Downtown Macon, GA

Mix, mingle, and see exciting new art on the First Friday of every month! The galleries stay open late for browsing, and many offer refreshments, live music, or activities. Check back here to find out the complete art crawl schedule for every First Friday.

Friday, May 1:

Macon Arts Alliance (486 1st Street), 4-7 pm
Macon Arts Alliance is happy to present their May exhibit, “Happy Places”, featuring a collection of diverse works from various artists. This exhibit explores the spaces—real or imagined—that bring us comfort, calm, and joy. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, “Happy Places” is a space for artists to reflect on the places we return to when the world feels heavy.

The 567 Center for Renewal (456 1st St), 5-8 pm
Join us for the opening reception of “Between Smoke & Space,” an exhibit of pottery by Margaret Peth and oil paintings by Brandon Narsing. See the new exhibit, meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments.

Wesleyan College Leadership Lab (522 Cherry St), 5-8 pm
Wesleyan Leadership Lab presents the closing reception for Layers of Becoming, an exhibit of work by Cedric Smith. Artist talk at 6 pm.

The Bohemian Den (502 Cherry St), 5-9 pm
The Bohemian Den presents artwork by Sydnee Robertson, an accomplished art educator and practicing artist based in Macon, Georgia. As an educator and artist, Robertson believes that art is a powerful tool for storytelling, personal growth, and connection.

Gallery West (447 3rd St), 5-8 pm
Gallery West will be celebrating their final First Friday in May as they close at the end of the month. Drop by for a retirement party with music by EG Knight and Caroline Aiken, photos by Kirk West, and paintings by featured artists: John Mollica, Kevin Lewis, Doug Miles, Deneise Ricketson, Maura Lucchese, and David Knoll.