Oasis
March 15, 2025 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Location: High Museum of Art
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Discover tranquility and connection at Oasis, a mindfulness-centered experience held on the third Saturday of each month.
Oasis offers a sanctuary for those seeking both solace and community amid the High’s world-class art. Embark on a journey of self-discovery through activities designed to promote mental well-being. Immerse yourself in movement-based sessions led by local yoga instructors, unwind with soothing sonic experiences, or unleash your creative expression in art-making activities led by teaching artists. In our Seeing with Spirit dialogue series, engage in thoughtful conversations exploring the intersection of art and spirituality.
Join us at the High and experience Oasis—an unparalleled blend of art, reflection, and connection, where every moment invites you to embrace the power of the present.
Yoga
Join one of four beginner-friendly, drop-in yoga classes held throughout the afternoon. All classes are led by certified instructors. Sign up for a class at one of the two check-in desks between 11 and 11:30 a.m. or 12 and 12:30 p.m. Spots are first come, first served.
Anne Cox Chambers Wing Lobby: Lisa Hakim | 11:30 a.m and 12:30 p.m.
Robinson Atrium: Sumunah Khan | 11:30 a.m and 12:30 p.m.
Yoga mats will be available on-site. However, if you choose to bring your own mat, you may store it in the coat check in the Robinson Atrium until your session time.
Mindful Art Making
Drop in for our art-making activities from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feel free to choose materials and take a seat. Our teaching artist will be available for any questions. This month features a workshop on geometric structures and patterns.
Seeing with Spirit
Join us for a casual, thoughtful conversation connecting art and spiritual practice.
Each month, a faith, spiritual, or contemplative practitioner joins a High staff member in a conversation centered on a work of art and the ways it invites deeper reflection into their contemplative practice.
Louis A. Ruprecht Jr. is William M. Suttles Chair in Religious Studies and Director of the Center for Hellenic Studies at Georgia State University. His work covers a range of topics, including the appropriation of Greek themes in subsequent historical periods. For over a decade, he has been a Research Fellow at the Vatican Library and the Vatican Secret Archives, where he has researched the Early Modern conception of art as well as the privileging of classical art in Vatican Museums. His books include Winckelmann and the Vatican’s First Profane Museum (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011), Policing the State: Democratic Reflections on Police Power Gone Awry, in Memory of Kathryn Johnston (Wipf and Stock, 2013), and Classics at the Dawn of the Museum Era: The Life and Times of Antoine Chrysostome Quatremère de Quincy (Palgrave Macmillan, 2014). He holds a PhD in philosophical and religious ethics, with emphasis on classical literature and philosophy, from Emory’s Graduate Division of Religion.
Ruprecht will discuss William Wetmore Story’s Libyan Sibyl on the Third Level of the Stent Family Wing. Join the conversation at 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.
Soundscapes
Immerse yourself in peaceful sounds as you rediscover our Modern and Contemporary Art galleries.
This month features an ambient sound bath experience by Athens-based musician Thomas Dodd. Since his youth, Dodd has been drawn to creating moods and atmospheres through sound. His most recent project, Galena, combines his love of meditation, metaphysical healing, and music. After experiencing success through online streaming, Dodd is looking forward to connecting with and drawing inspiration from people in the Atlanta community.
Sessions will begin in the Modern and Contemporary Art Skyway galleries at 11:20 a.m., 12:20 p.m., and 1:20 p.m.
just add honey
just add honey is an Atlanta-based small business that offers blended loose-leaf teas for all to enjoy. Since 2006, they’ve combined single-origin loose-leaf teas from small-batch farms with local or organic ingredients to make refined flavors. They will be offering a selection of zero-proof teas available for purchase.
Labyrinth
This labyrinth, designed by artist Steven L. Anderson, may look like a maze, but it is not meant to confuse or frustrate you. The labyrinth is a nearly 4,000-year-old design that has been found in a variety of forms and cultures. We invite you to use this labyrinth for walking meditation and contemplation.
Community Spotlight
Each month, the High’s Learning and Civic Engagement department partners with and shines a spotlight on community organizations, initiatives, and individuals that support our directive to extend creativity and civic connection across Atlanta. This month, we are highlighting the role of teachers in our communities.
Metro Atlanta features over 6,900 certified personnel dedicated to the education of the city’s youth. The High thanks teachers for their commitment to students and arts learning. Our gratitude is especially represented today, March 15, on our Teacher Appreciation Day, as we encourage educators to recharge their practice.
Please visit high.org/educators for events and resources specifically created for educators.
Food and Drinks
La Bodega is a local Atlanta-based small business that serves pupusas, the national dish of El Salvador. Since 2013, it has offered this unique gluten-free product in vegan, vegetarian, meat-friendly, dairy-free, breakfast, and kid-friendly options.
just add honey is an Atlanta-based small business that offers blended loose-leaf teas for all to enjoy. Since 2006, they’ve combined single-origin loose-leaf teas from small-batch farms with local or organic ingredients to make refined flavors. They will be offering a selection of CBD tea mocktails available for purchase.
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Discover tranquility and connection at Oasis, a mindfulness-centered experience held on the third Saturday of each month.
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