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Alpharetta Arts Center – Alpharetta, GA

ALPHARETTA Alpharetta Arts Center Opened in October 2018, this 10,000 square-foot contemporary center includes a black box theatre, rotating gallery exhibits and art-focused events. Gallery exhibits are free to the public during normal business hours. 678.297.6135; alpharetta.ga.us/arts

Ameris Bank Amphitheatre See and hear today’s leading artists at this 12,000- seat venue during its April to October season. The exceptional setting paired with big name talent keeps the concert goers coming back for more each season. 404.733.5010; livenation.com

ATL AIRPORT DISTRICT ATL Airport District CVB The influence that the arts have had on the ATL Airport District is something we like to bring attention to and celebrate. Arts is one of our pillars that we have zeroed in on as being impactful to the area. College Park - Yoyo Ferro Mural East Point – ArtsXchange Mural Hapeville – Flowers Divine Mural Union City – Coca-Cola Mural atldistrict.com

ATLANTA The Fabulous Fox Theatre Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this 1929 Moorish/Egyptian/Art Deco magnificent theater hosts a wide range of live performances, a summer movie series and year-round tours. 404.881.2100; foxtheatre.org

Woodruff Arts Center One of the largest arts centers in the world, home to the Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre, the Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and the High Museum of Art, the leading art museum in the Southeast. Over 800,000 patrons travel to The Woodruff for outstanding theatre, music and exhibitions each year. 404.733.5000; woodruffcenter.org

BROOKHAVEN Oglethorpe University Art Museum Take a stroll through nationally and internationally recognized art exhibitions, presented throughout the year. Located on campus, the museum is open Tuesdays - Sundays from noon - 5 p.m. $5 for adults and free for children under 12. 404.364.8555; museum.oglethorpe.edu

Conant Performing Arts Center at Oglethorpe University Spend an evening at the theatre in this four-story state-of-the-art theatrical and performance facility located on the Oglethorpe University campus. 404.504.1473; oglethorpe. edu/academics/programs/ Brookhaven, GA

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CLAYTON COUNTY Arts Clayton Gallery Admire works of art by Georgia artists or take in a national traveling exhibit at this beautiful gallery. Rotating exhibitions, workshops and special events are featured throughout the year. 770.473.5410; artsclayton.org

Clayton County, GA

Spivey Hall The intimate and acoustically superior Spivey Hall presents internationally acclaimed artists year-round. It is also home to the breathtaking Albert Schweitzer Memorial Organ. 678.466.4200; spiveyhall.org

COBB COUNTY Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Consistently ranked in the top 50 theatres worldwide by Pollstar, the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is a premier venue for Broadway shows, ballet, concerts, educational shows, family performances, opera, corporate meetings and events. 770.916.2800; cobbenergycentre.com

Georgia Ballet The Georgia Ballet promotes ballet performance and training, fosters an increased public awareness and appreciation for dance, and provides dedicated and talented dancers with the opportunity for advanced level training and professional performance venues. 770.528.0881; georgiaballet.org

DEKALB COUNTY

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, the former Coca-Cola family estate, is a campus of historic buildings that now serve as host to community events, fine arts trainings, and exhibits. The annual Jazz on the Lawn event is a mustattend during Summer months.404.872.5338;

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DOUGLASVILLE Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/ Douglas County The Cultural Arts Council is housed in a lovely nineteenth century Greek Revival home. It houses performing arts, festivals, visual arts exhibits, arts education classes, workshops and more. 770.949.2787; artsdouglas.org

DUNWOODY Spruill Gallery and Gift Shop Home to the iconic “Everything Will Be OK” mural and landmark, Spruill Gallery houses the artwork from students and teachers of the Art Center as well as Metro-Atlanta artists. Special keepsakes are also available for purchase. 770.394.4019; spruillarts.org/gallery

Spruill Center for the Arts The South’s largest community arts education center offering classes for all ages and experience levels. Classes range from pottery, photography, jewelry, glass blowing, painting, and more. 770.394.3447; spruillarts.org

GWINNETT COUNTY Aurora Theatre The Aurora Theatre performs everything from Broadway’s top plays and musicals to exciting new works of contemporary theatre. The theatre also runs metro Atlanta’s top haunted attraction, the Lawrenceville Ghost Tours (May-October). 678.226.6222; auroratheatre.com scarystroll.com

Suwanee SculpTour Suwanee SculpTour is a walkable art encounter at Town Center Park in Suwanee. The outdoor tour is free and features sculptures created by artists from all over the country from an array of materials. 770.945.8996; suwanee.com

HENRY COUNTY BarnBeautiful In addition to selling handcrafted barn wood furniture and home décor, BarnBeautiful is a gallery for local artisans. Soap, jewelry and stain glass items can be found alongside stunning barn wood tables, lamps and wall art. In The Gallery, art ranging from photography to three dimensional papier-mâché sculptures is on display. 678.782.5858; barnbeautiful.com

JOHNS CREEK Johns Creek Tunnel Walk THROUGH a piece of art in the Johns Creek Tunnel! This mural wraps the entire length of the pedestrian underpass beneath Medlock Bridge Rd. Designed by internationally known mural artist, Hanif Kureshi, from New Delhi, India, the mural is his first work completed in the US. The design tells the story of this diverse city, featuring overlapping geometric shapes to symbolize the geography of Johns Creek’s community areas and Kureshi’s signature letterforms to represent the many languages spoken by Johns Creek residents. johnscreekcvb.com

Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra The Johns Creek Symphony is comprised of all professional musicals from the greater Atlanta Metro Area. Maestro and founder, J. Wayne Baughman, has been a fixture of the Atlanta Music Scene for over 35 years. johnscreeksymphony.org

MARIETTA

Earl Smith Strand Theatre This lovely Art Deco theatre, once a movie house, has been restored and now presents musical productions, classic movies, concerts and more. 770.293.0080; Marietta, GA

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PEACHTREE CITY Board & Brush A place for creating fun and unique wood decor projects from scratch while enjoying a fun, instructorled atmosphere. With locations across the country, Board & Brush in Peachtree City brings a unique vision to the experience. They are UGA licensed, and hold regular local events including Muffins and Mimosas, Bingo nights, and Taco Tuesdays! 678.857.8237; boardandbrush.com/peachtreecity

Gobi Photography With locations in Peachtree City and Tyrone, this Fayette County portrait studio specializes in headshot photography, high school seniors, family portraits, weddings, and fine art. They also offer beginner and advanced photography workshops on digital photography, lightroom/photoshop, lighting, and also rent studio time and equipment. 678.667.4624; gobiphotography.com

ROSWELL Georgia Ensemble Theatre Award-winning, professional, regional theatre company, located in the Roswell Cultural Arts Center. Georgia Ensemble Theatre produces five plays annually. Individual and group seating available. 770.641.1260; get.org

Roswell Cultural Arts Center Entertainment ranging from theatre, music, puppet shows, pageants, celebrations, special events, and exhibits. 770.594.6232; roswellgov.com

SANDY SPRINGS Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center The Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center features three stages - the 1070 seat Byers Theater, the Studio Theater and the outdoor stage at City Green. Home to the City Springs Theater Company’s musical theater productions, the City Green Live free outdoor concert series and the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, the center is alive with events, performances and festivals year round. citysprings.com

Arts in the Open This public outdoor sculpture garden on the green at City Springs is the result of an annual competition in partnership with Art Sandy Springs. Nine new pieces are chosen for display each year, with some being purchased by the City to add to its growing collection of public art. citysprings.com