Calendar Happenings this month

AROUND ATLANTA FEBRUARY 2020

Written by LAUREN IVERSON

FEB. 28–MAR. 1 Shop for personal treasures in booths by some of the country’s most prestigious antiques dealers at the THOMASVILLE ANTIQUES SHOW. Kicking off the three-day event with a black-tie gala, the show features more than 30 exhibitors and has an exciting lineup of special events and speakers— including renowned designers and collectors Bunny Williams, Madeline Stuart and Barbara Gordon. Proceeds aid in funding for programs assisting children in Thomasville and Thomas County. thomasvilleantiquesshow.com THROUGH MAR. 31 Experience the magic of the Big Apple from four artists who call it home in MAUNE CONTEMPORARY’s “New York in Living Color.” In this vibrant exhibition, internationally recognized artists Donald Sultan, Ross Bleckner, George Condo and Robert Kelly use bold colors and geometric shapes to create various forms of artwork—such as works on paper, mixed media, sculpture and limited edition prints—that abstractly represent the world through their eyes. maune.com

FEB. 12–MAR. 21 With countless lines, bars, bands and hidden miniature landscapes, Atlanta-based artist Scott Eakin’s “The Magpie’s Dilemma” exhibit at the MARCIA WOOD GALLERY is a treasure trove for the curious mind. Inspired by the magpie (who searches for bright bits to complete its nest), Eakin looks to implement an unexpected yet beckoning nature into his paintings—one that asks the viewer, “what do you choose to see?” marciawoodgallery.com

FEB. 7–MAR. 6 Sarah Otts, Dixie Purvis and Kiki Slaughter play with themes of spontaneity and chance in ANNE IRWIN FINE ART’s newest exhibition “3 Female Painters.” Kicking off with an opening night reception from 6 to 8 p.m., guests can explore color, line, form and more in large-scale abstract paintings that encourage attendees to create their own interpretation of each artists’ message. anneirwinfineart.com

THROUGH FEB. 1 Featuring more than 350 established and emerging talents, Trinity School’s SPOTLIGHT ON ART Artists Market is the place to discover new pieces of artwork spanning all styles including contemporary, whimsical, folk, pottery, jewelry and more. Peruse works by artists including Kayce Hughes, Mark Boomershine, Dawne Raulet, Nancy Westfall and others for special finds on one of the market’s six open days. trinityatl.org/spotlight-on-art