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News Articles: atlanta arts and artists

Artist Melissa Alexander says she is inspired by photographer Kwame Brathwaite, who was a pioneer of the "Black is Beautiful" movement. Her work will be on display alongside 18 other artists as part of the "Juneteenth Takeover" art exhibition in Atlanta.

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Amid Movement For Racial Justice, The Need For Rebellious Art — And Uncomfortable Conversations

Today, in celebration of Juneteenth, Power Haus Creative has organized what they’re calling the “ Juneteenth Takeover ” – in which 19 Atlanta artists...

June 20, 2020
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 2 more
Customers are welcome to be as messy as they want during their hour-long reservation at the 'Splatter Room.'

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  • Arts & Life

'Splatter Room' Encourages Visitors To Pick Up A Paintbrush And 'Let Loose'

The Splatter Room in Atlanta’s Ponce City Market, which opened last December as part of Binders art supply store, encourages visitors to let their inner...

February 21, 2020
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By:
  • Julia Sanders
A rendering depicting the future of Atlanta's Goat Farm Arts Center.

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  • Arts & Life

Breaking Ground On The Future Of Georgia Arts: The Goat Farm's $250 Million Transformation

Tucked away down a quiet street, not far from Howell Mill Road on Atlanta's Westside, you'll find the Goat Farm Arts Center . It's a compound of artist...

May 31, 2019
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
"Way Out There: The Art of Southern Backroads" is a new exhibit at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta.

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  • Arts & Life

Exploring The 'Art Of Southern Backroads' With A New High Museum Exhibit

Between 1983 and 1992, photographers Guy Mendes and Roger Manley traveled with poet Jonathan Williams along the backroads of the Southeast. Williams...

March 27, 2019
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By:
  • Elena Rivera and
  • Virginia Prescott
"The Shade" by Rodin at the High Museum of Art, Atlanta. Donated to the City of Atlanta by the French government in memory of the Orly air disaster victims.

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  • History

The Day Atlanta Stood Still

At the time, it was the deadliest crash in aviation history. On Sunday morning, June 3, 1962, Atlanta was stunned by the news that a plane carrying 106...

February 21, 2019
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington and
  • GPB Originals Staff

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  • News

'On Second Thought' For Friday, Jan. 25, 2019

Today's show explored art and artists in Georgia, from Alliance Theatre's upcoming production of "Ever After" to Brendan O'Connell's paintings that...

January 25, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 4 more
Thornton Dial, Looking Out Windows

Preview Of The High Museum Of Art's New Collection From Souls Grown Deep Foundation

The High Museum of Art recently received 54 works made by contemporary African-American artists from the South as part of a gift/purchase from Souls...

June 07, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Whitney Chirdon
Host Rickey Bevington poses in the photo booth with a prop hat at the High Museum of Art's "First Friday" event.

High Museum: Highlights From The Live Show

On Friday February 3, GPB Atlanta broadcasted "All Things Considered" live from the High Museum of Art's monthly " First Friday " event.

February 13, 2017
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington and
  • Stephen Fowler
Children in the Atlanta Music Project prepare to sing.

Atlanta Music Project Brings Harmony To Westside

There’s some art in Atlanta that’s not found in paints and brushes, but in pitches and beats. The art of making music is a special gift, and one the...

February 02, 2017
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler

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