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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
September 23 / 12:00pm
Contemporary Talks
Curator Tour
Daniel Fuller
Join us for an exclusive look into our fall exhibitions with Curator, Daniel Fuller.
September 26 / 7:00pm
Nexus Award
Nexus Award 2017
Honoring Mailchimp
Atlanta Contemporary honors Mailchimp with the 2017 Nexus Award at a private reception on Tuesday, September 26.
September 28 / 6:00pm
Contemporary Talks
Sustainability: Inside and Outside the Kitchen
Julia Bainbridge, Jennifer Hill Booker, and Steven Satterfield
Join us for a conversation with Steven Satterfield of Miller Union, Julia Bainbridge of Atlanta Magazine, and Jennifer Hill Booker of GA Department of Agriculture.
September 30 / 12:00pm
Contemporary Talks
Matthew Angelo Harrison
Dark Povera Part 1
A conversation with exhibition artist, Matthew Angelo Harrison, about his practice and Dark Povera Part 1 on view through December 17.
October 5 / 6:00pm
Contemporary Cocktails
Relax | Read | Refresh
Presented by COVER Books
Join us for a special event presented by COVER Books.
October 15 / 10:30am
Movement Love
Movement Love
a yoga series
A yoga series presented by Maggie Benoit and collaborating audio and visual artists.
October 19 / 6:00pm
Contemporary Cocktails
Thirsty Thursday
Drink. Dance. Discuss.
Every Third Thursday - Atlanta Contemporary presents Thirsty Thursday, a cocktail throw-down with our Mixologists-in-Residence. Enjoy music by local DJ - Mike Stasny.
October 22 / 12:00pm
Contemporary Kids
Contemporary Kids
Makiko Maekawa
A free and interactive family-friendly program, Contemporary Kids introduces children to contemporary art and artists through approachable media and hands-on activities.
October 26 / 7:00pm
Contemporary Talks
Dana Haugaard
Studio Artist Program
A conversation with Studio Artist, Dana Haugaard, about his practice and current body of work.
November 2 / 6:00pm
Contemporary Cocktails
Relax | Read | Refresh
Presented by COVER Books
Join us for a special event presented by COVER Books.
November 4 / 12:00pm
Contemporary Talks
Anna Betbeze
Venus
A conversation with exhibition artist, Anna Betbeze, about her practice and Venus on view through December 17.
November 9 / 6:30pm
Contemporary Cocktails
Contemporary Kids (At Heart)
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.
November 16 / 6:00pm
Contemporary Cocktails
Thirsty Thursday
Drink. Dance. Discuss.
Every Third Thursday - Atlanta Contemporary presents Thirsty Thursday, a cocktail throw-down with our Mixologists-in-Residence. Enjoy music by local DJ - Mike Stasny.
November 16 / 6:00pm
Contemporary Cocktails
Curator Tour
Daniel Fuller
Join us for an exclusive look into our fall exhibitions with Curator, Daniel Fuller.
November 30 / 7:00pm
Contemporary Cocktails
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.
$10 General Admission. SUPPORTERS receive free admission. Become a supporter today!
December 7 / 6:00pm
Contemporary Cocktails
Relax | Read | Refresh
Presented by COVER Books
Join us for a special event presented by COVER Books.
December 10 / 10:30am
Movement Love
Movement Love
a yoga series
A yoga series presented by Maggie Benoit and collaborating audio and visual artists.
December 14 / 7:00pm
Contemporary Cocktails
Opera | Art
Presented by Atlanta Contemporary + The Atlanta Opera + Grocery on Home
Atlanta Contemporary presents a unique musical performance in partnership with The Atlanta Opera and Grocery on Home.
December 17 / 12:00pm
Contemporary Kids
Contemporary Kids
Makiko Maekawa
A free and interactive family-friendly program, Contemporary Kids introduces children to contemporary art and artists through approachable media and hands-on activities.
December 21 / 6:00pm
Contemporary Cocktails
Thirsty Thursday
Drink. Dance. Discuss.
Every Third Thursday - Atlanta Contemporary presents Thirsty Thursday, a cocktail throw-down with our Mixologists-in-Residence. Enjoy music by local DJ - Mike Stasny.
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