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.

November 22

Activity

OPEN FRIDAY

10AM – 4PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 305 Goddard Study Center

Your art wish is our command. Visit the Goddard Study Center on most 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.

November 23

Activity

INDIGENOUS ARTS INITIATIVE LEDGER ART WORKSHOP: LOW BROW AND LEDGER ART WITH CHRIS PAPPAN, DAY 1

1PM – 4PM
Spencer Museum of Art, Reception Room

Registration is open for a two-day workshop on ledger art with artist Chris Pappan. On day one, participants will learn about the history of low brow art, ledger art, and the Sacred Red Rock Project. They will see examples of historical and contemporary ledger art and have access to historical ledger paper to draw, paint, or collage on. This workshop is offered through the Indigenous Arts Initiative, a partnership of the Kansas Arts Commission, KU Film and Media Studies, the Spencer Museum, and the Lied Center. Registration is required. Learn more and register online: https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/kcaic/indigenous-arts-initiative/

November 24

Activity

INDIGENOUS ARTS INITIATIVE LEDGER ART WORKSHOP: LOW BROW AND LEDGER ART WITH CHRIS PAPPAN, DAY 2

9AM – 5PM
Allegawaho Memorial Heritage Park, S 525 Rd

Registration is open for a two-day workshop on ledger art with artist Chris Pappan. On day two, participants will take a field trip to Council Grove, Kansas, and Allegawaho Memorial Heritage Park, the new home of the Sacred Red Rock. Participants can explore the park, sketch on site, or take photos of the Sacred Red Rock and other features of the park to draw from later. Some supplies and paper will be provided and participants are welcome to bring their preferred art supplies. This workshop is offered through the Indigenous Arts Initiative, a partnership of the Kansas Arts Commission, KU Film and Media Studies, the Spencer Museum, and the Lied Center. Registration is required. Learn more and register online: https://www.kansascommerce.gov/program/kcaic/indigenous-arts-initiative/

December 06

Activity

OPEN FRIDAY

10AM – 4PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 305 Goddard Study Center

Your art wish is our command. Visit the Goddard Study Center on most 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.

December 07

Activity

TAILS AND TRADITIONS: FAMILY FESTIVAL

9AM – 11AM
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. Spencer staff will be there to lead a special art activity.

Sponsored By: Watkins Museum of History

December 10

Activity

TEXTILE TUESDAY PERUVIAN ARTISTS

1PM – 3PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 409 Lee Study Center

Drop by the Lee Study Center on one Tuesday each month for a relaxed, up-close experience with textiles from our collection. In December, explore contemporary works by Peruvian artists. Come back to see different selections each month.

December 13

Activity

OPEN FRIDAY

10AM – 4PM
Spencer Museum of Art, 305 Goddard Study Center

Your art wish is our command. Visit the Goddard Study Center on most 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.

December 19

Activity

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS DIRECTOR'S TOUR HEARTH AND HOME

3PM – 4PM

Join Director Saralyn Reece Hardy for a seasonal tour of the galleries with a focus on the warmth of artistic expression and finding a home at the Spencer Museum. This tour is repeated twice at 3:00PM and 5:30PM.

December 19

Activity

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS DIRECTOR'S TOUR HEARTH AND HOME

5:30PM – 6:30PM

Join Director Saralyn Reece Hardy for a seasonal tour of the galleries with a focus on the warmth of artistic expression and finding a home at the Spencer Museum. This tour is repeated twice at 3:00PM and 5:30PM.