde.org.
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS MUSEUM
Ongoing: “Puppets: The Power of Wonder,” a delightful display of 350 puppets from around the world. Open Tues.-Sun. 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta. puppet.org. 404/873-3391.
CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER
Through Dec. “Art in Nature: Nature in Art,” abstract, nature-inspired art throughout grounds. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Open daily. 770.992-2055. chattnaturecenter.org.
FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Through Jan. 1 “Darwin.” Join in Charles Darwin’s voyage of discovery, with live species, authentic artifacts, a recreation of his working study, pages from his manuscripts, hands-on investigation and more.
Nov. 16-Jan. 8 “Winter Wonderland.” Celebrate holidays, traditions and cultures in a festive exhibit with decorated trees, dance groups, musical acts, cultural demonstrations and crafts.
767 Clifton Rd. 404/929-6300. fernbankmuseum.org.
GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART
Through Nov. 26 “American Letterpress: The Art of Hatch Show Print,” highlights historical and contemporary posters and hand-carved wooden blocks from one of the nation’s oldest print shops in Nashville, Tennessee. 90 Carlton St., Athens, East Campus of UGA, Performing and Visual Arts Complex. 706/542-4662. georgiamuseum.org.
HIGH MUSEUM OF ART
Through Jan. 8 “The Sculpture of Grainger McKoy.”
Through Nov. 27 “Embracing Elegance, 1885-1920: American Art from the Huber Family Collection.”
Through Nov. 27 “Beaux Arts & Crafts: Masterpieces of American Frame Design, 1890-1920,” 15 rare and exquisitely designed hand-carved frames of the Gilded Age.
Through April 29 “Picasso to Warhol: Twelve Modern Masters.”
Tues.-Sun. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. NE. high.org. 404/733-HIGH.
HUFF HARRINGTON
Mon.-Sat. 4240 Rickenbacker Dr., Atlanta. huffharrington.com. 404/257-0511.
IMAGINE IT! CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF ATLANTA
Open daily. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr., NW, Atlanta. 404/659-KIDS. childrensmuseumatlanta.org.
JACKSON FINE ART
Through Jan. 21 Paper-Cut-Project/Greg Lotus.
Through Jan. 23 Recents works from Lalla Essaydi.
Tues.-Sat. 3115 East Shadowlawn Ave., Atlanta. jacksonfineart.com. 404/233-3739.
KIANG GALLERY
Thurs.-Sat. 1011-A Marietta St., Atlanta. kiang-gallery.com. 404/892-5477.
LUMIÈRE GALLERY
Open Tues.-Sat. The Galleries of Peachtree Hills, 425 Peachtree Hills Ave., Ste. 29B. lumieregallery.net. 404/261-6100.
MARIETTA/COBB MUSEUM OF ART
Through Dec. 18 “MOULTHROP: A Southern Legacy, Three Generations of Woodturning.”
30 Atlanta St. 770/528-1444. mariettacobbartmuseum.org.
MICHAEL C. CARLOS MUSEUM
Through Dec. 4 “Divine Intervention: African Art & Religion.”
Through Dec. 11 “Life and Death in the Pyramid Age: The Emory Old Kingdom Mummy,” featuring the oldest Egyptian mummy in the Western Hemisphere, acquired from excavations at the sacred site of Abydos in Middle Egypt by Emory Theology Professor Rev. Shelton in 1920.
Tues.-Sun. Emory University, 571 South Kilgo Circle. carlos.emory.edu. 404/727-4282.
MOCA GA
Through Dec. 3 Micah Stansell, Working Artist Project Solo Exhibition.
Open Tues.-Sat. Museum of Contemporary Art of Ga., TULA Art Center, 75 Bennett St. 404/367-8700. mocaga.org.
MODA
Oct. 2-Jan. 1 “Graphic Intervention: 25 Years of International AIDS Posters.”
Oct. 2-Jan. 1 The AIDS Memorial Quilt.
Oct. 2-Jan. 1 “The Opulent Object in Wood, Metal and Fiber: Richard Mafong, Mike Harrison, Jon Riis.”
Tues.-Sun. Museum of Design Atlanta, 1315 Peachtree St. 404/979-6455. museumofdesign.org.
PRYOR FINE ART
Mon.-Sat. 764 Miami Circle, Atlanta. pryorfineart.com. 404/352-8775.
