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Building upon more than 50 years of experience, we showcase art that reflects the stories, history, and heartbeat of our community. We not only pass the power of art to the next generation through access and education, but we connect thousands of people, each one of them empowered to make this city stronger. This is the core of what we do.
Originally named the Memorial Arts Center, the Woodruff Arts Center was established in 1965 as a tribute to the 130 Atlanta arts patrons and crew who died at Orly Airfield in France while journeying home from a n arts tour in 1962. At the time, the plane’s passengers represented nearly all of Atlanta’s cultural leadership. Out of this tragedy, the concept of establishing a unified arts center emerged to realize the aspirations of those we lost: for Atlanta to be a premier destination for arts and culture.
The Woodruff Arts Center is home to three renowned artistic institutions: the Alliance Theatre , Atlanta Symphony Orchestra , and High Museum of Art . The Arts Center enriches the lives of more than one million patrons annually, including more than 200,000 students and teachers, making us the largest arts educator in Georgia.
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What a wonderful way to begin a new season of The 1280 Society. We are grateful to Woodruff Arts Center Trustee Asif Ramji and his wife Lisa for opening their home and bringing members together for a lovely evening of celebration. Gatherings like these are at the heart of The 1280 Society, creating opportunities for arts enthusiasts to engage more deeply with the Woodruff Arts Center and one another. And this season is just getting started. Members can look forward to exclusive experiences including: - Like Father at the @alliancetheatre - Mimosa reception and Gallery Tour at the @highmuseumofart - Christmas with the @atlantasymphony And more! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this memorable kickoff. We can't wait to share what's ahead. Learn more about The 1280 Society: woodruffcenter.org/support/the1280society

You’re invited! Join the Woodruff Arts Center for an inspiring evening exploring how the arts can strengthen our health and well-being across every stage of life. Arts + Health Laboratory Second-Annual Convening November 17, 2026 5 p.m. Program | 6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception Featuring voices and performances from: @alliancetheatre @atlantasymphony @highmuseumofart Kay Sargent, @hoknetwork Anna Moore, @howard_school @terminusmbt Anne Basting, @timeslipscreativecare Register at woodruffcenter.org/neuroarts

✨ Introducing the Woodruff Arts Center’s 2026-27 Corporate Campaign: Investing in Community. Rethinking Possibility. ✨ Led by Allison Dukes, CFO of Invesco, this campaign celebrates the impact of corporate support in expanding access to the arts, inspiring innovation, and strengthening Atlanta communities. When companies invest in the arts, they help create opportunities for creativity, connection, education, and cultural experiences that benefit us all. Together, we’re investing in Atlanta’s future. 💙 Thank you to our corporate partners for making this work possible. Learn more at the link in our bio!

This week in Atlanta Symphony Hall: Brahms & Wagner 🎻 Immerse yourself in the lush and richly hued sounds of Brahms and Wagner when Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann cues the next installment in Brahms Revealed. The @atlantasymphony injects explosive energy into Brahms' tumultuous Third Symphony, passing through a wistful allegretto to a blazing finale. Stutzmann contrasts the Brahms with the Romantic opulence of Richard Wagner, with excerpts from three operas, including the ecstatic Prelude and "Liebestod" from Tristan und Isolde. Oct. 8 and Oct. 10 | 8 p.m. 🎫 aso.org/events/detail/brahms-wagner #ASO #Brahms #Wagner

Opening tonight at @alliancetheatre : MEXODUS 🎵 This acclaimed new musical uncovers a hidden chapter of American history—the Underground Railroad that ran south to freedom in Mexico. On The Coca-Cola Stage from October 2–16 🎟️ alliancetheatre.org/production/2026-27/mexodus/ #AllianceTheatre #Mexodus #AtlantaTheatre

Now on view: I SPY! Walter Wick's Hidden Wonders at @highmuseumofart 🔍 The photographic illustrator behind the beloved I SPY and Can You See What I See? book series brings his dazzling, detail-packed worlds to the High through January 3, 2027. Fun for the whole family! 🎟️ high.org/exhibition/walter-wick Yikes!, from I SPY Fantasy, 1994 Pigmented inkjet photograph New Britain Museum of American Art, gift of Walter Wick and Linda Cheverton Wick #HighMuseum #ISpy #FamilyFun

