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Third Thursday June 19

The next Third Thursday — the monthly evening of art in Athens, Georgia — is scheduled for Thursday, June 19. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. This schedule and each venue’s location and hours of operation are available at 3thurs.org.

Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia, 6 – 9 p.m.

Closed on this Third Thursday.

ATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art

ATHICA@675 Pulaski St., Suite 1200:

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. — JOKERJOKERtv @ Athfest 2025 (June 19 – 22), streaming live from ATHICA

ATHICA@CINÉ Gallery, 5 – 9 p.m.:

“New Work: Jeffrey Whittle” — Figurative drawings hovering between nature and abstraction.

tiny ATH gallery, 6 – 9 p.m.

“Will Eskridge: Locos Only” — This Athens artist, who created the theme for Athfest 2025, paints surreal nature and animal scenes.

Lyndon House Arts Center, 6 – 8 p.m.

Closed on this Third Thursday.

The Classic Center, 6 – 8 p.m.

Closed on this Third Thursday.

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery, 5 – 8 p.m.

Closed on this Third Thursday.

Winterville Cultural Center Gallery, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Closed on this Third Thursday.

The Athenaeum

Closed on this Third Thursday.

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Third Thursday was established in 2012 to encourage attendance at Athens’ established art venues through coordination and co-promotion by the organizing entities. 

Contact: Michael Lachowski, Georgia Museum of Art, mlachow@uga.edu.

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Third Thursday events and exhibitions for May 15

The next Third Thursday — the monthly evening of art in Athens, Georgia — is scheduled for Thursday, May 15. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. This schedule and each venue’s location and hours of operation are available at 3thurs.org.

Please note the addition of a new Third Thursday partner, the Winterville Cultural Center Gallery, 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, Georgia (upstairs inside Winterville Cultural Center, entrance from parking lot side).

Circulating Stamp Project

Art lovers and collectors alike can take part in this unique, interactive experience that features a specially designed image inspired by vintage “Greetings from Athens, GA” postcards. Visitors can get a stamp at each participating venue — Lyndon House Arts Center, Georgia Museum of Art, ATHICA (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art) and tiny ATH gallery — to collect all four stamps that combine to make a single image. Stamps can be collected in any order.

Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia, 6 – 9 p.m.

Yoga in the Galleries, 6 p.m. — This free yoga class surrounded by works of art in the galleries is led by instructors from Five Points Yoga and open to both beginner and experienced yogis. Sanitized mats are provided. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available at the front desk starting at 5:15 p.m.

On view:

“Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection” — Florentine baroque art.

“The Awe of Ordinary Labors: 20th-Century Paintings from Ukraine” — Works by Ukrainian painters that complied with Soviet government requirements on the surface but also communicated subtle subversive statements.

“Waffle House Vistas” — Photographs by Micah Cash taken from inside Waffle House restaurants, plus a newly commissioned time-based work.

Permanent collection: A wide range of the museum’s permanent collection is always on view, featuring painting, sculpture, works on paper and decorative arts from the Renaissance to contemporary periods.

Circulating Stamp Project participant (see info above)

The museum’s days of operation are Tuesday – Sunday. Reserve a free ticket and see our policies at https://georgiamuseum.org/visit/.

ATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art

ATHICA@675 Pulaski St., Suite 1200, 4 – 8 p.m.:

“DELUGE: Leah Mulligan Cabinum, Ally Christmas, Lori Brook Johnson, Mary Stuart Walker” — Four artists from across the Southeast working in a variety of mediums.

Circulating Stamp Project participant (see info above)

ATHICA@CINÉ Gallery, 5 – 9 p.m.:

“New Work: Jeffrey Whittle” — Figurative drawings hovering between nature and abstraction.

Lyndon House Arts Center, 6 – 8 p.m.

5:30 – 7 p.m. — In celebration of “Unbroken Circle: The Musical Threads of Art Rosenbaum,” local musicians Tommy Jordan and William Tonks will perform in the Lower Atrium, offering a unique opportunity for participants to draw from life, just as Rosenbaum encouraged. Bring your own drawing materials.

On view: 

“Unbroken Circle: The Musical Threads of Art Rosenbaum” — Guest-curated by Joseph Peragine, director of the University of Georgia’s Lamar Dodd School of Art, this exhibition takes its name from the iconic folk and gospel song “Will the Circle Be Unbroken,” a piece that speaks to themes of continuity, unity and the enduring bonds of family and community. 

“Pretend” — Anne McInnis’ lobby case exhibition of layered works on washi papers and silk organza explore the impermanence of identity. Utilizing the process of screen printing, McInnis repeats the motifs of clouds and mirrors to visualize our shifting natures, identities that are temporal and illusive.

“Window Works: Meditations on Perceived Acts of Violence: Michael Reese” — This body of work examines the idea of perception as it relates to Black bodies. The work speaks to Reese’s understanding of the intellectual and behavioral gesturing that is required of Black folks to successfully control the narrative of perception.

Circulating Stamp Project participant (see info above)

tiny ATH gallery, 6 – 9 p.m.

“Will Eskridge” — This Athens artist paints surreal nature and animal scenes.

Circulating Stamp Project participant (see info above)

The Classic Center, 6 – 8 p.m.

6:30 – 7 p.m. and 7:15 – 7:45 p.m. — A Tour of the Georgia Music Collections in Akins Ford Arena. Guided tours by Ryan Lewis, Georgia music curator, University of Georgia.

On view:

“Murmur Trestle” — 15 photographs by Jason Thrasher of the railroad trestle that appeared on R.E.M’s album “Murmur,” in Classic Gallery I. Thrasher has been working as an artist and professional photographer in Athens for 25 years. His work focuses on the rich and varied music scene of the American Southeast.

“The Silence Beyond the Window” — Nine works by Marco Battezzati in Classic Gallery II. Battezzati is an Italian American photographer currently based in Athens, Georgia. His work explores the interplay between illusion and reality, focusing on the relationship between humans and their environment through the photographic lens.

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery, 5 – 8 p.m.

“Orb Compulsion Disorder” — Keith Bennett is an art director, photographer and Photoshop artist based in Athens, Georgia.  These days Keith devotes his time to creating images for the sheer joy of it, resulting in an ever-evolving body of work that is clearly a vision of a world uniquely his own.

“Black and White Lego” — Mike Landers is an Athens native and a self-trained photographer. Since 2012, he has been exploring Lego as a material for creating art.

Winterville Cultural Center Gallery, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

The Winterville Cultural Center Gallery collaborates with the Marigold Auditorium on these Thursdays for a happy hour at the Marigold Bar in the auditorium. Grab snacks and a beverage at the bar and wander over to the gallery to view the art on display.

On view:

“Friends of the Gallery: Members’ Exhibition” — Featuring 40+ works by local artists that are members of the gallery.

“Georgia Contemporary Wood-Fired Potters” — Featuring wood-fired pottery from local potters as well as potters from across the state of Georgia.

All works are for sale in both galleries.

The Athenaeum

Not open this Third Thursday.

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Third Thursday was established in 2012 to encourage attendance at Athens’ established art venues through coordination and co-promotion by the organizing entities. 

Contact: Michael Lachowski, Georgia Museum of Art, mlachow@uga.edu.

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Third Thursday events and exhibitions for April 17

The next Third Thursday — the monthly evening of art in Athens, Georgia — is scheduled for Thursday, April 17. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. This schedule and each venue’s location and hours of operation are available at 3thurs.org.

Circulating Stamp Project

Art lovers and collectors alike can take part in this unique, interactive experience that features a specially designed image inspired by vintage “Greetings from Athens, GA” postcards. Visitors can get a stamp at each participating venue — Lyndon House Arts Center, Georgia Museum of Art, ATHICA (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art) and tiny ATH gallery — to collect all four stamps that combine to make a single image. Stamps can be collected in any order.

Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia, 6 – 9 p.m.

Yoga in the Galleries, 6 p.m. — This free yoga class surrounded by works of art in the galleries is led by instructors from Five Points Yoga and open to both beginner and experienced yogis. Sanitized mats are provided. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available at the front desk starting at 5:15 p.m.

On view:

“Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection” — Florentine baroque art.

“The Awe of Ordinary Labors: 20th-Century Paintings from Ukraine” — Works by Ukrainian painters that complied with Soviet government requirements on the surface but also communicated subtle subversive statements.

“Waffle House Vistas” — Photographs by Micah Cash taken from inside Waffle House restaurants, plus a newly commissioned time-based work.

Permanent collection: A wide range of the museum’s permanent collection is always on view, featuring painting, sculpture, works on paper and decorative arts from the Renaissance to contemporary periods.

Circulating Stamp Project participant (see info above)

The museum’s days of operation are Tuesday – Sunday. Reserve a free ticket and see our policies at https://georgiamuseum.org/visit/.

ATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art

ATHICA@675 Pulaski St., Suite 1200, 4 – 8 p.m.:

Third Thursday Poetry Event, 6 p.m.: Join us for an evening of poetry. Participants are welcome to read their personal work or the work of other poets. There is no prior sign-up necessary. After the reading, linger for a discussion of writing, reading and creative practice.

On view:

“Interstitial Agency” — Visceral sculptures, photographs and installations from six artists working with materials as varied as resin, thread, human hair, deer bones, clay, silicone and kombucha SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast), referencing the fragmented, extended, damaged and repaired body to depict ideas of autonomy and resilience.

Circulating Stamp Project participant (see info above)

ATHICA@CINÉ Gallery, 5 – 9 p.m.:

“A Walk in the Woods and Stroll Through the Garden: Richard Huston” — Stylized, colorful paintings of native flowers.

Lyndon House Arts Center, 6 – 8 p.m.

“50th Juried Exhibition” — Curated by Michael Rooks, Wieland Family Senior Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, this annual juried show showcases 151 works selected from 837 submissions by Athens-area artists.

“Unbroken Circle: The Musical Threads of Art Rosenbaum” — Guest-curated by Joseph Peragine, director of the University of Georgia’s Lamar Dodd School of Art, this exhibition takes its name from the iconic folk and gospel song “Will the Circle Be Unbroken,” a piece that speaks to themes of continuity, unity and the enduring bonds of family and community. 

“Go’n by the House: Solidarities of Black Southern and Appalachian Women through Material Culture” — Curated by Dr. Sha’Mira Covington, assistant professor in fashion at the University of Georgia, this exhibition illuminates the shared histories, struggles and cultural practices of Black southern and Appalachian women.

“Imposter Syndrome” — Emily Llamazales weaves together narratives of imaginative world building and speculative evolutionary traits using found objects and documentary photography.

“Window Works: Meditations on Perceived Acts of Violence: Michael Reese” — This body of work examines the idea of perception as it relates to Black bodies. The work speaks to Reese’s understanding of the intellectual and behavioral gesturing that is required of Black folks to successfully control the narrative of perception.

Circulating Stamp Project participant (see info above)

The Athenaeum, 6 – 9 p.m.

2025 MFA Thesis Exhibition: "an exit from between two places"— The 2025 graduating MFA cohort includes Gabby Barnett, Eliza Bentz, Jasmine Best, Sarah Bouchard, Lucas Eytchison, Eleanor Foy, Landon McKinley, Caitlin La Dolce, Kate Luther and Hayden Maltese.

tiny ATH gallery, 6 – 9 p.m.

“Annie Sears” — This Athens fiber artist often incorporates embroidery and stitching techniques in her work.

Circulating Stamp Project participant (see info above)

The Classic Center

Closed for this Third Thursday — between exhibitions

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery, 5 – 8 p.m.

Artist Cecilia Reynolds will be present.

“Louise Haynes Hall: Beneath the Sky and Sea” — Hall finds her inspiration in the natural habitat of South Carolina’s lowcountry. Each painting here blends her love of vibrant color with an intense observation of nature. 

“Cecilia Reynolds: Playing House” — Reynolds collects colors, patterns, images and ideas she encounters, then distills them through her own sensibility. She combines watercolor, drawing and collage to create art that feels both personal and universal, offering a glimpse into the spaces where memory, place and play intersect. 

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Third Thursday was established in 2012 to encourage attendance at Athens’ established art venues through coordination and co-promotion by the organizing entities. 

Contact: Michael Lachowski, Georgia Museum of Art, mlachow@uga.edu.

[3thurs]

Third Thursday events and exhibitions for March 20

The next Third Thursday — the monthly evening of art in Athens, Georgia — is scheduled for Thursday, March 20. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. This schedule and each venue’s location and hours of operation are available at 3thurs.org.

Circulating Stamp Project

Art lovers and collectors alike can take part in this unique, interactive experience that features a specially designed image inspired by vintage “Greetings from Athens, GA” postcards. Visitors can collect a stamp at each participating venue — Lyndon House Arts Center, Georgia Museum of Art, ATHICA (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art) and tinyATH — to collect all four stamps that combine to make a single image. Stamps can be collected in any order.

Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia, 6 – 9 p.m.

Yoga in the Galleries, 6 p.m. — This free yoga class surrounded by works of art in the galleries is led by instructors from Five Points Yoga and open to both beginner and experienced yogis. Sanitized mats are provided. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available at the front desk starting at 5:15 p.m.

On view:

“Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection” — Florentine baroque art.

“The Awe of Ordinary Labors: 20th-Century Paintings from Ukraine” — Works by Ukrainian painters that complied with Soviet government requirements on the surface but also communicated subtle subversive statements.

“Waffle House Vistas” — Photographs by Micah Cash taken from inside Waffle House restaurants, plus a newly commissioned time-based work.

Permanent collection: A wide range of the museum’s permanent collection is always on view, featuring painting, sculpture, works on paper and decorative arts from the Renaissance to contemporary periods.

The museum’s days of operation are Tuesday – Sunday. Reserve a free ticket and see our policies at https://georgiamuseum.org/visit/.

ATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art, 6 – 8 p.m.

ATHICA@675 Pulaski St., Suite 1200: 

Drop-in exhibition reception for students, staff, families and the art community, 4 – 8 p.m.

On view:

“Confluence III: CCSD High School Student Pop-Up Exhibition” — Paintings, photographs, sculptures and more from Clarke County High School students.

ATHICA@CINÉ Gallery:

“A Walk in the Woods and Stroll Through the Garden: Richard Huston” — Stylized, colorful paintings of native flowers.

Lyndon House Arts Center, 6 – 8 p.m.

“50th Juried Exhibition” — Curated by Michael Rooks, Wieland Family Senior Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, this annual juried show showcases 151 works selected from 837 submissions by Athens-area artists.

“Imposter Syndrome” — Emily Llamazales weaves together narratives of imaginative world building and speculative evolutionary traits using found objects and documentary photography.

“Victoria Dugger’s Jet Magazine Collection” — A testament to the rich tapestry of Black culture, history and excellence Jet magazine captured over decades.

“Window Works: Meditations on Perceived Acts of Violence: Michael Reese” — This body of work examines the idea of perception as it relates to Black bodies. The work speaks to Reese’s understanding of the intellectual and behavioral gesturing that is required of Black folks to successfully control the narrative of perception.

The Athenaeum, 6 – 9 p.m.

“Matt Keegan: Realia” — These sculptures, collage and paintings are informed by a set of 400 double-sided image-based flash cards the artist’s mother made from the late 1980s to the mid-2000s to teach English to high school and adult ed students.

tiny ATH gallery, 6 – 9 p.m.

“4th Annual ‘Clean Your Closet’ group pop-up” — Purchase low-priced artworks and take them home with you that night. This gives artists a chance to sell some pieces after the new year to make room for new creations.

The Classic Center

Closed for this Third Thursday.

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery

Closed for this Third Thursday.

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Third Thursday was established in 2012 to encourage attendance at Athens’ established art venues through coordination and co-promotion by the organizing entities. 

Contact: Michael Lachowski, Georgia Museum of Art, mlachow@uga.edu.

[3thurs]

Third Thursday events and exhibitions for February 20

The next Third Thursday — the monthly evening of art in Athens, Georgia — is scheduled for Thursday, February 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. This schedule and each venue’s location and hours of operation are available at 3thurs.org.

Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia

Yoga in the Galleries, 6 p.m. — This free yoga class surrounded by works of art in the galleries is led by instructors from Five Points Yoga and open to both beginner and experienced yogis. Sanitized mats are provided. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available at the front desk starting at 5:15 p.m.

On view:

“Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection” — Florentine baroque art.

“The Awe of Ordinary Labors: 20th-Century Paintings from Ukraine” — Works by Ukrainian painters that complied with Soviet government requirements on the surface but also communicated subtle subversive statements.

“Waffle House Vistas” — Photographs by Micah Cash taken from inside Waffle House restaurants, plus a newly commissioned time-based work.

Permanent collection: A wide range of the museum’s permanent collection is always on view, featuring painting, sculpture, works on paper and decorative arts from the Renaissance to contemporary periods.

The museum’s days of operation are Tuesday – Sunday. Reserve a free ticket and see our policies at https://georgiamuseum.org/visit/.

ATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art

ATHICA@675 Pulaski St., Suite 1200:

“2025 Members’ Showcase” — Paintings, photographs, sculptures and more from over 50 of ATHICA’s member artists.

ATHICA@CINÉ Gallery:

“R.B. Pruett: Paintings” — Through cutting up and repurposing paintings, Pruett uses layers of fragmentation, collage and distortion to build new images that twist and turn with a cartoon cubism.

Lyndon House Arts Center

“Twist: Carol John” — In John’s paintings, dots, lines and squares multiply to create vibrating forms and surfaces that resonate with playful pops of color. 

