Forty-one years after the launch of NASA’s Voyager vessels, ATHICA celebrates the legacy of the Golden Record in an exhibition featuring work by regional and national artists. The Golden Record: Far Beyond Our Galaxy is the inaugural exhibition at ATHICA’s new location in the Leathers Building.

Featuring works by Mickey Boyd, Catherine Clements (MFA candidate), Matthew Flores (MFA candidate), Keaton Fox, Mary Gordon (MFA candidate), Gerald Habarth, Katlin Shae (MFA candidate), Braden Skelton (BFA student), Stephanie Sutton (MFA 2017 and Dodd staff), T2R, Robby Toles (MFA candidate), Momma Tried, and Harrison D. Walker.

The curators, Brooke Leeton (PhD candidate), Rebecca Brantley (BA, BFA, and MA Dodd alum), Jon Vogt (Dodd Part-Time Faculty and Art Studio Technician), and Paula Runyon (MFA candidate) are all members of the ATHICA Exhibitions Committee and have participated in ATHICA in various roles, including as exhibiting artists, curators, board members, and volunteers.

The Golden Record is on view from August 18 through October 7, 2018.

Read more about the exhibition here.

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 18, 2018, 6-9 PM
Sounds of Athens Record Release Party and Closing Event: Friday, October 5, 2018, 7-10 PM

ART FOR ALTERNATIVE AUDIENCES 002: BAD TO THE BONE / HOUND DOG from Matthew Flores on Vimeo.

ART FOR ALTERNATIVE AUDIENCES 001: WHO'S A GOOD BOY? from Matthew Flores on Vimeo.