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about backyard art galleries in Juxtapoz, an art magazine, that the idea originally came about. Wednesday wanted the space to be welcoming to newcomers and experienced artists alike, and to encourage new art experiences such as her collaborative duo-style shows, which feature two artists displaying their own work as well as a piece made by both artists.

An artist herself, Wednesday was pursuing her BFA in painting and drawing at the University of Georgia before she decided to relocate to Atlanta in 2009. A native of Conyers, she found a home for herself in the arts community, for a time interning at the now defunct Beep Beep gallery in Midtown. As time passed, more and more small galleries have closed, and that’s a trend that Wednesday wanted to challenge. “I felt stirred, and I wanted to be a part of a change,” she said.

The art shows are carefully curated by Wednesday, who makes special effort to seek out and engage with underrepresented artists, in an effort to not only provide an outlet for their work, but also to connect them with other artists and members of the community. Still relatively new to the scene, the gallery has big dreams and a passionate director to propel it forward.

Next up for the space are a series of collab-duos, the first with Estela Semeco and Yoon Nam on Nov. 4, Brandy Wednesday and Julie Fordham on Nov. 11, and Marcy Starz and Alea Hurst on Nov. 18.

For more information about the gallery and to keep up with future events, visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ StrangeMatterATL.

Visual Arts

Visit AtlantaPlanIt.org for more upcoming events.

And Something Magical Happened: Baseball Photographs by Walter Iooss: This small exhibition features photographs from the Michael C. Carlos Museum’s permanent collection of Works on Paper and images from private collections. Tuesday through Sunday. Free to $8. carlos.emory.edu

Anthony Greco: Looking Forward/ Looking Back: In recognition of the artist’s 80th birthday this year, Thomas Deans Fine Art in Buckhead is presenting an important exhibition of Anthony Greco’s minimalist paintings from the 1970s. Tuesday through Saturday. Free! thomasdeansfineart.com

In Search of Origins: The Research and Scholarship of Dard Hunter: Georgia Tech’s Robert C. Williams Paper Museum showcases an exhibit about its founder, Dard Hunter, who traveled around the world investigating and documenting hand papermaking techniques and traditions. Monday through Friday. Free! paper. gatech.edu

Fabiola Jean-Louis: Re-Writing History: In this haunting photographic essay at Alan Avery Art Company, Jean-Louis has created paper sculptures styled to mimic garments worn by female European nobility between the 15th through 19th centuries. Tuesday through Saturday. Free! alanaveryartcompany.com

Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum: From the seats of the world’s most iconic stage, discover the story behind one of Rome’s most brutal and celebrated traditions in this special exhibit at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Daily. Free to $18. fernbankmuseum.org

HISPANIOLA: A Celebration of Haiti and the Dominican Republic with Selections from the Dion Kohler Collection: Part of a campus-wide celebration of culture of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, this exhibit at Oglethorpe Museum of Art features primarily first and second generation Haitian Masters who painted in the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Tuesday through Sunday. Free to $5. museum.oglethorpe.edu

Karen Knorr: India Song & Metamorphoses: Using photography to explore cultural traditions, from the gentlemen’s clubs of Saint James to the luxuriant interiors of Indian palaces, Karen Knorr’s work reaches out to engage conceptual art, visual culture, and feminism in this exhibit at Jackson Fine Art. Tuesday through Saturday. Free! jacksonfineart.com

More Than Self: Living the Vietnam War: Sharing the stories of Vietnam veterans, this exhibit at Atlanta History Center highlights an exclusive selection from 650 oral histories preserved in the Center’s Veterans History Project. Opens Nov. 11. Free to $21.50. atlantahistorycenter.com

The Soul of Philanthropy Atlanta: Groundbreaking in its focus and depth, this exhibit at Auburn Avenue Research Library presents the stories of an unsung legacy of Black philanthropists, centuriesold cultural customs and beliefs about ingenious givers. Daily. Free! afpls.org/aarl

This Land Is Your Land: This exhibit presents more than 30 works by current students and recent alumni of the SCAD Atlanta Photography Department at SCAD’s Trois Gallery. Monday through Friday. Free! scad.edu/exhibitions

Venus: Visit Atlanta Contemporary Art Center to see Anna Betbeze’s most significant body of work to date, which utilizes shag carpets as an uncanny support for her paintings. Tuesday through Saturday. Free! the contemporary.org

Performing Arts

The Rocky Horror Show: Out Front Theatre Company presents its adaptation of one of the most beloved cult musical of all time. Closes Nov. 5. $15 to $25. outfronttheatre.com

Fall Out Boy: Fall Out Boy with Blackbear and Jaden Smith at Phillips Arena. Nov. 4. $30.50 to $210. phillipsarena.com

Making Africa: A Continent of Contemporary Design: The High Museum of Art is the first venue in the United States to present this major touring exhibition, which offers a fresh look at African design through a myriad of diverse works by more than 120 artists. Tuesday through Sunday. Free to $14.50. high.org