“Distillations: Patti Robert-Pizzuto and Johntimothy Pizzuto”— Composed of drawings on paper and wall-bound constructions, this show brings together the work of life partners who share a restrained palette and lightness of touch.

“Imposter Syndrome” — Emily Llamazales weaves together narratives of imaginative world building and speculative evolutionary traits using found objects and documentary photography.

“Victoria Dugger’s Jet Magazine Collection” — A testament to the rich tapestry of Black culture, history and excellence captured over decades.

“Window Works: Meditations on Perceived Acts of Violence: Michael Reese” — This body of work examines the idea of perception as it relates to Black bodies. The work speaks to Reese’s understanding of the intellectual and behavioral gesturing that is required of Black folks to successfully control the narrative of perception.

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery

Opening reception, 6 – 9 p.m. — The following two exhibitions will open this Third Thursday, with both of the artists in attendance.

On view:

“Louise Haynes Hall: Beneath the Sky and Sea” — Large abstract paintings inspired by the natural habitat of South Carolina’s Lowcountry.

“Cecilia Reynolds: Playing House” — Watercolor, drawing and collage that transform everyday moments into something more precious.

The Classic Center

Free Tours of UGA Libraries’ Georgia Music Collections at the Akins Ford Arena, 6:30 – 7 p.m. and 7:15 – 7:45 p.m. — Ryan Lewis, Georgia music curator for the Special Collections Libraries at UGA, will lead visitors through a display that features more than 200 legendary artists, from Arrested Development to Whisperin’ Bill Anderson. 

Also on view:

“Legendary Georgia Musicians in Watercolor” — Jackie Dorsey’s homage to musicians who have called Georgia home. 

“Linnentown Then and Now: The Johnsons” — Portraits by Caroline Ford Coleman).

tiny ATH gallery

Opening for an exhibition by Linda Hall, a Florida-based artist who makes elaborate masks and animal sculptures.

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Third Thursday was established in 2012 to encourage attendance at Athens’ established art venues through coordination and co-promotion by the organizing entities. 

Contact: Michael Lachowski, Georgia Museum of Art, mlachow@uga.edu.

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Third Thursday January 16

Third Thursday events and exhibitions for January 16

The next Third Thursday — the monthly evening of art in Athens, Georgia — is scheduled for Thursday, January 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. This schedule and each venue’s location and hours of operation are available at 3thurs.org.

Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia

Yoga in the Galleries, 6 p.m. — This free yoga class surrounded by works of art in the galleries is led by instructors from Five Points Yoga and open to both beginner and experienced yogis. Sanitized mats are provided. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available at the front desk starting at 5:15 p.m.

On view:

“Waffle House Vistas” — Photographs by Micah Cash taken from inside Waffle House restaurants, plus a newly commissioned time-based work.

Permanent collection: A wide range of the museum’s permanent collection is always on view, featuring painting, sculpture, works on paper and decorative arts from the Renaissance to contemporary periods.

The museum’s days of operation are Tuesday – Sunday. Reserve a free ticket and see our policies at https://georgiamuseum.org/visit/.

ATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art

ATHICA@675 Pulaski St., Suite 1200:

“Plantronics: Presented by PlantBot Genetics” — Animatronic plant sculptures, video and wheat paste mural.

ATHICA@CINÉ Gallery:

“R.B. Pruett: Paintings” — Through cutting up and repurposing paintings, Pruett uses layers of fragmentation, collage and distortion to build new images that twist and turn with a cartoon cubism.

Lyndon House Arts Center

Artist reception for the new exhibitions “Twist: Carol John” and “Distillations: Patti Robert-Pizzuto and Johntimothy Pizzuto,” 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

On view:

“Twist: Carol John” — In John’s paintings, dots, lines and squares multiply to create vibrating forms and surfaces that resonate with playful pops of color. 

“Distillations: Patti Robert-Pizzuto and Johntimothy Pizzuto”— Composed of drawings on paper and wall-bound constructions, this show brings together the work of life partners who share a restrained palette and lightness of touch. 

“Inspired: Artworks by Students of the Clarke County School District” — This year's CCSD student art exhibition biennial features artworks by students inspired by Athens artists and creatives.

“fast tracks, ski masks, plaid slacks: Tim Root” — Tim Root’s playful wooden constructions draw from a comic book aesthetic, featuring humorous yet grotesque characters brought to life in bold colors and graphic black outlines.

“Window Works: Meditations on Perceived Acts of Violence: Michael Reese”— This body of work examines the idea of perception as it relates to Black bodies. The work speaks to Reese’s understanding of the intellectual and behavioral gesturing that is required of Black folks to successfully control the narrative of perception.

The Athenaeum

“Matt Keegan: Realia” — The sculptures, collage and paintings here are informed by a set of 400 double-sided image-based flash cards the artist’s mother made from the late 1980s to the mid-2000s to teach English to high school and adult ed students.

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery

Show closing and special event, 6 p.m. sharp, — MacArthur Genius Grant winner, birder and South Carolina poet laureate Drew Lanham will read his poem from “Murmur Trestle,” plus music by T. Hardy Morris and other special guests

On view:

“Murmur Trestle: Photographs by Jason Thrasher” —Thrasher spent six years focusing his lens on an immersive exploration of the railroad trestle associated with Athens band R.E.M., photographing it within its changing natural environment.

“Grit Portraits: Paintings by Tobiah Cole” — Paintings of some of the artist’s friends from his many years at the Grit, a beloved restaurant formerly on Prince Avenue in Athens. A limited-edition fine art print of one of Cole's landscape paintings made in Maine will be available for purchase.

The Classic Center

Contact the venue to ensure Third Thursday exhibition and access: 706.208.0900

“Legendary Georgia Musicians in Watercolor” — Jackie Dorsey’s homage to musicians who have called Georgia their home. 

“Linnentown Then and Now: The Johnsons” — Portraits by Caroline Ford Coleman).

tiny ATH gallery

“Noah James Saunders” — Wire sculpture in fused glass by the local artist. Music by Humdingers during this opening reception.

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Third Thursday was established in 2012 to encourage attendance at Athens’ established art venues through coordination and co-promotion by the organizing entities. 

Contact: Michael Lachowski, Georgia Museum of Art, mlachow@uga.edu.

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Third Thursday December 19

Third Thursday events and exhibitions for December 19

The next Third Thursday — the monthly evening of art in Athens, Georgia — is scheduled for Thursday, December 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. This schedule and each venue’s location and hours of operation are available at 3thurs.org.  

Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia

Yoga in the Galleries, 6 p.m. — This free yoga class surrounded by works of art in the galleries is led by instructors from Five Points Yoga and open to both beginner and experienced yogis. Sanitized mats are provided. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available at the front desk starting at 5:15 p.m.

On view:

“In Dialogue: On Wonder and Witnessing at Tallulah Falls” — 19th-century landscapes of Tallulah Falls and contemporary photographs of the area by Caitlin Peterson, illuminating the contradictions involved in marking off natural wonders and the paradoxes of witnessing nature. 

“Waffle House Vistas” — Photographs by Micah Cash taken from inside Waffle House restaurants, plus a newly commissioned time-based work.

Permanent collection: A wide range of the museum’s permanent collection is always on view, featuring painting, sculpture, works on paper and decorative arts from the Renaissance to contemporary periods.

The museum’s days of operation are Tuesday – Sunday. Reserve a free ticket and see our policies at https://georgiamuseum.org/visit/.

ATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art

ATHICA@675 Pulaski St., Suite 1200:

Closed (except for special events) until January.

ATHICA@CINÉ Gallery:

“GAME DAY: Vivian Liddell” — Immersive diptych painting of an infamous celebration in downtown Athens

Lyndon House Arts Center

"We Are All Kinda Floating: Jamele Wright Sr.” — Atlanta-based artist creates monumental textiles that center the traditions of the Black American vernacular experience and merge sculpture, painting, fiber and techniques from applied graffiti and quilting.

“Self-Preservation: Jaci Davis” — Each year at the annual Juried Exhibition, one exhibiting artist is selected to have a solo show at the Arts Center. The 49th Juried Exhibition Arts Center Choice Award was awarded to Jaci Davis for her work “Let's Just Call it a Breakthrough.”

“Inspired: Artworks by Students of the Clarke County School District” — This year's CCSD student art exhibition biennial features artworks by students inspired by Athens artists and creatives.

“fast tracks, ski masks, plaid slacks: Tim Root” — Tim Root’s playful wooden constructions draw from a comic book aesthetic, featuring humorous yet grotesque characters brought to life in bold colors and graphic black outlines.

“Window Works: Meditations on Perceived Acts of Violence: Michael Reese”— This body of work examines the idea of perception as it relates to Black bodies. The work speaks to Reese’s understanding of the intellectual and behavioral gesturing that is required of Black folks to successfully control the narrative of perception.

