MODA EVENTS
Mapping Memories: Textiles & Place, a Workshop with Camisha Butler
In-person at MODA
Perfect for all skill levels, this compelling session combines storytelling with textiles, text, found imagery, and personal memories.
Guided Tour of THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data
In-person at MODA
Join us for a guided tour of our current exhibition, THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data.
Minecraft Studio: Eco-City Builders
Virtual | Ages 8 – 14
Join MODA and design a sustainable future!
Business X Design: MADPOP by Greg Mike
In-person at MODA
How does branding, art, design, graffiti, skateboarding, and soda come together to make something deliciously cool?
To find out, join us as we ‘consume creativity’ and discover the whimsical world of Atlanta-based company, MADPOP— a seriously fun brand that is redefining the soda pop industry with thoughtful design!
Guided Tour of THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data
In-person at MODA
Join us for a guided tour of our current exhibition, THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data.
Sandra Sawatzky: Making the Black Gold Tapestry
In-person at MODA
Join us for a design conversation with Sandra Sawatzky, creator of The Black Gold Tapestry, a 220 hand-embroidered tapestry featured in THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data.
Wine & Design: Guided Tour of THREADS of CHANGE
In-person at MODA | Ages 21+
Join us for a glass of wine and a guided tour as we experience the transformative power of textile art in THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data.
Guided Tour of THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data
In-person at MODA
Join us for a guided tour of our current exhibition, THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data.
Sunday Funday: Nature Weaving
In-Person | All Ages Welcome!
Join us for nature weaving during Sunday Funday!
Digital Art Studio: Mountains, Peaks, & Valleys
Virtual | Ages 12 – 18
Join MODA and create your own digital nature landscapes! the buildings of the future!
Catalyst: Assembling Tomorrow. Designing a Thriving Future - Session 1
In-person at MODA
How can design help us navigate change and shape a better tomorrow? Find out in this interactive four-part workshop series led by Atlanta educator Kevin Day, with special guest speakers.
Encrypted Threads: Hidden in Messages in Time of Unrest
In-person at MODA
Discover the wonders of encrypted messages, history and storytelling, and hands-on community connection with workshop with workshop leader Sarah Lawrence!
Kids Create Saturday: Sustainable City
In-Person | All Ages welcome!
In celebration of our planet, MODA invites families to build eco-friendly LEGO® creations that celebrate and protect the Earth!
Guided Tour of THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data
In-person at MODA
Join us for a guided tour of our current exhibition, THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data.
Weaving Waste Into Works, a Workshop with Sayma Hossain
In-person at MODA
Whether you're a seasoned maker or trying your hand at something new, this engaging session will show you how textile art can transform single-use plastics into something extraordinary.
Stitching Life Into Textiles with Sarah Roberts
In-person at MODA
Explore the art of embroidery as a way to extend the life of well-loved household textiles while adding a personal, artistic touch.
Walking & Weaving Atlanta, a Workshop with Amanda Banks
In-person at TBD
Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop combines a guided walk through Atlanta with creative exploration.
Guided Tour of THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data
In-person at MODA
Join us for a guided tour of our current exhibition, THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data.
GREATNESS: Diverse Designers in Architecture with Pascale Sablan
In-person at MODA
Join MODA for an inspiring evening with Pascale Sablan, FAIA, NOMAC, LEED AP, award-winning architect and CEO of Adjaye Associates and founder of Beyond the Built Environment.
Wine & Design: Guided Tour of THREADS of CHANGE
In-person at MODA | Ages 21+
Join us for a glass of wine and a guided tour as we experience the transformative power of textile art in THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data.
Guided Tour of THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data
In-person at MODA
Join us for a guided tour of our current exhibition, THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data.
Catalyst: Assembling Tomorrow. Designing a Thriving Future - Session 2
In-person at MODA
What if you could glimpse into the future?
During this session of exploring teachings from Assembling Tomorrow, we’ll explore the power of storytelling and speculative fiction in imagining what’s next.
Guided Tour of THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data
In-person at MODA
Join us for a guided tour of our current exhibition, THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data.
Guided Tour of THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data
In-person at MODA
Join us for a guided tour of our current exhibition, THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data.
City Lab: Move it! Transportation Reimagined
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 10 – 13
Dive into the world of transportation and discover how cars, trains, and more connect our cities and shape our lives.
