For Adults Events

August 14, 2026 | 5 - 9 p.m.

VIP Nights | Amy Sherald: American Sublime

Enjoy Amy Sherald: American Sublime after hours, with fewer crowds, and access to a cash bar from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday night throughout the run of this exhibition. During VIP nights, the rest of the museum will close as normal at 5 p.m.
High Amysgala (16 Of 21)

August 15, 2026 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Oasis

Discover tranquility and connection at Oasis, a mindfulness-centered experience held on the third Saturday of each month.
A group of people doing yoga on the atrium of a museum.

August 19, 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 museum guide gestures toward a large artwork on the wall while a group of attentive visitors stands and listens in a bright, modern gallery space with wooden floors and high ceilings.

August 20, 2026 | 7 - 8 p.m.

Fashioning Futures: Raul Lopez of LUAR in Conversation with Andrew Westover

Join internationally renowned designer Raul Lopez of LUAR in conversation with the High’s Andrew Westover for a behind-the-scenes look at Lopez’s remarkable trajectory in the fashion world.
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August 21, 2026 | 5 - 9 p.m.

VIP Night | Amy Sherald: American Sublime + Friday Jazz

Enjoy Friday Jazz and Amy Sherald: American Sublime after hours with fewer crowds, and access to a cash bar from 5 to 9 p.m.
High Amysgala (13 Of 21)

August 21, 2026 | 6 - 10 p.m.

August Friday Jazz

Don’t miss an evening of live jazz at the High every third Friday.

People seated and dancing while jazz band plays

August 22, 2026 | 6 - 9 p.m.

On Art and Music: Element (Kendrick Lamar)

Go behind-the-scenes with a conversation discussing art and music, featuring a live beat breakdown with Kendrick Lamar’s hit collaborator Tane Runo and world renown painter Tariku Shiferaw. The two will analyze Shiferaw’s abstract painting, Element (Kendrick Lamar). The painting—on view in the High’s galleries—is directly inspired by Lamar’s discography, and Shiferaw’s practice connects abstract geometry with popular music culture.

August 23, 2026 | 1 - 3:30 p.m.

Study Hall: A Creative Connection Space for Working Artists

Study Hall is a monthly work session that invites Atlanta artists to create, experiment, and connect inside the museum. The program offers a consistent, low barrier space for self-directed creative practice and peer exchange. Artists work at their own pace while enjoying a supportive environment that highlights the museum as an active cultural space.
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August 29, 2026 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Evening for Educators

Bring up to five guests free of charge and enjoy exclusive after-hours access to Amy Sherald: American Sublime and I SPY! Walter Wick’s Hidden Wonders, open just for educators that evening. Music, light snacks, art-making, giveaways, and more are available for teachers and their guests!
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September 2, 2026 | 2 - 3 p.m.

Meet Your Museum: Adult Tour

Designed for new members, or any members looking to get a fresh perspective, this leisurely tour offers an hour of looking and learning led by a High Museum of Art docent. Stools and assistive listening devices will be provided.
Two women stand in an art gallery, observing colorful abstract paintings displayed on white walls. The floor is wooden, and the atmosphere is quiet and contemplative.

September 4, 2026 | 5 - 9 p.m.

VIP Nights | Amy Sherald: American Sublime + High Frequency Friday

Enjoy Amy Sherald: American Sublime after hours, with fewer crowds, and access to a cash bar from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday night throughout the run of this exhibition. During VIP nights, the rest of the museum will close as normal at 5 p.m.
High Amysgala (16 Of 21)

September 4, 2026 | 6 - 10 p.m.

September High Frequency Friday

Set out on a musical journey with the city’s most popular DJs. Explore the museum’s special exhibitions and collections.
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