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Spelman College Museum: 'Repossessions' exhibition

January 7 – May 1, 2026
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
440 Westview Drive, Atlanta, GA 30314, USA

Description

“Repossessions” presents works by artist Chelle Barbour, Marcus Brown, Rodney Ewing, Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle (Olomidara Yaya), Curtis Patterson and to be unveiled in the Spring of 2026, a new artwork from Shanequa Gay.

Using a variety of visual strategies, the artworks commissioned for “Repossessions” contribute to viewers’ understanding of the long aftermath of enslavement and the need for envisioning reparation. The title of the exhibition names the process of giving Black artists possession of historical objects and their facsimiles, allowing them to “repossess” them from white family archives of enslavement, and alter their existence.

“Repossessions” is an indictment of the history of human ownership and its violent, multigenerational, and international legacy that demands to be confronted and reckoned with to this day.

“Repossessions” was commissioned by The Reparations Project and is curated by Bridget R. Cooks, Ph.D., independent curator, scholar, and professor of African American studies and art history at the University of California, Irvine. The exhibition is an initiative of The Reparations Project in collaboration with Reparations4Slavery and originated at the California African American Museum (CAAM). The presentation at the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art is curated by Brandy Pettijohn, Ph.D. and made possible by the generous support of Sarah Eisner and the Friends of the Museum.

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Children's Museum of Atlanta Welcomes 'AIM HIGH' Tuskegee Airmen Exhibit

January 21 – May 10, 2026
10 am - 4:30 pm
275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW Atlanta, GA 30313

Description

Children’s Museum of Atlanta will debut its first featured exhibit of 2026 “AIM HIGH: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen,” inviting children and families to explore the history of the Tuskegee Airmen while discovering the science, imagination and future of flight. On Saturday, Jan. 17, during a weekend dedicated to reflection, service and the pursuit of equality, AIM HIGH highlights the achievements of the first Black military aviators in the U.S. Armed Forces – trailblazers who defied discrimination, broke barriers and helped change the course of American history. The limited-time experience will be featured at the Museum through Sunday, May 10.

“Opening Aim High on such an important weekend is especially meaningful,” said Edwin Link, executive director of Children’s Museum of Atlanta. “The Tuskegee Airmen embody many of the values Dr. King championed like resilience, excellence and the belief that opportunity should never be limited by race. Through play-based learning, this exhibit helps children engage with that history in an empowering, joyful way while seeing themselves in new roles and possibilities.”

Throughout the space, young aviators will explore a variety of interactive experiences, including:

·       Cockpit Flight Trainer: Step inside a life-size cockpit complete with real airplane seats and immersive video views of takeoff and landing, designed for dramatic play.

·       Things That Fly Praxinoscope: Discover an early form of animation as images of flying objects come to life through rotating visuals.

·       Land the Plane Maze: Inspired by air traffic control radar, children guide a plane safely to its landing strip using balance and coordination.

·       Imagination Mirrors: Pressure-activated mirrors reveal images of aircraft, helping kids see themselves in aviation-related roles.

·       Wearable Wings: Build and wear airplane wings or a rocket ship to imagine soaring through the sky.

The installation also features “Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight,” organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, with generous support from the MetLife Foundation. This companion exhibition traces the contributions of African Americans in aviation – from early pioneers of the 1910s to today’s astronauts – celebrating achievement, innovation and the ongoing pursuit of equity in the skies and beyond.

Through hands-on experiences, the exhibit connects their story to modern STEAM concepts, empowering young learners to see themselves as innovators, leaders and problem-solvers. Created by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with Hosanna House, this exhibit blends aviation history with interactive play inspired by the real tools and tasks of flying. Children of all ages are encouraged to imagine themselves as pilots, engineers and dreamers, while learning that perseverance, courage and curiosity can help them soar.

Images: HERE
2026 February

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Uncommon Nature: The Abstractions of Freddie Styles

February 12 – May 1, 2026
All day
223 James P. Brawley Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30314, USA

Description

A Georgia native born in 1944, Freddie Styles remembers the racial divide of the Jim Crow South, when poverty and racial inequality defined his early life. His experiences working and being in nature fueled his artistic creativity, and his passion for gardening now serves as inspiration for his paintings.


Styles's abstract works conjure impressions of organic vegetation and the natural environment. His unique process of layering crinkled fax paper and metallic inks creates texture, depth, and luminosity in his abstract landscapes.


For six decades, Styles has been engaged in the visual arts as both an abstract artist and art curator. His works have been shown in solo and group exhibitions and are held in numerous private and public collections, including those of the National Gallery of Art and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.

