Events
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.
September 9, 2026 | 12 - 12:30 p.m.
September Conversation Pieces
Look closely and see more: one artwork, thirty minutes, new discoveries.
September 10, 2026 | 6 - 8 p.m.
I SPY! YP Night with the Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Dive into a world of imagination with the Young Professionals as we explore I SPY! Walter Wick’s Hidden Wonders. Enjoy a scavenger hunt based on Walter Wick’s extensive body of work, get to know our friends at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta’s Young Professionals, and learn more about the exhibition with the help of a High Museum of Art docent!
September 11, 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.
September 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.
September 13, 2026 | 12 - 5 p.m.
UPS Second Sunday: Grandparents Day
On the second Sunday of each month, we offer free admission for all visitors and special family-friendly programming! Enjoy art-making activities, performances, and the High’s collection and special exhibitions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.