Featured Events
36th Art In Gadsden Annual Juried Exhibition Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony
Friday, June 7, 2024, 5pm – 7:30pm
Mark your calendars for one of our most popular events, the 36th Art in Gadsden Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony. Join us on Friday, June 7, 5–7:30pm. Doors open at 5pm, and the Awards Ceremony will begin promptly at 6:30pm. We look forward to seeing you here to celebrate creative talent in our community!
36th Art In Gadsden 2-Day Flash Sale
June 7 – June 8, 2024
For two days only, during the opening weekend of the 36th Art in Gadsden Juried Exhibition, you can purchase the work on display! Proceeds will support participating artists and Gadsden Arts.
Friday, June 7, 2023, from 10AM–7:30PM
Saturday, June 8, 2023, from 10AM–5PM.
36 Years of Best in Show Award Winners
Presented by Curator Ashley Williams
June 27, 2024, 12pm – 1:30pm
Join Curator Ashley Williams for an exclusive look at 36 Years of Best of Show Award Winners from Gadsden Arts’ great tradition, the Art in Gadsden Juried Exhibition.
Reservations Close: June 20, 2024, 5PM EST
Artist’s Studio Tours
Saturday, July 27, 2024, 10am–4pm
Join us for this special program for Gadsden Arts members, part of our celebration of the 36th Art in Gadsden Juried Exhibition! Talk with accomplished artists in their private creative spaces! Nonmembers, we invite you to join Gadsden Arts to enjoy this program, and year-round members’ benefits at Gadsden Arts.
Participating Artists:
Artist Workshops
This year, Gadsden Arts is bringing you more events than ever before, including two amazing workshops led by celebrated artists Eluster Richardson and Joe Roache. Sign up now to learn from these master artists.
GADSDEN ARTS IS A 2024 BLUE STAR MUSEUM
May 18, 2024 — September 2, 2024
The Gadsden Arts Center & Museum announced it will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer. The 2024 program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, 2024, and end on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, 2024.
To find participating museums in your community and/or to find other museums during your summer travels, arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.
Create your own special event!
Contact Museum Educator, Kaiyla Thompson
Are you looking for a fun and fascinating outing to experience with your club or group? Look no further! We offer a special event package that includes a personalized tour from one of our expert tour guides, a fun art activity that everyone will love, and free use of our meeting space so that you can order in lunch. Best of all, it’s included with the price of admission. Come to Gadsden Arts to create lasting memories with your team. Book your event with us today!