BUCKHEAD. On upscale Miami Circle, this spacious, contemporary gallery features well-known national names as well as local up-and-coming artists. From paintings to photography to sculpture, Fay Gold brings the modern art scene to life. Since its establishment in 1980, this gallery has been known for staying on the cutting edge of the art world. Well-known names represented in the past include Jean-Michel Basquiat, Annie Leibovitz, Robert Mapplethorpe and Mary Ellen Mark.

BUCKHEAD. You might rub elbows with a celebrity as you browse through this extensive collection of works by the best-known photographers in the business. Irving Penn, Ansel Adams and Richard Avedon are a few of the photographers whose work you might see on display here. In addition to all of the big names, owner Jane Jackson keeps things fresh by offering displays by newcomers, and installations that showcase new directions in the art form.

VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS. Fans of folk art should make this local favorite their first stop. For more than a decade, this gallery has gone off the beaten path to find self-taught and folk artists who don't typically get the recognition they deserve. Although it continues to find these "outsider" artists, the gallery has now expanded to cover the contemporary art scene in Atlanta as well. Past shows have included "Scratching the Surface," which featured works by 12 artists and focused on their unique approaches to surface manipulation.

This company's corporate headquarters in Atlanta features more than 10,000 square feet of showroom space. The two cavernous rooms display a vast array of art, including serigraphs, lithographs, oils, watercolors and sculpture. Big-name artists from around the country are sometimes featured, and there are always plenty of regional and local works. The perfect place to pick up a piece in any price range. The in-house framing center can customize your new treasure before you leave.

VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS. The whole family will enjoy a trip to Right Brain, where informative, eye-catching art is displayed in an accessible way. The frequently changing exhibits are designed to inspire a love of art in children. Classes are available in a variety of media, from drawing to ceramics to collage.