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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