Visiting the Gallery
The Ernest G. Welch School Galleries are open Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. at 10 Peachtree Center Ave SE. Atlanta, GA 30303.
Masks are requested for all visitors. For the comfort and safety of all in attendance, please practice social distancing.
The Annual Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition Series, March 21 - April 8, 2022, is currently on view in our galleries. Our MFA exhibitions are a highly anticipated annual spring series of solo shows that are presented in fulfillment of the Master of Fine Arts degree at the Welch School of Art & Design at Georgia State University, Atlanta. You will enjoy viewing these shows which are the culmination of three years of research and art making.
MFA series schedule (see above for current show)
New show on view each week, March 21 -April 8
Week 1 - March 21-25 MFA Gallery 150 front & back - David Robertson
Week 1 - March 21-25 MFA Gallery 130 - Bethany Grabert
Week 2 - March 28 - April 1 MFA Gallery 150 front - Jordan Gum
Week 2 - March 28 - April 1 MFA Gallery 150 back - Lizzy Storm
Week 2 - March 28 - April 1 MFA Gallery 130 - Felicia Castro
Week 2-4 - April 1- April 14 @ Arts Xchange - Nick Kakavas
Week 3 - April 4-8 MFA Gallery 150 front - Travis Dodd
Week 3 - April 4-8 MFA Gallery 150 back - Darya Fard
Week 3 - April 4-8 MFA Gallery 130 - Paula Saavedra
About the Art & Design Galleries
Established in 1970, our venue is the most dynamic visual arts space in downtown Atlanta. The galleries host exhibitions featuring works by national and international artists, local and regional artists, as well as by Georgia State students, faculty and alumni artists. We incorporate presentations, artist talks and panel discussions into the gallery programming, providing students with personal access to professional artists and scholars. Graduating B.F.A. and M.F.A. students have a thesis showcase exhibition in the Welch School galleries.
Gallery events are free and open to the public.
In addition to the official school galleries, the school has student-run gallery spaces Cage Space & Gallery 650. Cage Space is a window-front gallery at Edgewood and Piedmont avenues and hosts exhibitions organized by the Art Student Union. Gallery 650 is a white-walled space on the top landing of our 6th-floor studio walkway. It is used by classes for critiques, student clubs for group shows and can be reserved for the staging and documenting of work.
Exhibitions
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMMING LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS
Programs & Student Opportunities
Ernest G. Welch Galleries – Guided Tours
The Welch School offers guided tours of its exhibitions led by a staff member. Tours will introduce the exhibition and artist and will include time for questions and discussion. Upon request, tours may be customized to suit specific needs. Tours are free of charge.
Guided tours are available to groups of any size. When you call, be prepared to tell us:
Name of your school and department or organization/group.
Title or subject of the class (if any).
Number of people attending.
Day of week, calendar date and time of day you are requesting.
Your name and your affiliation with your class or other group.
Your mailing address, daytime telephone number and e-mail address.
Call 404-413-5230 to reserve your tour. One week advance notice is preferred to ensure a staff member will be available. Once your tour is scheduled on our calendar, we will send you confirmation via email.
For more information, write to cfarnell@gsu.edu.
Contact Us
Georgia State University School of Art & Design Gallery
Gallery Hours:
Monday - Friday
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Gallery Director, Academic Professional
Office/Delivery Address
Georgia State University School of Art & Design Gallery
10 Peachtree Center Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30303
USPS Mailing Address:
Georgia State University School of Art & Design Gallery
P.O. Box 4107
Atlanta, GA 30302-4107