R. ALEXANDER GALLERY
309 East Paces Ferry Road, #105. 404/841-1184. ralexandergallery.com.
SMITH PLANTATION HOME
Through Dec. 31 The Smith Family and the Civil War Exhibit, commemorating 150th anniversary of beginning of war. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770/641-3978.archibaldsmithplantation.org.
STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA
Through Dec. 23 “Forged from Nature: An Exhibition of Garden Gates.” 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens. 706/542-1244. uga.edu/botgarden.
SWAN COACH HOUSE GALLERY
Through Jan. 7 “Little Things Mean a Lot.” Opening reception: 6-8 PM Nov. 17.
Tues.-Sat. 3130 Slaton Dr. 404/266-2636. swancoachhouse.com.
TEW GALLERIES
Nov. 25 Olena Zvyagintseva.
425 Peachtree Hills Ave., No. 24, Atlanta. Mon.-Sat. 404/869-0511.tewgalleries.com.
WINTER 2011-12
ALAN AVERY ART COMPANY
Dec. 3-Feb. 10 “The Glass Ceiling Shattered, 30 Years – 3 Great American Women Artists,” featuring work from Louise Nevelson, Helen Frankenthaler and Kara Walker. The exhibit also celebrates the 30th anniversary of the gallery.
315 East Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta. Tues.-Sat. 404/237-0370. alanaveryartcompany.com.
AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL SHOW
March 9-11 23rd annual show features the handmade creations of over 225 top contemporary craft artists at the Cobb Galleria Centre. craftcouncil.org/atlanta.
ANN JACKSON GALLERY
Dec. 10 “The Art of Dr. Seuss,” featuring works from private collection, political art and book illustrations. 4-9 PM. 932 Canton St., Roswell. 770/993-4783.
ANNE IRWIN FINE ART
Dec. 2-31 Small Works Show, showcasing artists Rusty Wolfe, Gary Bodner, Danny McCaw, Melody Trivisone, Sabre Ester and Chris Hayman. 690 Miami Circle, #150, Atlanta. Mon.-Sat. 404/352-1855. anneirwinfineart.com.
ART STATION GALLERIES
Through Dec. 31 “Strange Stories – The Art of Lostdogbob” by Bob Davis. 3-D Invitational, featuring original works in wood, glass, ceramics and gourds.
Jan. 14-March 3 “Pareidolia,” Eddie Carpenter’s acrylic paintings. 5384 Manor Dr., Stone Mountain.
artstation.org. 770/469-1105.
ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER
Through Dec. 4 “Nature’s Beloved Son: Rediscovering John Muir’s Botanical Legacy.”
Through March 4 “Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing: How the Apollo Theater Shaped American Entertainment.”
Through Oct. 7, 2012 “War in Our Backyards: Discovering Atlanta, 1861-1865,” with artifacts, relics, maps, photos and monuments.
130 West Paces Ferry Road. Open daily. atlantahistorycenter.com. 404/814-4000.
BESHARAT GALLERY
Through Jan. 31 Martin Carral: Dynamic Spaces. 175 Peters St. SW, Atlanta. 404/524-4781. besharatgallery.com.
BILL LOWE GALLERY
Through Dec. 20 “The Irascible Muse: A Coming of Age.” 1555 Peachtree St., Suite 100, Atlanta. Tues.-Sat. 404/352-8114. lowegallery.com.
BREMAN MUSEUM
Through Jan. 5 “Torn from Home: My Life as a Refugee.” 1440 Spring St., NW, Atlanta. 678/222-3700. thebreman.org.
CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER
Through Dec. “Art in Nature: Nature in Art,” abstract, nature-inspired art throughout grounds. 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell. Open daily. 770.992-2055. chattnaturecenter.org.
DK GALLERY
Dec. 2-31 Small Works Show. Jazz Friday, 6-9 PM Dec. 2.
Jan. 6-28 “Passages,” Helen DeRamus solo show. Opening night: 6-9 PM Jan. 6.
Feb. 3-March 31 “Anticipation,” a celebration of the love of art, featuring nude and figural works, fashion art and wearable art jewelry. Opening night: 7-9 PM Feb. 3.
25 W. Park Square, Marietta. Tues.-Sat. dkgallery.us. 770/427-5377.
FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Through Jan. 1 “Darwin.” Charles Darwin’s voyage of discovery, with live species and authentic artifacts.
Through Jan. 8 “Winter Wonderland: Celebrations & Traditions Around the World.”
