Upcoming events.
Art After Dark
Inside/Out
The Art After Dark music series takes place on the first Thursday of each month, through April 2026.
Take a tour of the galleries and enjoy drinks at 5 pm. Stay for live music from 6-8 pm.
Thank you to Erie Insurance for your continued support of Art After Dark.
First Class: Landscape Painting II
This Level II / Beginning-Intermediate class is perfect for students who have taken a class with Lorena before or want to advance their skills. Explore color theory through the practice of landscape painting.
Participants will learn fundamental color theory concepts and how to apply them effectively in their paintings. Through guided exercises, you’ll develop intentional color mixing techniques that help you accurately capture what you see, create the mood you desire, and add depth, atmosphere, and light to your landscapes.
First Class: Introduction to Landscape Painting
In this seven-week landscape painting course, participants will delve into essential techniques for capturing nature scenes on canvas. Through a series of guided exercises and demonstrations, students will learn to simplify natural forms into basic shapes and tones, experiment with light, shadow, and color mixing, and build their own compositions. Each session progressively builds on previous skills learned; by course end, students will have developed confidence and foundational techniques to form cohesive landscape compositions.
Sight & Sound | Cantorial Music by Temple Anshe Hesed
Pay What You Wish Admission during Second Sunday
A cantorial group from Temple Anshe Hesed will present songs of hope in conversation with the exhibition Marks of Resistance: Käthe Kollwitz Prints in the Holstein Gallery.
Second Sunday
Second Sundays are a perfect way to spend time creating in the Museum with your family and loved ones! Admission is pay-what-you-wish, and donations are appreciated. Each Second Sunday of the month, from 2 – 4 pm.
Explore a variety of mixed media to create retro-inspired candles that evoke the warmth and brightness of days to come.
Musical Theatre Dance Class
Open 16+ (Beginner-friendly, no experience needed!); Drop in for just one class or join us for all four - the choice (and the fun) is yours! Love Broadway? Crave that showbiz sparkle?
Start the new year on the right foot... literally! This adult dance class brings the magic of musical theatre to life, no stage required. Whether you’re brand new to dance or returning after a long break, January is the perfect time to shake off the winter blues, get moving, and rediscover joy through dance.
Each class kicks off with an energizing warm-up to get your body moving and your blood flowing. We’ll focus on stretching, cardio, and simple jazz-based movement. Think of it as a mini workout with a Broadway twist.
Then it’s showtime: you'll learn a choreographed combo set to a classic or contemporary Broadway (or Off-Broadway) tune. Choreography is rooted in musical theatre jazz, with influences from ballet, modern, and hip hop. Some routines will reflect iconic stage choreography, while others will be fresh, original pieces created just for you.
No experience? No problem.
This class is truly open-level: great for absolute beginners, seasoned movers, or anyone in between. You’ll be supported with modifications and encouraged to move at your own pace and comfort level.
Price
$10 per class
This is a drop-in workshop and no registration is required!
Dates & Times
Thursdays in January, starting January 15th, from 6 – 7 pm.
January 15th
January 22nd
January 29th
Crafted Trivia
Crafted Trivia with Adam Holquist
Join us for our monthly trivia event, hosted by Jeopardy! winner, Adam Holquist. Check in as early as 6:30 and enjoy trivia from 7 to 9 pm. Winners and awards announced at 9 pm. If you want to simply enjoy the atmosphere, gamesmanship, and explore the Museum without playing trivia, regular admission fees apply. Cash/card bar available for beer & wine. Feel free to bring your own food or snacks!
Participants MUST register on our website in advance to be eligible to participate.
Spring Show Submission Workshop
Museum staff will be available to help photograph works, submit submissions online, and walk participants through the payment process at a drop-in workshop on Thursday, January 22nd from 4 - 7 pm. This is a free workshop for all and will be first come first serve.
