Released by the ACC Leisure Services Department:

The Lyndon House Arts Center (LHAC) is pleased to announce the opening of the 50th Juried Exhibition, marking the 50th anniversary of the LHAC itself .

The show is curated by Michael Rooks, Wieland Family Senior Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the High Museum in Atlanta. The opening reception is Thursday, March 13 from 5:30-7:30 pm. The exhibition is on view through May 10, 2025.

Rooks reviewed 835 works of art submitted by 307 Athens area artists.  Of these, Rooks selected 151 works for inclusion.  Multiple cash awards selected by the Juror will be announced at the opening reception.

Throughout the run of the exhibition, the LHAC will be hosting  "Artist Talks" in the galleries.  These will take place Thursdays, April 10, April 17, April 24, and May 1 at 5:30 p.m.  

The LHAC would like to thank the Athens area artists who entered their works for review and for the generous and continued support for this anchor community art event.

All exhibitions are free of charge and open to the public.  Exhibitions are on view during regular gallery hours Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, please call 706-613-3623