Makers Night
Adult workshop series offering informal, hands-on, creative experiences for artisans at all levels of ability. The sessions emphasize observation, process, and discussion through diverse art-making activities. The approximately two-hour workshops often refer to the Museum's current exhibitions, providing opportunities for visitors to explore a wide range of themes and media, but will also draw inspiration from new creative trends. Led by Museum educators and local artists, the evening workshops provide a social environment in which participants can learn to express themselves, work with unusual materials, consider new ideas, and engage in fun processes. Discover the elements of design and tap into your innate creative abilities at The Aldrich!
To learn about upcoming Makers Night events, please visit our events calendar.
Creative Conversation
The Museum regularly hosts discussions and panels with a variety of creative individuals, including the artists in our exhibitions, as well as curators, authors, designers, and architects. Held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, the Creative Conversation series is a great way to meet artists and gain insight into their creative process.
To learn about upcoming Creative Conversations, please visit our events calendar.
Radius: Professional Practice Series for Artists
Radius is a professional development program organized by The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum to promote the growth and interests of regional artists. The Radius program has multiple components, including a professional practice forum, workshops, and networking events.
Please visit the Radius page for more information.
Ask Me! Tours
Held every Sunday and Tuesday from 2 to 4 pm, Ask Me! Tours are free with the price of admission. Visitors can participate in a docent-led tour of the current exhibitions from 2 to 3 pm. Then, a docent will be on hand in the galleries to answer questions about the art from 3 to 4 pm.
Brown Bag Tours
The Museum offers special lunchtime tours in conjunction with current exhibitions. Participants enjoy a docent-led tour followed by lunch and a lively discussion with exhibiting artists or curators in the Education Center. Tour-goers bring their own bag lunch and drink; the Museum provides coffee, tea, and dessert. Brown Bag Tours give participants a behind-the-scenes peek into the curatorial process and an in-depth look at our exhibitions.
To learn about upcoming Brown Bag Tours, please visit our events calendar.
Group Tours
The Aldrich conducts group tours for a variety of audiences, including adults, seniors, and clubs. Tours can take many forms—a traditional gallery talk, an open-ended discussion, or creative drawing and writing activities.
We are dedicated to making connections between contemporary art and the lives of our visitors. Our docents are trained to encourage the visitor to feel comfortable looking at and engaging with contemporary art. We pride ourselves on custom-tailoring each tour to the individual needs of our visitors.
Learn more about Group Tours or book a visit.
