October 2019
TOURS | $10 TUESDAY
Join us for 30-minute tour focused on a thought-provoking theme: Nocturnes.
Find out more »LEARNING SERIES | BERT GEER PHILLIPS
Part three of a six part series! Delve into the lives of six men who helped make Taos, New Mexico a center of artistic creativity.
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JAMES PLAYDATE
We welcome our youngest learners and their caregivers on the first of every month!
Find out more »ART WORKSHOP | WATERCOLOR
Engage with watercolor as a practice to tune into life's flow, tap into inner wisdom, and express freely.
Find out more »GALLERY TALK | $10 TUESDAY
Art, Poetry & Persistence in the Face of Global Warming Tuesday, November 5 | 6:00 P.M. Included with admission; free for membersCome for an evening of art, poetry, and conversation. Writer and educator Gloria Muñoz will read poetry inspired by the Environmental Impact II exhibition, followed by a chat with James Scott from Suncoast Sierra Club. This evening is meant to raise awareness about environmental crises and to offer hope, resilience, and a practical plan for conservation. Space is limited; advanced registration…
Find out more »LEARNING SERIES | E. IRVING COUSE
Oscar Berninghaus, "Morning Shade, Taos Pueblo", 1920s Wednesday, November 6 | 1:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Taos Six: E. Irving Couse$15; $10 for membersEnchanted by vivid sunlit skies, dramatic landscapes, and indigenous cultures, a group of artists at the turn of the century decided to devote their careers to documenting their visions of the American Southwest. In this series, professor emerita Dedee Aleccia provides an in-depth look at the Taos Society of Artists. Delve into the lives of six men…
Find out more »FAMILY DAY | NO BONES ABOUT IT!
How many bones can you find hidden in our artwork? How were bones used by Native Americans in the past? Craft a work of art inspired by what you find. Family Day features story time, a kid-friendly tour, and an artmaking workshop.
Find out more »SKETCHING | $10 TUESDAY
Tuesday, November 12 | 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Included with admission; free for membersSketching encourages us to slow down, look carefully, and connect with works of art. Join our monthly sketch group and hone your artistic and observational skills with guidance from artist Douglas Land. Supplies included. Open to all ages and abilities.
Find out more »LEARNING SERIES | OSCAR E. BERNINGHAUS
Oscar Berninghaus, "Morning Shade, Taos Pueblo", 1920s Wednesday, November 13 | 1:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Taos Six: Oscar E. Berninghaus$15; $10 for membersEnchanted by vivid sunlit skies, dramatic landscapes, and indigenous cultures, a group of artists at the turn of the century decided to devote their careers to documenting their visions of the American Southwest. In this series, professor emerita Dedee Aleccia provides an in-depth look at the Taos Society of Artists. Delve into the lives of six men…
Find out more »ART WORKSHOP | SCRATCHBOARD
Sunday, November 17 | 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Discover Scratchboard$125; $100 for membersJoin artist Barbara A. Lewis to learn the art of scratchboard, a medium that features finely detailed, black and white images. Using sharp drawing tools, lines are scraped away from an ink-covered board, revealing the white surface underneath. With personalized, hands-on instruction, you will create a complete work by the end of the day. Fee covers all materials, including a scratchboard tool kit to take home.Space is…
Find out more »ART MAKING | $10 TUESDAY
Tuesday, November 19 | 4:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Open Studio for Children & TeensIncluded with admission; free for membersOpen studio is a space for kids and teens to experiment with an array of art materials. Drop in and let your creativity flow!Ages 4–17; children must be accompanied by an adult.*
Find out more »LIVE MUSIC | $10 TUESDAY
Tuesday, November 19 | 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Ella Jet TrioIncluded with admission; free for memberEnjoy music, art, and happy hour specials. Progressive neo-soul band Ella Jet Trio brings out raw emotions through their music. With passion, through heartbreak, come lyrically driven songs with deep meaning and a soulful groove.
Find out more »LEARNING SERIES | W. HERBERT DUNTON
Oscar Berninghaus, "Morning Shade, Taos Pueblo", 1920s Wednesday, November 20 | 1:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Taos Six: W. Herbert Dunton$15; $10 for membersEnchanted by vivid sunlit skies, dramatic landscapes, and indigenous cultures, a group of artists at the turn of the century decided to devote their careers to documenting their visions of the American Southwest. In this series, professor emerita Dedee Aleccia provides an in-depth look at the Taos Society of Artists. Delve into the lives of six men…
Find out more »BOOK CLUB | THE PAINTER
Thursday, November 21 | 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Included with admission; free for membersWith a penchant for violence that earned him a prison stint, a troubled artist is now sweating out a police investigation while vigilantes try to kill him. Heller’s writing transports you to wild places in Colorado and New Mexico and to Santa Fe’s art scene. Come for coffee and discussion led by Helen Huntley.Space is limited; advanced registration required.* Reserve Your Spot
Find out more »GAME NIGHT | $10 TUESDAY
Tuesday, November 26 | 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Included with admission; free for membersLet the games begin! Grab your friends and make some new ones over classic board games, a gallery scavenger hunt with prizes, and happy hour specials from The Canyon.
