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Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop‑Motion Animation invites visitors behind the scenes of one of the most enchanting forms of visual storytelling.

Featuring original puppets, sets, and production materials from across the world of stop‑motion, the exhibition reveals how artists bring inanimate materials to life one meticulous movement at a time. Through immersive displays, hands‑on elements, and behind‑the‑scenes insights, guests will explore the craft, innovation, and imagination that shape this beloved animation tradition.

The exhibition includes puppets and production elements from Adventure Time, Anomalisa, Corpse Bride, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Frankenweenie, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, James and the Giant Peach, Moral Orel, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™, and more.

Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday? Make it an adventure at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights—a vibrant museum where kids can play, explore, and discover stories that shape the world around them.

Start your visit in Change Agent Adventure: The Children’s Gallery, an interactive “secret headquarters” designed for children 12 and under. Here, young changemakers step into action through hands-on play, creative problem-solving, and experiences that build empathy, courage, and confidence.

Then, keep the adventure going throughout the museum with family-friendly programming designed to spark curiosity and connection. Every Saturday offers something new to explore together.

The Spelman College Museum of Fine Art presents Between Here & Infinity: Celebrating 30 Years of the Spelman College Art Collection, an expansive exhibition featuring nearly seventy works by Black women artists who shape our permanent collection and define our mission. Beginning September 9, 2026, visitors to the Spelman College Museum will have opportunities to discover art and artists from the collection. The first exhibition to span both the museum’s galleries, this exhibition will open in two waves: at the Bank of America Gallery at the Mary Schmidt Campbell Center for Innovation & the Arts, opening September 9, 2026, and in the gallery in the Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby, Ed.D. Academic Center on October 2, 2026.

Between Here & Infinity: Celebrating 30 Years of the Spelman College Art Collection is grounded in dreaming and the Black feminist imagination, exploring ways of knowing, seeing, and creating shaped by Black women’s lived experiences. Between Here & Infinity presents artworks drawn from the permanent collection, organized by areas inspired by the layers of Earth’s atmosphere to gesture toward the vast and diverse qualities of the Black feminist imagination which shapes it: the Root, works that ground the collection in origin and tradition; the Threshold, works that evoke crossings through transitional space; the Interior, works that turn inward toward intimacy and quietude; the Expanse, works that are conceptually daring and electric in color; and the Horizon, where the past meets the future and dissolves into limitless possibility. Visitors are invited to explore the exhibition in any order they choose, taking in the collection’s range and depth.

A Christmas Carol The Dickens classic is brought to life with beautiful live music and a richly imagined world of characters. Approximately two hours, 15 minute intermission By Charles Dickens Adapted by David H. Bell Directed by Amanda Watkins Original Direction by Leora Morris Step into one of Atlanta’s most cherished holiday traditions with A Christmas Carol at the Alliance Theatre. This dazzling adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic follows Ebenezer Scrooge on a transformative journey through past, present, and future, as three spirits guide him toward a new understanding of compassion, generosity, and the true meaning of Christmas.

Festive Features 2026 transforms the Center into a joyful holiday showcase of puppetry and nostalgia. Beloved characters from Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964), Lamb Chop’s Special Chanukah, and more are showcased throughout all three galleries and the atrium. This annual celebration highlights the artistry that brings holiday favorites to life on stage and screen.

Pricing: $18.00 for non-Members (eligible Member prices confirmed in cart).

Frame by Frame: The Art of Stop‑Motion Animation invites visitors behind the scenes of one of the most enchanting forms of visual storytelling.

Featuring original puppets, sets, and production materials from across the world of stop‑motion, the exhibition reveals how artists bring inanimate materials to life one meticulous movement at a time. Through immersive displays, hands‑on elements, and behind‑the‑scenes insights, guests will explore the craft, innovation, and imagination that shape this beloved animation tradition.

The exhibition includes puppets and production elements from Adventure Time, Anomalisa, Corpse Bride, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Frankenweenie, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, James and the Giant Peach, Moral Orel, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™, and more.

Looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday? Make it an adventure at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights—a vibrant museum where kids can play, explore, and discover stories that shape the world around them.

Start your visit in Change Agent Adventure: The Children’s Gallery, an interactive “secret headquarters” designed for children 12 and under. Here, young changemakers step into action through hands-on play, creative problem-solving, and experiences that build empathy, courage, and confidence.

Then, keep the adventure going throughout the museum with family-friendly programming designed to spark curiosity and connection. Every Saturday offers something new to explore together.

The Spelman College Museum of Fine Art presents Between Here & Infinity: Celebrating 30 Years of the Spelman College Art Collection, an expansive exhibition featuring nearly seventy works by Black women artists who shape our permanent collection and define our mission. Beginning September 9, 2026, visitors to the Spelman College Museum will have opportunities to discover art and artists from the collection. The first exhibition to span both the museum’s galleries, this exhibition will open in two waves: at the Bank of America Gallery at the Mary Schmidt Campbell Center for Innovation & the Arts, opening September 9, 2026, and in the gallery in the Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby, Ed.D. Academic Center on October 2, 2026.

Between Here & Infinity: Celebrating 30 Years of the Spelman College Art Collection is grounded in dreaming and the Black feminist imagination, exploring ways of knowing, seeing, and creating shaped by Black women’s lived experiences. Between Here & Infinity presents artworks drawn from the permanent collection, organized by areas inspired by the layers of Earth’s atmosphere to gesture toward the vast and diverse qualities of the Black feminist imagination which shapes it: the Root, works that ground the collection in origin and tradition; the Threshold, works that evoke crossings through transitional space; the Interior, works that turn inward toward intimacy and quietude; the Expanse, works that are conceptually daring and electric in color; and the Horizon, where the past meets the future and dissolves into limitless possibility. Visitors are invited to explore the exhibition in any order they choose, taking in the collection’s range and depth.

The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades they have played with spirit and adventure, made their own rules and done so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization, The Bad Plus has won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide with their unique sound and flair for live performance. The Bad Plus continues to push boundaries as founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) embark on a new piano-less incarnation of the band with Ben Monder (guitar) and Chris Speed (tenor saxophone) – instigating a new wave of excitement and anticipation within the band that is re-energizing their sound and inspiration. The Bad Plus have constantly searched to bridge genres and techniques while exploring the infinite possibilities of exceptional musicians working in perfect sync. The addition of Speed and Monder was simply the latest in a history of unexpected moves. Both arrived with storied pedigrees of their own: Speed came to prominence in the influential quartet Human Feel (with Kurt Rosenwinkel, Andrew D’Angelo and Jim Black) followed by memberships in Tim Berne’s Bloodcount and John Hollenbeck’s Claudia Quintet alongside his own genre-resistant bands, including Pachora, yeah NO, The Clarinets, and Endangered Blood. He and Berne had previously joined Anderson and King in Broken Shadows, a quartet dedicated to the music of Ornette Coleman and Julius Hemphill, while King has been a member of Speed’s trio for more than a decade. Monder has long been revered as a visionary guitarist whose uncategorizable sound ranges from graceful lyricism to mind-expanding ambiance to explosive shredding. He was enlisted by David Bowie for the rock icon’s stellar final album, Blackstar, and has enjoyed notable collaborations with Theo Bleckmann, Paul Motian, Guillermo Klein, Donny McCaslin, and the Maria Schneider Orchestra.

A Christmas Carol The Dickens classic is brought to life with beautiful live music and a richly imagined world of characters. Approximately two hours, 15 minute intermission By Charles Dickens Adapted by David H. Bell Directed by Amanda Watkins Original Direction by Leora Morris Step into one of Atlanta’s most cherished holiday traditions with A Christmas Carol at the Alliance Theatre. This dazzling adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic follows Ebenezer Scrooge on a transformative journey through past, present, and future, as three spirits guide him toward a new understanding of compassion, generosity, and the true meaning of Christmas.