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Closed for installation Mar 21 – Apr 7. Opening Fri, Apr 8, Jessica Jackson Hutchins and John Heward.

Screening: Flux Fly Body Music Fri, Apr 1, 8-9:30pm Andy Ditzler screens a selection of short films by Yoko Ono, including collaborations with various members of the FLUXUS group. You won't want to miss the infamous FLY, where said insect explores a female nude. The evening concludes with audience participation in realizing Ono's Film Script #3, an instruction piece from 1964 that asks viewers to "cut the part of the image on the screen that they don't like."

Exhibition Openings: Jessica Jackson Hutchins: The Important Thing About A Chair, and John Heward: Things Fri, Apr 8, 8-10pm Works by Jessica Jackson Hutchins bring together glazed ceramic vessels nestled into altered furniture, and mixed media works on paper combining printmaking, collage, and drawing/writing. Hutchins was an acclaimed participant in the 2010 Whitney Biennial. John Heward is one of Canada's most respected artists, and his formal investigations into the possibilities of painting and sculpture are well known in that country. He is also an internationally known jazz drummer. This is the first major presentation of his work in the United States. Jessica Jackson Hutchins: The Important Thing About A Chair is made possible with generous support from the Tim and Lauren Schrager Family Foundation. We are grateful to the Consulate General of Canada (Atlanta) for their support of our Patron Member reception.

Artist Talk: Jessica Jackson Hutchins and John Heward Sat, Apr 9, 11am-12 pm Exhibiting artists Jessica Jackson Hutchins and John Heward discuss their works with Artistic Director Stuart Horodner. Topics include process, inspiration, and the history of Minimalism and assemblage.

Nexus Award 2011 Wed, May 4, 7-9 pm Join us for the second annual Nexus Award celebration, honoring Louis Corrigan, founder of Flux Projects and Possible Futures. The Nexus Award honors individuals who have made a profound contribution to contemporary visual art in Atlanta and beyond. For more info and to purchase tickets, . We'd like to thank our Sponsors: Platinum: Dennis Dean Catering Gold: The Willett Group of Morgan Keegan Bronze: Georgia Commerce Bank, Griffith & Associates, Homrich Berg Media: ART PAPERS, Paper Style

Programming Workshop: Camera-less Filmmaking Thu, Apr 14, 6-9pm

Curator Talk: Stuart Horodner Sat, Apr 16, 11am-12pm

Contemporary Talks: William Pope.L Tue, Apr 26, 7-8:30pm Location: Hill Auditorium, High Museum

Membership Benefit Highlight: Art Supply Store Discounts Did you know that all ACAC members receive a discount at Binders, Sam Flax, and Utrecht art supply stores? At Utrecht (located at 878 Peachtree St in Midtown), ACAC members receive a 10% discount (excluding custom framing, custom printing, and furniture purchases). Also look for Utrecht coupons in our Resource Room when you visit us. Benefits like this are just one way for us to thank you for being a member!

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