“The State of Georgia,” Presented by Hambidge Hive, Closing Reception

This group exhibition is a dynamic survey of works representing Georgia State University and University of Georgia professors and MFA students alongside immersive installations by Georgia artists at Hambidge Hive, Uptown Atlanta. Join us for drinks, music (from a collaborative studio playlist made by the artists!), and a party to celebrate the second and unique iteration of the Atlanta satellite, Hambidge Hive!

Image credit: work by Photography Lecturer Blake Jacobsen, Under the Hood.

Melt: UGA graduate student and faculty exhibition

The University of Georgia presents Melt, a pop-up exhibition featuring artwork selected from their MFA program for the 2025 edition of Atlanta Art Week. Organized and curated by graduate students and faculty from the Lamar Dodd School of Art, Melt is an exciting look at the diverse approaches to art making in this emerging creative community readying to launch into the professional field. Second- and third-year graduate candidates, including faculty and alumni, are working in a range of media, including metals, fiber, photography, and papermaking. Exploring concepts such as climate concern, identity politics, beauty, and storytelling.

Melt exhibition dates: Sept 25, 2025 – Oct 25, 2025

Participating Artists

Gabrielle Barnett

Adah Bennion

Gab Gagne

Brian George

Jana Ghezawi

Clara-Beth Hamill

Hail Holtzclaw

Samuel Hamish Horgan

Blake Jacobsen

Izzy Losskarn

Larissa McPherson

Phoebe Agńes Mills

Maddy Underwood

Martijn van Wagtendonk

Cupola

The Cupola Project was initiated in 2023 by UGA professor Martijn van Wagtendonk as a class assignment at the Lamar Dodd School of Art. Inspired by Renaissance architect Filippo Brunelleschi, the project integrates engineering, science, language, music, philosophy, and kinetic sculpture into a fantastical interactive structure. Cupola is meticulously constructed with mortise and tenon joints, and its form has continued to expand over the past two years. This collaborative endeavor has engaged over 45 students and faculty from diverse disciplines. Designed with portability in mind, Cupola is akin to a mobile fairground attraction, easily assembled and disassembled, making it perfect for a grand tour. Next stop: Chattanooga.

Participants in this version

Keeta Moore, Preston Harden, Shannon Gaddy, Jana Ghezawi, Khang Phan, Emma Scott, Justin Zhoe, Sophie James, Chase Cook, Emma Callicutt, Ben Elliott, Morgan Bryant, Gracie Pearson, Emma Mitchell, Han Walker, Martijn van Wagtendonk.

Participating GSU Artists

Jess Jones

Adewale Adenle

Craig Dongoski

Jeremey Bolen

Ashleigh Erickson

Roxie Fricton

Cindy Mcdonald

Ayo Akinyemi

Daniel Jacobsen

Sid Henderson

Kelly Dillard

Yufei Ren

Andrew Tieman

Tem Deiri

Gabi Madrid

Haylee Anne

Evan Thomas