Upcoming events.
Drawing At The Museum
Drawing At The Museum
NOTE: This Drawing at the Museum will be ending at 3 pm – not 4 pm
Join us for monthly Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Erie Art Museum! These sessions occur on the Second Saturday of every month from 2–3 pm and are open to all museum members and admission ticket holders.
Please note that in order to protect the art in the museum, please do not bring any liquid materials such as inks, paints, markers, chalks, compact or vine charcoal, or pastels. If you do not have your own drawing materials, some will be available at the Museum.
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. This Second Sunday we will create botanical drawings with special guest activity leader Ana Balcazar, curator and artist of Entre Plantas y Mujeres.
Second Sunday is sponsored by Renewal by Anderson, and UPMC Health Plan.
More information on Ana and her time with the Museum can be found at erieartmuseum.org/ana-balcazar.
Lunch & Learn
Wednesdays, January 17th through May 15th: New for 2024! Join us on the third Wednesday of each month for special presentations in our Holstein Gallery. Our first event will focus on photographing artwork & products. Mark your calendars and bring your lunch. No registration required. Included with Museum admission, free for members.
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.
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.
Drawing At The Museum
Drawing At The Museum
Join us for monthly Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Erie Art Museum! These sessions occur on the Second Saturday of every month from 2–4 pm and are open to all museum members and admission ticket holders.
Please note that in order to protect the art in the museum, please do not bring any liquid materials such as inks, paints, markers, chalks, compact or vine charcoal, or pastels. If you do not have your own drawing materials, some will be available at the Museum.
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.
Second Sunday is sponsored by PAcyber, Renewal by Anderson, and UPMC Health Plan.
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!
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.
Drawing At The Museum
Drawing At The Museum
Join us for monthly Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Erie Art Museum! These sessions occur on the Second Saturday of every month from 2–4 pm and are open to all museum members and admission ticket holders.
Please note that in order to protect the art in the museum, please do not bring any liquid materials such as inks, paints, markers, chalks, compact or vine charcoal, or pastels. If you do not have your own drawing materials, some will be available at the Museum.
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.
Second Sunday is sponsored by PAcyber, Renewal by Anderson, and UPMC Health Plan.
Drawing At The Museum
Drawing At The Museum
Join us for monthly Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Erie Art Museum! These sessions occur on the Second Saturday of every month from 2–4 pm and are open to all museum members and admission ticket holders.
Please note that in order to protect the art in the museum, please do not bring any liquid materials such as inks, paints, markers, chalks, compact or vine charcoal, or pastels. If you do not have your own drawing materials, some will be available at the Museum.
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.
Second Sunday is sponsored by PAcyber, Renewal by Anderson, and UPMC Health Plan.
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.
Second Sunday is sponsored by PAcyber, Renewal by Anderson, and UPMC Health Plan.
Drawing At The Museum
Drawing At The Museum
Join us for monthly Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Erie Art Museum! These sessions occur on the Second Saturday of every month from 2–4 pm and are open to all museum members and admission ticket holders.
Please note that in order to protect the art in the museum, please do not bring any liquid materials such as inks, paints, markers, chalks, compact or vine charcoal, or pastels. If you do not have your own drawing materials, some will be available at the Museum.
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!
Drawing At The Museum
Drawing At The Museum
Join us for monthly Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Erie Art Museum! These sessions occur on the Second Saturday of every month from 2–4 pm and are open to all museum members and admission ticket holders.
Please note that in order to protect the art in the museum, please do not bring any liquid materials such as inks, paints, markers, chalks, compact or vine charcoal, or pastels. If you do not have your own drawing materials, some will be available at the Museum.
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.
Second Sunday is sponsored by PAcyber, Renewal by Anderson, and UPMC Health Plan.
Drawing At The Museum
Drawing At The Museum
Join us for monthly Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Erie Art Museum! These sessions occur on the Second Saturday of every month from 2–4 pm and are open to all museum members and admission ticket holders.
Please note that in order to protect the art in the museum, please do not bring any liquid materials such as inks, paints, markers, chalks, compact or vine charcoal, or pastels. If you do not have your own drawing materials, some will be available at the Museum.
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.
Second Sunday is sponsored by PAcyber, Renewal by Anderson, and UPMC Health Plan.
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.
Second Sunday is sponsored by PAcyber, Renewal by Anderson, and UPMC Health Plan.
