MODA EVENTS

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!

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.

Knots of Resistance: A Hands-On Workshop with Sarah Lawrence
In-person at MODA
Discover the wonders of encrypted messages, history and storytelling, and hands-on community connection 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.

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.

Textiles & Sustainability: A Workshop with Interior Designer Caryn Grossman
In-person at MODA
Ready to refresh your space and make choices that are kinder to the planet? Whether you’re planning a redesign or just curious about sustainable materials, join us for an inspiring evening led by award-winning interior designer Caryn Grossman.

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.

A Stitch in Time 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.

Kids Create Saturday: Space Explorers
In-Person | All Ages welcome!
MODA invites families to imagine what life beyond Earth could look like and create LEGO® rockets, planets, space stations, and more

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 with Christine Wertheim: The Crochet Coral Reef
In-person at MODA
Join MODA for a Design Conversation with Christine Wertheim, co-creator of the internationally acclaimed Crochet Coral Reef project, part of which is featured 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.

Business X Design: 3D Printing Architecture with Branch Technology
In-person at MODA
Join us for a conversation with Platt Boyd, founder and CEO of Branch Technology, a Chattanooga-based firm that’s redefining what’s possible in architecture and construction through large-scale 3D printing.

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.

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.

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.

Sandra Sawatzky: The Making of 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.