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Coming this weekend: La La Land in Concert with the @atlantasymphony 🎬🎶 Watch the Oscar-winning film on the big screen while the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs the score live. Saturday, September 26 at 7 p.m. Sunday, September 27 at 3 p.m. Atlanta Symphony Hall 🎫 aso.org/events/detail/la-la-land #ASO #LaLaLand #MoviesInConcert

Ready to take the stage? 🎭 @alliancetheatre classes for kids, teens, and adults build confidence and creativity through acting, storytelling, musical theater, and more. Learn more and register: alliancetheatre.org/classes #AllianceTheatre #ActingClasses #Atlanta

We’re hiring! At the Woodruff Arts Center, every employee plays a part in bringing world-class artistic experiences to life. We have a variety of open roles across departments, including: • Assistant Manager, Member Experience at @highmuseumofart • Development Manager, Center Services • Crew Chief at @alliancetheatre • And many more! See current openings: woodruffcenter.org/careers #WoodruffArtsCenter #AtlantaJobs #ArtsCareers

Come Symphony with Us at Piedmont Park! Pack a picnic and join the @atlantasymphony at @piedmontpark for an evening celebrating our City in the Forest. Free and open to all! 📅 Wednesday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m. 🎫 aso.org #ASO #SymphonyInThePark #FreeInAtlanta

A new century. A new look. ✨ As the @highmuseumofart marks its 100th anniversary, we're excited to celebrate the launch of its new visual identity that reflects the creativity and energy that make the High such an important part of Atlanta's cultural fabric.

I spy with my little eye ... an adventure filled with classical music and storytelling, featuring a string quartet! The world of Walter Wick’s beloved I SPY! books comes to life as kids and their families help @atlantasymphony musicians and actors discover new sights and sounds from the iconic I SPY! artwork. Presented in collaboration with the @highmuseumofart this concert complements the upcoming exhibition I SPY! Walter Wick’s Hidden Wonders.” Pre-concert festivals accompany most performances, with photobooth fun and the Instrument Exploration Station where kids can discover their favorite instruments. Designed for ages 3 to 8. 🔍🎻 Music for the Very Young Concert Series 📅 September 19 – October 11, 2026 📍 Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families 🎟️ $15 General Admission / $20 Premium — lap babies free! Tickets at aso.org/events/detail/i-spy #MusicForTheVeryYoung #AtlantaSymphony #ISpy #FamilyConcert #ASOEducation

Based on the award-winning picture book by @mattdelapena, the @alliancetheatre’s Carmela Full of Wishes follows a little girl who’s finally old enough to tag along on her older brother’s errands—a small milestone that feels enormous to her. Along the way, she finds a dandelion that might just grant a wish. A warm, musical story about family, imagination, and the magic of growing up— perfect for a first theater experience, or a lovely one to revisit as a family. 👨‍👩‍👧 September 1 – 27 📍 Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families, Alliance Theatre Tickets at alliancetheatre.org/production/2026/carmela-full-of-wishes Photo by Anna Walters #CarmelaFullOfWishes #AllianceTheatre #FamilyTheatre #AtlantaKids

There’s real science behind why a concert can calm a racing mind or why standing in front of a painting can help someone process grief. Our Arts + Health Laboratory: Georgia’s NeuroArts Coalition—one of 11 Community NeuroArts Coalitions in the U.S. and built alongside Johns Hopkins’ International Arts + Mind Lab and the Aspen Institute—studies exactly that connection, right here in Georgia. The coalition explores the arts’ impact on early child development, brain health across a lifetime, workforce well-being, and even disease prevention—and it’s all grounded in peer-reviewed research. The arts aren’t just something we experience for pleasure; they can measurably change how we live. 🧠🎨 Learn more about the Arts + Health Laboratory: woodruffcenter.org/neuroarts/ #ArtsAndHealth #NeuroArts #WoodruffArtsCenter #ArtsAndWellness

