Community and Public Programs
Film Screenings
The Georgia Museum of Art offers a variety of films and film series throughout the year in the M. Smith Griffith Auditorium, including the annual España en Corto: Spanish Short Film Festival. Documentaries and feature-length films provide historical and cultural context for exhibitions. Janice Simon, Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Associate Professor in Art, has organized series on the directors Ingmar Bergman and Alfred Hitchcock and avant-garde short films. Questions about films? Contact callan@uga.edu or 706.583.0111.
Lectures, Gallery Talks and Symposia
Artists and scholars are invited throughout the year to the Georgia Museum of Art for lectures, gallery talks and symposia on a diverse range of topics. Regular programs include the Alfred Heber Holbrook Memorial Lecture, the Aralee Strange Lecture for Art and Poetry, the Henry D. Green Symposium on the Decorative Arts and the Andrew Ladis Memorial Trecento Conference. For more information about these programs, contact Callan Steinmann at callan@uga.edu or 706.583.0111.
Morning Mindfulness
Take a deep breath and relax into the present moment surrounded by works of art in the galleries. The Georgia Museum of Art hosts free guided mindfulness meditation sessions every other Friday during the academic year. Sessions include a variety of instructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques. No experience or special clothing is necessary. Meditation pillows and stools are provided. For more information, contact Sage Kincaid at sagekincaid@uga.edu or 706.542.8863.
Senior Outreach Program
In the spring, senior centers from nearby counties participate in a series of three workshops where they look at, talk about and make art together. This three-part program has been developed and facilitated by Diane Barret, Ed.D., and museum staff for more than 20 years. Before visiting the museum, senior citizens in nearby counties first participate in a pre-visit at their center that introduces the works of art and builds community. A museum visit includes an interactive tour of a special exhibition, and during a post-visit meeting at the senior center, participants create works of art inspired by the exhibition at the museum and talk about their experience. For more information or to schedule a Senior Outreach Program, contact Sage Kincaid at sagekincaid@uga.edu or 706.542.8863.
Workshops and Studio Classes
Throughout the year, the museum offers a variety of workshops and classes featuring hands-on projects and activities for learners of all ages. Offered three times a year, Studio Workshop encourages adult learners to connect to the museum’s collection and special exhibitions through their own studio art-making practice. This program is led by Athens-area teaching artists and is open to all levels of experience, from novice beginners to advanced practitioners. Each four-week workshop meets on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and features a different topic. Past workshops have focused on printmaking, drawing basics, watercolor and gouache, fiber arts and more. Other workshops are offered on special topics at select times throughout the year. For more information, contact callan@uga.edu or call 706.583.0111.