Join us for a conversation with internationally renowned artist Derek Fordjour as part of the ASU Art Museum’s second annual Visionary Artist Lecture Series. About the Artist Derek Fordjour was born in Memphis, Tennessee to Ghanaian parents. He is the recipient of the 2025 Gordon Parks Foundation Artist Fellowship, the 2023 St. Jude Children’s Research […]
Discover the art and intention behind Indigenous beadwork in a hands-on workshop led by Maxica Colectivo at the Ceramics Research Center. Participants will explore traditional geometries, color placement and foundational stitching techniques while reflecting on the cultural and spiritual meaning woven into each design. Whether you're new to beading or have experience, you'll leave with […]
ASU Art Museum centers artists and art in the service of community well-being and social good. This fall, the museum will launch two new projects that deepen its connection to place and community. The museum partnered with Cayla Gray to create a custom scent inspired by the desert’s natural elements, inviting visitors to experience the […]
Please join the Health and Arts Collaborative — a partnership between the College of Health Solutions and the ASU Art Museum—along with the ASU School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering for a moderated panel discussion on substance use and harm reduction. Panelists will share their expertise from research, clinical practice and community-based perspectives. Following […]
Join the ASU Art Museum and Chris Hoshnic at a poetry workshop this fall! Language of the Four Directions is a multi-site ekphrasis poetry workshop series rooted in Diné philosophy, exploring how place, community and direction influence creative expression. Through this series, we will activate the same artwork across five different locations, engaging with it […]
Come experiment with handbuilding at the Ceramics Research Center. Local artist Kate Arford demonstrates clay-building techniques while you create your own piece and explore the museum’s ceramics collection. Studio Social is a monthly evening of hands-on craft led by local artists—each session features a new material, a fresh vibe, and zero pressure. Whether you’re a […]
Join artist-educator Anh-Thuy Nguyen at the ASU Art Museum’s Ceramics Research Center for an interactive artist talk and community workshop exploring rice as culture, memory and resilience. Participants will sculpt grains of rice from clay while Anh-Thuy leads conversations on rice farming, forced migration and family stories. No experience necessary and all materials are provided. […]
ASU Gammage Beyond Series “The Migration” Join us for a special evening with Step Afrika! as the company’s founder shares highlights from “The Migration,” a dance-theater work inspired by Jacob Lawrence’s “The Migration Series.” Through movement, spoken word, imagery and video excerpts, this presentation explores the history and stories of the Great Migration and the creative […]
Studio Social: Handbuilding with Kate Arford at the Ceramics Research Center Come experiment with handbuilding at the ASU Art Museum’s Ceramics Research Center. Local artist Kate Arford demonstrates clay-building techniques while you create your own piece and explore the museum’s ceramics collection. Studio Social is a monthly evening of hands-on craft led by local artists—each session features […]
Language of the Four Directions “Language of the Four Directions” is a multi-site ekphrasis poetry workshop series rooted in Diné philosophy, exploring how place, community and direction influence creative expression. Through this series, we will activate the same artwork across five different locations, engaging with it through writing, storytelling and shared reflection to understand how […]
Art in Focus is dedicated to intimate, project-based presentations by invited artists or drawn from the museum’s collection that encourage sustained engagement and deep attention. “Tonia Calderon: Endless” extends this commitment by positioning the gallery as a site of learning, reflection and experimentation. For this project, Los Angeles–based artist Tonia Calderon brings elements of her […]
Get ready to dance through music history! Enjoy all the music that has been influenced by black culture, presented by the ASUArt Museum and A Taste of Melanin. Black culture has shaped the music we listen to today. From gospel and blues set the stage for rock ‘n’ roll, while jazz has this crazy ability […]
