ART PARTY 2025!

Join us for an unforgettable evening that supports Atlanta Contemporary's mission to maintain Free Admission every day.

THEME: ATLANTAVERSE

ART PARTY is Atlanta Contemporary's annual fundraiser that transforms the campus with new exhibitions, special performances, and Open Studios in the Studio Artist courtyard.

This year's ART PARTY theme is ATLANTAVERSE, which explores the concept of Atlanta's heritage and various identities as distinct, interconnected universes. Each universe is a unique space where creativity, culture, and community collide, all driven by the vibrant spirit of Atlanta. This year at ART PARTY, we celebrate the artists who bring these different realms to life, showcasing the many facets of Atlanta's past, present, and future.

Featured DJs:

Let's "Party on Ponce" one more time! This year we're embracing the sounds of Ponce de Leon (a famous ATL universe) with some of our favorite DJs from MJQ and El Bar, plus some of Atlanta's favorite social scenes like Rock Steady and Slow Drag.

Lady Marauder (Slow Drag)

Lillie Smalls (MJQ, El Bar)

Sofa King (MJQ, The Basement)

Wally Sparks (The Masquerade, Rock Steady, El Bar)

Featured Exhibitions:

R.Land - Landmarks: Inside the World of R.Land

R.Land's work has helped define neighborhoods and communities around ATL for multiple generations. This exhibition is a 30-year Atlanta retrospective through R.Land's career, offering a glimpse into the ideation and themes that continue to evolve and shape his practice today. It’s a dynamic look at an ever-changing creative vision and its enduring influence on the city’s identity.

SUBLIME Group Exhibition

This exhibition highlights 19 artists working in all sculptural disciplines and installation, whose creations convey a sense of the extraordinary. Whether through monumental scale, intricate craftsmanship, experimental materials, or conceptual depth, the works in SUBLIME will speak to the transcendent, the intangible, and the exceptional.

Courtney Brooks - Journey of a Black Girl: This Crown Belongs to Us

A fiber art installation and public art experience that highlights the creativity, sisterhood and importance of Black hair practices. This work is also activated and accompanied by a film directed by Melissa Alexander and Angela Davis Johnson.

Sayma Hossain - Ten Toes Down

Through weaving, Sayma Hossain explores themes of transformation, sustainability, and the power of resilience, offering a visual representation of life's continual ebb and flow, and humanity's ability to reshape and reimagine the world around us.

Before you leave, don't forget to visit our SHOP, featuring curated artist-made goods, an exclusive pop-up vinyl record store with Stokely’s Records and an installation by For Keeps Books.

JOIN THE HOST COMMITTEE OR BECOME A SPONSOR

Support Atlanta Contemporary’s mission by joining as a host or sponsor! Your contribution helps make art accessible to all through free admission, community partnerships, and collaboration with other arts organizations.

Your support will help us:
✔ Showcase work from local, national, and international artists
✔ Fund artist fees, curator honoraria, and exhibition production costs
✔ Provide free admission for thousands of visitors each year
✔ Offer affordable studio space for working artists

Thank you for your commitment to advancing Atlanta Contemporary's mission!

HOST COMMITTEE & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Be the first to get a sneak peek at the future of Atlanta Contemporary!

Every host committee member and sponsor will receive exclusive access to a VIP reception, on Thursday June 19th at 6:00 PM. Join the executive director and board of directors where we will unveil our new strategic plan and an exciting update to our space!

Host Committee Tier 1 – $175

🔹 1 VIP Reception Ticket (Thursday, June 19)
🔹 1 VIP ART PARTY Ticket with open bar access and lite bites from local vendors
🔹 Name recognition on the Atlanta Contemporary website, Host Committee & Sponsor Wall, and promotional materials

Host Committee Tier 2– $350

🔹 2 VIP Reception Tickets (Thursday, June 19)
🔹 2 VIP ART PARTY Tickets with open bar access and lite bites from local vendors
🔹 Name recognition on the Atlanta Contemporary website, Host Committee & Sponsor Wall, and promotional materials

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

CHAMPION – $1,000

🔹 4 VIP Reception Tickets (Thursday, June 19)
🔹 4 VIP ART PARTY Tickets with open bar access and lite bites from local vendors
🔹 Name recognition on the Atlanta Contemporary website, Host Committee & Sponsor Wall, and promotional materials

VISIONARY – $5,000

🔹 6 VIP Reception Tickets (Thursday, June 19)
🔹 6 VIP ART PARTY Tickets with open bar access and lite bites from local vendors
🔹 Name recognition on the Atlanta Contemporary website, Host Committee & Sponsor Wall, and promotional materials

COLLABORATOR – $10,000

🔹 10 VIP Reception Tickets (Thursday, June 19)
🔹 10 VIP ART PARTY Tickets with open bar access and lite bites from local vendors
🔹 Name recognition on the Atlanta Contemporary website, Host Committee & Sponsor Wall, and promotional materials

THE DETAILS

ART PARTY is rain or shine.
Doors open at 7:00 PM.
Parking: Enter on Bankhead Avenue and follow the parking signs. Means Street will be CLOSED for the entire evening. Please do not enter on Means Street NW.
18+ to party, 21+ to drink. Must show ID at check-in.
This event is CARD ONLY. Cash will not be accepted.

Join us for a night of art, creativity, and celebration while supporting Atlanta Contemporary!

ATLANTAVERSE

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