Programs Drop-In Drawing with Anna Kaye Occurs monthly on Tuesday. Next is March 4, 2025 - 1 pm–3 pm Immerse yourself in the art-filled atmosphere of our museum with an in-person drawing session with artist Anna Kaye.
Special Events Behind the Baton LIVE: Where the Wild Things Are and the Music of Mozart February 4, 2025 - 6 pm–7 pm In partnership with CPR Classical, explore the music of Mozart and its influence on Maurice Sendak’s creative process.
Tours Daily Public Tours Every day, 1:30-2:15 pm Join a 45-minute tour every day in the galleries, led by the museum's specially trained docents.
Classes and Workshops Paper Craft: Hand Papermaking February 8, 2025 - 10 am–2 pm Learn to make paper from recycled materials and experiment with various mediums to create different textures and colors of paper.
Tours Architecture Tours Occurs monthly on Saturday. Next is March 8, 2025 - 11 am–12 pm Take a docent-led tour exploring the architecture of the museum campus!
Programs Demo Artist: Vinni Alfonso February 8, 2025 - 12 pm–3 pm Join demo artist Vinni Alfonso for Studio Saturdays in the Wild Studio.
Special Events Wild Things Ball February 8, 2025 - 8 pm–11 pm Tickets for this event are sold out. Celebrate the close of Wild Things with a 21+ after-hours party at the museum.
Performances and Screenings Foxy and Shmoxy: Art Detectives Occurs monthly on Sunday. Next is March 9, 2025 - 10:30 am–12 pm Join two witty, silly foxes who solve mysterious cases involving artworks in the galleries!
Tours Spotlight on European and American Art February 11, 2025 - 11 am–3 pm Join a museum docent for short pop-up conversations about art!
Special Events CultureHaus Happy Hour February 11, 2025 - 5 pm–6 pm CultureHaus members are invited to a happy hour meetup before the Logan Lecture with Candida Alvarez.
Classes and Workshops Textiles: Cherokee Basket Weaving February 11–March 4, 2025 - 5:30–7:30 pm A 4-week class to learn the history and basics of Cherokee basket weaving.
Talks Logan Lecture: Candida Alvarez February 11, 2025 - 6 pm–7 pm Join a conversation with abstract painter Candida Alvarez.
Programs Art & About Occurs monthly on Thursday. Next is February 13, 2025 - 1 pm–2:45 pm Designed for visitors with early-stage Alzheimer's or dementia and their care partners, experience art while led by a specially trained guide.
Special Events Reception and Curator Tour of Confluence of Nature: Nancy Hemenway Barton February 13, 2025 - 5:30 pm–7:30 pm Museum Friends are invited to an exclusive tour with the curator of Confluence of Nature: Nancy Hemenway Barton.
Programs Demo Artist: Vinni Alfonso February 15, 2025 - 12 pm–3 pm Join demo artist Vinni Alfonso for Studio Saturdays in the Wild Studio.
Tours Confluence of Nature: Nancy Hemenway Barton Tours Occurs weekly on Saturday until March 1, 2025. Next is February 15, 2025 - 1:30 pm–2:15 pm Join a docent-led 45-minute tour through the Confluence of Nature: Nancy Hemenway Barton exhibition.
Talks Curator Conversation: The Life and Work of Nancy Hemenway Barton February 16, 2025 - 11 am–12 pm Join curator Jill D’Alessandro and the artist’s son, Bill Barton, for a discussion about Nancy Hemenway Barton's artistic influences, practice, and personal history.
Tours Confluence of Nature: Nancy Hemenway Barton Tours Occurs weekly on Monday. Next is February 17, 2025 - 1:30 pm–2:15 pm Join a docent-led 45-minute tour through the Confluence of Nature: Nancy Hemenway Barton exhibition.
Programs Mindful Looking Occurs monthly on Tuesday. Next is February 18, 2025 - 1 pm–1:45 pm Mindful Looking invites you to slow down and spend time with a single work of art.
Classes and Workshops Painting: Flow State February 19–March 12, 2025 - 10 am–12 pm A 4-week abstract painting class that explores the connections between intuitive painting, mindfulness, and community.
Classes and Workshops Textiles: Off-Loom Weaving February 19–March 26, 2025 - 1:30–4 pm A 6-week class introducing weaving beyond the loom through techniques such as book, card, and tapestry weaving.
Programs Create & Play Occurs monthly on Thursday. Next is February 20, 2025 - 10 am–12 pm Create & Play is an early-childhood program offering a range of activities and interactive experiences for the whole family.
Tours Confluence of Nature: Nancy Hemenway Barton Tours Occurs weekly on Friday. Next is February 21, 2025 - 1:30 pm–2:15 pm Join a docent-led 45-minute tour through the Confluence of Nature: Nancy Hemenway Barton exhibition.
Classes and Workshops Wet Felting & Needle Felted Imagery February 22, 2025 - 10 am–2 pm A workshop that teachers how to wet felt a surface using techniques of agitating wool with soap and water.
Free Events Free Day at the DAM February 22, 2025 - 10 am–5 pm Engage with art, experience onsite activities, and explore the art on view all while enjoying free general admission!
Programs Demo Artist: Vinni Alfonso February 22, 2025 - 12 pm–3 pm Join demo artist Vinni Alfonso for Studio Saturdays in the Wild Studio.
Talks Spring Course (Session #1): Art Transforms Why Should We Art? Creativity and the Human Experience February 22, 2025 - 2 pm–3:30 pm Discover the impact of artmaking and art-viewing has on the brain through exploring artworks and slow art experiences in the galleries.
Performances and Screenings Poetry Slam with Slam Nuba February 25, 2025 - 5:30 pm–8 pm Join us for our annual Poetry Slam/open mic program, in collaboration with Slam Nuba.