MODA EVENTS
Sip & Savor: Coffee Tasting 101
In-Person at Coffee Man (Blandtown)
Join us for an exclusive tasting at Coffee Man, where we’ll try four distinct coffees, discuss the processes of roasting and brewing, and learn to evaluate different flavors and aromas.
Members Only: Depth Within A Gaze Artist Led Tour @ MOCA GA
In-person at MOCA GA
Join your fellow MODA Members for a look at José Ibarra Rizo: Depth Within A Gaze at MOCA GA. MODA Members will get a chance to tour the exhibition with the artist himself and ask questions about his impactful work focusing on the migrant experience.
Street Art Stroll: A Tour of East Atlanta Village
In-person at the Intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Joseph Avenue
By popular demand, we’re partnering with Arthur Rudick, creator of the Atlanta Street Art Map, for another guided walking tour of East Atlanta. Join us to learn about the murals that make this neighborhood one of the city’s best outdoor art galleries!
Al Dente: A World Pasta Tour
In-person at MODA
Join us for a guided tour of our new exhibition, Al Dente: The Design of Pasta, and see how migrations from Italy impacted the cooking traditions of other countries as you follow pasta around the world!
LEGO® Lanes: Exploring Streets & Transportation
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 6 – 9
Get ready to spark your imagination and sharpen your problem-solving skills as we explore the exciting realm of transportation!
Rolling into Design: Streets and Transportation
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 10 – 13
Are you ready to embark on a creative journey to transform how we move around our cities? During this camp, we will combine hands-on activities, technology, and teamwork to address real-world transportation challenges in our communities
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!
Members Only: The Design Life of Ruby Ross Wood at Atlanta History Center
In-person at Atlanta History Center
Join your fellow MODA Members on a special guided tour of Atlanta History Center's exhibition The Road to Good Taste: The Design Life of Ruby Ross Wood.
It Ain't Easy Being Green: Nature in the City
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 10 – 13
Join us for a week of design and urban development, where we examine the beauty of nature in the city and explore ways to create green oases amidst the urban hustle!
LEGO® Landscapes: Nature and Parks
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 6 – 9
Get ready to explore nature and parks in urban environments and craft innovative LEGO® park designs!
Neighborhood Makers: Designing Inclusive Communities
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 10 – 13
Throughout the week, we'll explore the vital role of neighborhoods in our cities and work together to create inclusive and vibrant communities.
Living in LEGO®: Designing Neighborhoods & Community Spaces
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 6 – 9
Get ready to explore inclusive neighborhoods, innovative community spaces, and the magic of LEGO®!
City as Canvas: Public Art & Culture
In-person at the Lovett School | Ages 10 – 13
Join us for a week of artistic discovery tailored for campers ages 10-13 passionate about art and community!
Brick-by-Brick: Art in the City
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 6 – 9
Get ready for an immersive week into public art, city beautification, and LEGO® masterpieces!
Design ATL: Artscapes
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 14 – 18
Design an art installation while learning how different types of public art can be integrated into city planning to enhance cultural vibrancy.
Techie Town: Building Sustainable Futures with Robots
In-person at the Lovett School | Ages 10 – 13
During this camp, young designers will master the art of designing and programming robots with the power to transform our cities into sustainable havens.
LEGO® Green City: Designing an Eco-City
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 6 – 9
Get ready to explore the exciting world of eco-cities and create your vision of a greener future out of LEGO®!
Design ATL: Green City
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 14 – 18
Use 3D modeling software to design an innovative green space that promotes environmental sustainability and community engagement.
Smart Cities: Designing the Future
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 10 – 13
Join us for a thrilling week of envisioning the cities of the future! Explore what cities are doing now to move toward a smarter future, and engineer creative solutions to real-world problems impacting the efficiency of our cities.
Back to the Future with LEGO®
In-person at Georgia Tech | Ages 6 – 9
Prepare to explore the endless possibilities of advanced technology and craft a futuristic city out of LEGO®!
Sunday Funday: Midtown Blooms
In-Person | All Ages Welcome!
Sundays are fun days, so MODA is throwing a party on the second Sunday of the month!
Story Hour with the Author of Miles of Style: Eunice W. Johnson and the EBONY Fashion Fair
In-person at MODA | Ages 6+
Do you know a young designer with their sights set on fashion? Author Lisa D. Brathwaite will be joining us to read from her new book, Miles of Style, which is all about Eunice W. Johnson: EBONY magazine cofounder and creator of the EBONY Fashion Fair!
For the Love of Graffiti: The Krog Street Tunnel & Cabbagetown’s Arts Ecosystem
In-person
Join Curtis Jackson, leader of the Krog Codex Archive, to learn all about Cabbagetown’s “Arts Ecosystem.” Curtis will highlight different murals, and you’ll discuss how the ecosystem benefits the neighborhood!
North to South: A Tour of Italian Pasta
In-person at MODA
Join us for a guided tour of our new exhibition, Al Dente: The Design of Pasta, and explore the symbolism, cultures, and traditions of pasta across different Italian regions!
All Aboard! A Poetic Journey on the Eastside Beltline!
In-person
Join Robert Barsky, in partnership with Villa Albertine, as he leads a mile-long walk down the Eastside BeltLine. He’ll speak to the locations that have inspired his poetry and his discuss 68-page piece, “The BeltLine Chronicles.”
Photography Tour: Historic Architectural Icons of Atlanta
In-person
Join Lauren Holley of Atlanta Urban Photo Walkers for a street photography walking tour. You’ll explore, learn about, and photograph eight historic buildings in the heart of Downtown Atlanta!
