Art Around Athens

Friday (November 20), Visionary Art Gallery will be hosting the free opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. for the exhibition “All Ye Who Wander,” which features the work of UGA’s own printmaking graduate David Savio. For more information contact 706.363.0393 or visit www.visgrow.com and www.davesavio.com. 

The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center is also hosting a free reception Friday for the exhibition “From the Forest to the Shore,” which features wood, metal, and mixed media art by Michael Murrell focusing on ecological issues, endangered species and man’s relationship with nature. The reception is from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit www.mmcc-arts.org for more information.

Saturday, November 21, the Boutier Winery in Danielsville is hosting the 7^th Annual Home & Garden Auction Benefit for Madison County Habitat for Humanity. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for a silent auction, smooth jazz by the Athens A-Train Band, drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a preview of the art for sale. The live auction starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Contact 706.783.4191, madisoncountyhabitat at yahoo.com or visit http://www.madisoncountyhfh.org/ for more information.

Also Saturday, The Point Art Gallery (in Union Point) is hosting a free opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. for an exhibition featuring art by Henry Barns. Contact 706.486.6808 or visit www.thepointofart.net for more information.