MODA EVENTS

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Catalyst: Design Social Change
In-person at MODA
What motivates you as a changemaker? What forces prevent you (and others) from thriving? In other words . . . who are you?
These are the most essential questions to ask when it comes to creating social change, and that’s exactly what we’re inviting you to do at our next Catalyst session, facilitated by Kevin Day from The Mount Vernon School.

How Keeping A Sketchbook Changed My Life: A Conversation with Mike Lowery
In-person at MODA | Ages 16+
Want to change your life?
Please join us for “How Keeping a Sketchbook Changed My Life” a conversation with Mike Lowery, an exuberant and in-depth experience with an illustrator’s process.
This adult program is a special presentation held at MODA in collaboration with AIGA Atlanta.

Discussion: The Midtown Studio Residency
In-person at MODA
Celebrate Atlanta Art Week and immerse yourself in Midtown's vibrant arts scene with Midtown Alliance x MODA, as we host an inspiring discussion about the Midtown Studio Residency.

Catalyst: Drawing on Courage
In-person at MODA
It takes guts to change the status quo, as creative ideas require pluck, nerve, and grit to succeed!
Discuss the values of risk-taking, the benefits of fearlessness, and so much more at our next Catalyst session, facilitated by Kevin Day from The Mount Vernon School.

Catalyst: The Secret Language of Maps
In-person at MODA
What’s the funnest way to collect, sort, and present information? How do we know what’s important? And how can we make sense of the world around us? Mapping! To learn more and build your very own map, join us for our next Catalyst session, facilitated by our friends from The Mount Vernon School.

Illuminate ATL: Intro to Lantern Making
In-person at MODA
Want to walk in Midtown's annual Parliament of Owls Lantern Parade? All you need is an owl lantern, and this is your chance to make one! Grab a friend, bring a beer, and join a local artist for an evening at the museum during which you’ll craft your own lantern!

Design Your Space: Mood-Boards
In-person at MODA
Ever wonder how to make your space feel uniquely “you”? The first step is discovering your style, and guess what? It’s even easier (and funner) than you think! Join award-winning interior designer Caryn Grossman for an exciting, hands-on journey to perfectly capture the vibe you want in your environment!

Business by Design: Murrell’s Row Spirits
In-person at MODA | 21+
How can design influence amari? To find out, join us as we dive into the wonderful world of Murrell's Row Spirits and hear from one of the brand’s founders about how this design-oriented distillery came to life!

Catalyst: This Is a Prototype
In-person at MODA
What’s the best way to plan for the future? And how can we test our ideas? With prototypes!
To learn the “what,” “why,” and “how” of prototype design — and to build your very own — join us for our next Catalyst session, facilitated by our friends from The Mount Vernon School.

Technology of Tomorrow: Solar Panel Design Workshop
In-Person at MODA
Want to learn how solar panels works?
Celebrate sustainability with a crash course in solar technology, a step-by-step prototyping tutorial, and a sketching session, all facilitated by Krystal Persaud!

Catalyst: You Need a Manifesto
In-person at MODA
What can we do? What should we do? What must we do? To answer these questions as they arise in everyday life, we need statements of purpose and scripts for action. We need manifestos.
For a chance to work on your own, join us for our next Catalyst session, facilitated by our friends from The Mount Vernon School.

MAKE @ MODA: Collage Edition
Drop by to craft your own collage in a BYOB design session facilitated by local artist Mariah Maroon!

Catalyst: Navigating Ambiguity
Are you ready to face ambiguity head-on? Want to use the unknown to your advantage? Join us for our next Catalyst session, facilitated by our friends from The Mount Vernon School, where we’ll dive into the book Navigating Ambiguity.

Trap Music Museum Tour & Champagne Reception
Celebrate Hip Hop History Month with a trip to the Trap Music Museum, a curator-led tour, and a champagne reception!

Outkast: Designing the Future with Dr. Regina Bradley
Join Dr. Regina Bradley, critically acclaimed author and Harvard Hip Hop Alumni Fellow, for an event that’s one part lecture and one part listening party and focused on how Outkast created an alternate future.

Catalyst: Creative Hustle
Join us for Catalyst, an evening in which individuals passionate about design dive into the book Creative Hustle, written by Olatunde Sobomehin, CEO/cofounder of StreetCodeAcademy, and Sam Seidel, director of strategy and research at the Stanford d.school's K12 Lab, and published by the Stanford d.School.

Rap in France: DJ Djel at MODA
How has Atlanta influenced hip-hop in France? Join us at MODA for a conversation with DJ Djel, a Marseille-based beatmaker and graffiti artist, to discuss just that!

Catalyst: Design For Belonging
Join us for Catalyst, an evening meet-up where individuals passionate about design dive into the book Design for Belonging: How to Build Inclusion and Collaboration in Your Communities, written by designer and teacher Susie Wise and published by the Stanford d.School.

Rhythm Controllers: Hip-Hop's Influence on Video Games
Join MODA and ScratchOutLoud for a panel discussion about the impact that hip-hop has had on video games!