All Upcoming Events

Thursday April 25, 2019

Young Artists
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm

A daytime class that introduces young children to art fundamentals while supporting the development of socialization, fine motor, and decision making skills.…

Thursday April 25, 2019

Poetry Slam [CANCELED]
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

In partnership with the youth-mentoring organization, That’s My Child, spoken word poets are invited to register to participate in the Museum’s first open poetry slam—with cash prizes up to $1000.…

Thursday April 25, 2019

Art Ed Central
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

A monthly workshop held throughout the school year for art educators, which offers the opportunity to earn certification hours from the Alabama Art Education Association.…

Thursday April 25, 2019

Earth’s Heart
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

A weekly adventure around the globe that introduces young learners to different countries and their cultures through a make-and-take art activity.…

Wednesday May 01, 2019

Artful Yoga
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

A yoga class inspired by works of art from the Museum’s collection and special exhibitions this practice promotes mindfulness through balance, focus, and strength.…

Thursday May 02, 2019

Earth’s Heart
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

A weekly adventure around the globe that introduces young learners to different countries and their cultures through a make-and-take art activity.…

Saturday May 04, 2019

Flimp Festival
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Flimp Festival is the Museum’s annual public celebration of imagination, humor, and creativity. Meant to bring out the artist in all of us, Flimp nourishes our creative side and provides inspiration to make this world a more colorful place to live.…

Sunday May 05, 2019

Film: Art & Mind
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Curator of Education Alice Novak will offer a brief introduction to the film Art & Mind, “a journey into art, madness and the unconscious,” contextualizing the work of the visionary artists featured in the film. Those also represented in the Museum’s collection include Francisco de Goya, William Blake, and Salvador Dali. PLEASE NOTE: This event will take place at the Capri Theatre; $8 per ticket.…

Wednesday May 08, 2019

Ekphrasis: Thieves of Baghdad
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Thieves of Baghdad is a riveting account of Colonel Matthew Bogdanos and his team’s extraordinary efforts to recover over 5,000 priceless antiquities stolen from the Iraqi National Museum after the fall of Baghdad.…

Thursday May 09, 2019

Earth’s Heart
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

A weekly adventure around the globe that introduces young learners to different countries and their cultures through a make-and-take art activity.…