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ART WORKSHOP | WATERCOLOR
Sunday, December 1 | 2:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. Art of Flow: Watercolor Mindfulness$45; $35 for membersEngage with watercolor as a practice to tune into life’s flow, tap into inner wisdom, and express freely. Dr. Qinghong Wei guides you through intuitive painting exercises and watercolor techniques. Each month features a different theme as a basis for creating your own unique painting through mindful practice. All levels welcome.Space is limited; advanced registration required.* Reserve Your Spot
Find out more »MOVIE | $10 TUESDAY
THE RIDER (2018) Tuesday, December 3 | 6:00 P.M. Included with admission; free for membersThis critically acclaimed drama is based on the true story of a young Lakota cowboy, Brady Jandreau, once a rising star of the rodeo circuit in South Dakota. After suffering a near fatal injury that threatens to end his competition days, he struggles in search of a new identity. Rated R; 104 min. Space is limited; reservations recommended.* Reserve Your Spot
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Friday, December 6 | 10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Included with admission; free for membersWe welcome our youngest learners and their caregivers on the first Friday of every month. Grab your stroller and come for a morning filled with art, touchable objects, stories, songs, and a chance to connect with other adults. Each month brings a new theme and fun ways to explore through creative play.Ages 0–3 with an adult. Space is limited; reservations recommended.* Reserve Your Spot
Find out more »SKETCHING | $10 TUESDAY
Tuesday, December 10 | 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Sketching in the MuseumIncluded with admission; free for membersSketching encourages us to slow down, look carefully, and connect with works of art. Join our monthly sketch group and hone your artistic and observational skills with guidance from artist Douglas Land. Supplies included. Open to all ages and abilities.
Find out more »AFTER DARK MURAL TOUR | TRAILBLAZER MEMBERS ONLY
Thursday, December 12 | 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Meet at Central Ave & 7th St N, in front of Banyan Cafe Explore St. Pete’s art scene from a different light. Join us for a flashlight tour of stunning murals and learn the stories behind the artwork and the artists who created them. This special event is exclusively for The Trailblazers, our membership group for young art enthusiasts, ages 21–35.
Find out more »FAMILY DAY | METAL MASTERS
Learn how artists create jewelry with texture through stamping and inlaid stone. Explore tools of the trade and try your hand at foil embossing! Family Day features story time, a kid–friendly tour, and an artmaking workshop.
Find out more »ART MAKING | $10 TUESDAY
Tuesday, December 17 | 4:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Open Studio for Children & TeensIncluded with admission; free for membersOpen studio is a space for kids and teens to experiment with an array of art materials. Drop in and let your creativity flow!Ages 4–17; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »LIVE MUSIC | $10 TUESDAY
Tuesday, December 17 | 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. The Cadillac CowboysIncluded with admission; free for membersCome for music, art, and happy hour specials. The Cadillac Cowboys serve up a musical gumbo of blazing fiddle, mournful steel guitar, and rollicking accordion, alongside hot guitar licks and a kicking rhythm section.
Find out more »BOOK CLUB | THE LAST COWBOYS
Thursday, December 19 | 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Included with admission; free for membersBranch delivers vivid scenes of ranch life and the high drama of saddle-bronc competition, as he chronicles three years in the life of the Wright family in Southern Utah. After 150 years of raising cattle, they struggle to hang on as urbanization, drought, and public land disputes transform the West. Come for coffee and discussion led by Helen Huntley.Space is limited; advanced registration required.* Reserve Your…
Find out more »ART MAKING | WINTER BREAK
OPEN STUDIO FOR CHILDREN & TEENS Monday, December 30 | 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Included with admission; free for members When school is out, fun is IN at The James! Join us for open studio, a space for kids and teens to experiment with an array of art materials and make their own masterpieces. Drop in and let your creativity run wild! Ages 4–17; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »ART MAKING | WINTER BREAK
ART STUDIO FOR CHILDREN & TEENS Tuesday, December 31 | 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Included with admission; free for members When school is out, fun is IN at The James! Join us for open studio, a space for kids and teens to experiment with an array of art materials and make their own masterpieces. Drop in and let your creativity run wild! Ages 4–17; children must be accompanied by an adult.
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ART MAKING | WINTER BREAK
OPEN STUDIO FOR CHILDREN & TEENS Thursday, January 2 | 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Included with admission; free for members When school is out, fun is IN at The James! Join us for open studio, a space for kids and teens to experiment with an array of art materials and make their own masterpieces. Drop in and let your creativity run wild! Ages 4–17; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »ART MAKING | WINTER BREAK
OPEN STUDIO FOR CHILDREN & TEENS Friday, January 3 | 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Included with admission; free for members When school is out, fun is IN at The James! Join us for open studio, a space for kids and teens to experiment with an array of art materials and make their own masterpieces. Drop in and let your creativity run wild! Ages 4–17; children must be accompanied by an adult.
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