Best art event

Of all things glittery and shiny we witnessed just before the economy officially flew off the rails, nothing was glitterier or shinier than last fall’s … »more

Best artistic stimulus package

Art Papers is more widely known for its annual art auction blowout, which somehow persuades large swaths of the Atlanta art community to show up … »more

Best book event

For bibliophiles, the DECATUR BOOK FESTIVAL is simply impossible to ignore. The largest independent book festival in the country, DBF brings a staggering lineup of … »more

Best comedic threesome

Last fall, Actor’s Express’ production of Paul Rudnick’s The New Century presented a dream team of Atlanta comic talent with LALA COCHRAN, DON FINNEY AND … »more

Best dance performance

Atlanta's dance scene teems with modern and contemporary companies vying for recognition, but with each new showcase, Zoetic Dance Ensemble sets the standard. Last fall's … »more

Best film event

Every year, Atlanta stages an intriguing variety of worthy cinematic activities, including the annual Out on Film Festival, monthly Film Love screenings, and the Plaza … »more

Best gallery spotlighting local artists

Now that the price of gas has come down, there’s no excuse for ITP-centric Atlantans not to make the trek out to Dunwoody’s SPRUILL GALLERY. … »more

Best literary love for Atlanta

New York Times reporter Warren St. John offered an unconventional kind of underdog sports story with his nonfiction book OUTCASTS UNITED. While profiling Jordanian soccer … »more

Best local female actor

With a one-line role in last year’s Oscar-nominated The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Atlanta actress KATE DONADIO signaled that she’s poised for big things. … »more

Best local male actor

It’s not exactly a surprise when DANIEL THOMAS MAY creates a powerful character or provides a memorable interpretation onstage. He won Creative Loafing’s Critics Pick … »more

Best new theatrical venue

The SOUTHWEST ARTS CENTER is the long overdue cultural venue on Atlanta’s southwest side — but the name doesn’t convey just how impressive the 27-acre … »more

Best new trend in the arts

The last year witnessed a woeful lot of new trends. We don’t need to remind you about tanking home prices, skyrocketing unemployment, and widespread economic … »more

Best orgiastic feast

The Atlanta art scene might not be the most hospitable place for an Afro-Cuban political dissident who just wants to preach revolution while getting his … »more

Best peek into an art collector's vault

Curator Stuart Horodner’s 11th-hour tour de force MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center reminded us of the old haberdasher’s saying: “It’s not … »more

Best place to score affordable art

Tucked between Café di Sol and Atlanta Pro Bicycle on North Highland, YOUNG BLOOD GALLERY AND BOUTIQUE has the goods and it has ’em cheap. … »more

Best reason to name-drop

Odds are, you’re not going to run into SALMAN RUSHDIE while having a beer at the Local or getting your car’s emissions checked. During his … »more

Best venue for stand-up comedy

When it came to choosing the best venue for stand-up comedy from the exhaustive list of two full-time comedy clubs actually located in metro Atlanta, … »more

Best visual artist

Installation and conceptual artist DANIELLE RONEY was already making thoughtful art that put her in the league of nationally and internationally recognized artists. But Genesis … »more

Filthy Pick: Best public art

Armed with maps, Sharpies and $400 worth of wood, a group of local artists organized by WonderRoot and local do-gooder/merry-maker Angel Poventud ART SIGNED THE … »more

Rich Pick: Best theater company

The spirit of “the show must go on” is alive and well at GEORGIA SHAKESPEARE. The economic downturn forced the company to cancel its annual … »more

Best advocate for the arts

Best art event

Best art exhibit in a gallery

Best art exhibit in a museum

Best book by a local author

Best book event

Best dance company

Best dance performance

Best emerging visual artist

Best established visual artist

Best film festival

Best film series

Best gallery

Best gallery spotlighting local artists

Best improv group

Best local arts blog

Best local arts website

Best local author

Best local female actor

Best local male actor

Best local playwright

Best local poet: Tie

Best local poet: Tie

Best local spoken word artist

Best museum

Best neighborhood art walk

Best neighborhood for the arts

Best new trend in the arts

Best opening

Best place for author reading/signing

Best place to hear spoken word

Best place to score affordable art

Best place to see a movie

Best play

Best public art

Best showbiz shout-out to Atlanta

Best stage director

Best theater company

Best touring play

Best underground art space

Best venue for stand-up comedy

Best advocate for the arts

Best art event

Best art event

Of all things glittery and shiny we witnessed just before the economy officially flew off the rails, nothing was glitterier or shinier than last fall’s … »more

