Thankful for you! November at Gadsden Arts

E-NEWS • NOVEMBER 2025

Headliners

2 Weeks with the Arts

Member Reservations now open!

2 Weeks with the Arts is Gadsden Arts Center & Museum’s beloved celebration of creative living and a vital fundraiser supporting our community programs. Members, secure your spot today and join the fun! (Members may register their guests – Individual or Senior (2 people), Family and up (4 people)

Save these Dates:

WEEK 1 • FREE EVENTS

Collect Select Exhibition

On view January 20–24, 10am–5pm

Collect Meet the Artists Reception

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 5–7pm

WEEK 2 • SIGNATURE EVENTS

Afternoon with the Arts Luncheon: John Grady Burns

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 12–2:30pm (Reservations are limited)

Evening with the Arts: an Evening in Paris

Saturday, January 31, 2026, 6–9:30pm (Reservations are limited)

Collect Select Sale

Tuesday–Saturday, January 27–31, 2026

Reservations open for non-members on December 1, 2025

Members Registration

Art Trip 2026

Discover Charleston with Gadsden Arts in 2026

Embark on an unforgettable art-filled adventure with Gadsden Arts! Join us in Charleston, South Carolina, to explore its art, architecture, culinary delights, and rich history. Reservations are now open for Gadsden Arts Members—who can also register their guests (2 for Individual/Senior, 4 for Family+ memberships). At this writing, 9 spots remain (maximum 20 travelers).

Reservations for non-members will open December 1, 2025.

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Things to do

Youth & Family

Family Fun at Gadsden Arts

Every Saturday 10am–5pm

Enjoy a free, art-filled day at Gadsden Arts! Create in the ArtZone, hunt for clues in our Visual Treasure Hunt, pick a book in the Reading Corner, and take home a free Art@Home Kit to keep the creativity going!

Free Family Saturdays are presented by Centennial Bank, with support from the Jacarlene Foundation, and in partnership with the National Hookup of Black Women – Gadsden. All Art for Children & Youth programs are made possible by our Art for Children & Youth Donors, sponsors Bell & Bates Home Center and Sunnyside Farm Management, and support from the Community Foundation of North Florida. Art @ Home Kits are sponsored by TDS Telecom.

Youth & Family

Coming Soon: Festive Family Day

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 10am–3pm | FREE ADMISSION

Come and join us for a fun-filled family day at Gadsden Arts on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Enjoy holiday-inspired crafts presented by our Creative Futures Council youth, and a model train installation in collaboration with Tallahassee’s Big Bend Model Railroad Association.

Things to see

Major Exhibition

The American South

On display through December 13, 2025

It’s been just five weeks since the opening of The American South: Photographs by Jimmy Nicholson, Gordon Parks, and Guggenheim Fellows, and we’ve hosted tour groups of all ages!

Enjoy a guided tour that highlights the stories behind the photographs, with the option to reserve the Bates Community Room for lunch and a fun art activity.

To book a tour for your group, contact Museum Educator Kaiyla Thompson

at (850) 627-5023.

The American South is made possible by the Impact Fund and Watson Arts Fund, and presented by the Do Good Fund (Columbus, GA) and Tallahassee State College, with additional support provided by Black Fig and Proof Brewing, Inc.

Holiday Discount Days
Are you ready for the holiday season?

Shop local to find affordable, one-of-a-kind gifts!

Now is the perfect time to become a Gadsden Arts member! Enjoy a whopping 20% discount on all Museum Shop purchases during our Holiday Discount Days, gain the first opportunity to register for events and the Art Trip in 2026, and enjoy free admission and discounts year-round.

Mark your calendars for discounted holiday shopping on November 29, December 5, and December 6. Become a member and claim your discount the same day! Join the Gadsden Arts family and make this holiday season unforgettable!

Current Exhibitions

The American South

On view through

Dec. 13, 2025, 5PM EST

Facing South

On view through

Dec. 13, 2025, 5PM EST

James Thigpen

On view through

Dec. 13, 2025, 5PM EST

Artists Guild
On view through

Nov. 29, 2025, 5PM EST

What’s happening!

Creative Futures Council
CFC Works with Jimmy Nicholson

The Creative Futures Council recently kicked off its first workshop with Guest Curator and Photographer Jimmy Nicholson! Participants explored the stories behind iconic works in our current exhibition, The American South: Photographs by Jimmy Nicholson, Gordon Parks, and Guggenheim Fellows, then tried their hand at photography under Jimmy’s guidance. It was a fun, inspiring day, and we’re so grateful to Jimmy for inspiring the artists of tomorrow!

The Creative Futures Council is made possible by our Art for Children & Youth Donors, Art Bridges, sponsors Bell & Bates Home Center and Sunnyside Farm Management, and a grant awarded by the Community Foundation of North Florida.

Support Art for Children & Youth

Annual Appeals
You make everything we do possible 🙂

Join our community of donors who make every exhibition, program, and event of Gadsden Arts possible. Together, we inspire exploration, celebrate humanity, bring people together, and have a lot of fun! You can make an undesignated gift to Annual Giving, support Art for Children & Youth, or fuel our Major Exhibitions program through the Impact Fund.

Questions? Grace is always happy to talk with you! 850.627.5020. Thank you to all of our donors for being a vitally important part of our Gadsden Arts family.

Give

Value of Memberships

Give the Gift of Art

A Gadsden Arts membership brings year-round value! Enjoy free admission for 2–4 guests, discounts on our Dine & Discover Luncheons, complimentary evening programs, early registration for our most spectacular events, and savings in the Fletcher Museum Shop. This holiday season, give the gift of discovery with a membership.

Still looking for the perfect gift? A Fletcher Museum Shop gift card lets your loved ones pick something special!

Join Gadsden Arts

Holiday Hours

What are we thankful for? You!

Thanks to our wonderful community, Gadsden Arts has been a pillar of the arts for 32 years. We appreciate every visitor, volunteer, donor, and board member who makes our mission possible.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us!

Reminder:
Gadsden Arts will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025, and open regular hours on Friday, November 28, and Saturday, November 29.