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Sep13

Fashion Innovation Lab: Hands-On Design - Step into the world of design with this hands-on, fashion-inspired workshop—creating your own no-sew cushion cover!  More »

Sep13

Interior Design Lab: Space, Mood, and Light - Get hands-on in this interior design workshop where you’ll style a material board for a loft apartment and assemble your own 3D-printed light fixture! More »

Sep14

Second Sunday Art Project - Come to the museum and take part in a vibrant participatory artistic experience every second Sunday of the month! From printmaking to painting and weaving, each session offers a unique and creative activity. More »

Sep18

2025 Fall Opening Reception - Join the fun for our fall opening reception! Doors will open at 6:45 PM. Enjoy an evening with desserts and a cash bar. More »

Sep20

Comedy in the Collection: A Museum-Worthy Variety Show - Full Tilt comedy storms the Sculpture Court with their signature blend of Improv, sketch, and musical parody. More »

Sep23

At the 45th Parallel: Artist Talk and Pop-up Exhibit - Join us for an artist talk and afternoon with artist Brenda Zlamany, whose pop-up exhibition "At the 45th Parallel: 45 Portraits + 4–5 Landscapes" will be on view in the Janis room September 23 - 25.  More »

Sep24

Museum Morning Muse Option 1 - Begin your day with inspiration and discovery by joining this reflective art appreciation class. Held in the early morning hours at the Dennos Museum Center, this course invites participants to delve deeply into the nuances and emotional resonance of artwork, fostering a meditative and enriching start to your day.  More »

Oct05

The Lightfoot Band - The Lightfoot Band is not a tribute act—these are the original musicians who recorded and toured with Gordon Lightfoot for decades. More »

Oct09

Currents of Thought: Ice, Water, and Interdisciplinary Insight - Join artists, scientists, and environmental researchers for a dynamic conversation exploring how art and data come together to deepen our understanding of changing water landscapes. More »

Oct11

Northern Michigan Dance Festival - Experience the highlight of the Northern Michigan Dance Festival at the museum, featuring Grand Rapids Ballet performing Trey McIntyre’s "Be Here Now" and a mixed repertory with dancers from top national companies. The evening includes Three Movements, a live music and dance installation in the Sculpture Court, ending in a reception with a cash bar and artist meet-and-greet. More »

Oct12

Second Sunday Art Project - Come to the museum and take part in a vibrant participatory artistic experience every second Sunday of the month! From printmaking to painting and weaving, each session offers a unique and creative activity. More »

Oct13

Indigenous Peoples' Day - Join us at the Dennos Museum Center for a free day of learning, celebration, and community as we honor the vibrant and enduring cultures of Indigenous peoples. More »

Oct18

A Water Trail Film Screening - From poisoned pipes to hurricane winds, "A Water Trail" follows a mother’s journey from artist to activist. Out of grief and separation, she co-founds The Sister Tour—a platform where women build through art, storytelling, and enterprise. More »

Oct22

Museum Morning Muse Option 2 - Begin your day with inspiration and discovery by joining this reflective art appreciation class. Held in the early morning hours at the Dennos Museum Center, this course invites participants to delve deeply into the nuances and emotional resonance of artwork, fostering a meditative and enriching start to your day.  More »

Oct25

Halloween for All - Join the Dennos Museum Center and Children’s Therapy Corner for the third annual sensory-friendly Halloween event! More »

Oct31

Mock Tours at DMC: Halloween Edition - Mocktails and Mock Tours is BACK—and this time, it’s haunted! Join Full Tilt Comedy and the Dennos Museum Center for a Halloween-themed Improv experience that reimagines the museum through the eyes of ghosts, ghouls, and the hilariously undead.  More »

Nov07

Holiday Artist Market - Step into the spirit of the season at the Dennos Museum Center’s cherished Holiday Artist Market—a festive, two-day indoor event celebrating the creativity of 30 talented Michigan artists.  More »

Nov08

Holiday Artist Market - Step into the spirit of the season at the Dennos Museum Center’s cherished Holiday Artist Market—a festive, two-day indoor event celebrating the creativity of 30 talented Michigan artists.  More »

Nov20

In Conversation with Dewey Blocksma - Join us for an afternoon with artist Dewey Blocksma, whose solo exhibition Roundtable will be on view at the museum.  More »

Nov23

Luke Winslow-King - Originally from Cadillac, Michigan, Luke Winslow-King conjures a soulful tapestry that fuses delta blues, roots-rock, and folk music. More »

Nov30

Museum Store Sunday - Shop with purpose and celebrate your local museum store while enjoying special discounts and treats!  More »

Dec14

Second Sunday Art Project - Come to the museum and take part in a vibrant participatory artistic experience every second Sunday of the month! From printmaking to painting and weaving, each session offers a unique and creative activity. More »

Nov09

Second Sunday Art Project - Come to the museum and take part in a vibrant participatory artistic experience every second Sunday of the month! From printmaking to painting and weaving, each session offers a unique and creative activity. More »

Dec14

Mr. Sun - Mr. Sun has seized upon the inspiration of Duke Ellington’s brilliant, sly, & urbane re-interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s Suite as an opportunity to salute and re-invent this wildly multi-faceted work anew through the lens of the American String Band More »

Dec21

Solstice Silent Disco - Join us just after sundown and celebrate the longest night of the year! Grab a pair of wireless headphones that give you the option to decide your musical vibe as you head to the dance floor or mingle in the galleries.  More »

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