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workshop

Dec 10, 2026, 5:00 PM–8:30 PM

Hand-Drawn Animation with Lee J. Holoubek

Teen Art Lab

A tabletop scene featuring a partially completed drawing on white paper. The drawing consists of multiple cartoon-style faces depicted in soft colours. Surrounding the faces are abstract shapes in yellow, green, and blue. A hand is shown using a black chalk-like medium to add details to one of the faces. Nearby, there are art supplies, including a yellow cup, a white marker, and a wooden box containing pastels. The tabletop has a green cutting mat underneath.

talk

Oct 31, 2026, 2:00 PM

Justin Devries and Owen Underhill on Martin Bartlett

workshop

Oct 29, 2026, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM

Teen Hangout

A tabletop scene featuring several hands engaged in an art project. There are multiple sheets of illustrated paper, scissors, a smartphone, and snack wrappers scattered across the table. A wooden stand holds three cups, and various colored papers, scissors, and markers are also visible. The background is softly lit, creating a casual and creative atmosphere.

workshop

Oct 25, 2026, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

Drawing for Many Hands

Sunday Workshop

Two hands are using charcoal to create abstract, swirling lines on a large piece of brown paper. The hands are positioned close together, one holding a piece of charcoal near the paper's surface. The background shows a blurred array of colorful objects, suggesting a creative environment.

performance

Oct 21, 2026, 7:00 PM

Madeleine Elkins Trio

Three individuals pose for a photo against a tiled wall. On the left is a man with curly hair wearing glasses and a blue patterned shirt. In the center is a woman with wavy hair, wearing a black polka dot top and a green skirt, smiling at the camera. On the right is a man with a beard, wearing dark sunglasses and a green shirt, with his arms crossed.

Music on the Mountain

performance

Oct 18, 2026, 2:00 PM

Ooga Mooga: Songs from Martin

Matt Rogalsky Performs Martin Bartlett

A silhouetted figure, wearing a cap and glasses, is engaged in adjusting a sound synthesizer with visible wires and blinking lights. In the background, there are empty chairs and a microphone stand in a softly lit room with hanging speakers and equipment.

special project

Oct 15, 2026, 12:00 PM

Lyndsay Pomerantz

Soupson

A collage of various dishes featuring soups and green vegetables, with images of bowls containing a variety of soups, including a clear broth with meatballs and vegetables, green soup, and a tomato soup served with a slice of bread. There are also pictures of a woman near a refrigerator and a vintage black-and-white portrait of a woman. The background is metallic, enhancing the food focus throughout the arrangement.

residency

Oct 3, 2026–Feb 14, 2027

Composers in Residence

Close-up of a synthesizer interface featuring various control knobs and input/output jacks. The panel includes labeled sections for "Control Inputs," "Control Voltage Outputs," and "Parameter Articulation," with adjustable knobs for pitch, timbre, index, level, and filter settings. Below, there are metal plates with numbered labels arranged in rows. The surface is made of wood, providing a warm contrast to the metallic components.

Kiran Bhumber, Robyn Jacob, Andromeda Monk, Justin Devries

exhibition

Oct 3, 2026–Feb 14, 2027

Here to Play

Variation for Sixteen Hands

A triptych image featuring three musicians seated in a performance space. On the left, a young woman in a purple dress plays a stringed instrument, focused on her sheet music. In the center, an older man with long hair plays a woodwind instrument, also concentrating on his sheet music. On the right, a man plays a lute-like instrument while seated. The background includes wooden paneling and decorative elements, contributing to a warm, acoustic ambiance.

exhibition

Oct 3, 2026–Feb 14, 2027

Martin Bartlett

Begin Anywhere

A detailed black-and-white image featuring a complex network of black circles connected by thin lines. The circles vary in size and density, creating a scattered pattern across the page. On the left side, there are musical notations and symbols. The overall composition has a grid-like structure with some vertical and horizontal markers, which provides a sense of organization amidst the complexity of connections.

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