Collanwolde Mansion & Fine Arts Center
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The Callanwolde Fine Arts Center is located at: 980 Briarcliff Road N.E. The Callanwolde Gallery is located in the Petite
Hall, on the second floor of the Callanwolde mansion. The Gallery presents
one-person exhibits by local artists in varied media, with a special emphasis on
emerging talent. Approximately six different artists are exhibited each year
with each exhibit lasting six weeks. A free public reception celebrating each
new exhibition is held on opening night of the exhibit. Callanwolde, the magnificent Gothic-Tudor style home of
the Charles Howard Candler family, was completed in 1920. Howard Candler, the
oldest son of Asa Candler (founder of the Coca-Cola Company), was the President
of Coca-Cola from 1916 to 1923. Callanwolde remained the Candlers' home for 39
years. The estate is located in the Druid Hills neighborhood of
Atlanta, which was planned by the firm of Frederick Law Olmsted, designer of
Central Park in New York City. Of the estate's original 27 acres, approximately
12 remain intact. The grounds, which consist of sculptured lawns, formal
gardens, nature trails and a rock garden, have been partially restored by the
DeKalb County Federation of Garden Clubs, and are maintained by DeKalb County. Designed by Henry Hornbostel, who also designed Emory
University, Callanwolde's plan is one of openness. Most rooms adjoin the great
halls located on each floor, and the entire 27,000 square foot mansion is
centered around a large, courtyard that has recently been enclosed. The
attention to fine detail is evident in the excellent craftsmanship of the walnut
paneling, stained glass, bronze balustrades, the artistry of the delicate
ceiling and fireplace reliefs, and the pierced tracery concealing the Aeolian
organ chambers. On the second floor, The Grand Staircase opens
onto the Petite Hall, which is located directly above the ground floor's Great
Hall. This large open hall space (59' by 30') was one of the Candler Family's
favorite rooms. It now houses The Callanwolde Art Gallery, which features
rotating exhibitions of local artists throughout the year. Before the
courtyard was enclosed, a wide balcony topped the ground-level arcade,
overlooking the garden below. Double doors from the Petite Hall opened to the
balcony. The addition of the enclosed courtyard in the early 1980's sacrificed
the balcony, as well as the garden views of the inward-facing rooms of the
second floor.
Atlanta, Georgia 30306
Voice: 404-872-5338
Website: www.callanwolde.org
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