Warrior Women
The Gallery at Callanwolde
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center hosts 4-6 gallery exhibitions each year, including juried exhibitions and group shows in collaboration with other regional arts organizations.
Unifying U.S. through Art
Join us for a powerful exhibition presented by African Americans For The Arts (AAFTA), a collective of Atlanta-based artists dedicated to amplifying cultural narratives and social commentary through their work. Founded in 1998, AAFTA serves as a dynamic force in the African American and Diasporic African arts community, fostering collaboration and creative expression across disciplines.
This exhibition showcases a compelling collection of visual art that speaks to the resilience, identity, and lived experiences of its creators. More than a reflection of history, these works engage with contemporary events, offering bold perspectives on social justice, culture, and the ever-evolving artistic landscape.
Opening Reception May 1st 6 PM -8:30 PM
On view through May 29th
Exhibition Overview: Figurative Ceramic Sculptures tell the stories of real-life heroines & women around the world.
“Warrior Women” is a magnificent collection of ceramic sculptures. The exhibit portrays real-life heroines from American history, contemporary life, and women around the world. Each sculpture is accompanied by a written narrative that tells the compelling story of a woman who struggled against unfair and often brutal circumstances. The sculptures also represent the courage of women who fought to liberate others, such as Harriet Tubman, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the tireless nurses who worked around the clock during the Covid pandemic.
Opening Reception: Thursday March 6th, 6pm - 8pm
Join us for the opening reception to Warrior Women. Beer, Wine, and Soft Drinks will be available for purchase.
Exhibition Preview for Women: Sunday March 2nd, 2pm - 5pm
This women's only preview of the exhibition.
Exhibition on view: 3/6/2025 - 4/17/2025
If you have any questions, please email gallery@callanwolde.org.
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AAFTA: Unifying U.S. Through Art (Art Brings People Together In The U.S)
May 1st - May 29th
African-Americans for the Arts (AAFTA) is a non-profit arts advocacy organization whose goal is to educate and promote diversity in the arts community. The organization is comprised of visual artists, musicians, spoken word artists, authors, craft persons, educators and supporters of the arts who desire to be a proactive voice in the African Diasporic Community.
People Not Things, curated by Genesis Be
July 28th - August 28th
The statement “People Not Things” is a world-centric ethos that prioritizes the human spirit over material things and divisive labels. A first principle and ancient truth that reminds us each person is a complex human being worthy of dignity.
Genesis Be brings this philosophy to Callanwolde, following a Summer Artist’s Residency, with a visual arts exhibition.
Forward Warrior at Callanwolde Fine Arts
September 2nd - October 9th
The artists behind Atlanta’s finest street art mural, a half mile wall on Wylie Street in Cabbagetown, will bring work from their studio practices to display in the Gallery at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.
Portrait Society of Atlanta Fall Exhibition
October 16th - November 20th
An open call, juried exhibition hosted by and featuring members of the Portrait Society of Atlanta along with other selected artists. Open Call will be available July 2025.
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Gallery Info
Gallery Hours:
By appointment -or-
Monday – Thursday: 9am-3pm
Friday-Sunday: 9am-12pm
Schedule Tours or Appointments by emailing Gallery@Callanwolde.org
Entry is free, Donations are appreciated and contribute to continued arts programming.
The Gallery holds four to five exhibitions per year of emerging, mid-career, and established professional artists’ work, including juried group exhibitions and collaborations with other area arts collectives and non-profits whose mission aligns with our own. We show original paintings, collage, photography, textiles, pottery, printmaking, sculpture, mixed and multi-media works.
As Callanwolde is an educational institution, the Gallery offers workshops, artist talks, and interactive presentations about contemporary art during community events and school field trips. Many of the students that visit Callanwolde attend schools that receive Title I and Title III funding and are often lacking in arts enrichment opportunities.
The gallery space currently houses several Callanwolde dance classes, Summer camp classes, an annual holiday artists market, and serves as getting ready spaces for wedding parties who rent the venue for their ceremony and reception.