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!
Drawing At The Museum
Drawing At The Museum
Join us for monthly Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Erie Art Museum! These sessions occur on the Second Saturday of every month from 2–4 pm and are open to all museum members and admission ticket holders.
Please note that in order to protect the art in the museum, please do not bring any liquid materials such as inks, paints, markers, chalks, compact or vine charcoal, or pastels. If you do not have your own drawing materials, some will be available at the Museum.
Exploring Women & Plants: A Coversation with Ana Balcazar
Thursday, May 9th, 6 - 8 pm: Join artist Ana Balcazar and special guests Susan Kemenyffy, world-renowned visual artist and ceramicist, and Paula Burleigh, Professor of Art at Allegheny College and member of EAM’s Collections Committee, for an engaging discussion about the Museum’s collection and female representation within it. Kemenyffy's work is included in the Museum's permanent collection and is a part of Ana's exhibition currently on view, titled Entre Plantas y Mujeres.
This event is included with Museum admission, free for members.
Art After Dark | This American Song
The Erie Insurance Art After Dark music series takes place on the first Thursday of the month. Take a tour of the galleries and enjoy drinks and light refreshments at 5 pm, and stay for the live music playing from 6-8 pm. May will feature This American Song!
Art After Dark is included with Museum admission — free for members!
Thank you to our sponsor, Erie Insurance for your continued support.
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.
Free Admission | Maternity & Mothers Expo
This free event is for Mothers-to-be and New Mothers including gift vendors, health & wellness specialists, treats, kids activities, and other resources. Expo is from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm, but the free admission to the Museum lasts all day thanks to a sponsorship by Pink or Blue 4D Ultrasound Studio.
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.
Lunch & Learn
Wednesdays, January 17th through May 15th: New for 2024! Join us on the third Wednesday of each month for special presentations in our Holstein Gallery. Our first event will focus on photographing artwork & products. Mark your calendars and bring your lunch. No registration required. Included with Museum admission, free for members.
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.
Second Sunday is sponsored by PAcyber, Renewal by Anderson, and UPMC Health Plan.
Drawing At The Museum
Drawing At The Museum
Join us for monthly Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Erie Art Museum! These sessions occur on the Second Saturday of every month from 2–4 pm and are open to all museum members and admission ticket holders.
Please note that in order to protect the art in the museum, please do not bring any liquid materials such as inks, paints, markers, chalks, compact or vine charcoal, or pastels. If you do not have your own drawing materials, some will be available at the Museum.
Slow Art Day
Slow Art Day is on Saturday, April 13th! It is an annual, international event held in art museums, inviting individuals to pause and adopt a deliberate approach to viewing selected artworks. Fundamentally, Slow Art Day aims to disrupt the rapid pace of contemporary life by promoting thoughtful engagement with visual art. This is a pay-what-you-wish day at the Museum!
Join us for the following programs throughout the day:
Guided meditation sessions led by DaVona Pacley, the owner and operator of Flow Freely—a holistic wellness business in Erie specializing in doula support, reiki energy healing, and meditation services. During these sessions, participants are encouraged to embrace a mindful meditation experience, prompted by reflection from 11 am - 1 pm
Drawing at the Museum: spend time mindfully drawing with your medium of choice in the Museum galleries from 2 - 4 pm
PennWest Art Therapy Program: Virtual Slow Art Day: engage with works from Entre Plantas y Mujeres through PennWest’s Virtual Studio, 5:30 - 7 pm | Registration Required
Art After Dark | Barry King Blues Band
The Erie Insurance Art After Dark music series takes place on the first Thursday of the month. Take a tour of the galleries and enjoy drinks and light refreshments at 5 pm, and stay for the live music playing from 6-8 pm. April will feature the Barry King Blues Band! Along with Art After Dark, our latest exhibition will be opening to the public: Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh: Members Exhibition.
Art After Dark is included with Museum admission — free for members!
Thank you to our sponsor, Erie Insurance for your continued support.
Exhibition Opening Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh: Members Exhibition
Along with Art After Dark, join us for the opening of our latest exhibition, the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh: Members Exhibition featuring 35 artists and over 40 works. This exhibition was juried by EAM Executive Director Laura Domencic and Program Manager & Designer Jamie Keim-Pomorski. This event will take place from 5 – 8 pm in the Customs House
About the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh
Formerly the Embroiderer’s Guild, the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh began in 1960. The Guild provides a lively and supportive community for artists and others interested in the medium. Through guest lectures, member exhibitions, small group mentoring and more, the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh is a place where artists can learn, stretch, and explore.
