CALLANWOLDE
THE ESTATE
Callanwolde, the magnificent Tudor-style mansion, was built in 1920 as the home of Charles Howard Candler, eldest son of Coca-Cola founder Asa G. Candler. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Callanwolde is now one of the most unique art centers in the country
The name Callanwolde, which translates "Candler Woods, " originated from "Callan Castle, " the ancestral home in Ireland. Designed by Henry Hornbostel, who also designed Emory University, the entire 27,000 square feet mansion is centered about a large courtyard.
Especially designed for and built into the mansion, the music system at Callanwolde is one of its most unique features. The heart of this system is the magnificent 3,752 pipe Aeolian organ. The largest of its kind in playable condition, its outlets extend from the tone room to every major room in the house.
The Callanwolde estate is located in the Druid Hills section of Atlanta, an area planned by the firm of Frederick Law Olmstead, who designed Central Park in New York. Of the original 27 acres, approximately 12 remain. The sculptured lawns and formal garden have been restored and are maintained by the DeKalb County Parks Department, the DeKalb Federation of Garden Clubs and the Redbud District, Garden Clubs of Georgia, Inc.
ART PROGRAMS
Callanwolde offers a wide variety of fine arts programs quarterly for adults and children in dance, drama, painting, photography, pottery, textiles, writing and more.
Callanwolde also presents an exciting performance series of concerts, recitals, dance, poetry readings, drama productions and children's productions by guests artists and Callanwolde's affiliate groups: the Poetry Committee, The Young Singers of Callanwolde, the Southern Order of Storytellers, the Apprentice Dance Company, and the Community Concert Band.
THE GALLERY
The Callanwolde Gallery, located on the second floor, presents eight one-person exhibits by local artists. These shows are open to the public at no charge
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Foundation
The Foundation, a non-profit organization charged with the operation and restoration of the Fine Arts Center, is comprised of a 25 member Board of Directors. Funds are raised through a membership drive and fund raising activities. Call 404-872-5338 for more information.
The Guild
The Guild staffs the Art Shop and conducts tours in addition to working on various fund raising projects. Tours costing $1.50 for adults and 500 for children are available for 15 or more and are arranged by calling 404-872-5338. All proceeds raised by the Guild are used for restoration.
THE CONSERVATORY
An excellent example of adaptive reuse of this historic site, the Conservatory has been restored by the DeKalb County Federation of Garden Clubs and accommodates a Garden Center and the home of the DeKalb County Federation. For more information, call 404-872-5730.
HOURS
Administration: 9:00 - 5:00 / Monday thru Friday
Gallery: 10:00 - 3:00 / Monday thru Saturday
Art Shop: 1 1:00 - 3:30 / Monday thru Saturday
Conservatory: 10:00 - 4:00 / Monday thru Friday
980 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30306
http://www.callanwolde.org/
