Art Making Events

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.

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

Studio Workshop: Cyanotypes

Cyanotyping – a printing process in which objects are placed onto a photosensitive sheet of paper and exposed to UV light – has engaged many influential artists, including Anna Atkins and Meghann Riepenhoff. Join us to explore patterns and composition as you create cyanotype prints using items you bring from home, or draw from a selection of nature-related items we will provide. Watch your designs come to life in striking shades of blue and white, and leave with your very own print.

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

Studio Workshop: Cyanotypes

Cyanotyping – a printing process in which objects are placed onto a photosensitive sheet of paper and exposed to UV light – has engaged many influential artists, including Anna Atkins and Meghann Riepenhoff. Join us to explore patterns and composition as you create cyanotype prints using items you bring from home, or draw from a selection of nature-related items we will provide. Watch your designs come to life in striking shades of blue and white, and leave with your very own print.

October 2, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Studio Workshop: Cyanotypes

Cyanotyping – a printing process in which objects are placed onto a photosensitive sheet of paper and exposed to UV light – has engaged many influential artists, including Anna Atkins and Meghann Riepenhoff. Join us to explore patterns and composition as you create cyanotype prints using items you bring from home, or draw from a selection of nature-related items we will provide. Watch your designs come to life in striking shades of blue and white, and leave with your very own print.

October 6, 2026 | 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Painting Without a Brush: Soft Chalk and Oil Pastels

Curious about pastels but not sure where to begin? Discover the vibrant world of pastel painting and explore new possibilities for color, texture, and expression.
A person draws a portrait of a man's face with pastels on black paper. Their hands, with rings, blend and apply colors, while art supplies are visible nearby.

October 6, 2026 | 6 - 6:30 p.m.

Fundamentals of Figure Drawing

Learn to capture the dynamic energy of the human figure in charcoal, graphite, and white chalk on toned paper.
A person sketches on a large easel in an art studio, while a model poses in the background. Other artists and easels are also visible in the bright, spacious room.

October 6, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Fundamentals of Figure Drawing

Learn to capture the dynamic energy of the human figure in charcoal, graphite, and white chalk on toned paper.
A man wearing a gray cap sketches a figure on an easel in an art class, while another person draws on a nearby board. Other participants are visible in the background.

October 6, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Painting Without a Brush: Soft Chalk and Oil Pastels

Curious about pastels but not sure where to begin? Discover the vibrant world of pastel painting and explore new possibilities for color, texture, and expression.
An art teacher points at a student’s colorful portrait painting on an easel in a classroom. Other students work in the background surrounded by sketches and art materials.

October 6, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Introduction to Mixed Media Printing

Explore collagraphs, monoprints, and relief prints in this introductory printmaking class.
Several adults in a bright room use a printmaking press. One woman smiles while operating the machine. Others watch or assist, and everyone wears red aprons. The atmosphere is friendly and creative.