Arts & Culture in Athens

Wednesday, Oct 14

Graduate Studies Virtual Info Session | Art Education

University of Georgia

Learn about graduate programs in art education at this virtual info session. Perfect for prospective art students.

Thursday, Oct 15

Exhibition: Torreah "Cookie" Washington

University of Georgia

Visit the exhibition featuring quilts and fiber art by Torreah Washington. A must for fans of textile art and culture.

Thursday, Oct 15

MILONGAS - Drawings by Martin Malamud

University of Georgia

Explore tango-inspired drawings by artist Martin Malamud. Ideal for art enthusiasts and those interested in cultural expression.

Friday, Oct 16

Exhibition: Torreah "Cookie" Washington

University of Georgia

Explore Torreah "Cookie" Washington's art quilting exhibition, showcasing African American history and ancestral memory. Free public reception available.

Friday, Oct 16

MILONGAS - Drawings by Martin Malamud

University of Georgia

Discover Martin Malamud's drawings inspired by tango dancing. Experience the intersection of art and movement at this unique exhibition.

Saturday, Oct 17

MILONGAS - Drawings by Martin Malamud

University of Georgia

Explore Martin Malamud's tango-inspired drawings at this unique exhibition at the University of Georgia.

Saturday, Oct 17

Exhibition: Torreah "Cookie" Washington

University of Georgia

Visit Torreah "Cookie" Washington's art quilting exhibition at UGA, highlighting African American history and memory.

Sunday, Oct 18

MILONGAS - Drawings by Martin Malamud

University of Georgia

Explore Martin Malamud's Milongas series, inspired by tango dancing, at the University of Georgia. A treat for art lovers.

Sunday, Oct 18

Exhibition: Torreah "Cookie" Washington

University of Georgia

Discover Torreah Washington's needlework and fiber art at the University of Georgia. A unique exhibition celebrating African American history.

Monday, Oct 19

MILONGAS - Drawings by Martin Malamud

University of Georgia

Explore Martin Malamud's Milongas drawings inspired by tango culture at the University of Georgia. A must-see for art enthusiasts.

Monday, Oct 19

Exhibition: Torreah "Cookie" Washington

University of Georgia

Discover Torreah "Cookie" Washington's unique quilts and fiber art at the University of Georgia. A celebration of African American history.

Tuesday, Oct 20

MILONGAS - Drawings by Martin Malamud

University of Georgia

“Gilbert’s Wall” presents a selection from Martin Malamud’s series Milongas (pronounced mee-LOHNG-gah), inspired by the atmosphere, movement, and social world of tango dancing. Martin Malamud is an Argentine artist, illustrator, and Computer Science professor at the University of Buenos Aires (FADU-UBA). Trained at the P. Pueyrredón School of Fine Arts and under renowned artists including Luis Scafati, Aída Carballo, and Mariano Sapia, Malamud’s career bridges art and digital media. His work has been featured in major exhibitions and has received numerous awards. He has also illustrated a wide range of books and publications. You can explore more of Martin Malamud’s work at www.martinmalamud.com.ar and on social media under the name Martin Malamud.

Tuesday, Oct 20

Exhibition: Torreah "Cookie" Washington

University of Georgia

This exhibition runs October 14-27, with a free, public reception on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 4-5 p.m. Torreah “Cookie” Washington is a fourth-generation needle worker and the first in her family to embrace art quilting. Based in Goose Creek, South Carolina, she is nationally recognized for her quilts, rag baskets, and fiber art that weave together African American history, ancestral memory, and the Divine Feminine. Born in Rabat, Morocco, and raised in a family of makers, Cookie’s earliest memory of stitching was fashioning a Barbie dress out of a cotton sheet at age four—a creation her grandfather purchased for fifty cents. That small spark has carried through a lifetime in fabric, from designing custom bridal gowns to becoming one of the country’s leading African American art quilters. For Cookie, quilting is never just about cloth. It is a way of honoring ancestors and preserving culture. Her practice reflects the centuries-old tradition of African American quilting—an art form born of resilience and resourcefulness among enslaved people, who stitched together scraps into both warmth and memory. Cookie Washington is the Sam Doyle Artist in Residence for Culture and Community at the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District, a Mellon Foundation funded partnership between the UGA Willson Center for Humanities and Arts and St. Helena, South Carolina's Penn Center.

