In the history of 20th-century design, Giò Ponti (1891–1979) is widely recognized as the father of modern Italian design. Over the span of a remarkably prolific career of nearly 60 years, Ponti created important works of architecture (including the first skyscraper in Italy), furniture, decorative art and industrial products, using both traditional and modern materials and techniques. He participated in Italian and other international design exhibitions and served as the editor of and frequent contributor to the magazines Domus and Stile.

Explore paintings featuring beautiful landscapes, flowers and birds in the exhibition “The Genius of Martin Johnson Heade,” then create a nature-inspired work of art in the Michael and Mary Erlanger Studio Classroom. Family Day programs are sponsored by Heyward Allen Motor Co., Inc., Heyward Allen Toyota and the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art.

Gold-digging in Georgia: America's First Gold Rush shares the history of north Georgia from the late 1820s until the Civil War as America’s first major gold rush. This antebellum Appalachian gold rush served as one of the many southern paths to industrialism.

May Session Classes End.

No classes; offices closed.

Monthly book club with light refreshments and discussion on works connected to upcoming/ongoing exhibitions, programs, and collections at the special collections libraries. April's selection: Lighthouse by Eugenia Price.

$53 for non-UGA students, $6 for UGA students (Must show student ID.)

Contact: Performing Arts Center 706-542-4400

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center



Michael Brown and Gilles Vonsattel, Piano 

Bella Hristova and Kristin Lee, Violin

Paul Neubauer, Viola

Nicholas Canellakis, Cello

Anthony Manzo, Double Bass

Escher String Quartet

Tara Helen O’Connor, Flute

Jose Franch-Ballester, Clarinet

Peter Kolkay, Bassoon

May Session Midterm and Withdrawal Deadline.

Join Carissa DiCindio, curator of education, for an in-depth discussion of Sam Gilliam’s “Patchwork/Terry” (1980).

National Public Gardens Day is a day to honor and draw attention to the nation's public gardens. To celebrate, the Garden Gift Shop is offering everyone the Friends of the Garden 10% discount all day (10 a.m. until 4 p.m.), no coupon necessary. Free guided tours of the garden are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Find more information at the Visitor Center front desk.