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A scene from the inaugural 2024 Atlanta Art Fair. (Photo courtesy of AMP)
Next weekend, the triumphant return of AMP’s Atlanta Art Fair will once again fill the halls of Pullman Yards with exhibitions, panels, discussions, installations and more. Last year’s Fair welcomed more than 12,000 visitors and 3,500 VIP guests, cementing the city as a key cultural nexus for art and culture in the American South.
The 2025 programming will showcase artwork presented by more than 70 regional, national and international galleries alongside large-scale, site-specific installations and activations over the course of four days from Thursday, September 25 through Sunday, September 28.
Local highlights include Flux Projects’ multi-screen showcase of Between You and Me (2010) by Micah and Whitney Stansell; Hawkins Headquarters’ photo-based installation Baroque Sunburst (2025) by artist Jackson Markovic; Living Archive, File 00 (2025) by T.W. Pilar; and a showcase of works by resident studio artists from the Atlanta Contemporary.
The High Museum of Art will present a pop-up preview of the Viktor&Rolf. Fashion Statements upcoming U.S. retrospective. Guest Curator Melissa Messina’s Third Ear, Second Skin will offer installations by regional artists Krista Clark, Sonya Yong James and Vadis Turner, each of whom has been awarded a 2025-26 residency through the Mildred Thompson Legacy Project.
Another new addition to this year’s offering is The Balentine Prize, which will be chosen by a jury composed of Mark Bell, Ph.D. from Balentine, Atlanta Art Fair Artistic Director Nato Thompson and independent curator Lauren Jackson Harris. The winning art piece will be announced during the fair and acquired into the Balentine’s corporate collection.
This year’s Fair also includes Southern Ground, a panel discussion dedicated to the legacy of Radcliffe Bailey, whose lasting influence has contributed significantly to Black Southern arts. Moderated by Karen Comer Lowe, artists Sheila Pree Bright, Ato Ribeiro, Michi Meko and Navin Norling will discuss their work within the context of place, of belonging and of the artistic community in Atlanta. Southern Ground will take place on Friday, September 26, at 6 p.m. at the Auburn Avenue Research Library.
While the full list of participating galleries and artists is available on the Atlanta Art Fair website, here at ArtsATL, we wanted to provide our readers with an early preview of nine participating galleries and curators, some local and others from further afield.
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Johnson Lowe Gallery
Johnson Lowe Gallery on Atlanta’s Miami Circle, is known for showcasing emerging, mid-career and established artists from the Southeast and beyond. This gallery has been a major player in the local Atlanta art scene since it was founded in 1989 by Bill Lowe and later re-established as Johnson Lowe Gallery under the leadership of Director Donovan Johnson following Lowe’s passing. Johnson Lowe Gallery will feature three artists who share a commitment to reclaimed and repurposed materials as well as a deep understanding of the complexities of Southern culture and tradition.
- Thornton Dial
- Jodi Hays
- Navin Norling
Marcia Wood Gallery
Also on Miami Circle is Marcia Wood Gallery. Established by Marcia Wood in 1995, the gallery represents contemporary artists who display a depth of content and mastery of craft. Offering a focus on painting that has been aggregated to include video, installation, digital media, sculpture and photography over the years, this local gallery is showcasing two artists at this year’s Fair.
- Kim Ouellette
- David E. Peterson
Borderlands Gallery
Borderlands Gallery, based out of Uganda, is a contemporary gallery rooted in pan-African perspectives. Through art advising, exhibition consultations, research and events, Borderlands seeks to connect environmentally-conscious artists with collectors. Collaborations by this gallery seek to resist erasure and confront challenges such as migration and climate change through art.
- Charity Atukunda
- Gloria Kiconco
- Laeïla Adjovi
Luca Fine Art
Luca Fine Art, which opened in West Midtown in June, is a contemporary art gallery founded by Rodney Kazemi, who has worked as a career arts professional for nearly 30 years. With an eye for international artists, this sleek gallery space will present the works of nine artists at the Atlanta Art Fair this year.
- Lavely Miller
- Lis Sam
- Mad Charcoal
- Alea Pinar Du Pre
- Simon Berger
- Marco Grassi
- Yigal Ozeri
- Juan Miguel Palacios
- Nemo Jantzen
Paul Conliffe
Paul Conliffe, an art collector and curator who focuses on championing African art in the Americas, has fused his experiences in art sales with a dedication to supporting contemporary art in New York City through art programming and curation.
- Jude Ukadilonu
- Troy Jones
- Joshua Donkor
- Ibeabuchi Ananaba
- Adelekun Saheed
- Olamilekan Akinsola
- Stephan Langa
- Ebenezer Akinola
Tinney Contemporary
Tinney Contemporary, a Nashville-based gallery specializing in collectible contemporary works, was established in 2006. A founding member of the Downtown Arts District Alliance, this gallery is committed to fostering a diverse and thriving arts ecosystem in Nashville, while simultaneously offering exhibitions and collector services for artists both local and global.
- Tiffany Calvert
- Kimia Ferdowsi Kline
- Lovie Olivia
- Esther Ruiz
Whitespace Gallery
Whitespace Gallery, located in a converted 1893 carriage house in the heart of Inman Park, offers an eclectic mix of artists working a variety of mediums. As a respected institution in Atlanta, the gallery fosters an immersive art experience for viewers with intimate installations and innovative exhibitions.
- Kathryn Réfi
- Zipporah Camille Thompson
Spalding Nix Fine Art
Since 2003, Atlanta-based Spalding Nix Fine Art has featured works by artists from in and around the Southeast. With an emphasis on featuring female artists who have been historically underrepresented in fine art circles, its annual exhibition calendar typically includes six curated shows plus events, valuation services and education opportunities.
- Heather Lancaster
- Peter Essick
- Amanda Brazier
- Gregor Turk
- Trish Andersen
Florida Mining Gallery
Florida Mining Gallery, based out of Jacksonville, Florida, is a gallery dedicated to contemporary art with an emphasis on emerging and mid-career artists. The gallery represents a diverse group of artists working in painting, sculpture, photography and video.
- Marcus Kenney
- Noah MacKenzie
- Carol John
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Isadora Pennington is senior editor of art + design and dance. An experienced writer and photographer with a deep love for the arts, Isadora founded the Sketchbook newsletter with Rough Draft Atlanta in 2022. She is also president of the Avondale Arts Alliance and director of the Avondale Arts Center.
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