Programs + Events

We are excited to bring a variety of programs, events, and educational opportunities to our visitors!

Photograph of a group of people around two long galleries in an exhibition room. They are doing crafts.  
Photograph of a group of people gathered around an installation hanging from the ceiling. In the foreground are two women with backs towards the camera talking.  
Photograph of a group of children in a museum gallery with four large surreal paintings on the walls. The children are using the works as inspiration.  
Want to know what events are coming up at the Danforth? Check out our Event Calendar!
Event Calendar

Drinks at the Danforth

The Danforth invites you to spend a creative evening with us meeting new friends while enjoying a unique cocktail (or mocktail)!  Members receive discounts and special perks for this event.  Projects and cocktails will vary with inspiration found from the current exhibitions.  Cash bar available to those over 21 as well as an assortment of snacks and refreshments.

Stay tuned for information on the next Drinks at the Danforth evening!

 

Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller Series

As steward of a special collection of Meta Fuller’s work on permanent display in the museum, the Danforth knows the importance of providing a deeper look into various perspectives and processes employed by the artist over time.  Meta Fuller is starting to receive long-overdue attention, as seen in this recent article in the Magazine Antiques.

Collections Show and Tell: A sneak peek at some of the new objects in our Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller collection!

Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller’s remarkable life and artwork has gained recent national and international attention. Join the Danforth’s Collections Manager Rachel Passannante to explore some of the new additions to the collection, many of which have not yet been shown to the public! Click here to be brought to the calendar listing to learn more!

Mid 1900s photograph hued yellow of an older woman looking just upwards away from the audience. Her hair is pulled back and is wearing hoop earrings, a beaded necklace, and a black top.

Abstract expressionist painting of a wavy blue, green, and yellow body of water with short plants on the center left. In the upper center is a blacked out figure rowing a boat. They sky is lines of light green, yellow, and white.
A wonderful escape – everything just flows together. So Enjoyable!!!” Robin Reynolds, Museum Visitor—see what's on view