Special Events
Pissarro's Impressionism Member Mornings
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Members are invited to see Pissarro's Impressionism one hour early on select mornings.
Events at the Museum
January 10, 2026
Classes and Workshops
Drawing: Mark-Making as Meditative Practice
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Explore repetitive mark-making as a calming, meditative practice in drawing.
Tours
Architecture Tours
Occurs monthly on Saturday.
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Take a docent-led tour exploring the architecture of the museum campus!
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Programs
Demo Artist: Miriam Dubinsky
Occurs weekly on Saturday for 4 times.
Join artist Miriam Dubinsky for Studio Saturdays in the Cosmic Studio.
January 11, 2026
Performances and Screenings
Foxy and Shmoxy: Art Detectives
Occurs monthly on Sunday.
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Join two witty, silly foxes who solve mysterious cases involving artworks in the galleries!
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Tours
Pissarro's Impressionism Member Tours
Occurs weekly on Sunday until February 1, 2026.
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Discover the career of Camille Pissarro, the "father of Impressionism," in this members-only tour.
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January 13, 2026
Free Events
Free Days at the DAM
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Explore the museum, experience onsite activities, and engage with art all while enjoying free general admission!
Talks
Logan Lecture: Jaye Rhee
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Jaye Rhee explores how we navigate physical and virtual spaces, constructing imaginary worlds through video, photography, and performance.
January 15, 2026
Programs
Create & Play
Occurs monthly on Thursday.
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Create & Play is an early-childhood program offering a range of activities and interactive experiences for the whole family.
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Tours
Pissarro's Impressionism Member Tours
Occurs weekly on Thursday until February 5, 2026.
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Discover the career of Camille Pissarro, the "father of Impressionism," in this members-only tour.
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Tours
Public Tours
Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays; times vary
Join specially trained docents for exhibitons, architecture, and 3 in 30 guided tours.
Tours
After Hours with Pissarro
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Tickets for this event are sold out.
Join curator Angelica Daneo for an exclusive after hours tour of Pissarro's Impressionism.
January 16, 2026
Talks
Southwest Impressions: A Broader Perspective
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Consider an array of American printmakers’ stories and techniques from the late 1800s into the mid-1900s at this year's annual PIWAA Symposium.
January 17, 2026
Programs
Demo Artist: Celia Bell
Occurs weekly on Saturday for 4 times.
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Join artist Celia Bell for Studio Saturdays in the Cosmic Studio.
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January 20, 2026
Programs
Mindful Looking
Occurs monthly on Tuesday.
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Mindful Looking invites you to slow down and spend time with a single work of art.
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January 24, 2026
Classes and Workshops
Papercraft: Hand Papermaking
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Learn how to make paper from recycled materials.
January 27, 2026
Programs
Mindful Looking Online
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Mindful Looking invites you to slow down and spend time with a single work of art.
Talks
Anderman Photography Lecture: Making an Impression
Photography’s Artistic Aspirations in 19th Century France
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This lecture explores the significance of a group of French painter-photographers in the 19th century and how they advanced the new medium’s artistic potential.
January 30, 2026
Programs
Untitled: Artist Takeover January 2026
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Artists take over the museum for a special night of interactive programs and one-of-a-kind experiences.
January 31, 2026
Classes and Workshops
Painting: Impressionist Inspired Watercolor
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Learn how Impressionists captured light, color, and shadow in their paintings.
Performances and Screenings
The Stars Watch From Long Ago Film Screening
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Join us for the world premiere of The Stars Watch From Long Ago and discussion afterward.