The Athenaeum

Closed this Third Thursday.

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery

“Murmur Trestle: Photographs by Jason Thrasher” —Thrasher spent six years focusing his lens on an immersive exploration of the railroad trestle associated with Athens band R.E.M., photographing it within its changing natural environment.

“Grit Portraits: Paintings by Tobiah Cole” — Paintings of some of the artist’s friends from his many years at the Grit, a beloved restaurant formerly on Prince Avenue in Athens. A limited-edition fine art print of one of Cole's landscape paintings made in Maine will be available for purchase.

The Classic Center

“Legendary Georgia Musicians in Watercolor” — Jackie Dorsey’s homage to musicians who have called Georgia their home. 

“Linnentown Then and Now: The Johnsons” — Portraits by Caroline Ford Coleman).

tiny ATH gallery

6 – 9 p.m. — Printmaker Noah Lagle closing reception

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Third Thursday was established in 2012 to encourage attendance at Athens’ established art venues through coordination and co-promotion by the organizing entities. 

Contact: Michael Lachowski, Georgia Museum of Art, mlachow@uga.edu.

[3thurs]

Third Thursday events and exhibitions for November 21

The next Third Thursday — the monthly evening of art in Athens, Georgia — is scheduled for Thursday, November 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. This schedule and each venue’s location and hours of operation are available at 3thurs.org.

Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia

Yoga in the Galleries, 6 p.m. — This free yoga class surrounded by works of art in the galleries is led by instructors from Five Points Yoga and open to both beginner and experienced yogis. Sanitized mats are provided. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available at the front desk starting at 5:15 p.m.

On view:

“Mind the Gap: Selections from the Permanent Collection” — Each work in this exhibition represents a snapshot of human experience preserved for future generations. Each connects us to the past while pointing toward the future. 

“Joel Sternfeld: When It Changed” — Joel Sternfeld’s photographs of the 2005 United Nations Climate Change Conference 

“The Artist as Witness” — Works from the museum’s permanent collection that respond visually to the exhibition “Joel Sternfeld: When It Changed”

“In Dialogue: On Wonder and Witnessing at Tallulah Falls” — 19th-century landscapes of Tallulah Falls and contemporary photographs of the area by Caitlin Peterson, illuminating the contradictions involved in marking off natural wonders and the paradoxes of witnessing nature. 

“Waffle House Vistas” — Photographs by Micah Cash taken from inside Waffle House restaurants, plus a newly commissioned time-based work.

“Saint Petersburg as Franz Liszt Saw It” — Organized in conjunction with the Liszt Festival at the University of Georgia’s Hugh Hodgson School of Music in October 2024, this exhibition features works on paper that show Russia at the time of Franz Liszt’s visits there in the 1840s.

“A Perfect Model: Prints after Anthony van Dyck’s Portraits” — Prints that attest to Anthony Van Dyck’s lasting impact as printmaker and portraitist.

Permanent collection: A wide range of the museum’s permanent collection is always on view, featuring painting, sculpture, works on paper and decorative arts from the Renaissance to contemporary periods.

The museum’s days of operation are Tuesday – Sunday. Reserve a free ticket and see our policies at https://georgiamuseum.org/visit/.

ATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art

ATHICA@675 Pulaski St., Suite 1200:

“COMPULSION: 2024 Juried Exhibition” — Featuring contemporary art in all media from all over the country and beyond. 4 – 8 p.m.

ATHICA@CINÉ Gallery:

“GAME DAY: Vivian Liddell” — Immersive diptych painting of an infamous celebration in downtown Athens

Lyndon House Arts Center

"We Are All Kinda Floating: Jamele Wright Sr.” — Atlanta-based artist Jamele Wright Sr. creates monumental textiles that center the traditions of the Black American vernacular experience and merge sculpture, painting, fiber and techniques from applied graffiti and quilting.

“Self-Preservation: Jaci Davis” — Each year at the annual Juried Exhibition, one exhibiting artist is selected to have a solo show at the Arts Center. The 49th Juried Exhibition Arts Center Choice Award was awarded to Jaci Davis for her work “Let's Just Call it a Breakthrough.”

“Inspired: Artworks by Students of the Clarke County School District” — This year's CCSD student art exhibition biennial features artworks by students inspired by Athens artists and creatives.

Ahndhi Stitcha’s VHS tape collection in the Community Collections case

“Art in a Bottle: Leonard Piha” — Local artist creates small sculptures inside glass bottles.

“Window Works: Meditations on Perceived Acts of Violence: Michael Reese”— This body of work examines the idea of perception as it relates to Black bodies. The work speaks to Reese’s understanding of the intellectual and behavioral gesturing that is required of Black folks to successfully control the narrative of perception.

The Athenaeum

“Fission or, Eclipse” — New York-based artist Rose Salane uses seemingly mundane objects to explicate systems of evaluation, exchange and organization that shape daily life, arranging collected items of disparate origin from personal and bureaucratic archives to better understand historic cycles through an object’s recovery and storage.

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery

“Murmur Trestle: Photographs by Jason Thrasher” —Thrasher spent six years focusing his lens on an immersive exploration of the railroad trestle associated with Athens band R.E.M., photographing it within its changing natural environment.

“Grit Portraits: Paintings by Tobiah Cole” — Paintings of some of the artist’s friends from his many years at the Grit, a beloved restaurant formerly on Prince Avenue in Athens. A limited-edition fine art print of one of Cole's landscape paintings made in Maine will be available for purchase.

The Classic Center

“Legendary Georgia Musicians in Watercolor” — Jackie Dorsey’s homage to musicians who have called Georgia their home. 

“Linnentown Then and Now: The Johnsons” — Portraits by Caroline Ford Coleman).

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6 – 9 p.m. — Closing of Joe Leone’s exhibition and music by Dan Horowitz’s group Folie a Quatre

On view: 

“Inner Forms” by Joseph Leone — “My most recent series of paintings explores my inner impressions of nature's beauty. Interpreted and displayed as a dreamlike expression or vision, these paintings capture the essence of an imagined, seen, or remembered visual space. In these visionary paintings, I hope to convey a sense of tranquility, joy, and wonder that transcends the obvious.”

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Third Thursday was established in 2012 to encourage attendance at Athens’ established art venues through coordination and co-promotion by the organizing entities. 

Contact: Michael Lachowski, Georgia Museum of Art, mlachow@uga.edu.

[3thurs]

Third Thursday events and exhibitions for October 17

The next Third Thursday — the monthly evening of art in Athens, Georgia — is scheduled for Thursday, October 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. This schedule and each venue’s location and hours of operation are available at 3thurs.org.

Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia

Artist Talk: Atlanta photographer Tokie Rome-Taylor, 5:30 p.m. — This program is presented in conjunction with an installation of Rome-Taylor’s work on view in the museum’s permanent collection galleries.

Yoga in the Galleries, 6 p.m. — This free yoga class surrounded by works of art in the galleries is led by instructors from Five Points Yoga and open to both beginner and experienced yogis. Sanitized mats are provided. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available at the front desk starting at 5:15 p.m.

On view:

“Mind the Gap: Selections from the Permanent Collection” — Each work in this exhibition represents a snapshot of human experience preserved for future generations. Each connects us to the past while pointing toward the future. 

“Joel Sternfeld: When It Changed” — Joel Sternfeld’s photographs of the 2005 United Nations Climate Change Conference 

“The Artist as Witness” — Works from the museum’s permanent collection that respond visually to the exhibition “Joel Sternfeld: When It Changed”

“In Dialogue: On Wonder and Witnessing at Tallulah Falls” — 19th-century landscapes of Tallulah Falls and contemporary photographs of the area by Caitlin Peterson, illuminating the contradictions involved in marking off natural wonders and the paradoxes of witnessing nature. 

“Waffle House Vistas” — Photographs by Micah Cash taken from inside Waffle House restaurants, plus a newly commissioned time-based work.

“Saint Petersburg as Franz Liszt Saw It” — Organized in conjunction with the Liszt Festival at the University of Georgia’s Hugh Hodgson School of Music in October 2024, this exhibition features works on paper that show Russia at the time of Franz Liszt’s visits there in the 1840s.

“A Perfect Model: Prints after Anthony van Dyck’s Portraits” — Prints that attest to Anthony Van Dyck’s lasting impact as printmaker and portraitist.

Permanent collection: A wide range of the museum’s permanent collection is always on view, featuring painting, sculpture, works on paper and decorative arts from the Renaissance to contemporary periods.

The museum’s days of operation are Tuesday – Sunday. Reserve a free ticket and see our policies at https://georgiamuseum.org/visit/.

ATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art

ATHICA@675 Pulaski St., Suite 1200:

“COMPULSION: 2024 Juried Exhibition” — Featuring contemporary art in all media from all over the country and beyond. 4 – 8 p.m.

