For Adults Events

November 18, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Access for All: Focus on Martin Puryear: Nexus

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.
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November 20, 2026 | 6 - 10 p.m.

November Friday Jazz

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

A diverse group of people indoors enthusiastically clap, smile, and cheer. A man in a red shirt stands in front, surrounded by seated and standing people, all appearing joyful and celebratory.

November 21, 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 woman sits on the floor with many gold bowls of varying sizes surrounding her

November 29, 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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December 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.
With more than twenty thousand works of art in our collection, there’s something new to discover every time you visit the High! We invite you to join fellow members for a guided tour and get better acquainted with your museum. 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.

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

December High Frequency Friday

Set out on a musical journey with the city’s most popular DJs. Explore the museum’s special exhibitions and collections.
A group of people are at a lively indoor event. In the foreground, two women are taking a selfie, one wearing a silver jacket and wide-brim hat. The background features a vibrant wall with diagonal stripes and other attendees are engaged in conversation and taking photos.

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

Studio Workshop: Constructed Sculptures

Inspired by Martin Puryear: Nexus, join us to explore form, structure, and construction through three-dimensional sculpture. Drawing on Puryear’s masterful craftsmanship, organic forms, and economical use of materials, you’ll investigate how similar materials can serve multiple purposes, functioning as structure, texture, and fastening systems within a single work. Using wire, paper, fabric, natural materials, and other dry media, experiment with shape, balance, and assembly as you construct your own abstract sculpture.

December 5, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Studio Workshop: Constructed Sculptures

Inspired by Martin Puryear: Nexus, join us to explore form, structure, and construction through three-dimensional sculpture. Drawing on Puryear’s masterful craftsmanship, organic forms, and economical use of materials, you’ll investigate how similar materials can serve multiple purposes, functioning as structure, texture, and fastening systems within a single work. Using wire, paper, fabric, natural materials, and other dry media, experiment with shape, balance, and assembly as you construct your own abstract sculpture.

December 12, 2026 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Monthly Exhibition Tour: I SPY! Walter Wick’s Hidden Wonders

Can you see what I see? Join us as we explore the works of Walter Wick, one of the nation’s most famous photographic illustrators. Throughout his decades-long career, his award-winning books, including the I SPY! and Can You See What I See? book series, have captivated readers across cultures and generations, combining art, craft, and technology to inspire discovery and wonder.

December 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 man looks at European paintings in the Shaheen Collection

December 18, 2026 | 6 - 10 p.m.

December Friday Jazz

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

A jazz band performs on stage for a seated audience in a modern indoor venue, with the singer in red and musicians playing keyboard, guitar, and drums. The audience watches attentively.

December 19, 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.
Woman playing a harp for an audience in front of a large artwork in a gallery.