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ANNE IRWIN FINE ART
August 10–20 "Horsing Around," a solo exhibition
of equestrian art by artist Pattie Rice Blohm. Monday–Saturday,
10 AM–5 PM. 25-D Bennett St., Atlanta. anneirwinfineart.com.
404/352-1855.
ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN
Through Oct. 31 “Sculpture in Motion, Art Choreographed by
Nature.” Twenty-five medium and large scale, outdoor, kinetic
sculptures by 15 contemporary artists “make visible” the
natural forces – wind, water, solar energy, sound waves,
human energy – which powers their movements.
Through Aug. 4 Wildlife and nature photography exhibit featuring
the work of Marc Del Santro. Tues.-Sun. 1345 Piedmont Ave., NE.
404/876-5859.
BARBARA ARCHER GALLERY
Through Aug. 30 Charlotte Foust & Melissa Stern: A Common Space.
Thurs.-Sat. 280 Elizabeth St., #A012. 404/523-1845.
CALLANWOLDE GALLERY
June 6-July 25 “Fun and Games.” The art of Ben Goldman.
Reception June 6, 7-9 PM.
Aug. 1-Sept. 12 “Production: American Work Ethic.” Sculptures
by Harry Zmijewski. Reception Aug. 1, 7-9 PM. Free. Mon.-Sat. Callanwolde
Fine Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Rd., NE. 404/872-5338.
CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS MUSEUM
Ongoing “Puppets: The Power of Wonder.” Be delighted
by a display of 350 puppets from around the world.
Through June 29 “Salem: No Ordinary Cat!” The wisecracking
cable-controlled cat and other fun memorabilia from the hit TV
show “Sabrina the Teenage Witch!”
Open Tues.-Sun. 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th St. 404/873-3391.
FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
June 7-Jan. 2 “Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins.” Special
exhibition showcasing the animals, environments and effects of
global warming on the Polar regions.
June 8-Aug. 31 “Penguins of the Antarctic: A Photographic
Exhibition.”
Open daily. 767 Clifton Rd., NE. 404/929-6300.
HIGH MUSEUM OF ART
June 7-Oct. 5 “Road to Freedom: Photographs of the Civil
Rights Movement, 1956-1968” and “After 1968: Contemporary
Artists and the Civil Rights Legacy.”
Through Sept. 7 “Louvre Atlanta: The Louvre and the Ancient
World.” Tues.-Sun. 1280 Peachtree St., NE. 404/733-HIGH.
HUFF HARRINGTON FINE ART
July 10-Aug. 16 Exhibition of celebrated and emerging French artists
including Monique Chretien, Andree Thobaty, Lyliane Coiffard,
Georges Nasri, Regine Pivier, Paschal Bouterin and Christian
Nepo. In conjunction with the exhibit, a Bastille Day Soiree
will take place July 10 from 6-8 PM. Festivities include live
music, French food and wine. 4240 Rickenbacker Drive. www.huffharrington.com.
404/257-0511.
IMAGINE IT! THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF
ATLANTA
Through Sept. 14 “Under the Big Top: You’re the Ringmaster.” A
new feature exhibit that will teach children the important role
they can play in keeping their bodies strong and healthy. Open
daily. Admission $11 plus tax, under 2 are free. (free for all
visitors on the second Tues. of every month from 1-7 PM). 275 Centennial
Olympic Dr., NW. 404/659-KIDS (5437).
MICHAEL C. CARLOS MUSEUM AT EMORY UNIVERSITY
Through Aug. 31 “Lost Kingdoms of the Nile: Nubian Treasures
from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.” Open daily. 571 South
Kilgo Circle, Decatur. 404/727-4282.
SWAN COACH HOUSE GALLERY
June 19-July 26 “Properties: New Work by Ben Roosevelt.” Winner
of The Forward Art’s Foundation’s 2007-2008 Emerging
Artist Award. Reception June 19, 6-8 PM.
Aug. 7-Sept. 20 “Mining the Surface: New Sensibilities in
Art Textiles.” Reception Aug. 7, 6-8 PM. Tues.-Sat., 10 AM-4
PM. 3130 Slaton Dr., NW. 404/266-2636.
TEW GALLERIES
July 18-Aug. 19 Works by Buckhead residents Jean C. Glenn and Shannon
Nyimicz. Mon.-Sat. 425 Peachtree Hills Ave., No. 24. 404/869-0511.
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