The Alliance Theatre’s 58th season opens with a play that arrives already carrying weight: a Pulitzer Prize, a Tony Award, and a Broadway run that left audiences still talking. Purpose, written by @brandenjacobsjenkins , follows a powerful political family as old loyalties, secrets, and ambitions unravel in real time—sharp-witted, deeply funny, and unflinching. This is a production you’ll want to see before it’s gone. 🎭 August 28 – September 20 📍The Coca-Cola Stage, Alliance Theatre 🎟️ Tickets on sale now: alliancetheatre.org/production/2026-27/purpose/ Photos by Anna Walters #AllianceTheatre #Purpose #AtlantaTheatre #TonyAward

This upcoming season, the @atlantasymphony turns its full attention to one composer: Brahms Revealed brings 10 works to Atlanta Symphony Hall, including all four symphonies and both piano concertos. It also marks Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann’s fifth season at the helm. Beyond Brahms, this season includes two Requiem performances, an all-Mozart evening, a Gershwin spotlight, and concertmaster David Coucheron’s take on Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. Subscribers get priority access before the public, flexible exchanges, and parking savings in our garage. 🎻 2026/27 subscriptions on sale now: aso.org/concerts-tickets/2026-27-subscriptions #AtlantaSymphony #ASO #BrahmsRevealed #NathalieStutzmann #AtlantaSymphonyHall

Tears for Fears. Prince. Queen. Duran Duran. David Bowie. The Police. For one night, the Atlanta Pops Orchestra reimagines the songs that defined a decade at full symphonic scale—synth-driven anthems turned sweeping orchestral arrangements. Whether you lived through the era or just love the music, this is the kind of show that turns a concert into a full-body memory. Seats are moving quickly. Electric Avenue: ‘The 80s Symphonic Experience’ with the Atlanta Pops Orchestra 🗓️ August 15 | 8 p.m. (doors 7 p.m.) 📍 Atlanta Symphony Hall 🎟️ On sale now: aso.org/events/detail/electric-avenue #ElectricAvenue #AtlantaSymphonyHall #80sNight #AtlantaPopsOrchestra

Atlanta is the final stop. After San Francisco, New York, and Baltimore, Amy Sherald: American Sublime has come home—to the city where Sherald trained as a painter at @cau1988. More than 35 paintings are on view, including her iconic portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama, in the largest exhibition of Sherald’s work ever assembled. Once it closes here on September 27, it closes for good. 📍 @highmuseumofart 🗓️ Now through Sept 27 🎟️ Timed tickets required: high.org/exhibition/amy-sherald-american-sublime Amy Sherald (American, born Columbus, Georgia, 1973), A Midsummer Afternoon Dream, 2021, oil on canvas, private collection. © Amy Sherald. Photo by Joseph Hyde, courtesy of the artist and Hauser & Wirth. #AmySherald #AmericanSublime #HighMuseum #AtlantaArt WoodruffArtsCenter

A cocktail, a dish, a moment with the people you love—Elise, right on our campus, before or after the curtain rises. Dinner service: Tuesday through Sunday Lunch service: Wednesday through Saturday Reservations at elise-atl.com. #Elise #WoodruffArtsCenter #AtlantaDining #MidtownAtlanta #AtlantaHotspots

Did you know your library card can unlock free tickets to the @alliancetheatre? @georgialibraries cardholders can check out an Alliance Theatre pass just like a book and enjoy free admission to select performances. Whether you're planning a family outing, a date night, or your first visit to the theater, be sure to ask your local library about the Alliance Theatre pass and experience the magic of live performance. ✨ It's one more way we're making world-class theater accessible to audiences all across the state. Learn more: georgialibraries.org/passes #AllianceTheatre #ArtsForAll #GeorgiaLibraries #LiveTheatre #AtlantaArts #FamilyFun

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Quarterfinals are almost here! Join us Thursday, July 9, from 3–7 p.m. for a FREE official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Watch Party at the Woodruff Arts Center—home to the @alliancetheatre, @atlantasymphony, and @highmuseumofart. Watch the Quarterfinal match on a giant LED screen inside the air-conditioned Azadi Galleria, enjoy food trucks, beverages from Michelob Ultra, Stella Artois, and Nutrl, music from a live DJ, and the Stella Chalice Experience featuring a custom engraver. You can also join the Capture the Flag ATL challenge and collect your digital flags while you're here. Woodruff Arts Center's Azadi Galleria 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 🕒 Event: 3–7 p.m. ⚽ Match begins at 4 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and cheer alongside fellow soccer fans. Admission is FREE. Registration is encouraged but not required. Link in bio: woodruffwatchparty.eventbrite.com Sponsored by @anheuserbusch and @stellaartoisusa

