Events Calendar
Events are free and take place in a variety of locations and formats. The Museum is committed to accessibility for all visitors. Our efforts are ongoing. To request an accommodation for an upcoming event, please contact the Museum in advance at spencerart@ku.edu or 785.864.4710.
October 06
Activity
OPEN FRIDAYS
10AM
– 4PM
305 Goddard Study Center
Your art wish is our command. Visit the Goddard Study Center on Fridays to request works of art on paper not currently on view or share your interests and let our staff select works for you. You can also drop in to enjoy works requested by other visitors. The Goddard Study Center is open to all during gallery hours with a break from 12-1PM.
Sponsored By: Spencer Museum of Art
October 06
Activity
IN HONOR OF THE LAND
5PM
– 7PM
Roth Trailhead, KU Field Station, E 1600 Rd
Join Janine Antoni and other project members for immersive experiences at "here-ing," featuring music, poetry, movement, stone carving, ecology, and more. This event will take place on two days, with the second session on October 8 from 1PM-3PM.
Sponsored By: Spencer Museum of Art
October 08
Activity
IN HONOR OF THE LAND
1PM
– 3PM
Roth Trailhead, KU Field Station, E 1600 Rd
Join Janine Antoni and other project members for immersive experiences at here-ing, featuring music, poetry, movement, stone carving, ecology, and more. This event will take place on two days, with the first session on October 6 from 5PM-7PM.
Sponsored By: Spencer Museum of Art
October 13
Activity
OPEN FRIDAYS
10AM
– 4PM
305 Goddard Study Center
Your art wish is our command. Visit the Goddard Study Center on Fridays to request works of art on paper not currently on view or share your interests and let our staff select works for you. You can also drop in to enjoy works requested by other visitors. The Goddard Study Center is open to all during gallery hours with a break from 12-1PM.
Sponsored By: Spencer Museum of Art
October 20
Activity
OPEN FRIDAYS
10AM
– 4PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 305 Goddard Study Center
Your art wish is our command. Visit the Goddard Study Center on Fridays to request works of art on paper not currently on view or share your interests and let our staff select works for you. You can also drop in to enjoy works requested by other visitors. The Goddard Study Center is open to all during gallery hours with a break from 12-1PM.
Sponsored By: Spencer Museum of Art
October 21
Activity
ART CART
1PM
– 4PM
Spencer Museum of Art
This drop-in activity station rolls into the galleries each month for children and grown-ups to create hands-on art projects together, taking inspiration from original art on view.
October 29
Activity
SLOW ART SUNDAY THE CONQUEROR WORM
3PM
– 4PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 407 Kress Gallery
Spend time getting to know one great work of art through relaxed contemplation and guided conversation. In October, get to know Claude Buck's "The Conqueror Worm."
November 03
Activity
OPEN FRIDAYS
10AM
– 4PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 305 Goddard Study Center
Your art wish is our command. Visit the Goddard Study Center on Fridays to request works of art on paper not currently on view or share your interests and let our staff select works for you. You can also drop in to enjoy works requested by other visitors. The Goddard Study Center is open to all during gallery hours with a break from 12-1PM.
Sponsored By: Spencer Museum of Art
November 04
Activity
ART CART
1PM
– 4PM
Spencer Museum of Art
This drop-in activity station rolls into the galleries each month for children and grown-ups to create hands-on art projects together, taking inspiration from original art on view.
November 10
Activity
OPEN FRIDAYS
10AM
– 4PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 305 Goddard Study Center
Your art wish is our command. Visit the Goddard Study Center on Fridays to request works of art on paper not currently on view or share your interests and let our staff select works for you. You can also drop in to enjoy works requested by other visitors. The Goddard Study Center is open to all during gallery hours with a break from 12-1PM.
Sponsored By: Spencer Museum of Art
November 17
Activity
OPEN FRIDAYS
10AM
– 4PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 305 Goddard Study Center
Your art wish is our command. Visit the Goddard Study Center on Fridays to request works of art on paper not currently on view or share your interests and let our staff select works for you. You can also drop in to enjoy works requested by other visitors. The Goddard Study Center is open to all during gallery hours with a break from 12-1PM.
Sponsored By: Spencer Museum of Art
November 19
Activity
SLOW ART SUNDAY
2PM
– 3PM
Spencer Museum of Art
Spend time getting to know one great work of art through relaxed contemplation and guided conversation.
November 29
Activity
KU COMMON BOOK MARATHON READING
10AM
– 5PM
Spencer Museum of Art
Participate in a live marathon reading of Octavia Butler’s “Parable of the Sower” taking place over two days at the Spencer Museum. Experience Butler's world-building within the visually inspiring “Black Writing” exhibition. Copies of the book will be available.
Sponsored By: J. Wayne and Elsie M. Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction, KU Common Book Program, Spencer Museum of Art, History of Black Writing, Department of English
November 30
Activity
KU COMMON BOOK MARATHON READING
10AM
– 3PM
Spencer Museum of Art
Participate in a live marathon reading of Octavia Butler’s “Parable of the Sower” taking place over two days at the Spencer Museum. Experience Butler's world-building within the visually inspiring “Black Writing” exhibition. Copies of the book will be available.
Sponsored By: Spencer Museum of Art, Hall Center for the Humanities, Department of English, KU Common Book Program, History of Black Writing
December 01
Activity
OPEN FRIDAYS
10AM
– 4PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 305 Goddard Study Center
Your art wish is our command. Visit the Goddard Study Center on Fridays to request works of art on paper not currently on view or share your interests and let our staff select works for you. You can also drop in to enjoy works requested by other visitors. The Goddard Study Center is open to all during gallery hours with a break from 12-1PM.
Sponsored By: Spencer Museum of Art
December 02
Activity
ART CART TAILS AND TRADITIONS: FAMILY FESTIVAL
9AM
– 2PM
Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St
Visit the Watkins Museum to create and celebrate holiday traditions with your family at this free annual event. The Spencer Museum will be on hand to lead a special art activity.
Sponsored By: Watkins Museum of History
December 08
Activity
OPEN FRIDAYS
10AM
– 4PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 305 Goddard Study Center
Your art wish is our command. Visit the Goddard Study Center on Fridays to request works of art on paper not currently on view or share your interests and let our staff select works for you. You can also drop in to enjoy works requested by other visitors. The Goddard Study Center is open to all during gallery hours with a break from 12-1PM.
Sponsored By: Spencer Museum of Art
December 15
Activity
OPEN FRIDAYS
10AM
– 4PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 305 Goddard Study Center
Your art wish is our command. Visit the Goddard Study Center on Fridays to request works of art on paper not currently on view or share your interests and let our staff select works for you. You can also drop in to enjoy works requested by other visitors. The Goddard Study Center is open to all during gallery hours with a break from 12-1PM.
Sponsored By: Spencer Museum of Art