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Events & Programs
We present 50+ educational programs and events each year, including Contemporary Cocktails, Contemporary Kids, Contemporary Talks, Curator tours, film screenings, panel discussions, performances, donor excursions, and workshops.
Upcoming Events
February 14 – February 28
Contemporary Cocktails
Mixologist-in-Residence
Mitchell Oliver
Atlanta Contemporary welcomes a local bartender to become the Mixologist-in-Residence – here we invite the purveyors of Atlanta’s cocktail culture to share their story – over a finely crafted drink – with our audiences.
February 24 / 12:00pm
Contemporary Kids
Contemporary Kids
A free and interactive family-friendly program, Contemporary Kids introduces children to contemporary art and artists through approachable media and hands-on activities.
February 27 / 6:00pm
Supporter Event
Member’s Only Curator Tour
An exclusive members only behind-the-scenes look at the 2019 Atlanta Biennial led by Curator, Daniel Fuller.
February 28 / 5:00pm
Contemporary Cocktails
AVANTGARTE
An evening of artistic immersion, critical discourse & cultural connectivity
March 7 / 7:00pm
Contemporary Talks
Discrit:Talks
Natural Selection: A Conversation About Curating
Join us for Discrit:Talks, a free art education initiative spanning lectures, screenings, workshops, and panels designed to foster lively conversation and speculation about contemporary art and culture.
March 9 / 12:00pm
Contemporary Talks
2019 Atlanta Biennial: Women’s Panel Discussion
Joy Drury Cox, Jiha Moon, and Jill Frank, each featured in the 2019 Atlanta Biennial, join us for an afternoon of discussion.
March 10 / 10:30am
Movement Love
Movement Love
a yoga series
A yoga series presented by Maggie Benoit and collaborating audio and visual artists.
March 14 / 6:00pm
Contemporary Cocktails
ColorATL + Meet the Artists
An Adult Coloring Night
Presented by ColorATL
A free and interactive adult coloring workshop that encourages adults to get back to the basics. A contemporary look at coloring inside and outside of the lines.
March 21 / 7:00pm
Contemporary Cocktails
TTTHURSDAY with YNPN
Presented by Young Nonprofit Professionals Network
Every Third Thursday enjoy people, drinks, art, and “MUSIC YOU NEED” provided by DJ Extremely Michael at Atlanta Contemporary.
March 23 / 12:00pm
Contemporary Talks
Kevin Cole
Join artist Kevin Cole for a talk on his piece When My Scars are my Testimony, currently on view.
March 28 / 6:30pm
Contemporary Talks
liquid blackness
(A) Black Lineage of the Music Art Video
liquid blackness presents a conversation on “(A) Black Lineage of the Music Art Video”, an examination of music video work of contemporary black filmmakers.
March 31 / 12:00pm
Contemporary Kids
Contemporary Kids
A free and interactive family-friendly program, Contemporary Kids introduces children to contemporary art and artists through approachable media and hands-on activities.
May 23 / 7:00pm
Special Event
Open Studios
Studio Artist Program
Join us as we spotlight our 14 studio artists, see their work firsthand, and share a cocktail in support of local working artists in Atlanta.
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