Michael Auping and Andrea Karnes
In conjunction with the exhibition Modern Masters: A Tribute to Anne Windfohr Marion, Michael Auping, former Chief Curator of the Modern, and Andrea Karnes, current Chief Curator of the Modern, discuss the rich and generous legacy of the Modern’s longtime patron Anne Windfohr Marion.
Alexandra Farber presents Dance at the Modern: Women Painting Women
Alexandra Farber presents Dance at the Modern: Women Painting Women, with excerpts of her works The Way We Change and Inside Voices and the world premiere of Three Portraits.
The Great American Lie
The Great American Lie is a documentary film that examines what inequality looks like today and traces its roots to our long-revered promise of the American Dream. It's a story about how the ideas that are imbued in the Dream dominate our society and create and perpetuate inequality, deepening our social, economic, and political chasms. The film looks at what Americans are told - through all aspects of our culture - about who and what is valued, based on how we "gender" people and things.
Drawing from the Collection for Children
Every first Sunday of the month, a Drawing from the Collection for Children session is led by an artist who takes participants through informal drawing exercises in relation to works in the Modern’s galleries. For ages 5–12
Artist Instructors
December - Max Marshall
January - Ivette Ramos Levy
Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult during the program. All materials are provided; personal sketchbooks are encouraged. Attendance is limited, so early arrival is encouraged. A sign-up sheet is located at the information desk.
Drawing from the Collection for Adults and Teens
Learn with local artists as they lead informal basic drawing classes in the galleries every first Sunday of the month.
Artist Instructors
December - Leigh Ann Hickey
January - Anthony Marcus Black
This free class is open to adults and teens (ages 13+) at all skill levels. All materials are provided; personal sketchbooks are encouraged. Attendance is limited, so early arrival is encouraged. A sign-up sheet is located near the information desk.
First Friday Spotlight Tour
This short, 20-minute tour is narrowly focused on a single theme and is the perfect break from the First Friday action of the Grand Lobby. The tour starts at the information desk. Gallery admission is free on Friday.
Special Exhibition Tour
A public tour focused specifically on current special exhibitions is available at 2 pm on the second Saturday of each month. This tour does not require prior arrangements and begins in the Museum lobby.