Accessibility Info
The Callanwolde Gallery, located on the second floor of the Callanwolde Mansion, welcomes all visitors. Our parking lot is at the back of the property, a short walk to the mansion. You are welcome to drop off passengers at our portico entrance.
Both stairs and a ramp provide entry to the Mansion, and an elevator is available behind the first-floor library room for those who wish to use it. The elevator opens to an office connected directly to the Gallery space.
We do not have Wheelchairs available for use.
Multi-Stall Restrooms are behind the grand staircase on the first floor, and a single stall restroom is through Studio B in the gallery space upstairs. Service animals are welcome.
Seating options are available upon request.
For additional assistance or specific needs, please contact us at info@callanwolde.org We are dedicated to ensuring everyone can enjoy the artistic offerings at Callanwolde.
Arts For All
Since 1972, Callanwolde has been a significant presence in Atlanta’s arts community. Our 100-year-old campus is an inspiring place for students to learn, create, exhibit, and perform. We serve over 12,000 people each year through classes, performances, community engagement, gallery exhibitions, artist markets, and historic tours. Callanwolde provides high-quality classes in ceramics, textiles, dance, jewelry making, photography, painting and drawing, creative writing, and media craft. Our programs attract students of all ages, races, income levels, and abilities.
At the end of 2021, Callanwolde updated its mission to include increase support for underserved communities. We now provide free programing to students who qualify for Title I and Title III funding, veterans who live with PTSD, previously homeless adults and families, adults born with behavioral challenges, and low-income seniors.
Callanwolde provides access to art-making equipment and space for artists who would otherwise not be able to afford it. Our ceramics department has five gas kilns, seven electric kilns, and 25 throwing wheels. Our weaving department has 12 looms. Our campus touts an 850-square-foot Jewelry studio, 3,000 square feet of dance space, and a photography darkroom.
In addition to our art-making facilities, our 12-acre property features formal and natural gardens, a 550-seat amphitheater, and nature trails.
Callanwolde enriches lives by helping students learn and improve artistic skills in a supportive community. Our students gain knowledge that helps them succeed in their professional and vocational practices and engage in self-care.
Gallery Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9am-3pm extended hours Wednesday til 7:30
Friday-Sunday: Appointment Only
Schedule Tours or Appointments by emailing Gallery@Callanwolde.org
Entry is free, Donations are appreciated and contribute to continued arts programming.
Gallery Information:
The Gallery holds four to five exhibitions per year of emerging, mid-career, and established professional artists’ work, including juried group exhibitions and collaborations with other area arts collectives and non-profits whose mission aligns with our own. We show original paintings, collage, photography, textiles, pottery, printmaking, sculpture, mixed and multi-media works.
As Callanwolde is an educational institution, the Gallery offers workshops, artist talks, and interactive presentations about contemporary art during community events and school field trips. Many of the students that visit Callanwolde attend schools that receive Title I and Title III funding and are often lacking in arts enrichment opportunities.
The gallery space currently houses several Callanwolde dance classes, Summer camp classes, an annual holiday artists market, and serves as getting ready spaces for wedding parties who rent the venue for their ceremony and reception.
Accessibility Information
The Callanwolde Gallery, located on the second floor of the Callanwolde Mansion, welcomes all visitors. Our parking lot is at the back of the property, a short walk to the mansion. You are welcome to drop off passengers at our portico entrance.
Both stairs and a ramp provide entry to the Mansion, and an elevator is available behind the first-floor library room for those who wish to use it. The elevator opens to an office connected directly to the Gallery space.
Multi-Stall Restrooms are behind the grand staircase on the first floor, and a single stall restroom is through Studio B in the gallery space upstairs. Service animals are welcome.
Seating options are available upon request.
For additional assistance or specific needs, please contact us at info@callanwolde.org We are dedicated to ensuring everyone can enjoy the artistic offerings at Callanwolde.