Imagining What Was: A History Walk of Grant Park
In-person
Join Grant Park resident (and MODA Board Member) Laura Hennighausen to explore the history of the families that once lived in the beautiful craftsman homes of Broyles Street!
Urban Evolution: Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of Summerhill
In-person
Join Darin Givens, ATL Urbanist, for a walk centered on the city’s first Bus Rapid Transit line and a conversation about the evolution of Atlanta’s Summerhill neighborhood!
A Walk in the Woods: Exploring the Chattahoochee River
In-person
Join Jodi Mansbach for a walk through the woods to the confluence of Peachtree Creek and the Chattahoochee River! Along the way, you’ll discuss the river’s role in Atlanta’s history, and you will get a glimpse into the future Camp + Paddle Trail!
Splat Stroll: A Ramble Through the Paved (and Unpaved) Westside Trail
In-person
Join designer and West End resident Sarah Lawrence on walk along the Atlanta BeltLine, including a detour through the shady, wild, and very tranquil corridor of the unpaved path.
Boldly Going Pink: An Architecture Walking Tour in Downtown Decatur
In-person
Join Gene Kansas and Helen McGaughy for a colorful walking tour through Downtown Decatur. You’ll meet at Decatur’s Blair Building: a 1939 Streamline Moderne property that boldly went pink!
Where Midtown Meets Downtown: See Atlanta Through the Centuries
In-person
Join Scott Morris and walk the blocks that merge Midtown and Downtown! See sacred architecture, skyline views, and buildings from the 1880s to the present.
Piedmont Park: A Walking History Tour
In-person
Join a docent for an introduction to the Piedmont Park’s vibrant past and present! From forest to farm to a brief stint as a fairground, Atlanta’s premier urban green space has had a fascinating history!
Type Walk: Historic Auburn Avenue
In-person
Join Sue Youngblood, type aficionado and Atlanta lover, and discover the typographic and symbolic richness of one of Atlanta's most historically and culturally rich streetscapes!
Writers of West End: A Walk with The Wren’s Nest
In-person
Join Robert Thompson and Paige Sullivan to explore the rich cultural history of Atlanta's West End neighborhood. You’ll visit several locations associated with writers who lived or worked in West End, and the walk will conclude at Portrait Coffee!
Tiny Doors Tour: A Walk with Artist Karen Anderson Singer
In-person
Join Karen Anderson Singer, the artist behind Tiny Doors ATL, for a Jane’s Walk! You’ll see five Tiny Doors — including the very first — and get an exclusive peek at the new Tiny Doors ATL Studio!
Park-ocolypse & Promise: A Tour of Downtown Atlanta
In-person
Join Matthew Garbett, urbanist and ThreadATL cofounder, for a walk through Downtown Atlanta.
Little 5 Points Revival
In-person
Join longtime community developers Don Bender and Kelly Jordan for a tour of Little 5 Points: a neighborhood that owes so much of its character to their preservation work in the 70s and 80s!
Wander Your Way to Wisdom: A Guided Experiential Walk through Midtown
In-person
Join Jodi Mansbach for a Street Wisdom walk through Midtown, and learn how to tune into your surroundings and yourself as you explore the city.
Discover Atlanta’s Hidden Gems: A Guided Tour of the Atlanta BeltLine's Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods
In-person
Join Nicole Gustin, Founder & CEO of BiteLines, on an exciting tour through up-and-coming areas along the BeltLine! You’ll learn about the BeltLine project and see the transformations happening right before your eyes!
Knitting Atlanta at the Seams: A “Plan A” Walk Through Cabbagetown
In-person
Join Elizabeth Clappin — Plan A city planner, cemetery aficionado, and podcaster — to explore a few blocks across Cabbagetown and Reynoldstown!
Knitting Atlanta at the Seams: A “Plan A” Walk Through Vine City
In-person
Join Plan A city planners to explore a few blocks across Vine City that are being discussed by residents all over the ATL as part of the current comprehensive planning process!
From Dough to Dinner: Pasta Making & Supper Club
In-person at Utpown Test Kitchen
What’s the secret to perfect pasta? Join us as we find out! We’re partnering with Chow À La Carte for a special event with Chef Deborah Kudelka. You’ll learn to make pasta before enjoying a dinner with the chef herself!
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.
Guided Tour of Al Dente: The Design of Pasta
In-person at MODA
On this guided tour, we’ll satisfy your culinary curiosities with an in-depth look at our newest exhibition, Al Dente: The Design of Pasta!
Members Only Tour: Recasting Antiquity @ Emory Carlos Museum
In-person at the Carlos Museum
Join your fellow MODA Members for a special Guided Tour of Recasting Antiquity: Whistler, Tanagra, and the Female Form at the Carlos Museum.
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!
Sunday Funday: Futuristic Fun!
In-Person | All Ages Welcome!
Sundays are fun days, so MODA is throwing a party on the second Sunday of the month!
Al Dente: The Design of Pasta Opening Celebration!
In-Person
Help us celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition, Al Dente: The Design of Pasta! Indulge in delicious cocktails and light bites and enjoy an opera performance as you immerse yourself in the history of pasta-making!
Street Art Stroll: A Tour of East Atlanta Village
In-person at the Intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Joseph Avenue
We’re partnering with Arthur Rudick, creator of the Atlanta Street Art Map, for a guided walking tour of East Atlanta. Join us to learn about the murals that make this neighborhood one of the city’s best outdoor art galleries!