Upcoming events.
Shop Small Saturday
Miracle on State Street: Shop Small Saturday in Downtown Erie
Organized by Erie Downtown Partnership along with Copper Carriage, The Dollhouse at Pointe Foure Boutique, and Flagship City District to bring tons of unique and local vendors popping up in multiple locations Downtown including the Boston Store, the Erie Art Museum, 10/20 Collective, Ascend Climbing Gym, and more!
Access for All
The Art Bridges Foundation ‘Access for All’ initiative brings you free admission to the Museum the first Thursday of each month from 11 am – 3 pm and the third Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm. The Access for All scheduled for July 4th has been moved to Thursday, July 11th.
Art After Dark
December 5th | Songs of Sixpence
Folk
The Art After Dark music series takes place on the first Thursday of each month, through May 2025.
Take a tour of the galleries and enjoy drinks at 5 pm. Stay for live music from 6-8 pm.
Thank you to Erie Insurance for continued support of Art After Dark.
Second Sunday
Frosty the Snowman is back for his annual visit! Join us in crafting paper chain snowmen to celebrate his arrival.
Second Sundays are a perfect way to spend time creating in the Museum with your family and loved ones! Admission is pay-what-you-wish, and donations are appreciated. Each Second Sunday of the month, from 2-4pm.
Second Sunday is sponsored by PAcyber, Renewal by Anderson, and UPMC Health Plan.
Gallery Night
Gallery Night is a citywide celebration of art. Businesses and local galleries and venues will remain open with some hosting their own events. Shop, eat, listen to music, and spend time with friends and family visiting as many local galleries as you can. There’s no better way to get a feel for Erie’s art and culture scene!
Drawing At The Museum
Drawing At The Museum
Join us for monthly Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Erie Art Museum! These sessions occur on the Second Saturday of every month from 2–4 pm and are open to all museum members and admission ticket holders.
Please note that in order to protect the art in the museum, please do not bring any liquid materials such as inks, paints, markers, chalks, compact or vine charcoal, or pastels. If you do not have your own drawing materials, some will be available at the Museum.
Crafted Trivia
Crafted Trivia with Adam Holquist
Join us this fall for our new monthly trivia event, hosted by Jeopardy! winner, Adam Holquist. Check in as early as 6:30 and enjoy trivia from 7 to 9 pm. Winners and awards announced at 9 pm. If you want to simply enjoy the atmosphere, gamesmanship, and explore the Museum without playing trivia, regular admission fees apply. Cash/card bar available for refreshments.
Access for All
The Art Bridges Foundation ‘Access for All’ initiative brings you free admission to the Museum the first Thursday of each month from 11 am – 3 pm and the third Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm.
Art After Dark
January 2nd | Steve Trohoske & Friends
Jazz
The Art After Dark music series takes place on the first Thursday of each month, through May 2025.
Take a tour of the galleries and enjoy drinks at 5 pm. Stay for live music from 6-8 pm.
Thank you to Erie Insurance for continued support of Art After Dark.
Second Sunday
It’s the perfect time to create snowflakes! Use salt, paint, and glue to craft your own textured and one of a kind wintry ice crystals.
Second Sundays are a perfect way to spend time creating in the Museum with your family and loved ones! Admission is pay-what-you-wish, and donations are appreciated. Each Second Sunday of the month, from 2-4pm.
Second Sunday is sponsored by PAcyber, Renewal by Anderson, and UPMC Health Plan.
Crafted Trivia
Crafted Trivia with Adam Holquist
Join us this fall for our new monthly trivia event, hosted by Jeopardy! winner, Adam Holquist. Check in as early as 6:30 and enjoy trivia from 7 to 9 pm. Winners and awards announced at 9 pm. If you want to simply enjoy the atmosphere, gamesmanship, and explore the Museum without playing trivia, regular admission fees apply. Cash/card bar available for refreshments.