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Rejoice, Resist, Rest: Images of Black Liberation From the Johnson Publishing Company Archive

February 18 – May 17, 2026
All day
535 Means St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

Description

The exhibition Rejoice, Resist, Rest: Images of Black Liberation from the Johnson Publishing Company Archives presents a selection of artworks, archival photographs, texts, and zines by students of the Atlanta University Center (AUC) Art History + Curatorial Studies Collective and the Spelman Photography Program produced through access to the Johnson Publishing Company Archive, an initiative supported by the Getty Research Institute. Students engaged with historical photographs and other ephemera symbolic of the 20th century Black American experience and responded via themes of freedom and liberation. The results include a variety of interpretations and responses dependent upon a student’s personal, artistic, and academic interests. The project materialized in photography and curatorial studies courses taught in the Department of Art & Visual Culture at Spelman College under the direction of Nydia Blas, M.F.A., and Chad Dawkins, Ph.D.


This project is made possible with grant support awarded to Spelman College from Getty Research Institute through Johnson Publishing Company Archive initiative.
2026 March

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'Ascension: Rise of the Black Quarterback'

March 19 – June 1, 2026
10am-5pm
250 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA

Description

The College Football Hall of Fame proudly presents Ascension: Rise of the Black Quarterback, a new exhibition examining the historic journey of Black quarterbacks in college football as part of The Hall's Black History Month programming.

From breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes to leading the game with innovation and excellence, Ascension highlights generations of players, coaches, and programs—including iconic figures from HBCUs—who reshaped the sport.

Featuring immersive storytelling, rare artifacts, and inspiring moments, the exhibition celebrates the legacy and impact of Black quarterbacks on today’s game, thanks to collaboration with Kia and Coca-Cola.

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Women In Radio

March 21, 2026
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
4969 Roswell Road, Suite 235, Sandy Springs, GA 30342, USA

Description

The 2026 National Tour is a curated, city-based experience designed to create intimate and intentional spaces for women in radio, media, and culture. Each stop brings women together for meaningful conversation, connection, and celebration in a way that feels personal, elevated, and impactful.


This tour marks a new chapter for Women In Radio, one rooted in access, sustainability, and meeting women where they are.

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Slow Drag

March 21-22, 2026
10:00 PM - 02:00 AM
170 Northside Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30313, USA

Description

Come out to Slow Drag for classic and rare 70s slow jams at Atlantucky Brewing on March 21.

DJs BreyonnaBeats and Nephu are getting deep in their bags with songs and vibes celebrating Black music, intimacy and culture for us to sing and slow dance to.

It's a good time whether you're solo, with your lover or friends. Tickets are available for purchase online or at the door.

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Black & Blues

March 26-27, 2026
08:00 PM - 12:00 AM
1070 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30318, USA

Description

Black & Blues is a down-home kickback for lovers of blues and Southern soul classics at 1070 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway on Thursday, March 26.

We got cards, dominoes tables on deck, fish frying, whiskey pouring, blue lights on and classic tunes from Johnnie Dynamite.

Tickets are available for purchase at the link provided.
2026 April

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R&B Only

April 25, 2026
12:00 AM
152 Luckie St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

Description

R&B ONLY LIVE is a live music experience produced by COLORS Worldwide, dedicated to celebrating R&B music from past to present. It’s a DJ-driven event where audiences can sing, dance, and enjoy a nostalgic journey through R&B music’s greatest hits and modern favorites.
2026 May

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R&B Fest

May 16, 2026
04:00 PM
50 Lower Alabama Street, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA

Description

🎶 Our DJs are set to spin all your favourite R&B anthems, turning up the heat with every beat. Prepare for a spectacle like no other with dancers, crazy visuals and much more🎤✨


Venue: Lunchbox, 50 Lower Alabama Street, Atlanta, GA 30303, United States

Time: 4pm - 9pm

Last Entry: 6pm


Join us for a night of unforgettable memories, infectious rhythms, and pure R&B magic.


MUSIC POLICY:

Expect to hear: All your favourite 90’s and 00’s R&B Anthems - SEAN PAUL • MISSY ELLIOT • FAT JOE • CASSIE • TWISTA • MASE • MYA • NEXT • MARIO • DONNELL JONES • JOE • AMERIE • KELIS • MARIAH CAREY • YING YANG TWINS • PRETTY RICKY • DRU HILL • JODECI • MS LAURYN HILL • USHER • TLC • ASHANTI • LUDACRIS • CIARA • NEYO • JA RULE • GINU WINE • EVE • MONICA • DESTINY'S CHILD and many more!


IMPORTANT INFO:

• This Is A DJ Club Night, The Artists Pictured In Our Event Artwork Are Not Performing

• This Event Is 21+ (Adults Only)


CONTACT US:

• Please Contact Us Via Our Contact Page On Our Website: www.rnb-festival.com/pages/contact

• We Aim To Respond To All Enquiries Within 48 Hours (excluding weekends & public holidays)