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Kim Schuessler Bennett Street Gallery and Atlanta Botanical Garden host highly collected artist Schuessler's solo show, with an introduction to Carol O'Malia. The event brings exposure and benefits the garden's newly renovated urban garden. Opens Nov. 21. Tuesdays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 5. www.bennettstgallery.com. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta (Midtown), 404-876-5859, www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org, Tues.-Sun., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (April-Sept.); Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Oct.-March).
Mixed Media Art Exhibit Includes works by Aisha Lumumba, Elaine Parker, and Janice Hunter. Reception for the artists on Nov. 20, 6:30-8:30 with live music and poetry by Pamela Diana Poole. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 31. Free, 404-792-1155. Atrium On Sweet Auburn, 236 Auburn Ave Ne 103, Atlanta (Downtown Atlanta), 404-524-7921, www.atriumonauburn.com.
The Paper Runway
The Paper Runway An exhibition of clothing and accessories made from paper, including ball gowns, suits, stilettos and hats. Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 12. Free, The Paper Runway. Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, 6000 N. Terminal Parkway, Atlanta (College Park/East Point), 404-894-9592, www.atlanta-airport.com.
Puppets: The Power of Wonder The permanent exhibition presented by Coca-Cola displaying more than 350 puppets from around the globe. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $5-$10. Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St., Atlanta (Midtown), 404-873-3391, www.puppet.org, Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
America Elects Its First Black President Artist Joel Gresham's exhibit. Mondays-Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. Free, 678-793-3250. Wood Is Wonderful Art Gallery, 2312 Benjamin E. Mays Drive, Atlanta (College Park/East Point), 404-583-6403, www.woodiswonderfulgallery.com, Mon.-Sat. 12-8 p.m.
All Roads Lead to DeKalb Exhibition comprised of more than 300 maps that document the development of DeKalb County over the last 100 years. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Jan. 15. Free. Old Courthouse in Decatur, 101 East Square, Decatur (Decatur/Oakhurst), 404-373-1088, www.dekalbhistory.org.
Anne Frank in the World: 1929-1945 More than 600 photographs and a film on Anne Frank's life. Free-$2. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Sundays, 1-5 p.m. 404-370-3012, www.holocaust.georgia.gov. DeKalb History Center, Old Courthouse on the Square, 101 E. Court Square, Decatur (Decatur/Oakhurst), 404-373-1088, www.dekalbhistory.org, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Athos Menaboni Georgia artist became world famous for his portraiture of more than 150 bird species. Benefits Kennesaw State University Menaboni Gallery Art Fund. Opens Oct. 29, 6 p.m. Through Dec. 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Knoke Fine Arts, 25 Alexander St., Suite 1, Marietta, 770-514-1766.
Color Logic Fall exhibit of the works by Sarah Hinckley that focus on her appreciation of line, gesture, and logic of color. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Nov. 25. Free. Emily Amy Gallery, 100 Marietta St., Atlanta (Georgia Tech/Home Park), 404-877-5626, www.emilyamygallery.com.
SCAD Exhibition's Encore Series Encore Series showcases the paintings of Meg Aubrey and Adin R Murray and the animation of I-Han Chen. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Free, www.scadexhibitions.com. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta (Midtown), 404-733-4200, www.woodruffcenter.org.
Explosure Native Atlantan and West Coast-based photographer Tierney Gearon creates deeply personal and autobiographical photographs. This exhibit is a continuation of her personal investigation of home and family. Opening reception Oct. 30, 6 p.m.; book signing and artist talk Oct. 31, 11 a.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through Jan. 16. Free. Jackson Fine Art Gallery, 3115 E. Shadowlawn Ave., Atlanta (Buckhead/Brookhaven), 404-233-3739, www.jacksonfineart.com, Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Holiday Art Sale Affordable fine arts and hand-crafted items by local artists with and without disabilities. VSA arts of Georgia continues its nine-year tradition of offering winter holiday shoppers fine arts and handcrafted gift items for amazingly affordable prices. Artist reception Nov. 5 and Dec. 3, 5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through Dec. 23. Free. Arts For All Gallery, 57 Forsyth St., Suite R-1, Atlanta (Downtown Atlanta), 404-221-1270, www.vsaartsga.org, Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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