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Atlanta Contemporary

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Art gallery championing new artists & contemporary works, with exhibitions, studios & events. People often mention museum, free, donation, gallery, time, great, interesting,


Address

535 Means St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318, United States

Website

www.atlantacontemporary.org

Contact

+1 404-688-1970

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (259 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 12 to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 4 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12 to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 8 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: museum (15) free (9) donation (9) gallery (8) time (8) great (6) interesting (6)
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  • 5/5 Rose P. 11 months ago on Google • 706 reviews
    Small gallery with a cute store form local artists and free everyday! I saw Georgian women being highlighted with colorful depictions of a new world.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miss G. 5 years ago on Google • 62 reviews
    The front desk is really awesome. I went on a cold rainy day to kill some time. I was kindly greeted and given a very in-depth overview of the museum. We talked about art for a good 20 minutes. The space is small but the art is very thought provoking. I put together an entire art collection that I want to create based of the art in the museum. It was definitely influential to me. The museum is also free. And it’s a very spacial place. I love spacial artistry. I was also given some nice places to check out near by although the diner closes at 3 pm and therefore I couldn’t go. I found a nice bookstore that had a great vibe to just chill!! Oh and the museum is free!!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sandralyn D. 2 years ago on Google
    The gallery is urban and and features both gallery and performance areas. The parking is NOT accessible without having to go all the way around the large lot. The building itself is accessible.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Marisol O. 4 years ago on Google
    Atlanta Contemporary Art Center was unfortunately not my cup of tea. It has so little to see, it took us ten minutes to see. For us personally it was really not worth travelling 31 minutes to visit. Maybe they are just starting. I do not know. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Maybe you would like it.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Riley O. 3 years ago on Google
    keep an eye out for the open gallery events twice a year because they are so worth it! it's $1 for a student ticket and $5 regular. you get a chance to meet all of the artists working in the studios there and it's a beautiful and unique experience that gives a holistic view of the entire process from idea to creation to presentation.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 N B. 2 years ago on Google • 59 reviews
    It’s a nice, quiet and calm place to visit during the weekend. I had a great time walking around and exploring, discovering interesting art pieces and browsing the gift shop. They have a machine at the front desk where you can choose to make a donation of 10$ or you can also do a cash donation. The staff members are really nice and helpful.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason A. 1 year ago on Google
    Really lovely exhibits on display right now. Super friendly staff as well!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jason L. 1 year ago on Google • 377 reviews
    Little hidden gem in the Atlanta! It's a free museum with some unique and interesting exhibits. They have some free parking spaces next to and behind the museum. Very friendly employee. They have some local and unique gifts in their gift shop. Nice place to spend half to an hour of time browsing the museum. Come check it out and donate or shop to support the museum!

  • 5/5 Sidnee F. 11 months ago on Google • 94 reviews
    Very cool little museum! The staff was really nice and informative. Very inclusive space. Unique art work. I just wish there were more placards that described the artwork.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shaneka X. 11 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    A small quaint museum with a few small exhibits. Registered online which made it free admission. Parking was on the street. Which wasn't too bad seeing that the museum was very small.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shantae S. 11 months ago on Google
    Really unique art. I came to see artist @Bitterdarlings art exhibit. She celebrates and represent women through art, women who live life to the fullest with no regrets. Women who a perfectly imperfect. Women empowerment is such a beautiful thing. Art 🎨 is beauty.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jasschelle J. 2 years ago on Google
    I enjoyed exploring the different exhibits and soaking in the art Saturday. I made my reservation the same day and it was easy. Parking was also easy and close. Very pleased with my visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nick A. 3 months ago on Google • 72 reviews New
    Under appreciated and under marketed art museum. Contemporary art is not my art preference, but tastefully done/curated, and free admission! The museum is small, though thoughtfully laid out including outdoor spaces and artist studios. My lone criticism is they make it difficult to make a donation! There is a cash donation box and a credit card reader to leave a $5 donation, but no way to donate otherwise (in the museum nor on their website). I wanted to make a $100 donation via credit card but was unable to do so (less and except dipping my credit card 20 times at the $5 credit card donation device). Why not display a QR code so people can express their generosity with a donation amount of their choice?!

  • 5/5 Brenda N. 6 months ago on Google • 48 reviews
    Saw the Sam Gilliam exhibit at Atlanta Contemporary today. It is wonderful, and is around till 12/23. Like all of the current and former exhibits I have seen at this institution it was beautifully and carefully curated. Atlanta Contemporary is a real treasure for our arts community. Go now! FYI - admission is free, but you should register online before your visit. You can also leave a donation when you visit, which I strongly recommend.

  • 4/5 Jalease T. 6 months ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Free entry, almost no one there when we went, great art. And the gift shop area had some really cool stuff. Also, there were these 2 extra spaces to view art outside of the main gallery so make sure you check the map so you don’t miss anything. My friend told me too that they change the art on display from time to time so I definitely plan to go back again.

  • 5/5 Harneet H. 1 year ago on Google • 18 reviews
    This gallery was great! The staff was very welcoming and knowledgeable. The work displayed was very interesting and inspiring. I had a great time here and highly recommend!!

  • 5/5 Cashelle R. 11 months ago on Google
    Love this gallery! They always have interesting new art. Great classes for kids too.

  • 5/5 Daryl P. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent place to see local art and have the kids do activities / crafts once a month! Highly recommended!

  • 4/5 Anjali C. 1 year ago on Google
    Small gallery with free admission. Caught one extensive photography exhibit that was really interesting.

  • 5/5 Simone Hawkeye (God I. 1 year ago on Google
    Our Nation and our children are in need of Unity! God Bless these college kids and our little people leading! We love you! Thankyou for fighting for your education and America!

  • 5/5 Zachary A. 1 year ago on Google
    The space is wonderful and it's really encouraging to see a place like this surviving the pandemic. The featured exhibit was really powerful and I was so glad the voices being shared have a space willing to let them speak.

  • 5/5 Xl Damos l. 2 years ago on Google
    An absolutely stunning collection of art by one of Atlanta's few Female curators. The architecture of the space is a piece of art in itself. Be sure to stop by and experience this when you are in the city!

  • 5/5 Whitney P. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a great, digestible place to see art. Always have interesting and fun events too!

  • 5/5 Marvis W. 2 years ago on Google
    On October 9th I was servicing a wedding that was taking place here. I was parked in the parking lot farthest away from the building. The manager, Ethan took time from his busy schedule to come and check on me and offer me some water and anything else I may need. He came every two hours. Also one of the caterers came out to offer me food. In the years I've serviced weddings I've never felt more cared about. Ethan is a valuable asset to this company. I look forward to working with him in the future. Thanks again for showing me love!!!

  • 5/5 Socorro D. 2 years ago on Google
    A must for Atlanta to embarace this museum. Artists there offer another view of social issues. Loved the butterfly exhibit of the harsh reality of immigrants and refugees. Let us support this art center.

  • 5/5 Richard M. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Amazing business all around. I want to give a shout out to there employees on how fast and efficient they work.I Very very good I highly recommend this company!!! I had a mistake I made when ordering and they fixed my shipping address with a call & email. Fast response time also ! #Miranda&Patrica Excellent customer service !


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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