ATHICA@CINÉ Gallery:

“Garden of Dreams: Photographs by Austin Emerson” — Darkroom-based alchemical images.

Lyndon House Arts Center

"Inspired: Artworks by Students of the Clarke County School District” — This year's CCSD student art exhibition biennial features artworks by students inspired by Athens artists and creatives.

Ahndhi Stitcha’s VHS tape collection in the Community Collections case

“Art in a Bottle: Leonard Piha” — Local artist creates small sculptures inside glass bottles.

tiny ATH gallery

“Disposable Society: Adam Void” — Art by a multidisciplinary creator from Black Mountain, North Carolina, inspired by the devastation of Hurricane Helene.

The Athenaeum

“Fission or, Eclipse” — New York-based artist Rose Salane uses seemingly mundane objects to explicate systems of evaluation, exchange and organization that shape daily life, arranging collected items of disparate origin from personal and bureaucratic archives to better understand historic cycles through an object’s recovery and storage.

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery

"Murmur Trestle: Photographs by Jason Thrasher” —Thrasher spent six years focusing his lens on an immersive exploration of the R.E.M. Murmur Trestle, photographing it within its changing natural environment.

“Grit Portraits: Paintings by Tobiah Cole” — Paintings of some of the artist’s friends from his many years at the Grit, a beloved restaurant formerly on Prince Avenue in Athens. A limited-edition fine art print of one of Cole's landscape paintings made in Maine will be available for purchase.

The Classic Center

“Legendary Georgia Musicians in Watercolor” — Jackie Dorsey’s homage to musicians who have called Georgia their home. 

“Linnentown Then and Now: The Johnsons” — Portraits by Caroline Ford Coleman.

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Third Thursday was established in 2012 to encourage attendance at Athens’ established art venues through coordination and co-promotion by the organizing entities. 

Contact: Michael Lachowski, Georgia Museum of Art, mlachow@uga.edu.

[3thurs]

Third Thursday events and exhibitions for September 19

The next Third Thursday — the monthly evening of art in Athens, Georgia — is scheduled for Thursday, September 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. This schedule and each venue’s location and hours of operation are available at 3thurs.org.

Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia

Yoga in the Galleries, 6 p.m. — This free yoga class surrounded by works of art in the galleries is led by instructors from Five Points Yoga and open to both beginner and experienced yogis. Sanitized mats are provided. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available at the front desk starting at 5:15 p.m.

On view:

“In Dialogue: On Wonder and Witnessing at Tallulah Falls” — 19th-century landscapes of Tallulah Falls and contemporary photographs of the area by Caitlin Peterson, illuminating the contradictions involved in marking off natural wonders and the paradoxes of witnessing nature. 

“Waffle House Vistas” — Photographs by Micah Cash taken from inside Waffle House restaurants, plus a newly commissioned time-based work.

“Saint Petersburg as Franz Liszt Saw It” — Organized in conjunction with the Liszt Festival at the University of Georgia’s Hugh Hodgson School of Music in October 2024, this exhibition features works on paper that show Russia at the time of Franz Liszt’s visits there in the 1840s.

“A Perfect Model: Prints after Anthony van Dyck’s Portraits” — Prints that attest to Anthony Van Dyck’s lasting impact as printmaker and portraitist.

Permanent collection: A wide range of the museum’s permanent collection is always on view, featuring painting, sculpture, works on paper and decorative arts from the Renaissance to contemporary periods.

The museum’s days of operation are Tuesday – Sunday. Reserve a free ticket and see our policies at https://georgiamuseum.org/visit/.

ATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art

ATHICA@675 Pulaski St., Suite 1200:

“How to Measure an Ocean: James Enos and Jess Machacek” — Sculptures, wall-based reliefs and objects acting as sensorial metaphors for describing atmospheric variation.

ATHICA@CINÉ Gallery:

“Garden of Dreams: Photographs by Austin Emerson” — Darkroom-based alchemical images.

Lyndon House Arts Center

Please note: the Lyndon House Arts Center will close at 8 p.m. on this Third Thursday.

Artist talk, 6 p.m. — Elaine Stephenson will speak about a public art mural she is creating for Athens with the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission.

On view: 

Ahndhi Stitcha’s VHS Tape Collection in the Community Collections case

“Amiri Farris” — Farris’ work delves into themes of history, culture, perception and time. Through his innovative style, he blurs the lines between contemporary cultures and pop traditions.

“Scissors, Paper, Art: Jack Burk & Claire Clements” — Utilizing paper, painting and drawing, these works sing with the vibrancy of the natural world. Plants and flowers are present in all of the images, expressing a lushness that connects material and subject matter.

“Art in a Bottle: Leonard Piha” —  Local artist creates small sculptures inside glass bottles.

tiny ATH gallery

“Stay On It Stay On It Stay On It” — New shaped paintings, recent works on paper and a selection of pieces from 2017 to 2018 by Jason Matherly.

The Athenaeum

“Fission or, Eclipse” —  New York-based artist Rose Salane uses seemingly mundane objects to explicate systems of evaluation, exchange and organization that shape daily life, arranging collected items of disparate origin from personal and bureaucratic archives to better understand historic cycles through an object’s recovery and storage.

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery

"Murmur Trestle: Photographs by Jason Thrasher” — Opening and book release, with Avid Bookshop selling copies of “Murmur Trestle” (University of Georgia Press) on-site. Thrasher spent six years focusing his lens on an immersive exploration of the R.E.M. Murmur Trestle, photographing it within its changing natural environment.

“Grit Portraits: Paintings by Tobiah Cole” — Paintings of some of the artist’s friends from his many years at the Grit, a beloved restaurant formerly on Prince Avenue in Athens. A limited-edition fine art print of one of Cole's landscape paintings made in Maine will be available for purchase.

The Classic Center

Closed this Third Thursday between exhibitions.

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Third Thursday was established in 2012 to encourage attendance at Athens’ established art venues through coordination and co-promotion by the organizing entities. 

Contact: Michael Lachowski, Georgia Museum of Art, mlachow@uga.edu.

[3thurs]

Third Thursday events and exhibitions for August 15

The next Third Thursday — the monthly evening of art in Athens, Georgia — is scheduled for Thursday, August 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. This schedule and each venue’s location and hours of operation are available at 3thurs.org.

Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia

Yoga in the Galleries, 6 p.m. — This free yoga class surrounded by works of art in the galleries is led by instructors from Five Points Yoga and open to both beginner and experienced yogis. Sanitized mats are provided. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available at the front desk starting at 5:15 p.m.

On view:

“Saint Petersburg as Franz Liszt Saw It” — Organized in conjunction with the Liszt Festival at the University of Georgia’s Hugh Hodgson School of Music in October 2024, this exhibition features works on paper that show Russia at the time of Franz Liszt’s visits there in the 1840s.

“A Perfect Model: Prints after Anthony van Dyck’s Portraits” — Prints that attest to Anthony Van Dyck’s lasting impact as printmaker and portraitist.

Permanent collection: A wide range of the museum’s permanent collection is always on view, featuring painting, sculpture, works on paper and decorative arts from the Renaissance to contemporary periods.

The museum’s days of operation are Tuesday – Sunday. Reserve a free ticket and see our policies at https://georgiamuseum.org/visit/.

ATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art

ATHICA@675 Pulaski St., Suite 1200:

Closed for this Third Thursday.

ATHICA@CINÉ Gallery:

“Kurt Silvershield: Photographs” — Industrial landscapes of the River Rouge and Zug Island area near Detroit.

Lyndon House Arts Center

Artist talks with two artists with solo shows on view, 6 p.m. — Steven L. Anderson’s “Entropy Plan for the Western Fam” and Irina Rozovsky’s “Traditions Highway.”

On view: 

“Pathways: Kristy Bishop” — Employing centuries-old techniques to create dynamic, vivid, and utterly contemporary designs, Bishop pays homage to the rich history of inkle, rigid heddle and tablet weaving. 

“Traditions Highway” — Photographs taken along Georgia State Route 15 by Irina Rozovsky. A reflection of and on the rural South, the works bring together the hopes and realities of a lived experience that is tied to the history of place.

“Entropy Plan for the Western Fam” — A multimedia exhibition by Steven L. Anderson featuring video, painting and works on paper. The show’s title plays on artist Joseph Beuys’ 1974 tour of lectures and performances in the United States, “Energy Plan for the Western Man.” Beuys’ interactions with his audience were meant to serve as a continual energy source to solve the ecological and spiritual problems of the time. Yet half a century later, these crises still confront us.

“Cupola: a Collaboration” — UGA professor Martijn van Wagtendonk, as a class assignment at the Lamar Dodd School of Art, initiated this collaborative installation. Inspired by Renaissance architect Filippo Brunelleschi, the project integrates engineering, science, language, music, philosophy and kinetic sculpture into a fantastical interactive structure.

