Events at the Museum

Public Tours

Join specially trained docents for exhibitions, architecture, and 3 in 30 guided tours.

Mindful Looking

Mindful Looking invites you to slow down and spend time with a single work of art.

Create & Play

Create & Play is an early-childhood program offering a range of activities and interactive experiences for the whole family.

Textiles: Personal Truth Tapestries

Create unique, personal, free verse tapestries inspired by Tracey Emin’s work.

Demo Artist: Andrew Norris

Join artist Andrew Norris for Studio Saturdays in the Cosmic Studio.

Poetry Slam with Slam Nuba

Join us for our annual Poetry Slam/open mic program, in collaboration with Slam Nuba.

Clay: From Earth to Art

Explore porcelain, earthenware, stoneware, and other ceramic mediums and processes as we consider the many roles clay has played in society.

Papercraft: Book Arts

Learn hands-on techniques in papercraft and book arts through the lens of modern art and cross-cultural traditions.

Opening Reception and Exclusive Viewing of New Exhibitions at The Kirkland

Join Christoph Heinrich, Frederick and Jan Mayer Director, for a reception and exclusive viewing of Space Is the Place,/i> and 'Round the Clock at The Kirkland.

Creativity in Practice Mini Institute

A new professional development opportunity for early childhood educators designed to increase confidence in incorporating art and creativity in the classroom.

Open Studio Hours with Benjamin L. West

Join Benjamin L. West in the studio as part of the 2026 Native Arts Artist-in-Residency program.

Conversation Pieces: Stories from the Fashion Archives with Jill D'Alessandro

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Conversation Pieces with its curator, Jill D'Alessandro.

Women in Art Spotlight Talk Extravaganza

Join a museum docent for short pop-up conversations about art!

Drop-In Drawing with Anna Kaye

Immerse yourself in the art-filled atmosphere of our museum with an in-person drawing session with artist Anna Kaye.

Annual Membership Meeting

Members are invited to attend the musem's Annual Membership Meeting.

Logan Lecture: Didier William

Inspired by Haitian history, language, and mythology, Didier William uses vivid colors and bold patterns to visualize the intersections of identity and culture.

Member Mornings at The Kirkland

Visit The Kirkland during special Members-only morning hours.

Parfleche Painting: Plains Indians Design

Explore the Indigenous design practice of parfleche.

Prints: How Ink & Paper Changed the World

Learn about printmaking techniques and consider how prints have helped us to rally for a cause, advertise, document, and share beauty.

Foxy and Shmoxy: Art Detectives

Join two witty, silly foxes who solve mysterious cases involving artworks in the galleries!