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