Arts For All
Since 1972, Callanwolde has been a significant presence in Atlanta’s arts community. Our 100-year-old campus is an inspiring place for students to learn, create, exhibit, and perform. We serve over 12,000 people each year through classes, performances, community engagement, gallery exhibitions, artist markets, and historic tours. Callanwolde provides high-quality classes in ceramics, textiles, dance, jewelry making, photography, painting and drawing, creative writing, and media craft. Our programs attract students of all ages, races, income levels, and abilities.
At the end of 2021, Callanwolde updated its mission to include increase support for underserved communities. We now provide free programing to students who qualify for Title I and Title III funding, veterans who live with PTSD, previously homeless adults and families, adults born with behavioral challenges, and low-income seniors.
Callanwolde provides access to art-making equipment and space for artists who would otherwise not be able to afford it. Our ceramics department has five gas kilns, seven electric kilns, and 25 throwing wheels. Our weaving department has 12 looms. Our campus touts an 850-square-foot Jewelry studio, 3,000 square feet of dance space, and a photography darkroom.
In addition to our art-making facilities, our 12-acre property features formal and natural gardens, a 550-seat amphitheater, and nature trails.
Callanwolde enriches lives by helping students learn and improve artistic skills in a supportive community. Our students gain knowledge that helps them succeed in their professional and vocational practices and engage in self-care.
FAQS
• What are the hours for the Callanwolde Gallery?
The Callanwolde Gallery is open Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm with extended hours until 7:30 pm on Wednesdays. On Fridays to Sundays, the gallery is open by appointment only.
• How can I arrange a visit to the Callanwolde Gallery?
Viewings and Tours can be scheduled by emailing Gallery@Callanwolde.org. We can also accommodate walk-ins during our open hours from Monday to Thursday. Upon arrival, we kindly ask that all visitors sign in at the iPad located by the front desk.
• Is there an entrance fee to the gallery?
No, the entrance to the Callanwolde Gallery is free, though donations are greatly appreciated and help us continue to provide and expand our art programs and exhibits.
• What type of art does the gallery exhibit?
The Gallery holds four to six exhibitions per year featuring the work of emerging, mid-career, and established professional artists. We host juried exhibitions, open calls, and collaborate with independent curators and other arts organizations whose mission aligns with our own.
We exhibit a wide range of art forms including original paintings, collage, photography, textiles, pottery, printmaking, sculpture, and mixed and multi-media works.
• Does the gallery offer any educational programs?
Yes, as an educational institution, we offer workshops, artist talks, and interactive presentations about contemporary art during community events and school field trips. If you are interested in taking Art Classes at Callanwolde, please visit our Programs page to learn more.
• Is the gallery accessible for individuals with limited mobility?
Yes, we have made every effort to ensure that our gallery is accessible to all. We have a parking lot at the back of our property, and we allow passenger drop-off at our portico entrance. Both stairs and a ramp provide entry to the Mansion, and an elevator is available for those who need it.
• What is Callanwolde's mission?
Our mission is to provide the Atlanta community with premier, accessible arts education, especially to the underserved, while promoting enjoyment of the arts at the historic and inspiring Callanwolde estate.
• Tell me more about the Callanwolde core values?
Our core values include putting art first, responsibility, inclusivity/belonging, providing a safe environment, and collaboration. We aim for everyone who visits, works, or studies at Callanwolde to have a positive experience.
• Can you tell me about the history of Callanwolde?
Built by Charles Howard Candler, the eldest son of The Coca-Cola Company founder, Callanwolde is a magnificent Tudor Revival style mansion situated on a beautifully landscaped 12.5-acre estate. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is now one of the most unique art centers in the country. The Gallery consists of the Petite Hall and a former bedroom, now called Studio A.
• How do I submit my work or exhibition proposal?
Artists interested in submitting their work or exhibition proposals can learn more and apply directly through our website at callanwolde.org/gallery.
More questions? Email Adam P. Faust, Associate Director of Arts and Entertainment, at gallery@callanwolde.org.