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.
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!
Lunch & Learn
Wednesdays, January 17th through May 15th: New for 2024! Join us on the third Wednesday of each month for special presentations in our Holstein Gallery. Our first event will focus on photographing artwork & products. Mark your calendars and bring your lunch. No registration required. Included with Museum admission, free for members.
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.
Spring Show Opening Reception
Come celebrate at the Museum on Friday, March 15th from 6 - 9 pm to commemorate the artists in the Spring Show. Awards and special programming at 7 pm, plus light refreshments, a cash bar, and more.
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.
Second Sunday is sponsored by PAcyber, Renewal by Anderson, and UPMC Health Plan.
Drawing At The Museum
Drawing At The Museum
Join us for monthly Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Erie Art Museum! These sessions occur on the Second Saturday of every month from 2–4 pm and are open to all museum members and admission ticket holders.
Please note that in order to protect the art in the museum, please do not bring any liquid materials such as inks, paints, markers, chalks, compact or vine charcoal, or pastels. If you do not have your own drawing materials, some will be available at the Museum.
Art After Dark | PianoPunk!!
The Erie Insurance Art After Dark music series takes place on the first Thursday of the month. Take a tour of the galleries and enjoy drinks and light refreshments at 5 pm, and stay for the live music playing from 6-8 pm. March will feature PianoPunk!!
Art After Dark is included with Museum admission — free for members!
Thank you to our sponsor, Erie Insurance for your continued support.
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.
Lunch & Learn
Wednesdays, January 17th through May 15th: New for 2024! Join us on the third Wednesday of each month for special presentations in our Holstein Gallery. Our first event will focus on photographing artwork & products. Mark your calendars and bring your lunch. No registration required. Included with Museum admission, free for members.
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.
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.
Second Sunday is sponsored by PAcyber, Renewal by Anderson, and UPMC Health Plan.
Drawing At The Museum
Drawing At The Museum
Join us for monthly Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Erie Art Museum! These sessions occur on the Second Saturday of every month from 2–4 pm and are open to all museum members and admission ticket holders.
Please note that in order to protect the art in the museum, please do not bring any liquid materials such as inks, paints, markers, chalks, compact or vine charcoal, or pastels. If you do not have your own drawing materials, some will be available at the Museum.
In Conversation
In Conversation
A Virtual Discussion on Current Exhibitions
Join us In Conversation, a virtual chat on Zoom with Guest Curators Ana Balaczar and Andrew Mroczek along with EAM Executive Director, Laura Domencic. The trio will share their connections and experiences in developing the exhibitions currently on view at the Museum, Entre Plantas y Mujeres, Las Calles de Oaxaca, and Revolución Chicha.
Art After Dark | Saturn To Brazil
The Erie Insurance Art After Dark music series takes place on the first Thursday of the month. Take a tour of the galleries and enjoy drinks and light refreshments at 5 pm, and stay for the live music playing from 6-8 pm. February will feature Saturn To Brazil!
Art After Dark is included with Museum admission — free for members!
Thank you to our sponsor, Erie Insurance for your continued support.
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.
Up Close with the Collection
Up Close with the Collection | Joseph Plavcan
In celebration of our new exhibition, Joseph Plavcan: The Making of an Artist, experience a ‘first look’ of the exhibition at this private event while mingling with the local art historians and collectors who have graciously lent us their Plavcan paintings for all to enjoy. Hear first hand from staff and friends of the Museum who have searched for, researched, and studied these works to shape this exhibition, while getting a behind-the-scenes view of the works that did not fit in the show. This event will allow local Plavcan lovers and collectors to talk about all things “Joe” and celebrate the life and talents of one of Erie’s most well-known artists.
The Red Mill | Joseph Plavcan | Oil on Canvas | 1930
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.
Lunch & Learn
Wednesdays, January 17th through May 15th: New for 2024! Join us on the third Wednesday of each month for special presentations in our Holstein Gallery. Our first event will focus on photographing artwork & products. Mark your calendars and bring your lunch. No registration required. Included with Museum admission, free for members.