Musical Theatre Dance Class
Open 16+ (Beginner-friendly, no experience needed!); Drop in for just one class or join us for all four - the choice (and the fun) is yours! Love Broadway? Crave that showbiz sparkle?
Start the new year on the right foot... literally! This adult dance class brings the magic of musical theatre to life, no stage required. Whether you’re brand new to dance or returning after a long break, January is the perfect time to shake off the winter blues, get moving, and rediscover joy through dance.
Each class kicks off with an energizing warm-up to get your body moving and your blood flowing. We’ll focus on stretching, cardio, and simple jazz-based movement. Think of it as a mini workout with a Broadway twist.
Then it’s showtime: you'll learn a choreographed combo set to a classic or contemporary Broadway (or Off-Broadway) tune. Choreography is rooted in musical theatre jazz, with influences from ballet, modern, and hip hop. Some routines will reflect iconic stage choreography, while others will be fresh, original pieces created just for you.
No experience? No problem.
This class is truly open-level: great for absolute beginners, seasoned movers, or anyone in between. You’ll be supported with modifications and encouraged to move at your own pace and comfort level.
Price
$10 per class
This is a drop-in workshop and no registration is required!
Dates & Times
Thursdays in January, starting January 15th, from 6 – 7 pm.
January 15th
January 22nd
January 29th
Musical Theatre Dance Class
Open 16+ (Beginner-friendly, no experience needed!); Drop in for just one class or join us for all four - the choice (and the fun) is yours! Love Broadway? Crave that showbiz sparkle?
Start the new year on the right foot... literally! This adult dance class brings the magic of musical theatre to life, no stage required. Whether you’re brand new to dance or returning after a long break, January is the perfect time to shake off the winter blues, get moving, and rediscover joy through dance.
Each class kicks off with an energizing warm-up to get your body moving and your blood flowing. We’ll focus on stretching, cardio, and simple jazz-based movement. Think of it as a mini workout with a Broadway twist.
Then it’s showtime: you'll learn a choreographed combo set to a classic or contemporary Broadway (or Off-Broadway) tune. Choreography is rooted in musical theatre jazz, with influences from ballet, modern, and hip hop. Some routines will reflect iconic stage choreography, while others will be fresh, original pieces created just for you.
No experience? No problem.
This class is truly open-level: great for absolute beginners, seasoned movers, or anyone in between. You’ll be supported with modifications and encouraged to move at your own pace and comfort level.
Price
$10 per class
This is a drop-in workshop and no registration is required!
Dates & Times
Thursdays in January, starting January 15th, from 6 – 7 pm.
January 15th
January 22nd
January 29th
Art After Dark
Steely Mac
The Art After Dark music series takes place on the first Thursday of each month, through April 2026.
Take a tour of the galleries and enjoy drinks at 5 pm. Stay for live music from 6-8 pm.
Thank you to Erie Insurance for your continued support of Art After Dark.
Second Sunday
Second Sundays are a perfect way to spend time creating in the Museum with your family and loved ones! Admission is pay-what-you-wish, and donations are appreciated. Each Second Sunday of the month, from 2 – 4 pm.
Sight & Sound | Soleo
Free Admission during Access for All
Cleveland-based prog-rock band Soleo will perform a modified set tailored for an intimate gallery setting, blending musical influences from the Middle East and the U.S. Inspired by those who fled Iran during the 1979 revolution, they will perform in the Main Gallery alongside current exhibition She Sat Where the Light Awaited by Shabnam Jannesari.
Second Sunday
Second Sundays are a perfect way to spend time creating in the Museum with your family and loved ones! Admission is pay-what-you-wish, and donations are appreciated. Each Second Sunday of the month, from 2 – 4 pm.
Sight & Sound | MIKEL PRESTER JAZZ JAUNT feat. Joe Frisina
Free Admission during Access for All
MIKEL PRESTER JAZZ JAUNT feat. Joe Frisina, guitar, will perform in dialogue with the current exhibition Rachel Libeskind: The Golden Record. With more than four decades of experience, Prester’s practice spans jazz, spiritual traditions, and contemporary performance.
