CALENDAR
TOURS AND GALLERY TALKS
SPECIAL EVENTS
YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS
THIRD THURSDAY Thursday, April 18, May 16 and June 20, 6 – 9 p.m. Athens’ established venues for visual art hold this event devoted to art in the evening hours on the third Thursday of every month to showcase their visual-arts programming. Full schedules and participants are posted at 3Thurs.org. POP-UP ARTIST MARKET Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Georgia Museum of Art’s Student Associa- tion hosts its 8th-annual gallery and artist market event at Stan Mullins’ Art Studio. Drop by 650 Pulaski Street to check out a vari- ety of art and handmade goods by student and community artists. Rain or shine! See website listing for more details. This program is generously sponsored by the UGA Parents Leadership Council. STUDY BREAK AT THE MUSEUM Tuesday, April 30 Need a break from studying for final exams? Students are invited to stop by the museum on Reading Day to participate in one of our art and wellness programs or take a pause and enjoy some art in the galleries at their own pace. This program is presented in partner- ship with UGA’s Office of Student Care and Outreach and sponsored by the UGA Parents Leadership Council. 90 CARLTON: SPRING Friday, May 17, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Join the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art for a reception featuring a final opportunity to see “Nancy Baker Cahill: Through Lines” and a celebration of our spring exhibitions. Not Yet Friends: $15; Friends of the Museum and Friend + Annual Fund Members (Supporter level): $10; Friend + Annual Fund Members (Reciprocal level and above): free. Advance registration is strongly recommended at https://bit.ly/90c-may-24. Not yet a Friend? Visit jointhemuseum.com to join today. Event Partners: Athens Printing Company, Barron’s Rentals, Epting Events, Guide 2 Athens and Perryander Studio.
Family Day is sponsored by Lucy and Buddy Allen and the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art.
CURATOR TALK: NANCY BAKER CAHILL Wednesday, April 3, 2 p.m.
Join Kathryn Hill, associate curator of modern and contemporary art, for a gallery talk in the exhibition “Nancy Baker Cahill: Through Lines.” STUDENT SPOTLIGHT TOUR: MARY ALICE SMITH Wednesday, April 10, 2 p.m. In this gallery talk, curatorial intern Mary Alice Smith (’24) will discuss selected objects from the museum’s self-taught art collection. Student Spotlight tours offer a chance to learn about student research and discover the col- lection from a student’s point of view. SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT TOURS Sunday, April 14, May 19 and June 23, 3 p.m. Stop by for a Sunday afternoon tour featuring highlights of the permanent collection led by museum docents. TOUR AT TWO Wednesdays April 17, 24; May 1, 15, 22, 29; June 5, 12 and 26, 2 p.m. These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection and are led by museum docents. ARTFUL CONVERSATION: JOHN F. PETO Wednesday, May 8, 2 p.m. Artful Conversation programs are 30 min- utes long, focus on just one work of art and provide opportunities for close-looking, open-ended dialogue and discovery. Join Mal- lory Lind, associate curator of education, for a conversation about John F. Peto’s “Old Time Letter Rack.”
TODDLER TUESDAY Enjoy looking at art and storytime together in the galleries, then complete an art activity just for the little ones. This program is designed for families with children ages 18 months to 3+ years. Seats are limited; email gmoa- tours@uga.edu to register. • Tuesday, April 9, 10 a.m. Five Senses • Tuesday, May 14, 10 a.m. Fun in the Sun • Tuesday, June 11, 10 a.m. Color Story TEEN STUDIO: THROUGH LINES Thursday, April 25, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Teens ages 13 – 18 are invited to this stu- dio-based workshop led by local artist and educator Kristen Bach. Visit the exhibition “Nancy Baker Cahill: Through Lines” and make your own work of art inspired by the show. This program is free and includes a pizza dinner from DePalma’s Italian Cafe. Seats are limited; email gmoa-tours@uga.edu to register.
FAMILY DAY: EARTH DAY Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. – noon
April is Earth Month, with Earth Day taking place on April 22. Explore environmental works of art in the galleries, complete Art Cart activities and create your own work of art inspired by our green planet. For those who cannot attend in person, Family Day To-Go Kits will be available for pick-up starting at 1 p.m. Saturday through the end of day Sunday, while supplies last. GIRL SCOUT DAY Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. – noon Calling all Girl Scout members and troops to embark on a journey of creativity, explora- tion and inspiration at the Georgia Museum of Art’s Girl Scout Day. After completing activities in the galleries, scouts can create a work of art in the studio classroom or take an art kit home while supplies last. This is a drop-in event to fill requirements for various art badges. Make troop reservations at gmoa- tours@uga.edu.
ART ADVENTURES SUMMER 2024
Wednesday, June 19
Day camps, daycares and community centers are invited to take part in this free summer program, with morning and afternoon time slots available on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays in June and July. Each 90-minute session includes interactive gallery tours, games and an art activity. Each session can accommodate up to 30 children, with one chaperone for every 10 kids. To schedule your group’s Art Adventure, contact gmoa-tours@uga.edu or call 706.542.0448.
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