Adult Events and Activities

The black-and-white photograph shows a group of seven people posing in front of a wooden door. Some individuals are sitting while others stand.

Stop & Chat: “Take the Picture!”

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
11:00 am
Two people sitting at a table and painting in a group setting.

Vitality Arts: Watercolor for Beginners

Saturday, October 3, 2026
10:00 am
Photo of two people sitting closely together on a bench in a gallery, facing a wall with three large paintings.

Film Screening: Exhibiting Forgiveness

Sunday, October 18, 2026
11:00 am
The image is an abstract painting featuring a complex arrangement of overlapping circles in various colors. Large circles in red, green, blue, and yellow dominate the scene, some filled with smaller circles of contrasting colors.

Vitality Arts: Iconic Female Artists

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
1:30 pm
Painting of a woman wearing a floral dress sitting on a yellow sofa.

Stop & Chat: “María Berrío: Songlines”

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
11:00 am
Painting of a person silhouetted in white against a colorful background, pushing a lawn mower on a grassy slope.

Titus Kaphar: “Exhibiting Forgiveness” Public Guided Tours

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
1:00 pm
The image shows a fashion show scene where a male figure, dressed in a dark pinstripe suit and glasses, walks down the runway linked arm-in-arm with two female models wearing elaborate gowns.

Film Screening: Saint Laurent

Sunday, October 4, 2026
2:00 pm
Black-and-white photo of Coco Chanel wearing glasses and jewelry, surrounded by drawings of bridal gowns.

“Paris Couture” Public Tours

Saturday, October 10, 2026
2:00 pm
Abstract geometric design with stripes and chevrons in shades of teal, mustard, black, and cream.

Panel Discussion: The State of Fashion in Minnesota

Thursday, October 15, 2026
6:00 pm
Logo art for The Subject Lecture Series

The Subject Lecture Series

Thursday, October 15, 2026
6:00 pm
The image shows people picking colorful beads from two trays on a craft table.

Open Studio: Fall Break

Friday, October 16, 2026
10:00 am
The image is an abstract painting with a multicolored design. On the left side, there is a flower-like shape with petal forms in red, green, and blue hues, along with a thin stem-like shape. To the right, a similar colorful shape with a curved, leaf-like appearance is visible. The background is a blend of pastel colors, predominantly in shades of blue, pink, orange, and green.

MAEP Artist Talk: Ziba Rajabi

Sunday, October 18, 2026
2:00 pm
The image shows a person standing in front of glass shelves containing an array of ceramic items, including plates, cups, and figurines. The person is wearing a dark apron with the words 'Revere Auctions' embroidered on it and is holding a green ceramic statue on a small platform.

Guest Talk: The Leo and Doris Hodroff Collection with Ron Fuchs II

Sunday, October 25, 2026
2:00 pm
The image shows three women standing together, each wearing an elegant dress.

Vitality Arts: Sketching Fashion

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
1:30 pm
Headshot of Christophe Koné

Looking Back, Designing Forward: Karl Lagerfeld and Fashion History

Thursday, November 19, 2026
6:30 pm
headshot of An-My Lê

The Arnold and Augusta Newman Lecture Series: An-My Lê

Sunday, November 22, 2026
2:00 pm
People socializing at a bar with drinks on the counter.

Mafic Ocean x Meet at Mia: “Paris Couture”

Thursday, December 3, 2026
5:00 pm
Art installation with hanging car, long cushion, loom, and patterned textile.

MAEP Artist Talk: Rotem Tamir

Thursday, January 28, 2027
6:00 pm
guests seated in an auditorium listening to a lecture

Friends Lecture: Mabel Wilson

Sunday, March 21, 2027
2:00 pm
guests seated in an auditorium listening to a lecture

Friends Lecture: Lalla Essaydi

Thursday, May 13, 2027
11:00 am