Step inside the Hambidge Hive—a 30,000-square-foot creative satellite perched on the 15th floor of Uptown Atlanta—and experience contemporary art and craft like never before. This spring, Hambidge brings its spirit of deep, generative creativity into the city, and as a MODA member, you're invited for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the immersive installations at the heart of the 2026 Hambidge Hive Auction.
From March through April, the Hive pulses with site-specific installations, ceramic cups, and hundreds of original works — all united by the theme Hand, Material, Mind and set against sweeping panoramic views of Atlanta.
At the core of this year's auction are collaborations with twelve installation artists: Michi Meko, Noushin Mousavi, Emma Ramirez, Jason Friedes, Charlita, Benjamin Roosevelt, Sayma Hossain, Jasmine Best, Pam Korman, George Long, Laura Bell, and Matt Haffner.Chosen for the ways their practices bridge art and craft and invite audiences into the living traditions of making, their work reflects the essence of Hambidge—a reverence for environment, community, and the enduring power of creative process.
About the Hambidge Hive
The Hambidge Hive is a temporary creative destination established by The Hambidge Center — a pop-up hub for the annual Hambidge Auction, activating Atlanta's urban core with the same bold, boundary-pushing energy that defines Hambidge's legendary mountain residency.
About The Hambidge Center
Founded in 1934, The Hambidge Center nurtures creativity across disciplines through its residency program, workshops, environmental initiatives, and community programming — all rooted in a pristine 600-acre sanctuary in the North Georgia Mountains. In Atlanta, the Hambidge Cross-Pollination Art Lab extends that mission, bringing dynamic arts programming and studio space into the city.
Registration:
RSVP is required and free for MODA Members + One.
An RSVP link will be sent in your member email.
Limit TWO tickets per member.
MODA Members must use the email address associated with your membership
Know Before You Go: Details will be sent to you in your RSVP confirmation email.
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In Person at Methane Studios / RSVP Required
Located at Globe Arts Studio, 2831 Washington Street, Avondale Estates, GA, 30002. -
Guests can park in front of the building, on the gravel lot along Washington Street, and on the side of the street on Pine Street and Washington, past Pine.
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Please contact Felicia at felicia@museumofdesign.org for more information.
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Wear comfortable walking shoes. Consider bringing a bottle of water to carry for moments where liquids are permitted.
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MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met. If you need to cancel your plans for any reason, we kindly request that you notify us 48 hours prior to the event start.
All participants must RSVP prior to attendance. Since space is limited, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance if you and your + ONE will NOT be attending. Can’t attend? Let us know.
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Felicia E. Gail, MODA Public Programming & Membership Manager at felicia@museumofdesign.org
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Photo Disclaimer: At SCAD FASH: Still photography or videography for personal use is permitted in the museum lobby and some exhibitions. No flash or tripods allowed. No photographs or videotapes may be reproduced, distributed or sold without permission from the museum.
MODA: Pictures and videos will be captured during MODA public programs and may be published on the official website, social media, and newsletters of the Museum of Design Atlanta. If you do not wish to appear on these platforms, please write to felicia@museumofdesign.org.