This Week

Jessica Dodge Exhibition, Dahlonega. Exhibit Feb. 6 through March 1, reception 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 9. The artist's paintings, prints and photographs will be on display. Hansford Hall Gallery, NGCSU, Dahlonega. Free and open to the public. 706-867-2832.

Caricatures in Wood with Gary Falin, Sautee Nacoochee, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 10-12. Learn techniques to improve caricature carvings with emphasis on faces, hands, hair, clothing and posture. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, Ga. 283 and 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee. $175 SNCA members, $195 nonmembers, additional cost for materials. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org.

For Love of the Arts, LaGrange. Feb. 10-12. A Valentine's-themed art festival featuring visual and cultural arts, live music and kid's events. LaGrange Art Museum, 112 Lafayette Parkway, LaGrange. $30 for weekend pass. www.forloveoftheartslagrange.

Visiting Artist Workshops, Dahlonega. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 11, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 13, 12:45-2 p.m. Feb. 14. Seattle artist Jessica Dodge presents a set design workshop Feb. 11, printmaking workshop Feb. 13, reverse painting on glass workshop Feb. 13. North Georgia College & State University Department of Visual Arts, Dahlonega. Free and open to the public. 706-864-3759.

Mark Chatov Features Workshop, Gainesville. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 13-15. A workshop focused on features of the face and hands, all skill levels welcome. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St., Gainesville. $400. www.quinlartscenter.org.

Upcoming

 The Georgia Art League meeting, Gainesville. Noon Feb. 16. Nonmembers welcome. Bring a lunch. Artist Claudia Williams of the Santa Fe Book Arts Group will demonstrate her views on the creative process of bookmaking. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St., Gainesville. www.quinlartscenter.org.

Art with Heart, Gainesville. 7-10 p.m. Feb. 17. A benefit art auction with auctions music, hors d’oeuvres, wine bar and art displays to raise money for the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia. Gainesville Elks Club, 1547 Riverside Drive, Gainesville. $40 per person. 770-532-6617, www.hsnega.org.

Monet, Manet and Merlot, Gainesville. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 21. Social art event on Impressionism. Gallerie 110, 224 Main St., Gainesville. Free. 678-936-5153, www.gallerie110.com.

Watercolor Secrets Revealed, Gainesville. 6-8 p.m. Feb. 21. Artist Tom Lynch presents the workshop designed for intermediate to advanced watercolor painters. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St., Gainesville. $400. www.quinlartscenter.org.

37th annual Fireside Craft/Art Show, Helen. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 18. Pottery, fiber arts, folk art, jewelry, painting and more. Unicoi State Park, 1789 State Highway 356, Helen. $5 parking, free to attend. 800-573-9659, ext. 305.

Carver's Choice with Helen Gibson, Sautee Nacoochee. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 2-4. Class for novices to professionals taught by master carver Helen Gibson. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, Ga. 283 and 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee. $170 SNCA members, $190 nonmembers, additional cost for materials. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org.

34th annual Gala Fine Art Auction, Gainesville. March 3. Fundraising event to to benefit art programs in the community. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St., Gainesville. www.quinlartscenter.org.

 Athens Art Association Exhibit, Athens. March 4-April 29. Reception 2-4 p.m. March 4. State Botanical Garden of Georgia Visitor Center & Conservatory Great Room, 2450 South Milledge Avenue, Athens. Free. 706-542-6014.

Fearless Beading with Vivian Heath, Sautee Nacoochee. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 10. A focus on sewing techniques to create beaded bracelets. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, Ga. 283 and 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee. $80 SNCA members, $100 nonmembers, additional cost for materials. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org.

Woodspirit Hiking Sticks with Allen Goodman, Sautee Nacoochee. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 23-25. Use hand tools to carve a wood spirit in fresh cut saplings. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, Ga. 283 and 255 N, Sautee Nacoochee. $150 SNCA members, $170 nonmembers, additional cost for materials. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org.

Landscape Painting Workshop, Gainesville. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 9-13. Learn universal techniques and fundamentals that you can apply to landscape paintings in a workshop taught by John Poon.  Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St., Gainesville. $600. www.quinlanartscenter.com.

