Events & Programs

During the most recent fiscal year, we invited a range of artists and art partners to create, introduce, and present artistic ideas.



Exhibitions and Programs :: 132 | On-Site: 54 | Off-Site/Virtual: 78

Featured 210 artists & creatives

Ethnic Demographics :: 27% African American | 14% Asian American | 12% LatinX | 47% Caucasian

Gender Demographics :: 63% Female | 34% Male| 3% Non Binary

Upcoming Events

December 16 – January 31
Special Event

Call for Artists:: Community Mural Project

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Call for Artists! Submit artwork for a community mural at Atlanta Contemporary.

January 21 / 6:00pm
Contemporary Talks

Moving Through the Pandemic

Panel Discussion

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A conversation with Choreographers about creating movement-based art, even at a distance.

January 30 / 12:00pm
Contemporary Talks

Advocacy & Activism in the Arts

Panel Series

Presented by Urban Catalyst Lab
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A conversation on Advocacy & Activism in the arts, featuring panelists who represent the multifaceted Atlanta advocacy scene.

February 20 – February 21
Opening

2021 Atlanta Biennial

Exhibition Opening

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Celebrate the openings of the new exhibition.

Our Programs

Spend Thursday evening at Atlanta Contemporary! Every month we invite a Mixologist-in-Residence to craft unique, signature cocktails. Bar is credit only.

Contemporary Talks connects audiences with some of the most influential national thinkers and doers in art and culture working today.

A free and interactive family-friendly program, Contemporary Kids introduces children to contemporary art and artists through hands-on activities.

Atlanta Contemporary shines a light on exceptional artist-run spaces operating in the South. Located in Gallery 6, we invite these spaces for a two month take over.

Contemporary Off-Site supports exhibitions, Members Only Excursions, and programs that take place outside Atlanta Contemporary's galleries.

ART PARTY is Atlanta Contemporary’s signature annual fundraising party. Ticket sales underwrite free admission, every day.

The annual Nexus Award is a public acknowledgment of those who have made significant contributions to the contemporary arts landscape of Atlanta.

Spend Thursday evening at Atlanta Contemporary! Every month we invite a Mixologist-in-Residence to craft unique, signature cocktails. Bar is credit only.

Past Events

Please visit the index, which contains a listing of past events.

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