Programs & Events

Each year, we invite a range of artists and art partners to create, introduce, and present artistic ideas.


Upcoming Schedule

January 16 / 6:00pm Special Event

Queer Grief Ritual Gathering

led by Tatiana Bell (WE KEEP US SAFE) and Maya Wiseman

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We invite you to experience WE KEEP US SAFE and contribute to this growing archive of love, resilience, and justice. Together, we are greater than ourselves.

January 22 / 6:30pm Contemporary Talks

Across Generations and Geographies: A Conversation Between Hew Locke and Grace Aneiza Ali

Event offsite at Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum

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Event Offsite at Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum Join us at Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum for a conversation between renowned Guyanese-British artist Hew Locke, whose work explores empire and power, and Guyanese-American curator Grace Aneiza Ali. The landmark exhibition, Donald Locke: Nexus, curated by Ali and on view here at Atlanta Contemporary, honors the life and legacy of Guyanese-born artist Donald Locke (1930–2010), one of Atlanta’s most influential artists. It focuses on how the concept of “nexus” permeates his artistic and intellectual journey and his engagement with themes of migration, cultural hybridity, and the histories of colonialism.

January 25 / 4:00pm Contemporary Talks

Artist Talk with Masud Olufani & Stephen Satterfield

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On Saturday, January 25, at 4 pm, join Masud Olufani for a conversation with Stephen Satterfield, creator of the Netflix series High on the Hog, as they discuss some of the narrative elements of food culture as depicted in Olufani’s current exhibition, A Sorcery of Sustenance. This conversation will be moderated by Floyd Hall, Atlanta Contemporary Executive Director.

January 26 / 12:00pm Contemporary Kids

Contemporary Kids | Exploring the Ocean Depths

in Partnership with Georgia Tech's School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences

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Join us for a fun and educational art workshop that combines creativity with science! Partnering with Georgia Tech's School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, this special session invites young artists to explore the wonders of our oceans through art.

January 31 / 7:30pm Art Detour

Film Screening

Local film curated by Brooke "B" Sonenreich

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Join us for a screening of a local filmmaker’s project curated by Brooke "B" Sonenreich, of ATLFilmParty (AFP).

February 1 / 4:00pm Special Event

Ear Pollen Pt. 2

featuring Elliott Sharp

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For Ear Pollen Series, Pt 2, Klimchak is performing in a series of duets each month with a different partner and featuring different instruments.

February 2 Special Event

Exhibitions Close

Free

The current exhibitions close Sunday February 2 at 6pm.

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