Events

Summer Vistas: An Exhibit of Plein Air Artists

July 7 - August 25, 2024 
The galleria is free
Fulton County Government Center, 141 Pryor St. SE Atlanta, GA 30303
Presented by: Fulton County Arts and Culture

Celebrating 12 local artists who have ventured out of the studio to paint the world around them. Experience the art of plein air with artwork created from life in the moment. For more information, please email ArtsandCulture@fultoncountyga.gov

What Risk Have You Taken 

Friday, July 26 to August 23, 2024

Gallery visiting hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and by appointment. Please note that the gallery is closed during county observed holidays

Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center, located at 3900 Aviation Circle, NW, Atlanta, GA 30336

The Department of Arts & Culture presents "What Risk Have You Taken Lately," a solo exhibition featuring the work of artist Michael "Jiggy Korean" Coleman. Coleman's series of works, titled "Risky Business," utilizes his unique artistic style known as "Dramatic Pop" to resonate with viewers' personal life journeys. The exhibition is free and open to the public until August 23, 2024. For more details, please visit www.fultonarts.org or contact 404-612-8600.

Grub and Groove

August 22, 2024
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Fulton County Government Center 141, Pryor St SE, Atlanta, GA 30303
Presented by: Fulton County Arts and Culture

"Grub and Groove" is an event organized by Fulton County Arts and Culture, typically featuring a combination of food (grub) and music/entertainment (groove). These events are often community gatherings that celebrate local culture through food vendors offering a variety of dishes and live music or performances to entertain attendees. They provide a platform for local artists and musicians to showcase their talents while bringing the community together in a festive atmosphere.

Grub and Groove

August 8, 2024
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Fulton County Government Center 141, Pryor St SE, Atlanta, GA 30303
Presented by: Fulton County Arts and Culture

"Grub and Groove" is an event organized by Fulton County Arts and Culture, typically featuring a combination of food (grub) and music/entertainment (groove). These events are often community gatherings that celebrate local culture through food vendors offering a variety of dishes and live music or performances to entertain attendees. They provide a platform for local artists and musicians to showcase their talents while bringing the community together in a festive atmosphere.

Model Casting Call

The Faces of Fashion - Art and Fashion Gala

Saturday July 27, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Adults (ages 18-35 years)
Presented by: Fulton County Arts and Culture

The Fulton County Arts and Culture is looking for male and females models between the age of 18 and 35 for the Faces of Fashion - Art and Fashion Gala. Please bring a picture and wear all black. Females please bring a pair of heels to walk in. For more information and to rsvp, please email ArtsandCulture@fultoncountyga.gov

Fulton Films Office Presents Special Screening of "Olympic Pride: American Prejudice"

July 19
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Presented by: Fulton County Arts and Culture

Just days before the 2024 Olympics kick-off in Paris, the Fulton Films (GA) Office, in partnership with the Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Film, Entertainment, & Nightlife, will present a special free screening of the acclaimed documentary "Olympic Pride, American Prejudice” at the Historic Tara Theatre (2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30324) on Friday, July 19, from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. The Talkback session begins at 2:35 p.m.

Following the screening, Director and Fulton County Filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper will discuss her inspiration for the film. Former Olympic Medalists Edwin Moses, Antonio McKay, Shirley Meadows, and Melvin Pender, Jr. will share firsthand accounts of their Olympic journeys and the long history of struggles for equality on the world stage.

The special screening and other Fulton Films initiatives help to drive economic development in Fulton County. This focus on economic growth through the film sector serves as a testament to Fulton County's strategic investment in supporting industries that enhance both its economic vitality and cultural appeal. To register please click this link, for more information, please email ArtsandCulture@fultoncountyga.gov.

This Is How We Do It Workshop: Fashion Edition

July 13, 2024
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Auburn Avenue Research Library, 101 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia
Presented by: Fulton County Arts and Culture

Come and discover the latest fashion trends, meet top designers, and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of fashion. We can't wait to see you there For more information, please email accinfo@fultoncountyga.gov

Grub and Groove

June 27, 2024
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Fulton County Government Center 141, Pryor St SE, Atlanta, GA 30303
Presented by: Fulton County Arts and Culture

"Grub and Groove" is an event organized by Fulton County Arts and Culture, typically featuring a combination of food (grub) and music/entertainment (groove). These events are often community gatherings that celebrate local culture through food vendors offering a variety of dishes and live music or performances to entertain attendees. They provide a platform for local artists and musicians to showcase their talents while bringing the community together in a festive atmosphere.

Cross Cultural Variation & The Perceptions Of Color

Join us in celebrating a decade of creativity at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center with our latest exhibit opening and reception,

Event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, June 22 - July 19, 2024 4 2023, 6 - 9 p.m.
Emma Darnell Aviation Museum & Conference Center
3900 Aviation Circle, Atlanta, Ga. 30336
404-612-8600 || accinfo@fultoncountyga.gov

"Cross Cultural Variation: The Perceptions of Color", featuring the photographic works of artist Michael Reese on June 22, 2024 from 6-9pm. This exhibit explores the differences in belief, values, behaviors, and practices observed among different cultures around the world. The exhibit runs through July 19, 2024, and is free and open to the public.

To celebrate our decade of creativity, we invite you to join us for a night of culture, community, and live music. In addition to the featured exhibition, we will also be showcasing a historic figures in aviation exhibit and a group exhibit of artists who have displayed their original works of art at Emma Darnell Aviation Museum & Conference Center during our first ten years.

Admission to the event is free and open to the public, and the first 100 guests who RSVP will receive an exclusive limited quantity gift swag bag.

Rsvp below:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3fau2rm

Decade of Creativity: Celebrating 10 Years of Art

Event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, June 17 - August 2, 2024 ,9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Emma Darnell Aviation Museum & Conference Center
3900 Aviation Circle, Atlanta, Ga. 30336
404-612-8600 || accinfo@fultoncountyga.gov

Celebrating 10 Years of Art," a captivating group exhibition presented by the Department of Arts & Culture. Join us as we honor a decade of artistic innovation, exploration, and expression at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center in Atlanta, GA.

Exhibition Details:

This milestone exhibition brings together a diverse array of artists whose work has shaped our community's cultural landscape over the past ten years. From paintings to sculptures, each piece reflects the richness and creativity that defines our shared human experience.

Little Five Points - Photo Walk

Take an iconic photo walkthrough Little Five Points. Meet at Euclid and Moreland Ave. Event is free to the public.

Saturday, June 15, 2024, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Findley Plaza, 394 Moreland Ave NE., Atlanta GA, 30307

For more information, please email accinfo@fultoncountyga.gov