⚽ FIFA World Cup 2026™ Watch Party ⚽ Join us on Callaway Plaza for an exciting outdoor watch party as Uruguay takes on Cape Verde! 📅 Sunday, June 21 ⏰ 4–8 p.m. | Match begins at 6 p.m. 📍 Woodruff Arts Center | 1280 Peachtree St. NE Enjoy: 🎥 A large outdoor screen 🎶 Live DJ entertainment 🌮 Local food trucks 🍻 Michelob Ultra, Stella Artois, Stella 0.0, and Nutrl beverages 🏆 The Stella Chalice Experience with custom engraving 🚩 Capture the Flag ATL digital challenge ✨ Interactive activities at the Michelob Ultra tent Bring a chair or blanket, gather your friends and family, and experience the excitement of the world's biggest sporting event in the heart of Midtown. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Sponsored by @anheuserbusch and Stella Artois. uruguayvscapeverde.eventbrite.com

Atlanta, the game is on. We're excited to be an official Capture the Flag ATL location! Stop by the Memorial Arts Building on our campus to check in, plant your flag, and earn points as you explore some of our city's most iconic destinations. Best of all, it's free to play and no app download is required. While you're here, discover world-class art, music, theater, dining, and family experiences all on one campus. Then keep exploring and see how many Atlanta flags you can capture. Start your adventure: https://showcaseatlanta.com/capture-the-flag #CaptureTheFlagATL #WoodruffArtsCenter #ATLArts #exploreatlanta

In memory of the 122 remarkable souls who perished at Orly Field on June 3, 1962, as they returned home from a cultural tour of France, carrying with them a vision for what Atlanta could become. Artists, patrons, collectors, and leaders who understood, perhaps better than anyone, that the arts have the power to transform a community. Yet Atlanta chose to heal through creation. From that profound loss, this community formed something lasting. The nation’s third largest arts center, a living home to the @alliancetheatre @atlantasymphony and @highmuseumofart. Every performance, every exhibition, every flash of wonder felt inside these walls exists because of the legacy they left behind. They dared to believe in this city. And we carry that belief forward every single day as a place where the hope and power of the arts belong to everyone. Learn more about the Orly Memorial → woodruffcenter.org/orly 🌺: @carithersflowersatlanta

The @highmuseumofart has named @cheryl__finley as the recipient of the 2026 David C. Driskell Prize, honoring her extraordinary contributions to the field of African American art and art history. Finley’s career as a respected and award-winning art scholar, educator and author spans two decades and has consistently focused on collaboration and mentorship among her peers and students. Since 2019, she has served as the director of the @auc_artcollective at @spelman_college. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. Read more at high.org.

At the Woodruff Arts Center, we believe the arts should be welcoming and accessible for every child and family. As part of the new Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families, the Bernie & Billi Marcus Sensory Room offers a calming, supportive environment designed for guests who may benefit from a quieter space during @alliancetheatre and @atlantasymphony performances. This thoughtfully designed feature helps more families experience the joy of live performance and connection together, thanks to support from The Marcus Foundation. Learn more about the Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families and the spaces created to serve all audiences: https://www.aso.org/education-community/goizueta-stage-for-youth-and-families https://www.alliancetheatre.org/about/stages-facilities/goizueta-stage/

Our FY25 Impact Report is here! This year’s report highlights the powerful role that theater, music, and visual arts play in strengthening communities across Georgia: bringing people together, expanding access, and inspiring creativity. From world-class performances and exhibitions to transformative arts education programming, the impact of our work continues to grow. Thank you to the supporters, partners, and audiences who make this work possible. Explore the milestones and moments here: woodruffcenter.org/fy25-impact-report/