“Celestial Bodies” — A group exhibition curated in-house by exhibition specialist Kathryn Réfi. The artists explore the relationship between the heavens and the earth through different perspectives and media. Artists included are Jordan Campbell, Lauren Fancher, Casey McGuire & Mark Schoon, Judith McWillie, Michael Reese, Scott Silvey, Sergio Suarez and Rusty Wallace.”

“Amiri Farris” — Farris’ work delves into themes of history, culture, perception and time. Through his innovative style, he blurs the lines between contemporary cultures and pop traditions.

“Scissors, Paper, Art: Jack Burk & Claire Clements” — Utilizing paper, painting and drawing, these works sing with the vibrancy of the natural world. Plants and flowers are present in all of the images, expressing a lushness that connects material and subject matter.

“Morphogenesis: Wilay Méndez Páez” — Working primarily in sculpture and collage, all of Páez’s pieces utilize recycled materials. The small metal sculptures on display are made from discarded car parts. Reflecting the grittiness of urban life, they exemplify resourcefulness and creativity, shining a light on the beauty within darkness. 

The Classic Center

Classic 1: “Spotlight” — Featuring the work of three painters: William Ballard, Jaci Davis and Ella Hopkins. William Ballard is interested in color and its effects on our mood and perception, Jaci Davis’ powerful portrait-based works address identity, and Ella Hopkins paints intriguing landscapes and interior spaces.

Classic 2: “The Fables” — Athens artist Kristin Roberts illustrates Aesop’s Fables with detailed works that are both whimsical and dangerous.

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“Multiplicity” — Abstracted representations of nature by Kelsey Wishik. Wishik says they focus on “our outer and inner worlds—the world of flora, fauna, and fungi, but also the inner world of personal experience, dreams, and emotions. These influences are referenced by the pieces through the shapes, colors and compositions.” 

The Athenaeum

Closed for the summer.

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery

Closed for this Third Thursday.

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Third Thursday was established in 2012 to encourage attendance at Athens’ established art venues through coordination and co-promotion by the organizing entities. 

Contact: Michael Lachowski, Georgia Museum of Art, mlachow@uga.edu.

[3thurs]

Third Thursday events and exhibitions for July 18

The next Third Thursday — the monthly evening of art in Athens, Georgia — is scheduled for Thursday, July 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. This schedule and each venue’s location and hours of operation are available at 3thurs.org.

Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia

Yoga in the Galleries, 6 p.m. — This free yoga class surrounded by works of art in the galleries is led by instructors from Five Points Yoga and open to both beginner and experienced yogis. Sanitized mats are provided. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available at the front desk starting at 5:15 p.m.

Museum Mix, 8 – 11 p.m. — The museum’s late-night art party features a live DJ (Marcel Sletten), free refreshments and galleries open until 11 p.m.

On view:

“A Perfect Model: Prints after Anthony van Dyck’s Portraits” — Prints that attest to Anthony Van Dyck’s lasting impact as printmaker and portraitist.

“Power and Piety in 17th-Century Spanish Art” — Works by premiere Spanish baroque painters such as Francisco de Zurbarán, Bartolomé Murillo, Pedro Orrente and others, on loan from Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery.

Permanent Collection: A wide range of the museum’s permanent collection is always on view, featuring painting, sculpture, works on paper and decorative arts from the Renaissance to contemporary periods.

The museum’s days of operation are Tuesday – Sunday. Reserve a free ticket and see our policies at https://georgiamuseum.org/visit/.

ATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art

ATHICA@675 Pulaski St., Suite 1200:

Closed for this Third Thursday.

ATHICA@CINÉ Gallery:

“Kurt Silvershield: Photographs” — Industrial landscapes of the River Rouge and Zug Island area near Detroit.

Lyndon House Arts Center

“Pathways” — Woven wall works by Kristy Bishop

“Traditions Highway” — Photography by Irina Rozovsky

“Entropy Plan for the Western Fam” — A multi-media exhibition by Steven L. Anderson

“Cupola: a Collaboration” — UGA professor Martijn van Wagtendonk, as a class assignment at the Lamar Dodd School of Art, initiated this collaborative installation. Inspired by Renaissance architect Filippo Brunelleschi, the project integrates engineering, science, language, music, philosophy and kinetic sculpture into a fantastical interactive structure.

“Celestial Bodies” — A group exhibition curated in-house by exhibition specialist Kathryn Réfi. The artists explore the relationship between the heavens and the earth through different perspectives and media. Artists included are Jordan Campbell, Lauren Fancher, Casey McGuire & Mark Schoon, Judith McWillie, Michael Reese, Scott Silvey, Sergio Suarez and Rusty Wallace.”

“Amiri Farris” — Farris’ work delves into themes of history, culture, perception and time. Through his innovative style, Farris blurs the lines between contemporary cultures and pop traditions.

“Scissors, Paper, Art: Jack Burk & Claire Clements” — Utilizing paper, painting and drawing, these works sing with the vibrancy of the natural world. Plants and flowers are present in all of the images, expressing a lushness that connects material and subject matter.

“Morphogenesis: Wilay Méndez Páez” — Working primarily in sculpture and collage, all of Páez’s pieces utilize recycled materials. The small metal sculptures on display are made from discarded car parts. Reflecting the grittiness of urban life, they exemplify resourcefulness and creativity, shining a light on the beauty within darkness. 

The Classic Center

Classic 1: “Spotlight” — Featuring the work of three painters: William Ballard, Jaci Davis and Ella Hopkins. William Ballard is interested in color and its effects on our mood and perception, Jaci Davis’ powerful portrait-based works address identity, and Ella Hopkins paints intriguing landscapes and interior spaces.

Classic 2: “The Fables” — Athens artist Kristin Roberts illustrates Aesop’s Fables with detailed works that are both whimsical and dangerous.

tiny ATH gallery

“Maverick” — A new series by Christina Habibi.

The Athenaeum

Closed for the summer.

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery

“Kashi Washi: Benares India 1998/2023” — Photographs by Jason Thrasher.

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Third Thursday was established in 2012 to encourage attendance at Athens’ established art venues through coordination and co-promotion by the organizing entities. 

Contact: Michael Lachowski, Georgia Museum of Art, mlachow@uga.edu.

[3thurs]

Third Thursday events And exhibitions For June 20

The next Third Thursday — the monthly evening of art in Athens, Georgia — is scheduled for Thursday, June 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. This schedule and each venue’s location and hours of operation are available at 3thurs.org.

Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia

Yoga in the Galleries, 6 p.m. — This free yoga class surrounded by works of art in the galleries is led by instructors from Five Points Yoga and open to both beginner and experienced yogis. Sanitized mats are provided. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available at the front desk starting at 5:15 p.m.

On view:

“A Perfect Model: Prints after Anthony van Dyck’s Portraits” — Prints that attest to Anthony Van Dyck’s lasting impact as printmaker and portraitist.

“Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun” — Photography that examines the intergenerational trauma of nuclear disaster and the possibilities of healing and reconciliation.

“Decade of Tradition: Highlights from the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection” — Selections from Larry and Brenda Thompson’s gift of works by African American artists.

“Power and Piety in 17th-Century Spanish Art” — Works by premiere Spanish baroque painters such as Francisco de Zurbarán, Bartolomé Murillo, Pedro Orrente and others, on loan from Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery.

Permanent Collection: A wide range of the museum’s permanent collection is always on view, featuring painting, sculpture, works on paper and decorative arts from the Renaissance to contemporary periods.

The museum’s days of operation are Tuesday – Sunday. Reserve a free ticket and see our policies at https://georgiamuseum.org/visit/.

ATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art

ATHICA@675 Pulaski St., Suite 1200:

Artist-in-ATHICA: “Sonic Divination” —Participatory soundfield and feedback playground. (5 – 8 p.m.)

ATHICA@CINÉ Gallery:

“What Will He Do With It?: Works by Jason Matherly” — Vibrant color-blocked hybrid paintings and ink drawings.

Lyndon House Arts Center

“Pathways” — Woven wall works by Kristy Bishop

“Traditions Highway” — Photography by Irina Rozovsky

“Entropy Plan for the Western Fam” — A multimedia exhibition by Steven L. Anderson “Cupola: a Collaboration” — Inspired by Renaissance architect Filippo Brunelleschi, this collaborative installation spearheaded by UGA professor Martijn van Wagtendonk integrates engineering, science, language, music, philosophy and kinetic sculpture into a fantastical interactive structure.

“Celestial Bodies” — Artists Jordan Campbell, Lauren Fancher, Casey McGuire and Mark Schoon, Judith McWillie, Michael Reese, Scott Silvey, Sergio Suarez and Rusty Wallace explore the relationship between the heavens and the earth through different perspectives and media.

