Art Expo Atlanta Presents
EXPLORE
ATLANTA
ART WEEK
Your guide to experiencing Atlanta as a world-class creative city — during Art Expo Atlanta and Art Week.
Beyond the main expo venue, Atlanta's galleries, museums, neighborhoods, public art, and cultural events transform the city into an open canvas. This guide is your invitation to explore it all.
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Days of Art
Atlanta Galleries
World-Class Museums
Public Art
Neighborhoods & Culture
Discover the City
ATLANTA GALLERIES, MUSEUMS & PUBLIC ART
Atlanta's vibrant arts scene extends far beyond the expo floor. These are the galleries, museums, and public art destinations every visitor should experience — curated by the Art Expo Atlanta team.
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Castleberry Hill Contemporary
Atlanta's premier warehouse gallery district brings together emerging and established artists in a neighborhood known for boundary-pushing contemporary work and lively First Fridays art walks.
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WonderRoot Gallery
A beloved Atlanta creative hub fusing social justice and visual arts, WonderRoot hosts rotating exhibitions from community artists and cultural collaborators that reflect the city's diverse voices.
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Dashboard Co-Op
Nestled in Atlanta's Westside, Dashboard Co-Op is a gallery and creative collective space showcasing cutting-edge local talent alongside nationally recognized contemporary artists.
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High Museum of Art
The Southeast's leading art museum, the High Museum features a world-class permanent collection and major touring exhibitions in Richard Meier's iconic white-shell Midtown Atlanta building.
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APEX Museum
The African American Panoramic Experience on Auburn Avenue chronicles the rich cultural history of Atlanta's Black community through immersive exhibits, art, and storytelling.
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Nat'l Center for Civil & Human Rights
A powerful cultural landmark connecting the American civil rights movement to today's global human rights struggles through art, artifact, and experiential exhibition design.
Public Art
BeltLine Eastside Trail Murals
The BeltLine Eastside Trail is Atlanta's greatest outdoor gallery — a 2.25-mile urban trail lined with massive murals, sculptures, and public art installations by local and international artists.
Public Art
Krog Street Tunnel
An ever-evolving living canvas, Krog Street Tunnel is a legendary Atlanta landmark where graffiti artists and muralists have covered every inch with layered color, political commentary, and pure creativity.
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Downtown Atlanta Public Art Walk
A self-guided walking route through Downtown Atlanta's public sculpture garden, featuring commissioned works by internationally acclaimed artists woven into the fabric of the city's civic core.
During Art Expo Atlanta
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS & CITY EVENTS
The art doesn't stop at the expo entrance. During Art Expo Atlanta week, special exhibitions, cultural events, film screenings, performances, and pop-up installations take over galleries and venues across the city. Here's what's happening.
BeltLine Art Walk Opening Night
Projection Arts Festival
Jazz + Visual Art Fusion
Pop-Up Photography: Ponce City
Atlanta Independent Film Night
Live Mural: Castleberry Hill
Plan Your Atlanta Visit
NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDES
Atlanta is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own creative energy. Whether you're an out-of-town collector, gallery owner, or first-time visitor, these neighborhood guides will help you experience Atlanta beyond the expo floor.
Old Fourth Ward
Art · Food · Culture
- Art Anchor: BeltLine Eastside Trail and Krog Street Tunnel murals
- Restaurant: Ponce City Market food hall — Atlanta's premier food and market destination
- Hotel: Hotel Clermont — a legendary boutique property steeped in Atlanta culture
Castleberry Hill
Galleries · Studios · Nightlife
- Art Anchor: Castleberry Hill Contemporary galleries and First Fridays art walk
- Restaurant: Staplehouse — a James Beard-nominated neighborhood restaurant with rotating menus
- Hotel: W Atlanta Downtown — sleek design hotel steps from the gallery district
Ponce City Market / Midtown
Market · Rooftop · Skyline
- Art Anchor: Ponce City Market pop-up gallery exhibitions and rooftop public installations
- Restaurant: Slutty Vegan — Atlanta's most celebrated plant-based restaurant, a cultural phenomenon
- Hotel: Loews Atlanta Hotel — a luxury property in the heart of Midtown's arts corridor
West End / Capitol View
Heritage · Murals · Community
- Art Anchor: HBCU-adjacent murals celebrating Black art, history, and Atlanta's creative legacy
- Restaurant: The Busy Bee Cafe — a West End institution serving soul food since 1947
- Hotel: Holiday Inn Express West Midtown — comfortable and convenient for the cultural district
Hotels Near the Expo
The Loews Atlanta Hotel — Midtown luxury steps from the High Museum. W Atlanta Midtown — design-forward property in the arts corridor. Hotel Clermont — a boutique icon in Old Fourth Ward with easy BeltLine access.
Atlanta Restaurants
Ponce City Market food hall — Atlanta's most diverse dining destination under one roof. Slutty Vegan — a cultural landmark and plant-based trailblazer. Staplehouse — a James Beard-nominated restaurant in the gallery district.
Getting Around
MARTA rail to Civic Center station — direct access to Midtown venues. Rideshare zones at all major expo and cultural sites. BeltLine walking access — a 2.25-mile trail connects Old Fourth Ward, Midtown, and key cultural destinations.
The Centerpiece of a Cultural Moment
ATLANTA ART WEEK
7 days. 50+ venues. One city.
Art Expo Atlanta anchors a citywide week of cultural programming that transforms Atlanta into one of America's most vibrant art destinations. From gallery openings and museum exhibitions to neighborhood art walks, film screenings, and public installations — Atlanta Art Week is a full-city experience.
Whether you're attending for one day or the entire week, the city's creative community comes together to welcome collectors, artists, cultural leaders, and art lovers from around the world. This is Atlanta's cultural moment — and you're invited.
- Opening Night Gala at the main expo venue
- BeltLine Gallery Night — self-guided arts walk
- Museum Late Nights at the High Museum of Art
- Castleberry Hill Open Studios Weekend
- Atlanta Art Week Public Mural Unveilings
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