Thank you to all who joined us last week for the 2026 Luminaries Luncheon in support of arts education. This year’s event honored The Goizueta Foundation and @pncbank, celebrating the opening of the new Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families and PNC PlaySpace—innovative spaces that are deepening engagement and expanding access to the arts for our youngest audiences. Monday's program showcased the impact of collaboration between our Art Partners and supporters, with featured presentations including: Music for the Very Young: Carnival of the Animals presented by @atlantasymphony; “How Do the Big Kids Sleep at Night?” from The Great Ant Sleepover presented by @alliancetheatre; and remarks from @highmuseumofart's Andrew Westover, Ph.D. We are especially grateful to our Event Chair Rebekah Haskin Wasserman, Host Committee, Benefactors, Corporate Sponsors (Alston&Bird, The Coca-Cola Company, Cox Enterprises, Edible Arrangements), and supporters for their commitment to advancing arts education across our campus, our city, and beyond.

To celebrate Mother's Day at Elise, Chef @craigrichards presents a spring-driven brunch menu that opens with warm baked goods and bright seasonal starters before moving into house-made pastas, delicate egg preparations, and composed dishes. In its artful setting on our campus, Elise offers an elegant backdrop for honoring the caring spirit of matriarchal figures and the families gathered around them. Mother’s Day brunch is a limited seasonal offering; reservations are strongly encouraged. Sunday, May 10 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. | brunch 5 to 8 p.m. | dinner elise-atl.com

Toddler Takeover powered by @pncbank is on sale NOW! ⭐️ Join us May 30-31 for this one-of-a-kind experience developed for children from birth through 5 years old featuring @alliancetheatre Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young performances, art-making at the @highmuseumofart, @atlantasymphony activities and performances, and so much more. Shows include: • Dinosaur! • The Tin Man’s Oz • The Great Ant Sleepover • Rhythm & Thread • The Birthday of the World • RAIN • Helping Hands Additional programming and full schedule to be announced at alliancetheatre.org 🎟️ 🎉

We're on cloud 9 after cutting the (sparkly!) ribbon on our newly-revealed Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families and PNC PlaySpace! Come celebrate with us at these can’t-miss performances from the @atlantasymphony and @alliancetheatre: Music for the Very Young: Carnival of the Animals (through Feb. 16): aso.org Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™ Tale (through June 27): alliancetheatre.org We can't WAIT to welcome you to campus—let the fun begin! 📷: @catmaxphoto #WoodruffArtsCenter #GoizuetaStage #PNCPlaySpace #ArtsForAll

A bold new chapter for Atlanta’s youngest audiences begins!The Woodruff Arts Center has officially opened the Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families and PNC PlaySpace—two dynamic new spaces designed to spark imagination, creativity, and belonging from birth through adolescence. From immersive theater and symphonic performances to hands-on early learning experiences, these venues represent a powerful investment in Atlanta’s children, families, and future. These dynamic new spaces mark a powerful investment in Atlanta’s children and families, offering year-round, thoughtfully curated performances from the @alliancetheatre and @atlantasymphony . Designed from the ground up with young audiences in mind, the venues elevate accessibility, imagination, and inclusion. The Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families opens with the Alliance Theatre’s Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™ Tale (through June 27) and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s Music for the Very Young: Carnival of the Animals (through Feb. 1). Into the Burrow: A Peter Rabbit™ 🎟️: alliancetheatre.org Music for the Very Young: Carnival of the Animals 🎟️: aso.org Our deepest gratitude to The Goizueta Foundation, PNC, and the hundreds of people, organizations, foundations, and corporations who made these transformative spaces possible. 📷: Greg Mooney and @raftermen_llc Design and build partners: @kmzanaty at Yellowbird Project Management @perkinswill_atl @mosa_architects @charcoalblue @humphriesatl @meyersoundlabs #WoodruffArtsCenter #GoizuetaStage #PNCPlaySpace #ArtsForAll

This Veterans Day, we honor those who inspire us through their service by providing special access to the restorative power of the arts. Thanks to the generous support of @homedepotfoundation , the Woodruff Arts Center is proud to offer free admission to the @alliancetheatre, @atlantasymphony, and @highmuseumofart for all active-duty and veteran military personnel and their families. Through Veterans Access seasonal programming and curated concert packages, the arts offer opportunities to reduce stress, spark joy, and foster connection—creating meaningful experiences for our military community. Discover how at woodruffcenter.org/veterans.

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