Chastain Arts Center is an educational facility that offers classes, workshops, and exhibits in a variety of creative mediums. Established in 1968 as an arts center, Chastain Arts Center is the oldest arts center in Atlanta. Chastain encourages traditional fundamentals while stimulating individual expression for artists of all ages and skill levels.
In addition to programs and classes, we have a gift shop of rotating handmade items, we offer an annual Summer Camp, and facility rentals for studio groups. Fulton County constructed the buildings now known as Chastain Arts Center and the Galloway School between 1901 and 1911. The buildings were originally almshouses (or poorhouses) for the elderly, disabled, and unemployable. Thomas Henry Morgan, known as the ‘Dean of Atlanta’s architects’, designed the two Neo-Classical buildings.
The Chastain Arts Center Gallery was established in 1978 under the auspices of the City of Atlanta’s Office of Cultural Affairs to exhibit contemporary art by local and nationally recognized artists. The gallery exposes the community of Atlanta to progressive exhibitions and programs that relate to contemporary life, visual arts, and culture.

Moments in Light
Moments in LightA Photography Exhibition by the Analog to Digital Photography Group Exhibition Dates: September 10 – October 10, 2026 Opening Reception:September 10, 2026, 6:00

Fall Session 2026
Registration Opens:Thursday, July 16th at 10 AM Fall Session Dates:Monday, September 14th-Saturday, November 14th December Workshop Dates:Monday, November 30th-Saturday, December 12th

The Weight and the Witness
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 18, 5:30-8:30 PM Artist Talk: Saturday, July 25, 2:00-4:00 PM
Chastain Arts Center provides exceptional art classes for all ages and skill levels in a variety of visual arts and crafts. We offer classes in drawing, printmaking, pottery, painting, jewelry making, framemaking, and more! The Center is located in the beautiful and exclusive Chastain Park, in northwest Atlanta.
Spring Session 2026
Monday, March 30th – Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Instructors:
Tyra Barnes – Ceramics
Michaela Cooper – Ceramics
Bob Petersen – Ceramics
Jennie Ashcraft Berman -Ceramics
Hellenne Vermillion – Ceramics
Susie Winton – Ceramics
Joanna Stecker-Wilson – Ceramics
Stacey Shulman – Ceramics & Chair Yoga
Marie Portaleo – Ceramics & Polymer
James Delevett – Ceramics
Bryan Thompson – Drawing
Beth Wachter – Figure Drawing
Jamie Ballay – Figure Drawing
Marie Matthews – Drawing and Painting
Ed Cahill – Oil and Acrylic Painting
Georgia Nagle – Oil Painting
Christy Knight – Abstract, Acrylic, Collage, Teen & more
John Ryan – Watercolor
Malena Bisanti – Mixed Media Collage
Hannah Adair – Printmaking
Bryan Baker – Printmaking/Letterpress
Martha Downer – Glass Fusion
Alan Vaughn – Framing
Debra Lynn Gold – Jewelry
Monika Ruiz – Beginning Jewelry
Joyce Ryan – Beginning Jewelry & Portrait Sculpture
Toni Strachan – Early Education & Youth
Sabine Saladrigas – Early Education & Youth/Teen
Sarah Collins – Youth & Teen
Jessica Kemper – Embroidery Enrichment
Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis! Register early to avoid disappointment.
We accept all major credit cards and checks when registering in person. We cannot accept cash.
Registration cannot be processed prior to the first day of registration.
If you register online and are not certain about a class, please email ChastainArts@atlantaga.gov prior to the first day of class to verify the day and time of the class and your enrollment. Instructors email students introducing themselves and share a supply list if your class requires additional supplies.
REGISTRATION POLICY:
You can register one non-family member per registration. Students may register multiple people, but only if they are considered family and in the ‘Family’ section of their ActiveNet profile.
PLEASE NOTE:
All classes require a minimum enrollment to convene. Chastain Arts Center reserves the right to cancel, reschedule or combine classes, and to change instructors, fees, and/or classroom assignments when necessary.
Any cancellation of or change made to a scheduled class will be made a minimum of 1 week prior to the first-class meeting. Students will be notified using the e-mail or phone number provided at registration. Full refunds will be issued for canceled classes due to under-enrollment.
REFUND POLICY:
To receive a refund, students must submit their request at least 2 week before the first class. No refunds or transfers are guaranteed after this time. To withdraw from a class, you are required to email ChastainArts@AtlantaGA.gov and include your name, the class name, and the reason for your withdrawal. The option to accept an account credit for the class withdrawal is preferred.
If a withdrawal/refund is requested after 2 weeks prior to or after the class has begun, a $30 administration fee will be deducted and only an account credit will be processed to be used for future class registrations, clay purchases, and future purchases in our gift shop & gallery. If a class is running at minimum enrollment, we cannot process refunds or credits within 1 week of the class starting. If you register for a class after the session has begun, only an account credit will be processed if a withdrawal is requested. Anyone registered for a figure class with a mode will be required to pay the model fee on the first day of class with cash or check to the instructor. Even if you request a withdrawal after the first day of class, you will be required to pay the model fee calculated based on enrollment on the first-class meeting.
The Chastain Arts Center is not responsible for classes missed due to student absences, and the student is not eligible to receive a refund or credit for any missed classes due to a student absence. Please discuss any unavoidable absences with your instructor.
Contact Chastain Arts Center
135 Chastain Park Avenue, NW
Atlanta, GA 30342
Phone: (404) 252-2927
E-Mail: chastainarts@atlantaga.gov
Hours:
Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Staff Contact Info:
Alma Kadri
Facility Administrator
akadri@atlantaga.gov
Kimberly Shelton
Ceramic Project Coordinator
kshelton@atlantaga.gov
Hannah Adair
Project Coordinator
hadair@atlantaga.gov
Aiyanna Sisneros
Office Support
ASisneros@AtlantaGa.Gov