Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
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- Regular Hours:
Mon - Fri Sat Sun Closed - Phone:
Main - 404-872-5338
- Address:
- 980 Briarcliff Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30306
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- Historical Places, Art Instruction & Schools, Wedding Reception Locations & Services
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- A unique arts center that enriches the lives of thousands of metropolitan Atlantans year-round as they enjoy historic tours, jazz concerts, gallery exhibits, poetry readings, storytelling evenings and outreach programs. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center also offers nearly 200 classes and workshops each quarter for all ages in the visual, literary and performing arts. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Tudor-Revival style mansion set on a 12 acre estate in Atlantas Druid Hills neighborhood, was built in 1920 as the home of Charles Howard Candler, eldest son of The Coca-Cola Company founder Asa Candler.
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- Neighborhoods
- Druid Hills, Eastside
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- In partnership with DeKalb County, the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is owned and operated by the Callanwolde Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
General Info
Callanwolde, a magnificent Gothic-Tudor mansion, was built in 1920 as the home of Charles Howard Candler, eldest son of Coca-Cola founder Asa Candler. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Callanwolde is one of the finest arts education centers in the Southeast. Located in the esteemed Druid Hills neighborhood, Callanwolde is situated on twelve lush acres, with several outer buildings surrounding the 27,000 square-foot main house. It is a favorite venue for weddings and private events as well as concerts and visual art exhibits with its outdoor summer Jazz on the Lawn series and the Callanwolde Gallery exhibits. Throughout the year, Callanwolde offers classes and workshops for all ages in the visual, literary and performing arts.