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On View: Jessica Jackson Hutchins: The Important Thing About A Chair, and John Heward: Things.

Contemporary Talks: William Pope.L Tue, Apr 26, 7-8:30pm, FREE Location: Hill Auditorium, High Museum Artist William Pope.L discusses his interdisciplinary works with Artistic Director Stuart Horodner and previews footage from his new film, Reenactor, about Robert E. Lee and the "psycho-geography of the South." Pope.L is one of the most talked about performance artists of his generation, putting his body through grueling acts of endurance in various contexts. Presented in partnership with the High Museum of Art and the National Black Arts Festival. Special thanks to our hotel sponsor: The Westin Peachtree Plaza Atlanta. This program is free and seating is limited. Tickets are available through the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office at 404.733.5000. Tickets are limited to 2 per person. Tickets to the High Museum are sold separately.

Special Event: Be Kind to Animals Sun, May 1, 2-4pm, FREE Come see a special presentation of the winners of the Atlanta Humane Society's Be Kind to Animals youth art competition. For more info, official rules, and a printable entry form, visit the Atlanta Humane Society.

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. General Admission $60 advance/$75 at door, Artists $35 advance/$60 at door. For more info and to purchase tickets, . Special thanks to:

James Casebere, Landscape with Houses (Duchess County) # 8 (detail), 2010, Chromogenic print mounted to Dibond Cultural Excursion Mon, May 9, 6:30-8:00pm Upper level Patron Members will enjoy visiting an astonishing local private art collection and discussing the motives and methods of the couple who put it together. If you are a Patron member at the Leader, Champion, or Visionary level, this excursion is a free benefit and you're invited! RSVP required. For details and to secure your spot, contact membership@thecontemporary.org.

Curator Talk: Stuart Horodner Thu, May 12, 6:30-7:30pm, FREE Artistic Director Stuart Horodner leads a tour and discussion of the current exhibitions. He will focus on the artists' use of materials, and issues of tradition and process. Free Thursdays are sponsored by Perennial Properties.

Open Studios Sat, May 21, 5-8pm The 14 participants in our Studio Artist Program open their spaces to share recent works and talk with the public about their ideas and interests. Plus music, food, cash bar. General admission $5, Members $3.

Membership Benefit Spotlight: Discounted ART PAPERS Subscription ACAC members at the Individual level and above may receive a discounted subscription to ART PAPERS magazine, a non-profit organization with a publication that provides local to international coverage of contemporary art and culture. Email membership@thecontemporary.org if you would like to take advantage of this offer. Not yet a member? to join.

www.thecontemporary.org | 535 Means Street NW | Atlanta, GA 30318 | 404.688.1970 Major funding for this organization is provided by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of the Fulton County Arts Council. This program is supported in part by Georgia Council for the Arts through appropriations from the Georgia General Assembly. GCA is a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. This program is supported in part by the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs. Funding and support for this organization and its programs is provided in part by Communications 21, Forward Arts Foundation, Grants to Green, LUBO Fund, Massey Charitable Trust, Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund, The Sara Giles Moore Foundation, The Willett Group of Morgan Keegan, Perennial Properties, The Rich Foundation, Taylor Family Fund, Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, and the WISH Foundation. Atlanta Contemporary Art Center gratefully acknowledges the generosity of other private, corporate, and individual donors.

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