Upcoming events
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.
Crafted Trivia
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!
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.
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!
Mug Making: Beginner Wheel throwing
Learn the basics of wheel throwing as you create your own mugs in this 6-week course at Erie Clayspace!
Erie ClaySpace, 1505 State ST, 3rd Floor of the PACA building, Erie, PA 16501
Mud Market / Culminating Event @ ERIE ART MUSEUM on Saturday, April 18
Event time: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
The culminating event will be hosted at the Erie Art Museum during Access for All, creating a community-facing showcase and mini-vendor-style-market featuring ClaySpace and participating students of the class. Additionally, we are inviting the ceramics clubs and students around the greater Erie area to sell and share their work alongside the ClaySpace students.
Introduction to Therapeutic Art: Session 1
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 series invites participants to explore self-awareness, empathy, and joy through expressive artmaking while creating art that feels personally meaningful, in a supportive, judgment-free environment. No prior art experience is needed.
Please note that this is NOT group therapy. This is a community-based art class that draws on the therapeutic nature of art-making.
Session I - Mixed Media: Participants will be introduced to a variety of art materials and techniques, including painting, collage, beading, and sensory-based materials such as dissolving paper and stone. The focus is on open-ended exploration and creative play, rather than artistic skill or final outcomes.
Art After Dark: Three Way Street
Three Way Street
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 Three Way Street, a band featuring young talent playing jazz standards and modern repetoire, from 6-8 pm.
Feel free to bring your own snacks/food.
Thank you to Erie Insurance for your continued support of Art After Dark.
Introduction to Watercolor Painting
This class is suitable for beginners or those looking to advance their watercolor skills. Participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of watercolor painting, exploring basic techniques and concepts. The course is designed to help build a solid foundation for artistic expression in this medium. Participants will learn to paint simple objects and landscapes, applying the elements & principles of design to create well-composed and visually appealing artwork. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your skills, this class will guide you through the essentials of watercolor painting in a supportive and engaging environment.
Introduction to Therapeutic Art: Model Building as Mindfulness
Join us to practice mindfulness through creative model building with miniatures.
Learn to calm a busy mind by focusing on a small world of your own creation. This class introduces the fundamentals of building plastic model kits of your choice, such as cars, ships, airplanes, or characters, using techniques including sanding, painting, and gluing.
Beginners are welcome, and first-time participants are encouraged to choose a beginner-friendly kit.
Depending on the complexity of the kit and individual interest, participants may attend a single session.
Second Sunday: create your own sculptural form
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.
Using wire, aluminum and other media create your own sculptural form inspired by the Museum’s current exhibition in the Custom’s House, Sculpture in Bronze: Highlights from the Permanent Collection.
*Please note, this exhibition does contain some nude figures
The Art of Turmeric
This series offers an opportunity to get to know a single herb, turmeric, the International Herb Association’s Herb of the Year. Through hands-on practice, participants will explore foundational concepts of traditional herbal medicine making alongside creative and aesthetic engagement. Skills learned with turmeric will be easily transferable to working with other herbs.
Lecture | Creative Connections: Teaching Artists with Disabilities
Presented by
Erie Arts and Culture and the Barber National Institute
Panelists
Ja'Leesa Williams, Sew Royalty
Steve Mik, muralist
Kristine Peterson, artist, educator, and art therapist
Ann Ellison, special education art teacher
Moderated by
Jim Hain, Erie Arts & Culture arts education manager
This panel discussion and Q&A will focus on techniques and tips in teaching the arts to people of all ages with disabilities. This event is open to the public, but prior registration is encouraged.
Block Printing with Natural Dyes
In this course students will learn how to block print with natural dyes on fabric. Students will learn how to make mordant, treat fabric and prepare it for taking dye. Students will create their own blocks with a unique design and use it to print those designs onto fabric. Students will learn the process of extracting dye from botanicals and use this process to dye their fabric.
Figure Drawing: Skeletal Structure & the Human Form
Explore the fundamentals of drawing the human figure in this hands-on workshop. Through a variety of exercises using conte crayon and charcoal, students will learn to accurately assess the human form and develop foundational skills for figure studies. Classes include gesture sketches, short poses, and extended poses, with one-on-one instruction to guide each student’s progress.