"Across Many Waters," Gainesville. Opening reception 5:30-7 p.m. April 19, exhibit through June 9. Solo work by Sandra Landergott on display. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St., Gainesville. www.quinlanartscenter.com.

Oil Painting: Still Life and Figure Workshop, Gainesville. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 19-21. Workshop taught by artist Gregg Kreutz. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St., Gainesville. $630. www.quinlartscenter.org.

Art in the Garden, Dawsonville. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 5 and 6. Garden-themed art festival with jewelry, pottery, live music and kid's activities. Dawson County Art Council Bowen Center, 344 Highway 9 N, Dawsonville. Free to attend, goods for sale. 706-216-2787, www.dawsonarts.org/festival.htm.

Watercolor workshop by Tony Couch, Gainesville. July 16-20. Gainesville Civic Center. Presented by Gainesville Watercolor Society. 786-208-4320.

Ongoing

"The Color Red," Sautee Nacoochee. Daily through March 4. Work by Harry Shulbert on display. Sautee Nacoochee Community Association, Ga. 283 and. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org.

"Moments of Color," Gainesville. Through Feb. 19. Works by local artist Linda Dragonette. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St., Gainesville. 770-536-2575, www.quinlanartscenter.org.

Georgia Art League, Gainesville. Through Feb. 12. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St., Gainesville. 770-536-2575, www.quinlanartscenter.org.

Abstracts by Ferdinand Rosa, Buford. Through June 1. Adam's Restaurant and Piano Bar, 15 E. Main St., Buford. Free. 678-745-0379, ferdinandrosa.carbonmade.com

Kareem Harris-Rastafarian Art: Celebrating Black History Month, Gainesville. 6:30 a.m. 9 p.m. daily through February. Creative calligraphy images, drawings and paintings with heart and soul. Inman Perk Bistro, Gainesville Square. Free. 

Open Studio at Gallerie 110, Gainesville. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays. Aspiring artists will meet, mingle and work on endeavors. Gallerie 110, 224 Main St., Gainesville. Free. 678-936-5153, www.gallerie110.com.

Friday Sketch Club, Gainesville. 2:30-4 p.m. Fridays. Bring supplies. Quinlan Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. $5 per session. 770-536-2575, www.quinlanartscenter.org.

Drawing Class, Sautee Nacoochee. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Sautee Nacoochee Center Art Studio, 283 Ga. 255, Sautee Nacoochee. $20 per class, $25 one-time materials fee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org.

Watercolor Painting Class, Sautee Nacoochee. 1-4 p.m. Thursdays. Sautee Nacoochee Center Art Studio, 283 Ga. 255, Sautee Nacoochee. $35 per class. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org.

North Georgia Arts Guild, Clayton. Every third Thursday of the month. The guild meets for coffee and discussion. 60 Main St., Clayton.

Georgia Heritage Arts & Fine Crafts Gallery, Helen. More than 30 artists' work on display; occasional demonstrations. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Monday, Alpine Village Shoppes, Helen. 706-892-1033.

 Yonah Art Guild meeting, Cleveland. 6:30 p.m. second Thursday of each month, Hallco Credit Union, 379 E. Kytle St., Cleveland. 706-994-7801 or yonahartguild@yahoo.com.

Art and Antique Festival, Commerce. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. first Saturdays and Sundays. Commerce Crossing, Pottery Factory Drive, Commerce. 706-335-6352.

Early White County pottery exhibit, Sautee. Three new pots including a 1843 pickle jar by Clemonds Chandler of Mossy Creek, a miniature 1862 jug by the Craven family, and a mid-19th century inkwell. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia, Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee. $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 children. 706-878-3300.

Toddler Thursdays, Atlanta. Children ages 2-4 can see the High Museum's collections and create their own artwork. No registration required. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Thursday, Greene Family Education Center, High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St., Atlanta. Free with admission. Admission $18; $15 seniors and college students with ID; $11 children age 6-17; free for age 5 and younger and members. 404-733-5000.