BURNAWAY presents the Artist Writing Incubator Talk series in conjunction with the 2019 Arts Writing Incubator series. These talks invite the public to learn from guest critics and curators of leading contemporary arts publications.

August 1 features Aria Dean, Assistant Curator of Net Art and Digital Culture at Rhizome. For this talk, Aria will speak on her experiences and practices as an artist and curator and how those roles influence each other.

This is a FREE event held in conjunction with Contemporary Cocktails, with drinks by our Mixologist in Residence. Cash/credit bar. Skip sign in at the front desk! All you need to do is RSVP with the link above or click here.

Parking is free in the lot at Bankhead & Means streets. You can access the lot via Bankhead Avenue and proceed past the parking attendant booth.

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Burnaway

Burnaway is an Atlanta-based 501(c)(3) non-profit magazine that publishes contemporary art and criticism from the American South. Since 2008, the magazine has brought vital critical dialogue and artist resources to one of the most politically polarized, historically fraught, ecologically threatened, and economically disadvantaged parts of the United States. Published online daily and in print annually, Burnaway provides a range of frank and fresh perspectives on art and life in the South today.

Aria Dean

Aria Dean (b. 1993) is a Rhizome Assistant Curator of Net Art and Digital Culture. She lives in NYC. Her writing has appeared in publications including Artforum, Art in America, e-flux, The New Inquiry, X-TRA Contemporary Art Quarterly, Spike Quarterly, Kaleidoscope Magazine, Texte zur Kunst, and CURA Magazine. She has spoken at the New Museum, The New School, Reed College, Oberlin College, UCLA, Museum Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Transmediale (Berlin), and The Kitchen, among other institutions.


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April 27 / 2:00pm
Special Event

MuSEA Slow Reads

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Folks get to activate MuSEA’s mobile library by relaxing at the Atlanta Contemporary and reading selected texts out loud to each other.

April 28 / 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.

May 2 / 6:30pm
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Figures in Motion

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Sit amongst the art and follow the flow and movement of the choreographers as you hone your drawing skills.

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