Each aspect of the arts center strives to provide a positive experience in the visual arts and culturally enrich both youth and adults. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton Street (706) 524-4662 The Georgia Museum of Art on East Campus houses a permanent collection of more than 8,000 works. These include American, Italian and Asian works representing time periods as far back as the Renaissance. Pieces include paintings, prints, folk art and more. Every year, the museum compiles a wide range of traveling and in-house exhibitions. The Georgia Museum of Art celebrates diversity in its variety of
displays. Admission is free to the public with a suggested donation of $3. Athica 160 Tracy Street (706) 208-1613 Voted Flagpole’s 2013 Best Place to See Local Art, Athens Institute for Contemporary Art features innovative contemporary art by local and nationally renowned artists. The gallery is staffed by a growing group of University of Georgia student and faculty volunteers as well as local artists. “Being involved in Athica is a really great way to get involved in the community, especially if you want to do stuff outside of the university,” said student intern and graphic design major Hannah Bailey. Bailey has worked at the gallery for about a year and plans to continue to do so.
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