LEGO® Adventures: Eco Explorers
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 6 – 9
Get ready for a week of building, exploring, and going green! Campers will dive into the world of sustainability while designing and building awesome eco-friendly creations using LEGO bricks.
City Lab: Greenprint for the Future
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 10 – 13
Dive into the principles of sustainability and discover how to design cities that care for our planet.
LEGO® Adventures: Transportation Tinkers
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 6 – 9
Dream up and construct their very own vehicles and infrastructure using LEGO® bricks and LEGO® Spike robotics.
Art Adventures: City Planners
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 6 – 9
Step into the role of urban designers and create your very own city model!
Catalyst: Assembling Tomorrow. Designing a Thriving Future - Session 3
In-person at MODA
How can we anticipate the future before it arrives?
During the third-session of Catalyst: Assembling Tomorrow. Designing A Thriving Future, we’ll explore design futures tools that help us map possibilities, understand long-term consequences, and imagine alternative futures.
Design ATL: Neighborhoods of the Future
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 14 – 18
Work on hands-on projects, collaborate with other creative minds, and get a real feel for how design shapes the communities where we live, work, and play.
LEGO® Adventures: Neighborhood Builders
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 6 – 9
Explore the basics of urban planning through creative building and understand just how important community spaces are.
City Lab: Build Your Block
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 10 – 13
Explore the essentials of urban design and learn how neighborhoods are structured to be vibrant, functional, and welcoming to everyone.
LEGO® Adventures: Reinvent & Rebuild
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 6 – 9
Learn the art of adaptive reuse by repurposing old buildings and city spaces using LEGO® bricks. Discover how redesigning can create fresh opportunities and sustainable solutions—all while having tons of fun!
Design ATL: Old Made New
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 14 – 18
Explore how imaginative design can breathe new life into spaces that have lost their purpose and discover how to blend history with innovation to create something entirely new—and entirely yours.
City Lab: Back to the Future
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 10 – 13
What if we could take old, forgotten buildings and turn them into something amazing for the future? Explore how to transform existing structures into vibrant, new spaces while preserving their history and character.
Art Adventures: Mural Makers
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 6 – 9
Explore the colorful world of murals by creating their own large-scale artworks!
LEGO® Adventures: Techie Town Takeover
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 6 – 9
Get ready to dive into the exciting world of technology! Explore how tech shapes our cities and makes life better using LEGO® bricks and LEGO® Spike robotics.
City Lab: Street Art Studio
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 10 – 13
Create your own unique pieces of public art, working on projects designed to make an impact and add beauty to shared spaces.
LEGO® Adventures: Art Attack in the City
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 6 – 9
Create stunning public art installations using LEGO® bricks and discover how art can beautify, inspire, and unite communities.
City Lab: Wired for the Future
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 10 – 13
Use LEGO® bricks and LEGO® Spike robotics to build your very own tech-driven cityscapes while exploring how technology is transforming urban life.
Catalyst: Assembling Tomorrow. Designing a Thriving Future - Session 4
In-person at MODA
How do we turn futures thinking into meaningful change?
In this final session exploring teaching from Assembling Tomorrow, participants will apply everything they’ve learned to real-world challenges, using design as a tool for responsible, forward-thinking solutions.
Guided Tour of THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data
In-person at MODA
Join us for a guided tour of our current exhibition, THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data.
Digital Art Studio: Architects in Action
Virtual | Ages 12 – 18
Join MODA and design the buildings of the future!
Guided Tour of THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data
In-person at MODA
Join us for a guided tour of our current exhibition, THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data.
Drift the Map: South-View Cemetery & Lakewood Heights
In-person at South-View & Cemetery Lakewood Heights
Join us for Drift the Map: South-View Cemetary & Lakewood Heights a free walk and talk led by Joel & Mira as we explore the oldest African-American cemetery in Atlanta.
Kids Create Saturday: Build-a-Castle
In-Person | All Ages welcome!
Step into the role of master architects to build their own castles!
Guided Tour of THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data
In-person at MODA
Join us for a guided tour of our current exhibition, THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data.
MODA Members + ONE Tour of "Bold By Design" at Switch Modern
In-person at Switch Modern
Join us for a curator-led tour of Heller: Bold by Design, a special pop-up exhibition celebrating one of America’s most fearless design companies —on view at Switch Modern!
Wine & Design: Guided Tour of THREADS of CHANGE
In-person at MODA | Ages 21+
Join us for a glass of wine and a guided tour as we experience the transformative power of textile art in THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data.
