Marietta Cobb Museum of Art
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Located just off the Marietta Square in a renovated historic Classical Revival building (the city’s former post office, no less), the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art boasts a permanent collection of 19th- and 20th-century American art, from Warhol to Wyeth.
"Something to Declare" Artist Talk
Saturday March 12, 2022 09:00 PM EST
Over a dozen of the twenty exhibiting artists in MCMA’s “Something to Declare” group exhibition will present a sit-down Artist Talk in the Main Galleries. Each artist will discuss their personal practice, as well as their involvement and goals concerning the “Something to Declare” group exhibition p...
Cost: Free
Randy Bacon's "The Road I Call Home"
Saturday November 13, 2021 04:00 PM EST
Join MCMA for an Artist Talk with exhibiting photographer, Randy Bacon, to discuss his exhibition at MCMA, "The Road I Call Home: Portraits and Stories of the Homeless." A free and open to the public event where guests can view the exhibition, participate in an Artist Talk with Mr. Bacon, and purcha...
Cost: Free
Larry Walker & Kevin Chambers Solo Exhibitions
Saturday September 19, 2020 11:00 AM EDT
Categories: Museum exhibition
"Larry Walker: Compositional Constructs with Social, Political, and Spiritual Overtones A Selection of Methods and Content from 1990 to 2020"
Larry Walker (born 1935) is a collage, mixed material, and charcoal artist who has been living and working in Atlanta since the ...
Cost: Free-$8
Larry Walker & Kevin Chambers Solo Exhibitions
Saturday September 19, 2020 11:00 AM EDT
Categories: Museum exhibition
"Larry Walker: Compositional Constructs with Social, Political, and Spiritual Overtones A Selection of Methods and Content from 1990 to 2020"
Larry Walker (born 1935) is a collage, mixed material, and charcoal artist who has been living and working in Atlanta since the ...
Cost: Free-$8
Opening Night Reception
Saturday April 4, 2020 06:00 PM EDT
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is would like to invite you to the Opening Night Reception of Athos Menaboni: Framing His Journey—Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Birth of a Georgia Artist.
Cost: $10
Opening Reception: Jim Hill and Chad Cole
Saturday January 11, 2020 06:00 PM EST
Art lovers will gather January 11th starting at 6 pm to participate in the opening of our first exhibitions in 2020 - "Jim Hill: Pieces of History" and "Chad Cole: Travels and Transitions."
Jim Hill’s distinguished body of work consists of hundreds of “paintings in paper,” or mosaics, which are prod...
Cost: Free-$10
Opening Reception: Tori Tinsley & Ally White
Saturday September 21, 2019 12:00 AM EDT
Categories: Museum exhibition
The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is excited to present "The Perpetual Stranger," a joint exhibition of two Atlanta artists, Tori Tinsley and Ally White. Both Tinsley and White embrace in their practices an unabashed and expressive use of color, gesture, and texture while...
Cost: Free-$10
Opening Night Reception
Saturday July 13, 2019 06:00 PM EDT
Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art will be hosting the Opening Night Reception for Metro Montage XIX and Meg Aubrey and Alea Hurst: Veiled Realities on July 13, 2019 from 6 pm until 8 pm.
Admission to the opening is $10 and free for members. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be avail...
Cost: $10
Party at the Castle
Saturday June 22, 2019 05:30 PM EDT
This magical evening is a must-attend for adults who really wanted to get their letter via Owl Post. Feast in the Great Hall, take home creations from Potions and Herbology, and explore the decorated castle with the Marauder's Map. You can test your mettle with a scavenger hunt and a trivia game. A ...
Cost: $40
Converstation with Contrapunto - A Latin American Artist Collective
Saturday June 15, 2019 02:30 PM EDT
Join MCMA for this free and open to the public educational event that will conclude the Contrapunto exhibition.
MCMA presents the six Contrapunto artists (Jorge Arcos, Pedro Fuertes, Catalina Gomez Beuth, Dora López, Graciela Núñez Bedoya, and Carlos Solis) as they discuss and explain the concepts...