Art And Influence: The Power of Mentorship in Rust Belt Cities
Join us on Friday, January 17th from 6 – 9 pm for an engaging panel discussion on the transformative role of mentorship in the arts, featuring connections to influential figures and current exhibiting artists Edna Andrade and Joseph Plavcan. Led by Dr. Paula Burleigh, art historian and curator specializing in postwar to contemporary art, Assistant Professor of Art History, Co-Director, and and affiliated faculty with the Women’s, Gender & Secuality Studies Program at Allegheny College, this conversation will explore how mentorship nurtures creativity, collaboration, and resilience, particularly in the context of Rust Belt cities. Free admission. Food & drink provided.
Support provided by
Artist Led Tour: Qian Li
Join Qian Li for a tour of her current exhibition, Summoning the Wind, at the Erie Art Museum.
Registration required.
Art After Dark
February 6th | Logan B and the Dirty Leaf
American Roots Rock
The Art After Dark music series takes place on the first Thursday of each month, through May 2025.
Take a tour of the galleries and enjoy drinks at 5 pm. Stay for live music from 6-8 pm.
Thank you to Erie Insurance for continued support of Art After Dark.
Second Sunday
Love is in the air! Create colorful, rainbow heart suncatchers. A delightful activity for all ages!
Second Sundays are a perfect way to spend time creating in the Museum with your family and loved ones! Admission is pay-what-you-wish, and donations are appreciated. Each Second Sunday of the month, from 2-4pm.
Second Sunday is sponsored by PAcyber, Renewal by Anderson, and UPMC Health Plan.
Gallery Night
Gallery Night is a citywide celebration of art. Businesses and local galleries and venues will remain open with some hosting their own events. Shop, eat, listen to music, and spend time with friends and family visiting as many local galleries as you can. There’s no better way to get a feel for Erie’s art and culture scene!
Art After Dark
March 6th | V Band
Blues & Jazz
The Art After Dark music series takes place on the first Thursday of each month, through May 2025.
Take a tour of the galleries and enjoy drinks at 5 pm. Stay for live music from 6-8 pm.
Thank you to Erie Insurance for continued support of Art After Dark.
Art After Dark
April 3rd | Performance Software
Retrowave Instrumental Soundtrack
The Art After Dark music series takes place on the first Thursday of each month, through May 2025.
Take a tour of the galleries and enjoy drinks at 5 pm. Stay for live music from 6-8 pm.
Thank you to Erie Insurance for continued support of Art After Dark.
Art After Dark
May 1st | Charity Nuse Duo
Indie Folk
The Art After Dark music series takes place on the first Thursday of each month, through May 2025.
Take a tour of the galleries and enjoy drinks at 5 pm. Stay for live music from 6-8 pm.
Thank you to Erie Insurance for continued support of Art After Dark.
Gallery Night
Gallery Night is a citywide celebration of art. Businesses and local galleries and venues will remain open with some hosting their own events. Shop, eat, listen to music, and spend time with friends and family visiting as many local galleries as you can. There’s no better way to get a feel for Erie’s art and culture scene!
Gallery Night
Gallery Night is a citywide celebration of art. Businesses and local galleries and venues will remain open with some hosting their own events. Shop, eat, listen to music, and spend time with friends and family visiting as many local galleries as you can. There’s no better way to get a feel for Erie’s art and culture scene!
Masquerade at the Museum
Masquerade at the Museum details will be available in the future. Save the date!
Gallery Night
Gallery Night is a citywide celebration of art. Businesses and local galleries and venues will remain open with some hosting their own events. Shop, eat, listen to music, and spend time with friends and family visiting as many local galleries as you can. There’s no better way to get a feel for Erie’s art and culture scene!
Crafted Trivia
NEW Crafted Trivia with Adam Holquist
Join us this fall for our new monthly trivia event, hosted by Jeopardy! winner, Adam Holquist. Check in as early as 6:30 and enjoy trivia from 7 to 9 pm. Winners and awards announced at 9 pm. If you want to simply enjoy the atmosphere, gamesmanship, and explore the Museum without playing trivia, regular admission fees apply. Cash/card bar available for refreshments.