The Classic Center 6 – 8 p.m. — JPN Meet & Greet, highlighting the JPN “African American Authors” hosted by the JPN Network. Live taping of “Open Book TV Show” beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Classic Center Olympia Room 1.

On view: 

Classic 1: “Spotlight” — Featuring the work of three painters: William Ballard, Jaci Davis and Ella Hopkins. William Ballard is interested in color and its effects on our mood and perception, Jaci Davis’ powerful portrait-based works address identity, and Ella Hopkins paints intriguing landscapes and interior spaces. Classic 2: “The Fables” — Athens artist Kristin Roberts illustrates Aesop’s Fables with detailed works that are both whimsical and dangerous.

tiny ATH gallery

“Jeremy Minnick” – Exquisite food serving boards made of wood.

The Athenaeum

Closed for the summer.

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery

“Kashi Washi: Benares India 1998/2023” — Photographs by Jason Thrasher.

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Third Thursday was established in 2012 to encourage attendance at Athens’ established art venues through coordination and co-promotion by the organizing entities. 

Contact: Michael Lachowski, Georgia Museum of Art, mlachow@uga.edu.

[3thurs]

Third Thursday events and exhibitions for May 16

The next Third Thursday — the monthly evening of art in Athens, Georgia — is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. This schedule and each venue’s location and hours of operation are available at 3thurs.org.

Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia

Yoga in the Galleries, 6 p.m. — This free yoga class surrounded by works of art in the galleries is led by instructors from Five Points Yoga and open to both beginner and experienced yogis. Sanitized mats are provided. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available at the front desk starting at 5:15 p.m.

Dispersions in Watercolor: New Multi-Disciplinary Music, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. — Join Amy Yang, dean of the storied Curtis Institute in Philadelphia, alongside University of Georgia faculty and student performers as they explore newly created, multidisciplinary works inspired by visual art, poetry and the environment in this free concert presented with Chamber Music Athens and the Hugh Hodgson School of Music.

On view:

“Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun” — Photography that examines the intergenerational trauma of nuclear disaster and the possibilities of healing and reconciliation. 

“Richard Prince: Tell Me Everything” — Featuring artist Richard Prince’s most recent suite of works, based on the joke archives of influential 20th-century American comedian Milton Berle.

“Nancy Baker Cahill: Through Lines” — Baker Cahill’s first solo museum show expands upon her background in traditional media and redefines the possibilities of drawing in contemporary art through augmented reality.

“Decade of Tradition: Highlights from the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection” — Selections from Larry and Brenda Thompson��s gift of works by African American artists.

“Power and Piety in 17th-Century Spanish Art” — Works by premiere Spanish baroque painters such as Francisco de Zurbarán, Bartolomé Murillo, Pedro Orrente and others, on loan from Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery.

Permanent Collection: A wide range of the museum’s permanent collection is always on view, featuring painting, sculpture, works on paper and decorative arts from the Renaissance to contemporary periods.

The museum’s days of operation are Tuesday – Sunday. Reserve a free ticket and see our policies at https://georgiamuseum.org/visit/.

ATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art

ATHICA@675 Pulaski St., Suite 1200:

“Parameter: Candace Hicks, Claude-Gerard Jean and Timothy McCool” — Artists from Georgia and Texas explore the bounds of 2-D.

ATHICA@CINÉ Gallery:

“What Will He Do With It?: Works by Jason Matherly” — Vibrant color-blocked hybrid paintings and ink drawings.

Lyndon House Arts Center

“Inflections: Three Voices” — Works by Kaitlin Thurlow, Maria Canzano and Morgan Auten Smith. This exhibition brings together three painters who create intimate worlds to enter and reflect upon. The diminutive scale of the works draws the viewer in for close investigation. 

“RESCUE: Waste and Redemption” —Following a call for art using recycled and repurposed materials, guest curator Lizzie Zucker Saltz selected 22 artists from over 80 proposals. Artists included consider the transformation of industrial byproducts into artworks or craft objects, thus saving materials from the landfill or rescuing raw materials from becoming environmental pollutants. 

“Collections from Our Community: Nate Mitchell’s collection of 45 Record Boxes” 

The Classic Center

Classic 1: “Spotlight” — Featuring the work of three painters: William Ballard, Jaci Davis and Ella Hopkins. William Ballard is interested in color and its effects on our mood and perception, Jaci Davis’ powerful portrait-based works address identity, and Ella Hopkins paints intriguing landscapes and interior spaces.

Classic 2: “The Fables” — Athens artist Kristin Roberts illustrates Aesop’s Fables with detailed works that are both whimsical and dangerous.

tiny ATH gallery

“Shock and Awe: Guns, God and the American Way” — An exhibition of assemblages by Lisa Freeman. This exhibition was created in 2020 before the last election. Everything will be for sale.

The Athenaeum

Closed for the summer.

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery

Closed for this Third Thursday.

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Third Thursday was established in 2012 to encourage attendance at Athens’ established art venues through coordination and co-promotion by the organizing entities. 

Contact: Michael Lachowski, Georgia Museum of Art, mlachow@uga.edu.

[3thurs]

Third Thursday events and exhibitions for April 18

The next Third Thursday — the monthly evening of art in Athens, Georgia — is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. This schedule and each venue’s location and hours of operation are available at 3thurs.org.

Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia

Yoga in the Galleries, 6 p.m. — This free yoga class surrounded by works of art in the galleries is led by instructors from Five Points Yoga and open to both beginner and experienced yogis. Sanitized mats are provided. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available at the front desk starting at 5:15 p.m.

On view:

“Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun” — Photography that examines the intergenerational trauma of nuclear disaster and the possibilities of healing and reconciliation. 

“Richard Prince: Tell Me Everything” — Featuring artist Richard Prince’s most recent suite of works, based on the joke archives of influential 20th-century American comedian Milton Berle.

“Nancy Baker Cahill: Through Lines” — Baker Cahill’s first solo museum show expands upon her background in traditional media and redefines the possibilities of drawing in contemporary art through augmented reality.

“Decade of Tradition: Highlights from the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection” — Selections from Larry and Brenda Thompson’s gift of works by African American artists.

“Power and Piety in 17th-Century Spanish Art” — Works by premiere Spanish baroque painters such as Francisco de Zurbarán, Bartolomé Murillo, Pedro Orrente and others, on loan from Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery.

Permanent Collection: A wide range of the museum’s permanent collection is always on view, featuring painting, sculpture, works on paper and decorative arts from the Renaissance to contemporary periods.

The museum’s days of operation are Tuesday – Sunday. Reserve a free ticket and see our policies at https://georgiamuseum.org/visit/.

ATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art

ATHICA@675 Pulaski St., Suite 1200:

“Parameter: Candace Hicks, Claude-Gerard Jean and Timothy McCool” — Artists from Georgia and Texas explore the bounds of 2-D.

ATHICA@CINÉ Gallery:

“New Works by Christina Habibi” — Dynamic acrylic and oil paintings.

Lyndon House Arts Center

Artist talks, 6 p.m. — Every Thursday in April we will host artist talks with a small group of artists from our current 49th Juried Exhibition. For Third Thursday, we will have Adah Bennion, Frances Hughes, Aaron Joslin and Ethan Snow.

On view:

“49th Juried Exhibition” — This year’s juror is Jen Sudul Edwards, chief curator and curator of contemporary art at the Mint Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina.

“RESCUE: Waste and Redemption” —Following a call for art using recycled and repurposed materials, guest curator Lizzie Zucker Saltz selected 22 artists from over 80 proposals. Artists included consider the transformation of industrial byproducts into artworks or craft objects, thus saving materials from the landfill or rescuing raw materials from becoming environmental pollutants. 

“Linnentown Then and Now: Paintings by Caroline Coleman” — Coleman’s portraits tell the story of her family and other community members of the Athens neighborhood Linnentown. She uses photographs and site visits as inspiration to tell the story of those displaced by urban renewal and the expansion of the University of Georgia in the 1960s.

The Athenaeum

“Sharpening a Screw” — Each of the nine master of fine arts degree candidate students from the Lamar Dodd School of Art uses materials as fasteners, presenting a constellation of themes. The works on view signal the value of iteration, returning to a thought, a question, or a method to look for the unexpected. Taken together, the artists offer both gentle sincerity and tongue-in-cheek bite.

The Classic Center

Closed this month due to convention activity.

tiny ATH gallery

“Holly V. Hutch” — Hutch is an illustrator who works in pen and ink. All artworks will be for sale, and patrons will be able to take art home with them from this pop-up exhibition.

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery

“Kashi Washi” —In November 2023, photographer Jason Thrasher embarked on a journey to Benares, India, to revisit a specific street corner where he had spent two weeks in 1998. Like any community, people had relocated, passed away and aged, but a notable number of shop owners and boatmen were still actively working and living there. The term ”Kashi Washi” refers to the individuals who live and work along the riverbank in this sacred city.

