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workshop

Mar 26, 2026–Apr 23, 2026

Drink & Draw

with Neil Wedman 

A person's hand is seen drawing on a paper plate with a black marker, creating an illustration of a multi-layered cake adorned with decorative elements. There are additional plates and objects in the background, including an item with text that reads "ORACLE" and a small figurine. The person's wrist is adorned with a bracelet, and they are wearing a black long-sleeved shirt.

series

Mar 19, 2026, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM

Zine Making with Cole Pauls

Teen Art Lab

A person’s hand is shown drawing on a piece of paper titled "DUDOT 'Obsidian'" by Cole Pauls. The illustration includes various scenes and text about finding obsidian at a family fish camp. Tools like pens and an eraser are visible on the table, along with a sketchbook and some drawings of rocks and tools in the background.

series

Mar 16, 2026, 11:30 PM–12:00 AM

Test Kitchen 2 Call for Proposals:

A group of individuals is seated around a wooden table in a well-lit room with large windows. The walls are adorned with various monochromatic portraits. One person is speaking at the front, while others listen attentively; some are taking notes on their laptops. The scene conveys a collaborative meeting or discussion atmosphere.

Rules of Play

exhibition

Mar 7, 2026–Jun 14, 2026

Maggie Groat

S LOWER F: ACTIVITY BOOK

A grid of 36 colorful square images arranged on a bright yellow background. Each square contains various abstract shapes, lines, and patterns in diverse colors and textures, including geometric forms, stylized natural elements, and graphic motifs. The arrangement is organized into six rows and six columns.

exhibition

Mar 7, 2026–Jun 14, 2026

Hannah Rickards

I am the infant and I am the bird 

A hummingbird hovers in front of a window, wings blurred from rapid movement. The background is slightly out of focus, with a light-colored surface reflecting a soft diffused light. The hummingbird’s iridescent feathers and long beak are visible as it appears to search for food.

event

Mar 7, 2026, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM

Spring Exhibition Opening Reception

series

Mar 7, 2026–Jun 14, 2026

Open Studio Saturdays

A child with curly hair is sitting at a table covered in brown paper, surrounded by various art supplies including colored pencils, crayons, and small objects. They are using a small stick to work on gray modeling clay, which is shaped into different forms. Colorful scribbles and drawings are visible on the paper, with the name "Esther" written prominently. An adult's hand can be seen assisting or guiding the child from the right side of the image.

series

Feb 27, 2026, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM

Ocarina Making

Teen Art Lab

A light blue abstract shape resembling a stylized figure, with a rounded top and tapering bottom. It features small dark blue dots and a rectangular shape in the center, outlined in darker blue. The figure is set against a plain white background.

event

Feb 17, 2026, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM

Hogan’s Alley

A Legacy Interrupted, A Future Reimagined

A black and white image of a narrow dirt alley lined with wooden buildings and power poles. On the left side, there are simple structures, some with signs, and on the right side, two old vehicles are parked near a fence. The background features more houses with sloped roofs, and power lines run along the alley, creating a sense of depth. The scene appears to be from an earlier era, evoking a nostalgic atmosphere.

talk

Feb 15, 2026, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM

Elisa Ferrari

Alas (listening to Dennis Roberts' cassette tape collection)

An excerpt from a typewritten document, partially obscured. Key phrases include "Anti-administration 'Gregorian chant'" highlighted in yellow, alongside mentions of George Suart, VP admin, and discussions among students about union negotiations and a vote against strike action, greeted with cheers.

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