Cost: Free
Opening Night Reception
Saturday April 6, 2019 06:00 PM EDT
Light refreshments. Cash Bar. Free for museum members; $10/person to the public. Tickets sold at the door!
This will surely be an exciting evening as all the artists will be on-hand to engage with guests. Learn about the blending of artistic talents with Contrapunto. Lena Reznik will be eager t...
Cost: $10
Opening Reception: Contrapunto and Lena Reznik
Saturday April 6, 2019 06:00 PM EDT
Join the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art for the Opening Reception of two new exhibitions, Contrapunto: The Latin-American Artist Collective and Lena Reznik: From Fashion to Fine Art.
Hors D'oeuvres. Cash Bar. Free for museum members; $10/person for guests. Tickets sold at the door.
This will surely be ...
Cost: Free-$10
Opening Reception: Contrapunto and Lena Reznik
Saturday April 6, 2019 06:00 PM EDT
Join the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art for the Opening Reception of two new exhibitions, Contrapunto: The Latin-American Artist Collective and Lena Reznik: From Fashion to Fine Art.
Hors D'oeuvres. Cash Bar. Free for museum members; $10/person for guests. Tickets sold at the door.
This will surely be ...
Cost: Free-$10
Craft Beer Night at the Museum
Friday March 1, 2019 05:30 PM EST
Cobb Young Professionals is a group within the Cobb Chamber of Commerce dedicated to the promotion and encouragement of young professionals under 40 in the work place. For more information about Cobb Young Professionals, contact Rebecca Chadwick at rchadwick at cobbchamber.org or 770-859-2368
Mar...
Cost: $15
Hogwarts Alumni Reunion
Saturday June 24, 2017 05:30 PM EDT
No muggles allowed at Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art's Hogwarts alumni reunion. Guests are invited to throw on those old robes and join friends, old and new, for this magical night. Enjoy food and drinks in the Great Hall and participate in wizarding games and activities. It's (spell)bound to be a grea...
Cost: $35-$40
The Last Artbender
Thursday July 21, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art offers a five-day workshop for kids 5-12 years old. Guests create projects inspired by nature and the elements in 2-D and 3-D mediums, including acrylic, charcoal, watercolor, and clay, while also learning about inspirational and groundbreaking artists. Supplies are i...
Cost: $210-$250
Great But Not Late
Thursday July 14, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art offers a five-day workshop for kids 5-12 years old. Guests create projects in 2-D and 3-D mediums, including acrylic, charcoal, watercolor, and clay, while also learning about inspirational and groundbreaking artists. Supplies are included.
Cost: $210-$250
Adventures in Art
Thursday June 30, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art offers a five-day workshop for kids 5-12 years old. Guests create projects inspired by classic and contemporary literature in 2-D and 3-D mediums, including acrylic, charcoal, watercolor, and clay. Supplies are included.
Cost: $210-$250
Teen Week
Thursday June 23, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art offers a five-day workshop for teens. Guests create projects in 2-D and 3-D mediums, including acrylic, charcoal, watercolor, and clay. Guests must be between 13-19 years old.
Cost: $160-$200
Portrait Drawing Fundamentals Workshop
Wednesday June 1, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Thomas Key hosts a six-week portrait drawing fundamentals workshop on Thursdays at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. Participants must be at least 16 years old.
Cost: $175-$215
Charcoal Drawing Workshop
Friday May 27, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Donna Shiver hosts a six-week charcoal drawing workshop on Saturdays at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. Participants must be at least 18 years old.
Cost: $150-$190
Teen Drawing and Portfolio Development Workshop
Friday May 27, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
John Horne hosts a six-week teen drawing and portfolio development workshop on Saturdays at Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. Guests must be 12-18 years old.
Cost: $110-$150
Saturday Art Studios
Friday May 27, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Lauren Girard hosts a six-week art class workshop aimed at developing advanced art skills, with a primary focus in 2D creations. This Saturday series is for kids nine-12 years old.
Cost: $110-$150
Splash Art for Kids Workshop
Friday May 27, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Jamie Howell hosts a five-week art workshop for kids 8-12 years old on Saturdays at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. Guests use different mediums to create ocean-themed pieces.