Best art exhibit in a gallery

Best art exhibit in a museum

Best artistic stimulus package

Art Papers is more widely known for its annual art auction blowout, which somehow persuades large swaths of the Atlanta art community to show up … »more

Best book by a local author

Best book event

For bibliophiles, the DECATUR BOOK FESTIVAL is simply impossible to ignore. The largest independent book festival in the country, DBF brings a staggering lineup of … »more

Best book event

Best comedic threesome

Last fall, Actor’s Express’ production of Paul Rudnick’s The New Century presented a dream team of Atlanta comic talent with LALA COCHRAN, DON FINNEY AND … »more

Best dance company

Best dance performance

Best dance performance

Atlanta's dance scene teems with modern and contemporary companies vying for recognition, but with each new showcase, Zoetic Dance Ensemble sets the standard. Last fall's … »more

Best emerging visual artist

Best established visual artist

Best film event

Every year, Atlanta stages an intriguing variety of worthy cinematic activities, including the annual Out on Film Festival, monthly Film Love screenings, and the Plaza … »more

Best film festival

Best film series

Best gallery

Best gallery spotlighting local artists

Best gallery spotlighting local artists

Now that the price of gas has come down, there’s no excuse for ITP-centric Atlantans not to make the trek out to Dunwoody’s SPRUILL GALLERY. … »more

Best improv group

Best literary love for Atlanta

New York Times reporter Warren St. John offered an unconventional kind of underdog sports story with his nonfiction book OUTCASTS UNITED. While profiling Jordanian soccer … »more

Best local arts blog

Best local arts website

Best local author

Best local female actor

With a one-line role in last year’s Oscar-nominated The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Atlanta actress KATE DONADIO signaled that she’s poised for big things. … »more

Best local female actor

Best local male actor

It’s not exactly a surprise when DANIEL THOMAS MAY creates a powerful character or provides a memorable interpretation onstage. He won Creative Loafing’s Critics Pick … »more

Best local male actor

Best local playwright

Best local poet: Tie

Best local poet: Tie

Best local spoken word artist

Best museum

Best neighborhood art walk

Best neighborhood for the arts

Best new theatrical venue

The SOUTHWEST ARTS CENTER is the long overdue cultural venue on Atlanta’s southwest side — but the name doesn’t convey just how impressive the 27-acre … »more

Best new trend in the arts

Best new trend in the arts

The last year witnessed a woeful lot of new trends. We don’t need to remind you about tanking home prices, skyrocketing unemployment, and widespread economic … »more

Best opening

Best orgiastic feast

The Atlanta art scene might not be the most hospitable place for an Afro-Cuban political dissident who just wants to preach revolution while getting his … »more

Best peek into an art collector's vault

Curator Stuart Horodner’s 11th-hour tour de force MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS at the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center reminded us of the old haberdasher’s saying: “It’s not … »more

Best place for author reading/signing

Best place to hear spoken word

Best place to score affordable art

Tucked between Café di Sol and Atlanta Pro Bicycle on North Highland, YOUNG BLOOD GALLERY AND BOUTIQUE has the goods and it has ’em cheap. … »more

Best place to score affordable art

Best place to see a movie

Best play

Best public art

Best reason to name-drop

Odds are, you’re not going to run into SALMAN RUSHDIE while having a beer at the Local or getting your car’s emissions checked. During his … »more

Best showbiz shout-out to Atlanta

Best stage director

Best theater company

Best touring play

Best underground art space

Best venue for stand-up comedy

When it came to choosing the best venue for stand-up comedy from the exhaustive list of two full-time comedy clubs actually located in metro Atlanta, … »more

Best venue for stand-up comedy

Best visual artist

Installation and conceptual artist DANIELLE RONEY was already making thoughtful art that put her in the league of nationally and internationally recognized artists. But Genesis … »more

Filthy Pick: Best public art

Armed with maps, Sharpies and $400 worth of wood, a group of local artists organized by WonderRoot and local do-gooder/merry-maker Angel Poventud ART SIGNED THE … »more

Rich Pick: Best theater company

The spirit of “the show must go on” is alive and well at GEORGIA SHAKESPEARE. The economic downturn forced the company to cancel its annual … »more