Second Sunday
Second Sundays are a perfect way to spend time creating in the Museum with your family and loved ones! Admission is pay-what-you-wish, and donations are appreciated. Each Second Sunday of the month, from 2 – 4 pm.
Second Sunday
Second Sundays are a perfect way to spend time creating in the Museum with your family and loved ones! Admission is pay-what-you-wish, and donations are appreciated. Each Second Sunday of the month, from 2 – 4 pm.
Second Sunday
Second Sundays are a perfect way to spend time creating in the Museum with your family and loved ones! Admission is pay-what-you-wish, and donations are appreciated. Each Second Sunday of the month, from 2 – 4 pm.
Second Sunday
Second Sundays are a perfect way to spend time creating in the Museum with your family and loved ones! Admission is pay-what-you-wish, and donations are appreciated. Each Second Sunday of the month, from 2 – 4 pm.
Second Sunday
Second Sundays are a perfect way to spend time creating in the Museum with your family and loved ones! Admission is pay-what-you-wish, and donations are appreciated. Each Second Sunday of the month, from 2 – 4 pm.
Second Sunday
Second Sundays are a perfect way to spend time creating in the Museum with your family and loved ones! Admission is pay-what-you-wish, and donations are appreciated. Each Second Sunday of the month, from 2 – 4 pm.
Second Sunday
Second Sundays are a perfect way to spend time creating in the Museum with your family and loved ones! Admission is pay-what-you-wish, and donations are appreciated. Each Second Sunday of the month, from 2 – 4 pm.
Second Sunday
Second Sundays are a perfect way to spend time creating in the Museum with your family and loved ones! Admission is pay-what-you-wish, and donations are appreciated. Each Second Sunday of the month, from 2 – 4 pm.
Second Sunday
Second Sundays are a perfect way to spend time creating in the Museum with your family and loved ones! Admission is pay-what-you-wish, and donations are appreciated. Each Second Sunday of the month, from 2 – 4 pm.
Access for All
The Art Bridges Foundation ‘Access for All’ initiative brings you free admission to the Museum the first Thursday of each month from 11 am – 3 pm and the third Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm.
Explore the Museum, participate in free art crafts, and more!
Crafted Trivia
Crafted Trivia with Adam Holquist
Join us for our monthly trivia event, hosted by Jeopardy! winner, Adam Holquist. Check in as early as 6:30 and enjoy trivia from 7 to 9 pm. Winners and awards announced at 9 pm. If you want to simply enjoy the atmosphere, gamesmanship, and explore the Museum without playing trivia, regular admission fees apply. Cash/card bar available for beer & wine. Feel free to bring your own food or snacks!
Participants MUST register on our website in advance to be eligible to participate.
Second Sunday
Second Sundays are a perfect way to spend time creating in the Museum with your family and loved ones! Admission is pay-what-you-wish, and donations are appreciated. Each Second Sunday of the month, from 2-4pm.
Eraser Stamp Workshop
Class Description
Learn the basics of relief printmaking by carving stamps from erasers. This beginner-friendly workshop introduces participants to a range of techniques and materials, highlighting the accessibility and versatility of this art form. Participants will also explore notable artists and styles in the field, receive guidance on the safe use of tools, and leave with their own reusable stamps.
Registration required.
Gallery Night
Gallery Night is a citywide celebration of art. Businesses and local galleries and venues will remain open with some hosting their own events. Shop, eat, listen to music, and spend time with friends and family visiting as many local galleries as you can. There’s no better way to get a feel for Erie’s art and culture scene!
Adaptive Art
Adaptive Art takes place on the second Friday of each month, from 10:30 am – 12 pm.