767 Clifton Rd. 404/929-6300. fernbankmuseum.org.
GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART
Through Jan. 8 “Buon Natale: Holiday Prints by Libby Bailey.”
Through Jan. 31 “Horizons,” 12 life-sized, cast-iron figures.
Through Feb. 3 “Quiet Spirit, Skillful Hand: The Graphic Work of Clare Leighton.”
Through March 4 Lycett China.
90 Carlton St., Athens, East Campus of UGA, Performing and Visual Arts Complex. 706/542-4662. georgiamuseum.org.
HAGEDORN FOUNDATION GALLERY
Through Dec. 30 Jill Greenberg’s “Glass Ceiling” series and works from “Horses.” 425 Peachtree Hills Ave. #25, Atlanta. 404/492-7718. hfgallery.org.
HIGH MUSEUM OF ART
Through Jan. 8 “The Sculpture of Grainger McKoy,” more than 30 exquisitely detailed and skillfully rendered sculptures and drawings by the wildlife artist.
Through Jan. 15 Thomas Struth, a six-piece installation.
Through Jan. 22 “Kiki Smith: Rituals,” features many of the artist’s best-known prints.
Through Jan. 22 “Quartet: Photographs by Ralph Gibson.”
Through Feb. 5 Trading Places, Part 1: Selected Works from the Collection of MOCA GA.
Through April 29 “Picasso to Warhol: Twelve Modern Masters.”
Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. NE. Tues.-Sun. high.org. 404/733-HIGH.
HUFF HARRINGTON
4240 Rickenbacker Dr., Atlanta. Mon.-Sat. huffharrington.com. 404/257-0511.
JACKSON FINE ART
Through Dec. 23 Holiday Show
Through Jan. 21 Lalla Essaydi recent works, Paper-Cut-Project photographed by Greg Lotus, Ed Pfizenmaier 1960s vintage fashion photography.
Jan. 27-March Todd Murphy & Chip Simone.
3115 East Shadowlawn Ave., Atlanta. Tues.-Sat. 404/233-3739. jacksonfineart.com.
LAGERQUIST GALLERY
3235 Paces Ferry Place NW, Atlanta. Tues.-Sat. 404/261-8273. lagerquistgallery.net.
MArietta/cobb museum of art
Through Dec. 18 “Moulthrop: A Southern Legacy, Three Generations of Woodturning.”
30 Atlanta St. 770/528-1444. mariettacobbartmuseum.org.
MASON MURER FINE ART
199 Armour Dr., Atlanta. 404/879-1500. masonmurer.com.
MICHAEL C. CARLOS MUSEUM
Through Dec. 4 “Divine Intervention: African Art & Religion.”
Through Dec. 11 “Life and Death in the Pyramid Age: The Emory Old Kingdom Mummy.”
Emory University, 571 South Kilgo Circle. 404/727-4282. carlos.emory.edu.
MOCA GA
Through Dec. 3 Micah Stansell, Working Artist Project Solo Exhibition. Museum of Contemporary Art of Ga., TULA Art Center, 75 Bennett St. 404/367-8700. mocaga.org.
MODA
Through Jan. 1 “Graphic Intervention: 25 Years of International AIDS Posters,” and The AIDS Memorial Quilt.
Through Jan. 1 “The Opulent Object in Wood, Metal and Fiber: Richard Mafong, Mike Harrison, Jon Riis.”
Museum of Design Atlanta, 1315 Peachtree St. 404/979-6455. museumofdesign.org.
PRYOR FINE ART
764 Miami Circle, Suite 132, Atlanta. Mon.-Sat. 404/352-8775. pryorfineart.com.
SMITH PLANTATION HOME
Through Dec. 31 Smith Family & Civil War Exhibit. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770/641-3978. archibaldsmithplantation.org.
SPRUILL GALLERY
Through Dec. 24 18th annual Holiday Artists Market. 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road. spruillarts.org. 770/394-4019.
STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA
Through Dec. 23 “Forged from Nature: An Exhibition of Garden Gates.” 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens. 706/542-1244. uga.edu/botgarden.
SWAN COACH HOUSE GALLERY
Through Jan. 7 “Little Things Mean a Lot,” holiday show and sale of over 300 works of art in all mediums by contemporary Southern artists. 3130 Slaton Dr., Atlanta. Open Tues.-Sat. 404/266-2636. swancoachhouse.com.