Drawing from the Collection

Learn with local artists as they lead informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. This free class is open to adults at all skill levels—just bring a sketchbook and pencils. Registration is not required, but participants should sign in at the information desk. The November session will be led by Hector Ramirez.

Drawing from the Collection

Learn with local artists as they lead informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. This free class is open to adults at all skill levels—just bring a sketchbook and pencils. Registration is not required, but participants should sign in at the information desk. Kristen Cochran will lead this session.

Drawing from the Collection

Learn with local artists as they lead informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. This free class is open to adults at all skill levels—just bring a sketchbook and pencils. Registration is not required, but participants should sign in at the information desk. 2-3:30 pm 

Artist Clayton Hurt will lead this session.

Participants must wear a mask.

Drawing from the Collection, LIVE

*This is a virtual event streamed on Facebook.*

Adults at all skill levels learn with local artists who lead informal activities in response to selected works from the Modern's permanent collection. Investigate and respond to works of art from the Modern's galleries from the comfort of your own home. This is a LIVE virtual event, and each session is uniquely designed so there is something new awaiting you- just tune in with a sketchbook and pencils.

Timothy Harding will lead the July 11 session.

Drawing from the Collection, LIVE

*This is a virtual event streamed on Facebook.*

Adults at all skill levels learn with local artists who lead informal activities in response to selected works from the Modern's permanent collection. Investigate and respond to works of art from the Modern's galleries from the comfort of your own home. This is a LIVE virtual event, and each session is uniquely designed so there is something new awaiting you- just tune in with a sketchbook and pencils.

Artist Dan Jian will lead the June 13 session.

Art 101

This event is currently sold out.  Please click here to be added to the waitlist.

Hear from Director Marla Price about her longtime relationship with Sean Scully and what it was like working with this artist over the course of several decades. Sean Scully: The Shape of Ideas, opens at the Modern June 20, 2021.

Drawing from the Collection, LIVE

*This is a virtual event on Facebook Live*

Adults at all skill levels learn with local artists who lead informal activities in response to selected works from the Modern's permanent collection.  Investigate and respond to works of art from the Modern's galleries from the comfort of your own home.  This is a LIVE virtual event, and each session is uniquely designed so there is something new awaiting you- just tune in with a sketchbook and pencils.

Artist Andrea Tosten will lead the May 9 session.

Virtual Modern Members' Book Club

We are pleased to offer a book club exclusively for Modern members. Balancing discovery with discussion, these informal virtual conversations provide the opportunity to engage with other members through the shared experience of the selected book. 

This season kicks off with the book Seeing is Forgetting the Name of the Thing One Sees by Lawrence Weschler. 

Space is limited to ensure the best experience for all participants, and advance reservations are required.