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Current exhibition Jun 11 – Aug 1, 2026

Pasaquan

A Life on the Margins Eddie Owens Martin was born on July 4, 1908, to sharecroppers in rural southwest Georgia. A child of the red clay and pine scrub of Marion County, he never quite fit in. The conservative, God-fearing culture of the rural South felt suffocating to him, and at fourteen he left, hitchhiking to New York City and…

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Current exhibition May 1 – Aug 15, 2026

Quilts, Textiles, and Fabric Arts

Highlights from the Museum's Permanent and Education Collections curated to contrast the traditional art of quilt making with modern textiles and fiber arts, plus works on loan from regional artists and a recent acquisition from nationally recognized contemporary fiber artist Judy Bales.

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Current exhibition Jan 12 – Oct 17, 2026

From the Vault: 70 Years of Collecting

Celebrating the Museum’s 70th Anniversary! Enjoy rotating displays highlighting our collections in Georgia’s gallery. Ranging from modern masterpieces to recent works by emerging artists, the Museum’s Permanent Collection includes paintings, ceramics, textiles, and other fine works of art. Highlights include works on paper from etchings by 18th Century artist Giovanni Battista Piranesi and 19th Century Masters like Matisse and Picasso…

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Coming soon

Upcoming exhibition Jul 31 – Dec 13, 2026

Seams to Be

“Seams to Be: New Approaches to Textile Techniques” travels to the Museum of Arts and Sciences Macon, GA — Textiles have long been important to the state of Georgia, so it’s no surprise that Georgia artists continue to find inspiration in them. The exhibition “Seams to Be: New Approaches to Textile Techniques,” on view at the Museum of Arts and…

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