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

March 3 – March 31
Special Event

Homeless Period Project

Donation Drive

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For the month of March, Atlanta Contemporary is excited to work with the Homeless Period Project to collect period products for those who live in communities that lack access to menstrual hygiene.

March 6 / 12:00pm
Contemporary Talks

Discrit

Subaltern Voice in Photography

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Join us for Discrit, a free art education initiative spanning lectures, screenings, workshops, and panels designed to foster lively conversation and speculation about contemporary art and culture.

March 8 / 6:00pm
Virtual

Meditate + Create

Hannah Joy

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Atlanta Contemporary hosts a session of mindfulness-based activities to inspire awareness, creativity, and healing for everyone.

March 13 / 12:00pm
Contemporary Talks

Virtual Remains

Adam Forrester and Artemus Jenkins

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On the occasion of Virtual Remains the Atlanta Contemporary presents a conversation between Project Space artists Adam Forrester and Artemus Jenkins, to be moderated by curator TK Smith.

March 21 / 12:00pm
Contemporary Kids

Contemporary Kids

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

March 25 / 7:00pm
Performance

Pagan Five

Redaction of Archival Materials

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Adam Forrester manifests a physical representation of the notion of selective memory by interacting with formally confidential archival materials reflecting the hidden history of his hometown.

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

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