Adaptive Art is a monthly visual arts and creativity class designed for adults (18+) with disabilities. Thanks to a generous grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities, registration is currently free while funds last. In this class, participants will explore various adaptive mediums such as movement, drawing, painting, and poetry to find new ways of self-expression and PLAY alongside talented and passionate teacher, Sara Fisher. Don't miss this opportunity to discover the joy of art in a supportive and inclusive environment.
First Class: DIY Screen Printing
Want to learn screen printing but don’t have access to specialized equipment like photo emulsion, a light table, or a power washer? This beginner-friendly workshop is the perfect place to start. Using simple and accessible techniques, you’ll discover how to transform an original drawing into a reproducible print, and leave with the skills and confidence to continue experimenting with DIY screen printing on your own.
Holiday Card Making Workshop
In this family-friendly programming, participants are invited to celebrate the winter season by creating festive holiday cards using simple collage techniques. Utilizing precut paper shapes, you’ll design cheerful compositions with snowmen, ornaments, Christmas trees, stockings, or reindeer. Personalize each card with markers and other drawing media to add greetings or messages.
This workshop is fun and approachable for all skill levels. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a handmade card(s) perfect for sharing with family, friends, or to decorate your home.
Ages 5+ (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Price
This class operates on a sliding scale, allowing you to pay between $5 and $25 based on what feels comfortable for you. All participants receive the same instruction and experience, regardless of the amount paid.
This is a drop-in workshop and no registration is required!
Art After Dark
Reminiscent
The Art After Dark music series takes place on the first Thursday of each month, through April 2026.
Take a tour of the galleries and enjoy drinks at 5 pm. Stay for live music from 6-8 pm.
Thank you to Erie Insurance for your continued support of Art After Dark.
Access for All
The Art Bridges Foundation ‘Access for All’ initiative brings you free admission to the Museum the first Thursday of each month from 11 am – 3 pm and the third Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm. Experience the Museum and participate in guided craft activities!
Matting & Mounting Artwork
Matting & Mounting Artwork
With James Pearson
Class Description
Led by professional framer and long-time Museum personnel, Collections Manager & Lead Preparator, James Pearson, this hands-on 2-day class will teach you the essential skills of matting and mounting your artwork. Perfect for artists and collectors alike, participants will learn how to professionally present their pieces, starting with mat design, measuring, cutting a mat window, cutting backing, and mounting the artwork using photo corners. By the end of the workshop, students will leave with a completed "package" including their mounted artwork, backing, and custom mat—ready for framing!
Small Business Saturday Free Admission
Downtown businesses are partnering up to bring you a delightful small-business shopping experience Saturday, November 29th, from 10 am – 4 pm at the Erie Art Museum and the Boston Store. Admission to the Erie Art Museum is free.
Exclusively at the Erie Art Museum gift shop! Make any purchase—big or small—for an automatic entry into our raffle basket drawing.
If you can't make it Saturday, the Museum gift shop will be open for Museum Store Sunday from 1 – 6 pm!
Museum Closed
The Museum will be closed Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving.
Museum Closed
The Museum will be closed Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving.
Erie Makes Week
Join the Erie Art Museum in celebrating Erie Makes Week on Friday, November 21, from 3 – 5 pm with a mixed media clay workshop.
Participants will create sculptural forms inspired by lyrics, stories, or poems of their choice, drawing from artist Natalie Condrac’s piece Bed Bugs, featured in the current exhibition 111th Associated Artists of Pittsburgh in the Museum’s Customs House.
Crafted Trivia
Crafted Trivia with Adam Holquist
Join us for our monthly trivia event, hosted by Jeopardy! winner, Adam Holquist. Check in as early as 6:30 and enjoy trivia from 7 to 9 pm. Winners and awards announced at 9 pm. If you want to simply enjoy the atmosphere, gamesmanship, and explore the Museum without playing trivia, regular admission fees apply. Cash/card bar available for beer & wine. Feel free to bring your own food or snacks!
Participants MUST register on our website in advance to be eligible to participate.
