Beyond its quartet of museums, the Marietta Square area also boasts a handful of art galleries that offer plenty to command attention.
These spaces tend toward highly accessible art in an eclectic mix of media and boast an unusually casual vibe.
The popular monthly First Friday Art Walk starts up again April 3, but you don't have to wait to access these square galleries:
DK Gallery is the area's most energetic space, mounting new exhibits monthly. Closing Saturday is "Romance of the Figure & Nude," but the next show, "Smile," will be up on Tuesday. An opening reception will be held 6-9 p.m. March 6 for what's billed as "a show where all the art makes you smile." Guest artists include Chris Beck, Suzie Eifrid, Paul Flack and Betty Wasmer, lending the group exhibit "a folk art and pop art vibe," owner Donna Krueger said. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 25 W. Park Square. 770-427-5377, www.dkgallery.us.
2 Rules Fine Art features paintings, works on paper, crafts, jewelry and more in a changing mix. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. 85 Church St. 770-609-9278, www.2rulesfineart.com.
Red Door Art Gallery & Studio and Marietta Square Artist's Attic are upstairs cooperatives specializing in local art. Red Door: noon-2 p.m. most days. 48 S. Park Square. 770-835-5385, www.reddoor48.com. Artist's Attic: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. 120 S. Park Square, Suite 207. 770-298-9207, www.mariettasquareartistsattic.com.
Avery Gallery represents an epic list of contemporary fine artists. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. 390 Roswell St. 770-427-2459, www.averygallery.com.
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