• June 4 – August 27, 2008
Mid-day Art Break
Every Wednesday during June, July and August the Museum extends visitors FREE admission, guided half hour gallery tours at 12:00 and 12:30 and live music on the Museum's front steps. Pick-up lunch and shop the Erie Farmers' Market in nearby Perry Square then enjoy lunch on the Museum front steps. Read More . . . .
Thanks to our sponsors
Erie Farmers Market, Erie Insurance Group, Highmark Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Classy 100 and Hamot.

• June 17 though August 12, 2008
Art in Action
Looking for something for young artists? The Erie Art Museum offers gallery-based art making sessions. Each week features a new theme.
Hours: Tusdays beginning June 17, 3-4:30 p.m.
Fee: $5 weekly per student; all materials are included. Call the Museum (814) 459-5477 to reserve your space.

• August 15, 16, & 17, 2008
CelebrateErie
Downtown Erie
Erie Art Museum open for free – family scavenger hunt activities and prizes.  For more information, www.celebrateerie.com

• August 22, 2008 from 6 – 10 p.m.
Gallery Night
Gallery exhibition receptions and events at the Erie Art Museum and area galleries. EMTA's Bayliner will provide free shuttle transportation through-out the gallery route. Galleries will offer complimentary appetizers, drinks and incentives for patrons visiting the galleries. Click here to download a PDF of the invite

• Fridays in September from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Family Fun Fridays Join us EVERY Friday for a special program for 3-6 year olds and their families.  Museum staff lead adults and kids through exploring one of the exhibits using story, song and art making. $5 per child, those with Museum Family Membership are free.

• Fridays in October from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Family Fun Fridays (Kanga, Kikoi, Kitenge)
Join us EVERY Friday for a special program for 3-6 year olds and their families.  Museum staff lead adults and kids through exploring one of the exhibits using story, song and art making. $5 per child, those with Museum Family Membership are free.

• October 10, 2008 from 6 – 10 p.m.
Gallery Night
Public opening receptions for Kanga, Kikoi, Kitenge: Cloth and Culture in East Africa

• October 13, 2008
Teacher In-Service
Art and music teachers work with Museum staff and a visiting East African delegation to understand East African commercial textiles in conjunction with the Museum's Kang & Kitenge: Cloth and Culture in East Africa exhibit. Act 48 credit awarded.

• October 16, 2008 from 4–7 p.m.
Educator Safari
Teachers of all grade levels and disciplines work with Museum staff and visiting East AFrican delegation to understand East African commercial textiles in conjunction with the Museum's Kang & Kitenge: Cloth and Culture in East Africa exhibit. Act 48 credit awarded.

• October 18, 2008 from 7-9:30 p.m.
Kanga Party
To celebrate the opening of Kanga and Kitenge: Cloth and Culture in East Africa and to honor our delegates from Kenya, the Museum will transform itself into a Swahili cultural paradise.  Enjoy an African fashion show, storytelling, traditional drumming and dancing from Sudan and Burundi, get an authentic henna temporary tattoo, watch demonstrations of African beadwork and batik techniques, and dance to the infectious beat of Afropop tunes.

• Fridays in November from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Family Fun Fridays
Join us EVERY Friday for a special program for 3-6 year olds and their families.  Museum staff lead adults and kids through exploring one of the exhibits using story, song and art making. $5 per child, those with Museum Family Membership are free.

• November 8, 2008 at 7 p.m.
Chimera Reception
An exhibition of original artworks, with readings and musical performances by students at Edinboro University, to benefit the student-directed literary and arts publication, Chimera. (works will be on display from Nov. 2)

• Fridays in December from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Family Fun Fridays
Join us EVERY Friday for a special program for 3-6 year olds and their families.  Museum staff lead adults and kids through exploring one of the exhibits using story, song and art making. $5 per child, those with Museum Family Membership are free.

• December 5, 2008 at 5 p.m.
Gallery Night Holiday Tour
A night of free admission to galleries and gallery events.  Enjoy special holiday shopping.