The Photo Forum - Food Photography
The Photo Forum - Food Photography
Saturday, November 16th, 2024 the Photo Forum will feature a preview of the upcoming Introduction to Food Photography Intensive with Ed Bernik. There will also be an opportunity to sign up for other Museum photography classes, and hear about The Photo Club at 1020 Collective.
Access for All
The Art Bridges Foundation ‘Access for All’ initiative brings you free admission to the Museum the first Thursday of each month from 11 am – 3 pm and the third Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm.
Erie Makes: Acrylic Pour Painting Workshop
Registration Required — Register Here
As part of Erie Makes 2024, join us at the Erie Art Museum for a two-hour acrylic pour-painting workshop inspired by work and conceptual themes in the current exhibition, Summoning the Wind by Chinese-American artist Qian Li. This abstract and playful technique is designed to capture the essence of dreaming through fluid creativity. Open to participants ages 9 and up. The workshop will take place in the Museum's 2nd-floor classroom.
Second Sunday
Second Sundays are a perfect way to spend time creating in the Museum with your family and loved ones! Admission is pay-what-you-wish, and donations are appreciated. Each Second Sunday of the month, from 2-4pm.
Second Sunday is sponsored by PAcyber, Renewal by Anderson, and UPMC Health Plan.
Drawing At The Museum
Drawing At The Museum
Join us for monthly Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Erie Art Museum! These sessions occur on the Second Saturday of every month from 2–4 pm and are open to all museum members and admission ticket holders.
Please note that in order to protect the art in the museum, please do not bring any liquid materials such as inks, paints, markers, chalks, compact or vine charcoal, or pastels. If you do not have your own drawing materials, some will be available at the Museum.
Art After Dark
November 7th | Broke Boland String Band
Rockabilly String Band
The Art After Dark music series takes place on the first Thursday of each month, through May 2025.
Take a tour of the galleries and enjoy drinks at 5 pm. Stay for live music from 6-8 pm.
Thank you to Erie Insurance for continued support of Art After Dark.
Access for All
The Art Bridges Foundation ‘Access for All’ initiative brings you free admission to the Museum the first Thursday of each month from 11 am – 3 pm and the third Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm. The Access for All scheduled for July 4th has been moved to Thursday, July 11th.
The Photo Forum
The Photo Forum - Photography buy/sell/trade event
Fall is a great time to get into photography! Learn about resources in Erie and find some new-to-you gear or sell some of your old stuff while conversing with fellow photographers in our new mentorship-focused forum that takes place at the Museum every third Saturday of the month. Free admission due to our Access For All programming. The first session will take place on Saturday, October 19th from 10 am – 12 pm.
Access for All
The Art Bridges Foundation ‘Access for All’ initiative brings you free admission to the Museum the first Thursday of each month from 11 am – 3 pm and the third Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm.
October 19th will also feature The Photo Forum photography event from 10 am – 12 pm.
Regional Common In-Service
Regional Common In-Service Day
In collaboration with Erie Arts & Culture, The Erie Art Museum is hosting the Common In-Service Day for Erie County art teachers on October 14th, 2023. This Act 48-eligible program inspires teachers with a day of interactive and gallery-based workshops at the Erie Art Museum. Participate in art-making workshops, thoughtful conversations surrounding several new exhibition galleries, and share best teaching and assessment practices with your peers.
Keynote Speaker: Perry Ground (Onondaga, Turtle Clan)
Perry Ground, a renowned Traditional Storyteller and Cultural Educator, will deliver a keynote address from 9:20 AM to 10:10 AM. With a deep understanding of Native American history and culture, Perry's presentation will offer invaluable insights, especially on Indigenous Peoples Day.
Registration details available soon.
Second Sunday
Second Sundays are a perfect way to spend time creating in the Museum with your family and loved ones! Admission is pay-what-you-wish, and donations are appreciated. Each Second Sunday of the month, from 2-4pm.
Second Sunday is sponsored by PAcyber, Renewal by Anderson, and UPMC Health Plan.
Drawing At The Museum
Drawing At The Museum
Join us for monthly Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Erie Art Museum! These sessions occur on the Second Saturday of every month from 2–4 pm and are open to all museum members and admission ticket holders.
