Artist Ric Skees has been a fixture around The Art Center for many years, perfecting his craft in the Clay Studio, offering classes on advanced watercolor techniques, and acting as a juror for one of our exhibitions. Now his impressive body of multimedia work is on display at The Art Center in a poignant retrospective of the last 30 years of his artistic career. A self-portrait of Ric Skees   Ric Skees is a “self-proclaimed ‘recovering architect’” now pursuing his “Renaissan

Happy 2026! It’s hard to believe another year has already come and gone at The Art Center, but what a year it was! With 56 outreach programs, 52 workshops, more than 70 camps, 166 classes, and art enrichment in 8 local elementary schools, we have been very busy! With the additional gallery exhibitions, receptions, and special events, we’ve had a ton of fun throughout the year.   Exhibitions The Art Center hosts gallery exhibitions in six locations, including four off-site ga

Meet Samson Tarpeh, The Art Center's new Deputy Director here to help us build on our mission of bringing the arts to North Fulton and its neighbors.

The holiday shopping season has snuck up upon us once again.  As the stuffing and pie settles and the kitchen is brought back into order from Thanksgiving chaos, a new focus emerges. What in the world are we going to give our loved ones this year? If you want to find something a little more special than the gifts that anyone can find in one of the big box stores or online retailers, small art markets are an ideal solution! Not only will you be supporting hard-working local cr

Congratulating all of the winners of the 2025 Fall Student and Member Showcase!

Remembering the closing reception and winners from By A Thread: Contemporary Voices in Fiber

Learn about the complicated (and often smelly) history of dyeing fabric and its impact on society.

The Art Center hosted an incredible Fiber Fair to share the history and importance of fiber arts, in conjunction with our current exhibition.