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Third Thursday was established in 2012 to encourage attendance at Athens’ established art venues through coordination and co-promotion by the organizing entities. 

Contact: Michael Lachowski, Georgia Museum of Art, mlachow@uga.edu.

[3thurs]

Third Thursday events and exhibitions for March 21

The next Third Thursday — the monthly evening of art in Athens, Georgia — is scheduled for Thursday, March 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. This schedule and each venue’s location and hours of operation are available at 3thurs.org.

Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia

Yoga in the Galleries, 6 p.m. — This free yoga class surrounded by works of art in the galleries is led by instructors from Five Points Yoga and open to both beginner and experienced yogis. Sanitized mats are provided. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available at the front desk starting at 5:15 p.m.

On view:

“Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun” — Photography that examines the intergenerational trauma of nuclear disaster and the possibilities of healing and reconciliation. 

“Richard Prince: Tell Me Everything” — Featuring artist Richard Prince’s most recent suite of works, based on the joke archives of influential 20th-century American comedian Milton Berle.

“Nancy Baker Cahill: Through Lines” — Baker Cahill’s first solo museum show expands upon her background in traditional media and redefines the possibilities of drawing in contemporary art through augmented reality.

“Decade of Tradition: Highlights from the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection” — Selections from Larry and Brenda Thompson’s gift of works by African American artists.

“Power and Piety in 17th-Century Spanish Art” — Works by premiere Spanish baroque painters such as Francisco de Zurbarán, Bartolomé Murillo, Pedro Orrente and others, on loan from Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery.

Permanent Collection: A wide range of the museum’s permanent collection is always on view, featuring painting, sculpture, works on paper and decorative arts from the Renaissance to contemporary periods.

The museum’s days of operation are Tuesday – Sunday. Reserve a free ticket and see our policies at https://georgiamuseum.org/visit/.

ATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art

ATHICA@675 Pulaski St., Suite 1200:

“Confluence 2: CCSD High School Student Pop-Up Exhibition” — High school student artists in the Clarke County School District; part of National Youth Art Month.

ATHICA@CINÉ Gallery:

“New Works by Christina Habibi” — Dynamic acrylic and oil paintings.

Lyndon House Arts Center

ARTWORK: Workshops for Artists and Creatives: Public Art & Art Grant Resources, 5:30 – 7 p.m. — The ARTWORK workshop series is presented in partnership with the Lyndon House Arts Center and Invest Athens (Athens-Clarke County Economic Development) and designed for Athens-based artists and creative professionals. The third workshop in the series will cover Public Art Resources, presented by Tatiana Veneruso. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for networking; the program will begin at 6 p.m.

On view:

“49th Juried Exhibition” — This year’s juror is Jen Sudul Edwards, chief curator and curator of contemporary art at the Mint Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina.

“Soft Trap: A New Installation by Katie Ford” — Ford is the first artist to present work as part of a new annual series at the Arts Center using the lobby case as an installation space for a single work of art. Ford is a mixed-media artist and master of fine arts candidate at the University of Georgia. Since 2019 she has co-directed Reciprocal Works, a creative platform facilitating zine exchanges and workshops.

“Tell Me A Story: Works by Jasmine Best” — Best, a current master of fine arts candidate at UGA’s Lamar Dodd School of Art, uses her memories and manipulations of them to create dialogues about the Black female identity. She explores the folk story traditions of the Black South through tangible and traditional mediums such as fabric and yarn combined with digital sewing.

The Athenaeum

Closed for a private event.

The Classic Center

Classic 1: “Spotlight” — Featuring the work of three painters, William Ballard, Jaci Davis and Ella Hopkins. William Ballard is interested in color and its effects on our mood and perception, Jaci Davis' powerful portrait based works address identity and Ella Hopkins paints intriguing landscapes and interior spaces.

Classic 2: “The Fables” — Athens artist Kristin Roberts illustrates Aesop's Fables with detailed works that are both whimsical and dangerous.

tiny ATH gallery

“Lip Series by LeeAnn Peppers” — LeeAnn Peppers is a self-taught interdisciplinary artist and performer living and working in Athens, Georgia. Homebound, with employment dangling by a thread, she cut lips out of magazine ads, then gave them new bodies before turning them into an animated short. 

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Third Thursday was established in 2012 to encourage attendance at Athens’ established art venues through coordination and co-promotion by the organizing entities. 

Contact: Michael Lachowski, Georgia Museum of Art, mlachow@uga.edu.

[3thurs]

Third Thursday events and exhibitions for February 15

The next Third Thursday — the monthly evening of art in Athens, Georgia — is scheduled for Thursday, February 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. This schedule and each venue’s location and hours of operation are available at 3thurs.org.

Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia

Yoga in the Galleries, 6 p.m. — This free yoga class surrounded by works of art in the galleries is led by instructors from Five Points Yoga and open to both beginner and experienced yogis. Sanitized mats are provided. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available at the front desk starting at 5:15 p.m.

On view:

“Richard Prince: Tell Me Everything” — Featuring artist Richard Prince’s most recent suite of works based on the joke archives of influential 20th-century American comedian Milton Berle.

“Nancy Baker Cahill: Through Lines” — Baker Cahill’s first solo museum show expands upon her background in traditional media and redefines the possibilities of drawing in contemporary art through augmented reality.

“Decade of Tradition: Highlights from the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection” — Selections from Larry and Brenda Thompson’s gift of works by African American artists.

“Power and Piety in 17th-Century Spanish Art” — Works by premiere Spanish baroque painters such as Francisco de Zurbarán, Bartolomé Murillo, Pedro Orrente and others, on loan from Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery.

Permanent Collection: A wide range of the museum’s permanent collection is always on view, featuring painting, sculpture, works on paper and decorative arts from the Renaissance to contemporary periods.

The museum’s days of operation are Tuesday – Sunday. Reserve a free ticket and see our policies at https://georgiamuseum.org/visit/.

ATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art

ATHICA@675 Pulaski St., Suite 1200:

Opening reception, 6 – 9 p.m. 

On view:

“2024 Members’ Showcase” — Featuring a variety of work in all media from ATHICA members.

ATHICA@CINÉ Gallery:

“Skitterings: New Works by Don Chambers” — Collage, drawing and painting techniques variously incorporating colored pencil, graphite, watercolor, acrylic and rust.

Lyndon House Arts Center

Collector Talk and Casserole Bake-off, 6 p.m. — This event is free and open to the public. To participate in the bake-off, register by emailing Shelby.little@accgov.com. Please note: casseroles must be fully cooked, in their own serving dish and have their own serving utensil. Plates, forks and napkins will be provided.

On view:

Collections from our Community: Pyrex casseroles and dishware from the collection of Ilka McConnell. 

“Soft Trap: A New Installation by Katie Ford” — Ford is the first artist to present work as part of a new annual series at the Arts Center using the lobby case as an installation space for a single work of art. Ford is a mixed-media artist and master of fine arts candidate at the University of Georgia. Since 2019 she has co-directed Reciprocal Works, a creative platform facilitating zine exchanges and workshops.

“Memory Worker: Kelly Taylor Mitchell” — Mitchell’s multidisciplinary practice centers oral history and ancestral memory, real and imagined, woven into the fabric of the African Diaspora. Her work is deeply invested in labor-intensive making, slowness and homespun passed-down processes resulting in works of printmaking, papermaking, performance, book arts and textiles.

“Tell Me A Story: Works by Jasmine Best” — Best, a current master of fine arts candidate at UGA’s Lamar Dodd School of Art, uses her memories and manipulations of them to create dialogues about the Black female identity. She explores the folk story traditions of the Black South through tangible and traditional mediums such as fabric and yarn combined with digital sewing.

The Athenaeum

“Listeners” — An immersive and responsive installation by Brooklyn-based artist Fabienne Lasserre consisting of a series of sculptures made of clear vinyl spray-painted with translucent gradients of color. Here, she explores form, shape and color in order to point to the many ways in which movement and location affect our ways of relating to the world and to one another.

The Classic Center

Galleries are closed during installation.

tiny ATH gallery

“B Sides” — New paintings by tiny ATH gallery owner Camille Hayes, with a closing February 22, 5 – 8 p.m.

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery

“Kashi Washi” — Photographs by Jason Thrasher. In November 2023, photographer Jason Thrasher embarked on a journey to Benares, India, to revisit a specific street corner where he had spent two weeks in 1998. Like any community, people had relocated, passed away and aged, but a notable number of shop owners and boatmen were still actively working and living there. The term "”Kashi Washi” refers to the individuals who live and work along the riverbank in this sacred city.

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Third Thursday was established in 2012 to encourage attendance at Athens’ established art venues through coordination and co-promotion by the organizing entities. 

Contact: Michael Lachowski, Georgia Museum of Art, mlachow@uga.edu.