Venues

The Art Institute of Atlanta offers bachelor of fine arts degrees in game art and design, graphic design, illustration & design, interactive media design, interior design, media arts & animation, and photographic imaging; bachelor of arts degrees in advertising and audio production; associate in arts degrees in audio production, graphic design, interactive media design, photographic … Continued

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Adair Park is a green space located in southwest Atlanta.

Envisioned to house both a modern music center and chapel, Agnes Scott College’s Presser Hall opened in 1940. The building was named in honor of Theodore Presser, who established the Presser Foundation, which donated funds to construct the building on the campus of Agnes Scott College.

www.agnesscott.edu

Alpharetta First United Methodist Church frequently hosts performances of various types.

www.afumc.org

The Atlanta Athletic Club occasionally hosts public sporting and other special events.

Alliance Française d’Atlanta is an independent and non-profit organization that was founded in 1912 and serves the Atlanta community as the premier provider of French language and culture. It offers French language studies and cultural exchange programs as well as a variety of courses, social activities and cultural events.

www.afatl.com

Alpharetta Presbyterian Church is a central resource in the community. Many different groups meet in the facilities and use the property for various activities. Act1 Theatre Company is based at the church.

www.alpharettapres.com/

In May 1980, a new Central Library was opened to the public under the leadership of Ella Gaines Yates, the first African-American director of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System. Marcel Breuer, a participant in the innovative Bauhaus Movement, planned and designed the building, working closely with his associate Hamilton Smith, although Breuer did not live … Continued

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Arnika Dawkins Gallery is devoted to presenting fine art from both emerging and established photographers and specializes in images by African Americans and depicting African Americans. The owner is passionate about connecting collectors to artwork that is significant, inspiring and provocative. The gallery’s objective is to provide an educational platform that supports a burgeoning community … Continued

www.adawkinsgallery.com/

The Art Place – Mountain View is a facility of Cobb County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department. It seeks to encourage fine arts programs that will enhance and promote programs of artistic merit. The Art Place has spaces designed to be flexible for visual and performing arts activities. The facility also offers gallery exhibitions, … Continued

www.theartplace.us

Apple Valley Road is located behind the MARTA station in Brookhaven.

With two multi-media classrooms, a black-and-white photography darkroom, a pottery studio, a meeting space and a gallery, this creative facility is an excellent addition to the Cobb County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs department. Programming includes classes and workshops in the visual, performing and literary arts during Fall, Winter and Spring quarters. Visual arts, dance … Continued

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Open seven nights a week and serving a diverse group of patrons, Apache Cafe offers an intimate cafe, gallery and venue with exposed brick walls and a loft-like style.

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The Auburn Avenue Research Library is closed for renovations and expected to re-open in the fall of 2015. Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History is a special library of the Atlanta-Fulton County Public Library System. It is the first library of its kind in the Southeast offering specialized reference and archival collections … Continued

www.afpls.org/aarl

Established in 1981, Alan Avery Art Company is a progressive, trendsetting art gallery of national reputation that constantly pushes the edge in contemporary painting, sculpture and photography. MARTA: Take MARTA to Lindbergh Center Station. Out of the station walk north on Lindbergh Lane, and turn right on Sidney Marcus Boulevard. Make a left on Piedmont … Continued

www.alanaveryartcompany.com

Act 3 Playhouse is located in the back of Sandy Springs Plaza behind Trader Joe’s.

www.act3productions.org

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Aurora Theatre is committed to producing quality, professional theatre for the Southeast, North Georgia, and residents of Gwinnett County.

www.auroratheatre.com/

Divided into three sections: The District, The Commons and The Village The District: Serving as the heart of the 138-acre redevelopment and located along a mile of interstate frontage, The District consists of one million square feet of open-air retail and entertainment, including six mixed-use retail buildings with entertainment, shops and restaurants. The Commons: This … Continued

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Since 1968, the Alliance Theatre has served as Atlanta’s foremost theatre, working within the local, national and international communities to become one of the leading regional theatres in America. The 770-seat Alliance Main Stage allows audience members to experience world premieres, Broadway musicals, theatre classics, powerful dramas and great comedies.

www.alliancetheatre.org

The Black Box Theatre is the Alliance’s venue for “Theatre for the Very Young,” among other productions. The Black Box Theatre is located on the third floor of the Woodruff Arts Center. Once on the third floor, follow the signs to the Black Box Theatre.

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Hidden among the trees in Historic Roswell lies this elegant home constructed by one of the town’s founding fathers, Archibald Smith. Built in 1838, this perfectly preserved plantation includes the Smith’s two-story farm house complete with outbuildings that include slave quarters, a cook house, a corn crib, a barn, a carriage house, a well and … Continued

www.archibaldsmithplantation.org

Atlanta Botanical Garden was incorporated in 1976 to develop and maintain plant collections for the purpose of display, education, research, conservation and enjoyment. The Garden features 15 acres of outdoor display gardens, the Upper Woodland showcasing five acres of shade-loving ornamentals from around the world, and the 10-acre Storza Woods with natural undergrowth and walking … Continued

www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org

The Atlanta Photography Group Gallery features photographic exhibitions throughout the year in its gallery space at the Tula Art Center in Atlanta. Most shows are juried by well-known photography curators, gallery owners and experts.

www.apgphoto.org/