Please note that in order to protect the art in the museum, please do not bring any liquid materials such as inks, paints, markers, chalks, compact or vine charcoal, or pastels. If you do not have your own drawing materials, some will be available at the Museum.
Mental Health Awareness Week - Free Admission
Brushstrokes of Resilience
Navigating Mental Health Through Art
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Week, join the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Stairways Behavioral Health, the Mental Health Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania, and the Erie Art Museum in celebrating local Erie artists who identify with having a mental health challenge. Various art pieces will be displayed at the Museum and some available for purchase. The Museum will be free and open to the public for Mental Health Awareness Week, starting Sunday, October 6th (1 - 6 pm) and Monday through Friday, October 7th - 11th, from 11 - 6 pm. An opening reception will take place on Thursday, October 10th with a welcome and proclamation by Mayor Joe Schember at 4 pm and a presentation by Bill Doan at 4:20 pm. The exhibition will be on view through December of 2024.
Mental Health Awareness Week - Free Admission
Brushstrokes of Resilience
Navigating Mental Health Through Art
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Week, join the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Stairways Behavioral Health, the Mental Health Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania, and the Erie Art Museum in celebrating local Erie artists who identify with having a mental health challenge. Various art pieces will be displayed at the Museum and some available for purchase. The Museum will be free and open to the public for Mental Health Awareness Week, starting Sunday, October 6th (1 - 6 pm) and Monday through Friday, October 7th - 11th, from 11 - 6 pm. An opening reception will take place on Thursday, October 10th with a welcome and proclamation by Mayor Joe Schember at 4 pm and a presentation by Bill Doan at 4:20 pm. The exhibition will be on view through December of 2024.
Mental Health Awareness Week - Free Admission
Brushstrokes of Resilience
Navigating Mental Health Through Art
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Week, join the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Stairways Behavioral Health, the Mental Health Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania, and the Erie Art Museum in celebrating local Erie artists who identify with having a mental health challenge. Various art pieces will be displayed at the Museum and some available for purchase. The Museum will be free and open to the public for Mental Health Awareness Week, starting Sunday, October 6th (1 - 6 pm) and Monday through Friday, October 7th - 11th, from 11 - 6 pm. An opening reception will take place on Thursday, October 10th with a welcome and proclamation by Mayor Joe Schember at 4 pm and a presentation by Bill Doan at 4:20 pm. The exhibition will be on view through December of 2024.
Mental Health Awareness Week - Free Admission
Brushstrokes of Resilience
Navigating Mental Health Through Art
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Week, join the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Stairways Behavioral Health, the Mental Health Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania, and the Erie Art Museum in celebrating local Erie artists who identify with having a mental health challenge. Various art pieces will be displayed at the Museum and some available for purchase. The Museum will be free and open to the public for Mental Health Awareness Week, starting Sunday, October 6th (1 - 6 pm) and Monday through Friday, October 7th - 11th, from 11 - 6 pm. An opening reception will take place on Thursday, October 10th with a welcome and proclamation by Mayor Joe Schember at 4 pm and a presentation by Bill Doan at 4:20 pm. The exhibition will be on view through December of 2024.
Mental Health Awareness Week - Free Admission
Brushstrokes of Resilience
Navigating Mental Health Through Art
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Week, join the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Stairways Behavioral Health, the Mental Health Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania, and the Erie Art Museum in celebrating local Erie artists who identify with having a mental health challenge. Various art pieces will be displayed at the Museum and some available for purchase. The Museum will be free and open to the public for Mental Health Awareness Week, starting Sunday, October 6th (1 - 6 pm) and Monday through Friday, October 7th - 11th, from 11 - 6 pm. An opening reception will take place on Thursday, October 10th with a welcome and proclamation by Mayor Joe Schember at 4 pm and a presentation by Bill Doan at 4:20 pm. The exhibition will be on view through December of 2024.