Access for All
The Art Bridges Foundation ‘Access for All’ initiative brings you free admission to the Museum the first Thursday of each month from 11 am – 3 pm and the third Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm.
Explore the Museum, participate in free art crafts, and more!
Adaptive Art
Adaptive Art takes place on the second Friday of each month, from 10:30 am – 12 pm.
Adaptive Art is a monthly visual arts and creativity class designed for adults (18+) with disabilities. Thanks to a generous grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities, registration is currently free while funds last. In this class, participants will explore various adaptive mediums such as movement, drawing, painting, and poetry to find new ways of self-expression and PLAY alongside talented and passionate teacher, Sara Fisher. Don't miss this opportunity to discover the joy of art in a supportive and inclusive environment.
No Hate In Our State Town Hall
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) is planning a No Hate in Our State Town Hall at the Erie Art Museum on Tuesday, November 13th, 2025. It’s main focus is on the impact of law enforcement on racialized communities. Mr. Marchello Woodward’s homicide is the catalyst for this gathering by which advocates that have created police accountability in partnership with police will be present to speak about solutions in their communities. Registration is encouraged but not required.
First Class: The Joy of Artmaking
Therapeutic Art Series:
The Joy of Artmaking with Self and Others
The Erie Art Museum is excited to introduce a new Therapeutic Art Program, designed and facilitated by Sumin Kim, BFA, MA, LAPC, ATR (she/her). This four-week class invites participants to explore self-awareness, empathy, and joy through expressive artmaking in a supportive, judgment-free environment. No prior art experience is needed. Participants will:
Use art for mindfulness and emotional well-being
Reflect on personal identity and positive memories
Learn about differing perspectives through creative collaboration
Cultivate self-compassion and kindness
Discuss and learn about wellness
Bring home reflective artworks that are personally meaningful
Second Sunday
Second Sundays are a perfect way to spend time creating in the Museum with your family and loved ones! Admission is pay-what-you-wish, and donations are appreciated. Each Second Sunday of the month, from 2-4pm.
Art After Dark
Danny and the Daddios
The Art After Dark music series takes place on the first Thursday of each month, through May 2026.
Take a tour of the galleries and enjoy drinks at 5 pm. Stay for live music from 6-8 pm.
Thank you to Erie Insurance for continued support of Art After Dark.
Access for All
The Art Bridges Foundation ‘Access for All’ initiative brings you free admission to the Museum the first Thursday of each month from 11 am – 3 pm and the third Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm. Experience the Museum and participate in guided craft activities!
First Class: Make a Mini Greenhouse
Grow at Home: Make a Mini Greenhouse
with Emily Gaudioso
In this beginner-friendly DIY (Do It Yourself) three-week workshop, participants will build a charming tabletop greenhouse perfect for herbs, succulents, or seedlings. Emily Gaudioso will guide you step-by-step through simple woodworking techniques using basic hand tools like saws and drills. No prior experience needed.
You’ll leave with a fully constructed greenhouse ready for your windowsill or kitchen counter, plus the skills and confidence to build more on your own.
Ideal for older teens and adults interested in indoor gardening, woodworking, or hands-on creative projects.
First Class: Fundamentals of Photography
Fundamentals of Photography
With Erica Whiting
Led by professional photographer and artist, Erica Whiting, this four-week class teaches participants to learn the basic foundational skills of photography. Such as the basic anatomy of the lens and camera body including exposure meter, the dial modes and what they mean. We will also discuss how to navigate camera settings and how to achieve proper exposure. Other topics include shutter speed, and depth of field. Each week, participants will make photos they have composed and created using techniques taught in this class. Each class includes hands-on practice and verbal and visual instruction.
Masquerade at the Museum
Masquerade at the Museum details will be available in the future. Save the date!
Second Sunday
Second Sundays are a perfect way to spend time creating in the Museum with your family and loved ones! Admission is pay-what-you-wish, and donations are appreciated. Each Second Sunday of the month, from 2-4pm.