Culture Collective Events

September 2, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Studio Workshop: Plein Air Drawing

Experiment with mark-making to define branching silhouettes, render the intricate textures of bark, and suggest the shapes of leaves. Leave with a series of studies in graphite and watercolor pencil, and learn a variety of new techniques for translating the natural world onto paper.

September 4, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Studio Workshop: Plein Air Drawing

Experiment with mark-making to define branching silhouettes, render the intricate textures of bark, and suggest the shapes of leaves. Leave with a series of studies in graphite and watercolor pencil, and learn a variety of new techniques for translating the natural world onto paper.

September 5, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Studio Workshop: Plein Air Drawing

Experiment with mark-making to define branching silhouettes, render the intricate textures of bark, and suggest the shapes of leaves. Leave with a series of studies in graphite and watercolor pencil, and learn a variety of new techniques for translating the natural world onto paper.

September 9, 2026 | 1:30 - 3 p.m.

September Musing Together

Musing Together is a monthly art conversation program designed for individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia and their care partners.
A woman gestures while speaking to a seated group in an art gallery. Colorful sculptures and a spiky hanging artwork are displayed nearby. The attendees listen attentively.

September 9, 2026 | 12 - 12:30 p.m.

September Conversation Pieces

Look closely and see more: one artwork, thirty minutes, new discoveries.
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August 25 - September 15, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain 

Through engaging demonstrations, observational exercises, and guided studio projects, you’ll build a strong foundation in the essential skills of drawing while exploring a variety of materials and techniques.
A group of people observes as a woman sketches a sculpture in an art gallery. Several paintings hang on the white walls behind them.

August 25 - September 15, 2026 | 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

Through engaging demonstrations, observational exercises, and guided studio projects, you’ll build a strong foundation in the essential skills of drawing while exploring a variety of materials and techniques.
A group of adults sketching on drawing boards in an art gallery, focusing on a sculpture. Paintings hang on the walls, and the participants sit on stools around the sculpture.

August 25 - September 15, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Georgia Birds: Painting in Watercolor and Gouache

In this introduction to watercolor painting, use still life materials and photo references to capture the structure, energy, and attitude of various Georgia birds, including cardinals, barred owls, and red-tailed hawks.
Two people sit at a table with art supplies, discussing or working on a project. A display of 3D-printed objects and a bright light setup are visible in the background. Both appear focused and engaged.

August 25 - September 15, 2026 | 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Georgia Birds: Painting in Watercolor and Gouache

In this introduction to watercolor painting, use still life materials and photo references to capture the structure, energy, and attitude of various Georgia birds, including cardinals, barred owls, and red-tailed hawks.
A woman in a yellow sweater sits at a table painting, surrounded by art supplies. Other people work at nearby tables in a bright room with large windows.

September 16, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Access for All

Join us for a day of free admission and drop-in programming for adults of all ages! Whether you like to explore on your own, join a conversation, or create art, there is something for you. Come as you are and stay as long as you like.
A group of people sit and listen attentively in an art gallery; one woman in a green sweater gestures while speaking, as another woman beside her smiles and observes. Paintings hang on the wall in the background.

September 16, 2026 | 6 - 9 p.m.

Sensory Friendly Evening

We invite adults of all ages who identify as disabled or neurodivergent to join us along with their friends and family for a Sensory-Friendly Evening. This after-hours program includes drop-in art-making workshops, wellness programs, and guides for exploring art and ideas in the galleries.
A woman wearing glasses and a red shirt paints a colorful canvas at a table, focusing intently. She is surrounded by art supplies, including palettes of paint, brushes, and a water bottle. Other people are in the background.

August 27 - September 17, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Quilting Without Rules: A Beginner’s Guide to Improv

New to using a sewing machine? Hesitant to cut into fabric without a pattern? This is the class for you!
A person holds a fabric patchwork quilt decorated with red fabric flowers, safety pins, and hand-stitched details over a green cutting mat.