Minecraft Studio: Architecture Adventures
Virtual | Ages 8 – 14
Join MODA and build architectural wonders!
Guided Tour of THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data
In-person at MODA
Join us for a guided tour of our current exhibition, THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data.
Design Conversation—Heller: Defining Design
In-person at The High Museum of Art & MODA
Join us for conversation exploring Heller’s journey—from its iconic collaborations to its modern innovations, offering insights into how its designs continue to inspire and evolve.
Tantrum Thursday: Chat with David Tann
Join us for Tantrum Thursdays at MODA!
Chat with David Tann, Founder of Tantrum Agency and our Designer-In-Residence, during his office hours in MODA’s galleries. Whether you're a design enthusiast, a budding professional, or just curious, drop in to chat with David.
Guided Tour of THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data
In-person at MODA
Join us for a guided tour of our current exhibition, THREADS of CHANGE: Design & Data.
Future Artifacts: Rethinking Today’s Objects — An M21D x MODA Co-Lab
In-person at MODA
Join us for a hands-on, drop-in workshop in which you’ll imagine the future of everyday artifacts.
Interwoven: Conversation & Cocktails
In-person at MODA
Join us for Interwoven, an immersive evening of cocktails, conversation, and performance designed to spark new ways of understanding and experiencing THREADS of CHANGE, MODA’s latest exhibition exploring textile art as a medium for storytelling, activism, and climate justice.
Designing the Museum of the Future: A Conversation on Museums as Spaces for Liberation, Inclusion, and Progress
In-person at MODA
Join MODA, M21D, and leading voices in culture and design for a dynamic conversation on how museums can drive progress.
Future Artifacts: Rethinking Today’s Objects — An M21D x MODA Co-Lab
In-person at MODA
Join us for a hands-on, drop-in workshop in which you’ll imagine the future of everyday artifacts.
Afrofuturism on Auburn: Reimagining a Legacy
In-person at the Atlanta Daily World Building & on Auburn Ave
Explore Auburn Avenue, then participate in a hands-on activity to imagine its future.
Future Artifacts: Rethinking Today’s Objects — An M21D x MODA Co-Lab
In-person at MODA
Join us for a hands-on, drop-in workshop in which you’ll imagine the future of everyday artifacts.
Design a Monument: A Hands-On Workshop on Memory, Freedom, and Representation
In-person at MODA
In this hands-on workshop, participants will design monuments that celebrate liberation, resilience, and overlooked histories.
Future Artifacts: Rethinking Today’s Objects — An M21D x MODA Co-Lab
In-person at MODA
Join us for a hands-on, drop-in workshop in which you’ll imagine the future of everyday artifacts.
Paper Weaving & Collage, A Workshop with Kimani Johnson
In-person at MODA
Perfect for all skill levels, this engaging session blends the art of weaving with the magic of collage to explore history, texture, and design in exciting new ways.
Digital Art Studio: Wizards, Dragons, and Castles
Virtual | Ages 12 – 18
Design your own digital fantasy world!
Kids Create Saturday: Magical Masterpieces
In-Person | All Ages welcome!
Use your imagination to create fantasy worlds!
Tantrum Thursday: Chat with David Tann
Join us for Tantrum Thursdays at MODA!
Chat with David Tann, Founder of Tantrum Agency and our Designer-In-Residence, during his office hours in MODA’s galleries. Whether you're a design enthusiast, a budding professional, or just curious, drop in to chat with David.
The Emotions of Color, a Workshop on Color Theory & Design with Caryn Grossman
In-person at MODA
Join us for an evening of creativity and inspiration and prepare to ride the waves of emotion with us!
THREADS of CHANGE Exhibition Opening
In-person at MODA
Join us to celebrate the opening of Threads of Change at MODA.
THREADS of CHANGE Member Preview + Exhibition Preview
In-person at MODA
As a MODA member, you’re invited to explore the exhibition before it opens and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look with MODA curators.
Not a member yet? Join the MODA family.
Minecraft Studio: Fantastical Worlds
Virtual | Ages 8 – 14
Build your own digital fantasy world!
Participate in The 2025 Type Fight!
In the heart of Atlanta, where every block tells a story, AIGA Atlanta, MODA, and MODA's Designer-in-Residence David Tann invite you to join the 2025 Type Fight—a vibrant celebration of culture and creativity.