Fly away with me
April 9 — Hello, art lovers! Thanks for checking in for another great week of art news.
This week, I am pleased to share photographs and insights from my recent visit to the recently reopened Delta Flight Museum. Tons of interactive elements made this experience fun for not only me but also my daughter and her friend who joined me during my tour on opening day. A highlight of my time at the museum is the large-scale SCADpro mural completed by SCAD student Jennifer Lee.
Also this week, I’ve got some details about the 2025 spring lineup planned for Atlanta Beltline Art. Whether you’re curious about a new mural, want to attend an upcoming event, or would like to submit your own art for inclusion on Atlanta’s beloved Beltline, check out the links in the story below.
As always, thanks for reading!
Isadora
Newly reopened Delta Flight Museum brims with history and art
✈️ Since 1995, the Delta Flight Museum has invited visitors to experience the history of aviation through interactive exhibits and experiences. Located in two 1940s-era maintenance hangars used for servicing Delta aircraft, the sprawling 68,000-square-foot facility was designated as a Historic Aerospace Site in 2011.
Over the years, the museum has undergone several transitions, adding comforts such as air conditioning and modernization to enhance the experience for visitors. The most recent large-scale renovation kicked off in December 2024 and was completed in March, reopening to the public on April 7.
Delta is the first U.S. airline to celebrate its centennial, and this renovation seeks to honor the legacy of its first 100 years.
➡️ Read more and see images of the newly reopened Delta Flight Museum here.
Experience Oakland After Dark!
SPONSORED BY HISTORIC OAKLAND FOUNDATION
🌙 Illuminate your evening with art, live music, interactive exhibits, and colorful lighting in Atlanta’s beloved historic gem. As the sun sets, sculptures, animations, paintings, and site-specific installations by Vanna Black, Kevin Chambers, FRKO, Bojana Ginn, Angie Jerez, Navin June Norling, and VAYNE bring new life to Oakland Cemetery’s stories and mysteries.
🍷 Grab a drink, take your time, and experience Oakland in a way you never have before—after dark, alive with creativity and color. Join us April 17-20 and 24-27!
Spring into art this season with Atlanta Beltline Art
🖼️ Atlanta Beltline Art has been enriching the community through murals, art installations, performances, and more since their inaugural 2009-2010 season. The team at Atlanta Beltline Art has just announced a new slate of offerings for spring 2025, including installations, activations, and calls for art.
“Spring is always such a fun time as it typically marks the start of our exhibition season,” said Amina Cooper, Director of Arts & Culture, Atlanta Beltline. “As the weather warms up and more people get out on the trail, we get to provide programming that enhances and deepens their Beltline experience. Each event is unique and highlights a different aspect of the city’s creative community.”
➡️ Read more about Atlanta Beltline Art’s spring lineup here.
Art Happenings
🖼️ TEW Galleries presents “A Study in Contrasts,” an exhibition featuring works by Haidee Becker and Otto Neumann. Opens Fri., April 11 from 6-8 p.m.
🗣️ Artist Eliza Bentz will discuss her exhibition “Through Line” during an artist talk at whitespec this Sat., April 12 at 3 p.m.
🌷 Gallery Anderson Smith will present works by newly added artists during the Spring Fling Art Thing event this Sat., April 12 at their Buckhead Village location.
🌎 Black Art in America in East Point will debut the “What A Wonderful World” art exhibit inspired by Louis Armstrong as a reminder to embrace hope despite hardship. Sat., April 12 from 1-3 p.m. (pictured)
🎨 A two-day “Leap of Faith” exhibition by nonprofit RAKSHA will debut at the Avondale Arts Center this weekend, with programming that includes a kids art workshop, acrylic painting workshop, and blackout poetry zine workshop. Sat., April 12 and Sun., April 13.
🎉 The Suwanee Arts Festival will take place at the Suwanee Town Center this weekend, featuring an artist market, artist demos, Suwanee Arts Center member exhibition, author’s tent, and food. Sat., April 12 and Sun., April 13.
🎟️ UPS-sponsored Second Sunday returns with free admission to the High Museum of Art this weekend. The day’s programming includes drop-in art making, smARTbox distribution, and performances by the Neighborhood Ballet. Sun., April 13 from 12-5 p.m.
🥸 The Sandy Springs Society’s Mystery Masterpieces returns from 5-8 p.m. on Tues., April 15 with more than 200 canvases priced at $75 each, all created by more than 150 mystery local artists. Tickets are $20 each.
📷 Jackson Fine Art presents an exhibition of works by artists Cig Harvey and Julie Blackmon, who will be present during the opening reception on Wed., April 16 from 5-7 p.m.
Post of the Week
🔥 I will admit it, I’m a total sucker for seeing recognizable Atlanta landmarks in artwork. This piece, “Kodak Moment,” was completed by artist Liz Webb for the SOUND WAVES exhibit at ABV Gallery, and in her Instagram post she discusses how she was inspired by the Outkast song “Gasoline Dreams.” Very cool, er… hot.
