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Get ready to dance through music history! Black culture has shaped the music we listen to today. Gospel and blues set the stage for rock ‘n’ roll, while jazz has the ability to cross borders with its beats. African rhythms mixed with other musical styles gave birth to hip-hop, R&B, funk, and loads more. Black […]

Join us for an exclusive IRL experience with Fran Kaufman, Curatorial Director of the Liu Shiming Foundation., as she shares the behind-the-scenes process of bringing Shiming’s stunning Chinese bronze sculptures to the ASU Art Museum ABOUT IRL XP This is a unique opportunity to meet an ASU Art Museum curator, artist, or community member and […]

Join us at the ASU Art Museum on Feb. 22, 2025, for the unveiling of three remarkable exhibitions that explore the intersections of tradition, identity, and the transformative power of art. Featured exhibitions: Cooperative Craft: Artmaking of the Mingei Movement Discover the beauty of everyday objects through the lens of Japan’s Mingei Movement, featuring works […]

Join multidisciplinary artist José Villalobos and Alana Hernandez, Senior Curator of the ASU Art Museum, for a CHARLA as they explore the themes and inspirations behind Villalobos's first solo museum exhibition in the U.S., titled “José Villalobos: Rough Rider" which is currently up at the ASU Art Museum. Villalobos and Hernandez will examine the intersection of personal narrative […]

Inspired by Mariana Castillo Deball's exhibition, this workshop invites participants to explore the significance of everyday objects in shaping our identities and histories. Spend your spring break discovering how commonplace items can provide insights into our current moment, cultural backgrounds, and what future archaeologists might deduce from them. Activities include:  Gallery Exploration Discussion  Hands on […]

Join the local dance crew, The Damnsels, for a fun dance workshop as part of the ASU Art Museum’s Artists in Residence program, titled "Spiraling, Twisting, Unraveling: Explorations in Pattern and Form." In this workshop, you'll learn a beginner's routine that teaches you how to spiral, twist, and unravel your body through movement. All ages […]

Join artist Joey Hervey a sponsored contestant from the Arizona Gay Rodeo, for a lassoing workshop at the ASU Art Museum. This experience will not only teach you the art of lassoing but will also teach you about the history and presence of LGBTQ+ culture in the rodeo world. Participants will receive their own practice […]

The ASU Art Museum is excited to host an exclusive lunch with artist Rick Lowe. This special event invites students and community members to bring their own lunch, share a meal with the artist, and participate in a Q&A session moderated by ASU faculty member Rashad Shabazz. Please bring your own lunch to eat during […]

Join us for a conversation with internationally renowned artist Rick Lowe and Senior Curator Alana Hernandez as part of the Black Arts and Culture Council Artist Lecture Series.   About the Artist Rick Lowe is an American artist known for his pioneering work in social practice art, blending painting, installation, and community-based projects to explore equity […]