Wednesday, Oct 21

MILONGAS - Drawings by Martin Malamud

University of Georgia

“Gilbert’s Wall” presents a selection from Martin Malamud’s series Milongas (pronounced mee-LOHNG-gah), inspired by the atmosphere, movement, and social world of tango dancing. Martin Malamud is an Argentine artist, illustrator, and Computer Science professor at the University of Buenos Aires (FADU-UBA). Trained at the P. Pueyrredón School of Fine Arts and under renowned artists including Luis Scafati, Aída Carballo, and Mariano Sapia, Malamud’s career bridges art and digital media. His work has been featured in major exhibitions and has received numerous awards. He has also illustrated a wide range of books and publications. You can explore more of Martin Malamud’s work at www.martinmalamud.com.ar and on social media under the name Martin Malamud.

Wednesday, Oct 21

Exhibition: Torreah "Cookie" Washington

University of Georgia

This exhibition runs October 14-27, with a free, public reception on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 4-5 p.m. Torreah “Cookie” Washington is a fourth-generation needle worker and the first in her family to embrace art quilting. Based in Goose Creek, South Carolina, she is nationally recognized for her quilts, rag baskets, and fiber art that weave together African American history, ancestral memory, and the Divine Feminine. Born in Rabat, Morocco, and raised in a family of makers, Cookie’s earliest memory of stitching was fashioning a Barbie dress out of a cotton sheet at age four—a creation her grandfather purchased for fifty cents. That small spark has carried through a lifetime in fabric, from designing custom bridal gowns to becoming one of the country’s leading African American art quilters. For Cookie, quilting is never just about cloth. It is a way of honoring ancestors and preserving culture. Her practice reflects the centuries-old tradition of African American quilting—an art form born of resilience and resourcefulness among enslaved people, who stitched together scraps into both warmth and memory. Cookie Washington is the Sam Doyle Artist in Residence for Culture and Community at the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District, a Mellon Foundation funded partnership between the UGA Willson Center for Humanities and Arts and St. Helena, South Carolina's Penn Center.

Thursday, Oct 22

Exhibition: Torreah "Cookie" Washington

University of Georgia

Explore the works of Torreah Cookie Washington, a needle worker known for her art quilting, at this exhibition in Athens.

Friday, Oct 23

Exhibition: Torreah "Cookie" Washington

University of Georgia

Explore the works of Torreah Cookie Washington, a needle worker known for her art quilting, at this exhibition in Athens.

Saturday, Oct 24

Exhibition: Torreah "Cookie" Washington

University of Georgia

Visit Torreah Cookie Washington's exhibition featuring art quilting and fiber art. A celebration of African American history and creativity.

Sunday, Oct 25

Exhibition: Torreah "Cookie" Washington

University of Georgia

Visit Torreah Cookie Washington's exhibition featuring art quilting and fiber art. A celebration of African American history and creativity.

Monday, Oct 26

Exhibition: Torreah "Cookie" Washington

University of Georgia

Discover Cookie Washington's quilts and fiber art celebrating African American history. A must-see for art and culture enthusiasts.

Tuesday, Oct 27

Exhibition: Torreah "Cookie" Washington

University of Georgia

Discover Cookie Washington's quilts and fiber art celebrating African American history. A must-see for art and culture enthusiasts.

Friday, Nov 6

Fall 2026 Dodd Market

University of Georgia

Get ready for another Dodd Market — a signature student-run event profiling over 100 student artists at UGA organized by the Lamar Dodd School of Art’s Dodd Ambassadors. The Dodd Market’s mission is to provide valuable selling experience to art students and to engage the UGA and Athens community with student artists. We are excited to showcase the talent at the Dodd and by art students across UGA. This event is made possible by UGA’s Parents Leadership Council.

Saturday, Nov 14

University of Georgia Chinese Music Ensemble

University of Georgia

Enjoy a free concert by the University of Georgia Chinese Music Ensemble, showcasing traditional music.