Mental Health Awareness Week - Free Admission
Brushstrokes of Resilience
Navigating Mental Health Through Art
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Week, join the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Stairways Behavioral Health, the Mental Health Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania, and the Erie Art Museum in celebrating local Erie artists who identify with having a mental health challenge. Various art pieces will be displayed at the Museum and some available for purchase. The Museum will be free and open to the public for Mental Health Awareness Week, starting Sunday, October 6th (1 - 6 pm) and Monday through Friday, October 7th - 11th, from 11 - 6 pm. An opening reception will take place on Thursday, October 10th with a welcome and proclamation by Mayor Joe Schember at 4 pm and a presentation by Bill Doan at 4:20 pm. The exhibition will be on view through December of 2024.
Art After Dark
October 3rd | Shoefly Soul
Blues & Jazz
The Art After Dark music series takes place on the first Thursday of each month, through May 2025.
Take a tour of the galleries and enjoy drinks at 5 pm. Stay for live music from 6-8 pm.
Thank you to Erie Insurance for continued support of Art After Dark.
Access for All
The Art Bridges Foundation ‘Access for All’ initiative brings you free admission to the Museum the first Thursday of each month from 11 am – 3 pm and the third Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm.
Gallery Night
Gallery Night is a citywide celebration of art. Businesses and local galleries and venues will remain open with some hosting their own events. Shop, eat, listen to music, and spend time with friends and family visiting as many local galleries as you can. There’s no better way to get a feel for Erie’s art and culture scene!
Fiberarts Open House
Fiberarts Open House
Join us for an All Access Art Day on Saturday, September 21st, with free admission to the Museum from 10 AM to 2 PM. Members of the Lake Erie Fiber Arts Guild and Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh are invited to showcase their latest projects and demonstrate a variety of fiber arts techniques and processes. This gathering offers a chance for the Erie community to engage with the guilds’ work, explore fiber based art, and connect with local artists; all while viewing the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh: Members Exhibition in the Customs House.
Access for All
The Art Bridges Foundation ‘Access for All’ initiative brings you free admission to the Museum the first Thursday of each month from 11 am – 3 pm and the third Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm.
Drawing At The Museum
Drawing At The Museum
Join us for monthly Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Erie Art Museum! These sessions occur on the Second Saturday of every month from 2–4 pm and are open to all museum members and admission ticket holders.
Please note that in order to protect the art in the museum, please do not bring any liquid materials such as inks, paints, markers, chalks, compact or vine charcoal, or pastels. If you do not have your own drawing materials, some will be available at the Museum.
Second Sunday
Second Sundays are a perfect way to spend time creating in the Museum with your family and loved ones! Admission is pay-what-you-wish, and donations are appreciated. Each Second Sunday of the month, from 2-4pm.
Second Sunday is sponsored by PAcyber, Renewal by Anderson, and UPMC Health Plan.
Qian Li: Summoning the Wind Opening Reception
Join us for Art After Dark and the opening of Summing the Wind by Qian Li in the main gallery on Thursday, September 5th at 6 pm.
Doors open at 5pm, hear Tyler Smilo & Dom DeCecco in the Holstein gallery at 6pm.
As an interdisciplinary artist, Qian Li weaves together personal narratives with universal themes, bridging the gap between individual experiences and collective concerns. Drawing from her upbringing in a Chinese coastal village and her journey of raising a biracial family in the United States, she is deeply intrigued by the delicate dance between opposing forces. Through painting, print, video, and installations, this exhibition will offer a multidimensional exploration of these themes, inviting viewers to contemplate the interconnectedness of human existence. Li is a professor at Cleveland State University and the Collective Arts Network exhibition prize winner of the CAN Triennial in Cleveland/Northeast Ohio, 2022.
Art After Dark
Join us for Art After Dark and the opening of Summing the Wind by Qian Li in the main gallery on Thursday, September 5th at 6 pm.
Doors open at 5pm, hear Tyler Smilo & Dom DeCecco in the Holstein gallery at 6pm.
Thank you to Erie Insurance for continued support of Art After Dark.
Access for All
The Art Bridges Foundation ‘Access for All’ initiative brings you free admission to the Museum the first Thursday of each month from 11 am – 3 pm and the third Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm. The Access for All scheduled for July 4th has been moved to Thursday, July 11th.