Cost: $90-$140
Saturday Art School Workshop
Friday May 27, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Lauren Girard hosts a six-week workshop, with focus on learning about different artists, different techniques, and exploring different mediums. The class is for kids 6-8 years old.
Cost: $110-$150
Art of Acrylics Workshop
Wednesday May 25, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Laura Surace hosts a six-week art of acrylics workshop on Thursdays at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. Participants must be at least 16 years old.
Cost: $150-$190
Discover Painting Workshop
Wednesday May 25, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Stephanie Sullivan hosts a six-week art workshop, teaching guests different painting techniques with watercolors and acrylics. This series is on Thursdays, and is for kids 8-11 years old.
Cost: $130-$170
Beginning and Intermediate Watercolor Workshop
Monday May 23, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Stephanie Sullivan hosts a six-week watercolor workshop on Tuesdays at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. Guest must be at least 18 years old to participate.
Cost: $150-$190
Pottery Wheel Workshop
Monday May 23, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Sheila Dow hosts at six-week pottery wheel workshop at Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art on Tuesdays. Guests must be at least 11 years old.
Cost: $150-$190
Teen Beginning Watercolor Workshop
Monday May 23, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Stephanie Sullivan hosts a six-week teen beginning watercolor workshop on Tuesdays at Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. Guests must be 13-18 years old.
Cost: $140-$180
Painting the Landscape in Dry Pastel Workshop
Friday May 13, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Gary Baughman hosts a four-week painting the landscape in dry pastel workshop on Saturdays at Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. Participants must be at least 16 years old.
Cost: $150-$190
Teen Art Journaling Workshop
Saturday April 23, 2016 08:00 PM EDT
Laura Surace hosts a two-day teen art journaling workshop for children ages 13-18 on Sat., April 23, and Sun., April 24, from 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $120-$160
Trilogy II *Mind
Thursday February 5, 2015 07:00 PM EST
Red Door Art Gallery & Studio introduced an art-community-building event that doubles as a fundraiser for the children’s art program at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. Defining features of the Trilogy Art Show include three themes (Body, Mind and Soul), spans over three months and involves three...
Cost: Free-$8
Shadow Circus - Recent works by Kirsten Stingle & Lorraine Glessner
Friday September 27, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Exhibit runs September 28 through December 15, 2013.Shadow Circus brings to light the inner stories and dialogues we have with ourselves. Stingle, of Atlanta, and Glessner, of Philadelphia, use art to depict struggle and transition. Stingle combines hand-built porcelain figures with discarded relics...
Cost: Free with museum membership/ $8
Marietta Chalkfest
Sunday September 1, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
The Museum of Art will host a chalk festival, featuring 20 professional chalk artists as well as a juried competition for locals.
Cost:
Marietta Chalkfest
Friday August 30, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
Participate in the chalk competition, watch professional chalk artists at work, and much more on Labor Day Weekend.
Cost: Free
In the Mind's Eye Exhibition Tour
Friday June 28, 2013 08:00 PM EDT
The Chattahoochee Handweavers Guild's (CHG's) exhibition In the Mind's Eye is on display through June 30th at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. If you have yet to see this awesome collection of fiber art, don't miss this final opportunity! CHG exhibit chair, Christine Stanton, will guide us through...
Cost: Museum entry is $8 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and free for Museum members
Yarbrough: 53.9 Years & Still Unpredictable
Friday January 11, 2013 07:00 PM EST
MCMA invites you to an opening reception for their newest exhibitions: Yarbrough: 53.9 Years & Still Unpredictable and Vignettes of America. Cash bar and light refreshments will be provided
Cost: Free-$8
1st annual Dead Man's Costume Ball
Friday October 26, 2012 08:00 PM EDT
MCMCA/Charter presents the first annual Halloween celebration in the historic Marietta square with a costume contest, palm reader, photographer, music, art rrivia, full bar, and more.
Cost: $8-$15
Metro Montage XII Art Exhibit
Friday July 6, 2012 08:00 PM EDT
This is an annual juried exhibit of all metro atlanta local artists. Light refreshments and cash bar.
Cost: $8 per person
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 – 4:00 PM