“Art in Focus: New Acquisitions” turned the curatorial process over to the Museum Ambassadors, our front-of-house staff of student workers. This process allowed them to participate in the exhibition-making process, rather than just sharing the final product with our visitors. From a collection of over 13,000 objects, the students narrowed their focus to highlight a […]
“New Earthworks” presents work by eight contemporary artists who explore our interconnectedness with the Earth. Artists David Brooks, Carolina Caycedo, Desert Artlab (April Bojorquez and Matt Garcia), Hope Ginsburg, Scott Hocking, Mary Mattingly, Sam Van Aken and Steven Yazzie take on issues of biodiversity and environmental equity, reassert Indigenous knowledge and envision new systems to […]
Join us for our fourth annual Mexican Independence Day Celebration to honor the contributions and culture of the Mexican and Mexican American communities as well as acknowledging independence days across the Americas. In partnership with The Consulate General of Mexico and CALA Alliance, the event features a traditional Aztec performance from Grupo Coatlicue, El Grito […]
“Making Visible” features artworks from ASU Art Museum’s permanent collections and examines how these objects perpetuate and fortify mythologies of the American West. With over 90% of the Museum’s 13,000+ objects entering the collection as gifts, this exhibition questions how the perspective of donors reflects specific tastes and fantasies about the Southwest. Further, it explores […]
Join this inaugural workshop series for older adults (55+) to work with storyteller Marilyn Omifunke Torres on how to explore and frame your own narrative, and create art reflecting your experiences with interdisciplinary artist Diana Calderón, whose work is currently on view at ASU Art Museum in A pattern, a trace, a portrait: Four Artists […]
Reynier Leyva Novo’s Methuselah is a digital artwork that virtually reproduces the 6,000-mile transnational migratory journey of a single monarch butterfly. Experience the artwork through Hololens in the Art in Focus gallery Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from May 19th through July 31st! View Methuselah online at https://methuselahmonarch.com/
Join local printmakers from Xico, inc. as they teach various printmaking techniques to participants. In addition to gaining hands-on printmaking experience, participants will have an opportunity to visit ASU Art Museum’s Print Study Room and study some of the unique print collections on display at the museum. This workshop is free and for 55+. Link […]
“Everything Is a Little Fuzzy,” draws from the museum’s permanent collection. With an eye on dimensions of memory and care, it explores the challenges experienced in a post-pandemic world. The exhibition highlights aspects of care, emphasizes memory, communicates resilience, and explores softness through difficult circumstances. Twenty-two artworks on display feature textile objects or the usage […]
Board of Directors 2024 Race and Cultural Cosplay Retreat Session II Annual Report, Insights and Developments into Race and Cultural Cosplay Thursday, September 7, 2023 // Performance 1:00–5:00 PM // ASU Art Museum Gallery 1 + 2 We will discuss key points into our survey and share our conclusions into the current state of Race […]
“Contours: The Essential Form” features selections from the Museum’s permanent collection and new works by Ibrahim Said (b. 1976, Fustat, Egypt). Through ceramic objects and works on paper, the exhibition explores themes of nature, care and discipline through the lens of muscle memory and intuitive artistic practice. Said was an invited artist in October 2022 […]
Come join us in repairing your loved but worn clothes, garments, accessories and even memorabilia. Bring your broken items and a fresh mind and we will provide the equipment. This month, participants can bring an item that needs a patch, and we will use iron-on vinyl, felt, and fabric to create various patches.
This is a unique opportunity to meet an ASU Art Museum curator and go beyond the typical exhibition tour. In real life, experience behind the scenes, visit, ask questions, tell stories, share insight and engage in meaningful exchange with art, culture and ideas. Stop by the Museum or CRC every third Friday of the month! […]