Schedule:
Weekly Session Structure:
10 × 1-minute gesture sketches
2 × 5-minute drawings
1 × 20-minute pose
2 × 25-minute seated poses
1 reclining pose extended over two 25-minute periods
Breaks for model and discussion included throughout.
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.
Asian Watercolor
This class will introduce you to the art of Asian watercolor painting. Beginning students will learn the brush strokes and techniques to paint the basic four paragons: the Orchid, the Bamboo, the Plum Blossoms and the Chrysanthemum with traditional materials. Intermediate students will learn how to draw flowers, various fruits and vegetables, baskets, and other objects for still life paintings. Advanced students will learn trees, rocks, mountains, fog, clouds, and waterfalls to draw traditional landscape paintings. Small class size allows for personalized instruction.
Landscape Painting II: Color Theory & Application
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.
Introduction to Landscape Painting
In this five-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.
Art After Dark: Kactai
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 Kactai, a experimental jazz-rock band, known for epic improv – featuring Ethan Foulk, Colin Push, Lizzy Jurich – from 6-8 pm.
Feel free to bring your own snacks/food.
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.
Portrait Drawing
This four session, beginner-friendly class will introduce you to the fundamentals of portrait drawing. You will learn the basics of human head anatomy, sighting and measuring techniques, and how to shade and add value, culminating in two finished portrait drawings. Attendees can expect to complete a self portrait from a mirror, as well as draw from a live model in the studio, and leave the class prepared with the skills necessary to continue their own portrait drawing practice.
No prior drawing experience is required, but this class can also be beneficial to artists who are looking to improve their portraiture skills and gain experience drawing from life.
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.
Lecture | Hildegard of Bingen, Herbs, and the Greening Power: Women's Bodies and Balance with the Natural World
Included with Museum admission.
Speaker: Dr. Minji Lee
Facilitator: Leslie Alexander
This lecture draws on Dr. Minji Lee’s recent publication, The Medieval Womb: Hildegard of Bingen's Views on the Female Reproductive Body.
Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179), a German Benedictine nun, believed that human beings possess the power to heal themselves in body, mind, and soul as being created by God and inheriting the divine power. She used the concept of viriditas, the greening power, to explain human health and reproduction as analogous to the vitality by which trees and plants draw water and nutrients from the earth to produce leaves and flowers.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
Opening Reception: Reflections - Sarah Jacobs
Sarah Jacobs is a contemporary artist whose work spans maximalist and surrealist traditions, expressed through both canvas and large-scale mural projects. She is represented by Fremin Gallery in New York City and Zynka Gallery in Pittsburgh. Her artistic practice has been shaped by international residencies across North and South America, as well as Europe.
Jacobs’ paintings employ a Baroque-inspired dramatic style: rich colors, bold lighting schemes, and symbolism. Her entangled compositions of patterns incorporate a range of media: oil, digital collages of past paintings, molding paste, assemblage, and gold leaf.
Connect with Sarah at the Museum during this opening reception of "Reflections."
Included with museum admission, free for members!
Second Sunday: Mercyhurst University National Honor Society for Dance Arts Demonstration
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.
Join artists from the Mercyhurst University National Honor Society for Dance Arts for a lecture demonstration exploring dance through gesture. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how choreographers build work using everyday movements. Drop in to watch dancers perform and experiment with creating your own miniature dances.
Art After Dark: Steely Mac
Steely Mac: A Tribute to Steely Dan
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.
Feel free to bring your own snacks/food.
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.
History of Digital Art & Technology Tools in Art
In this 6-week course, students will explore the evolution of digital art from early computer graphics to AI-generated works in this hands-on course combining art history and creative practice. Each week highlights a key era in digital innovation, from algorithmic art and pixel graphics to virtual worlds, net art, and NFTs, while participants experiment with accessible tools like OpenProcessing, Piskel, and Tinkercad. The course culminates in a mini-exhibition showcasing student projects.
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
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.
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.
Musical Theatre Dance Class (cancelled 1/15/26 only)
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 22nd, from 6 – 7 pm.
January 15th (CANCELLED)
January 22nd
January 29th
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.
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.
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.
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.
Art After Dark: INSIDE OUT
Inside Out
The Art After Dark music series takes place on the first Thursday of each month, through April 2026 and is FREE for members!
Inside Out, a jazz quartet featuring David Blaetz on bass, Sonny Froman on drums, Allen Zurcher on saxophone, and Jim Madden on piano, will perform live.
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.
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!