FREE FIRST THURSDAY - At Newfields
*The event has already taken place on this date: Thu, 04/02/2026
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Advance tickets recommended but not required
January
Kick off the new year with art, community, and celebration. Browse the IMA Galleries and enjoy live music and hands-on art activities inspired by themes of renewal and reflection.
11:30 AM | Artful Conversations | Meet at the LOVE sculpture | Floor 2
11:30 AM–3:30 PM | Open Studio | Studios 1 & 2 | Floor 1
1–1:30 PM | Docent-led Tour | Meet at the top of the escalator in Efroymson Entrance Pavilion | Floor 2
1–1:30 PM | Nature Story Time | Stout Reference Library | Floor 1
1–1:30 PM | Docent-led Public Tour | Upper Efroymson | Floor 2
1:30 PM | Artful Conversations | Meet at the LOVE sculpture | Floor 2
1–3 PM | Performance by Eric Zhong | Pulliam Family Great Hall | Floor 2
1–4 PM | Stout Reference Library Open | Floor 1
3 PM | The Garden Tour | The Garden Entry Pavilion
February
Join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Black History Month—a milestone honoring half a century of resilience, creativity, and cultural impact. Enjoy a day full of art and music as we highlight Black artists, voices, and stories. Don’t miss Bold: New Voices in Contemporary Art featuring works from contemporary African artists.
Advance tickets recommended but not required
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