A thriving college town with a small but vibrant art community to match, Athens is home to several artist-run galleries and community spaces, the Georgia Museum of Art, and the Lamar Dodd School of Art at the University of Georgia.
Print SelectionsTo have your space considered for this Art Guide, please email [email protected].
Georgia Museum of Art
Both an academic museum and the official state museum of art, the Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia offers a permanent collection and a variety of in-house and traveling temporary exhibitions in twenty-two galleries with free admission. Website Address 90 Carlton St -83.3699542711584,33.941272000001874
Lyndon House Arts Center
An expansive arts complex featuring galleries, classes, and studios, plus a children's wing. Website Address 211 Hoyt St -83.3764764735343,33.964425635852464
Dodd Galleries
The Galleries consist of five exhibition spaces dedicated to understanding and promoting contemporary art as a tool and catalyst for education. Website Address 270 River Rd -83.36878327116818,33.940266450451304
FEATURED IN
Silver_Page_Radio_Light at Dodd Galleries, Athens
Amiko Li at Dodd Galleries, Athens
Rediscovering Rosemary Mayer at UGA Dodd Galleries
The Athenaeum
A contemporary art space located in downtown Athens for art exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and classes, as well as a Reading Room featuring curated texts and audio-visual materials thematically related to current exhibitions. Website Address 287 W Broad St -83.37947199999269,33.95648300002034
ATHICA
Nonprofit contemporary-art gallery promoting and supporting innovative contemporary art and artists through exhibitions, education, and events. Website Address 675 Pulaski St, STE 1200 -83.38252305027697,33.96592044909981
FEATURED IN
ATHICA Relocates After 16 Years as Cultural Anchor
ATHICA Show Asks: Whose Land Is This?
Growing Old Examined in “The Third Act” at ATHICA
Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation
OCAF maintains a vision to inspire creativity, learning, and personal growth through visual arts exhibitions, art education, cultural events, and community collaborations. Website Address 34 School Street, Watkinsville -83.40649428912377,33.864119724095616
tiny ATH gallery
tiny ATH gallery provides a space and promotional agenda for local Athens artists with a rotating solo show each month. Website Address 174 Cleveland Ave -83.38083999999526,33.96854044895865
Southern Star Studio
Artist-run community ceramic studio with a gallery and events. Website Address 180 Cleveland Ave -83.38096554233442,33.96880785745702
Athens Ciné Gallery
The gallery at Ciné, a local, non-profit, art house movie theater, is located in the atrium and hosts some of Athens best local artists. Website Address 234 W. Hancock Ave -83.37971309324092,33.95961700002546