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Community Programs
The Dennos presents a dynamic array of programs for all ages that are mission driven and meet community needs. Check out the listings here to find out what's upcoming at your local art museum.
Tour Tuesdays
Tuesdays @ 12pm
Come to the museum and join an informal tour of our current exhibitions with one of our docents. Tours are free with museum admission and will begin at 12:00 PM. Please meet by the front desk a few minutes before the tour begins.
Second Sunday Art Projects
Every Second Sunday of the Month @ 1-3pm
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.
Second Sundays are supported by the Linda O'Meara Fund for Arts Education. Second Sunday Art Projects are included with museum admission. Please pay admission when you arrive.
Celebrate Art and Bilingual StorytellingDiscover a story full of life, history, and wit. This August, join us at the Dennos for a brief lecture, book reading, and pop-up art exhibition celebrating The Most Beautiful Cemetery in the World by Jorge Iván Cevallos (aka "Crazy Horse") of Ecuador. Cevallos is also the curator of the Intercontinental Biennial of Indigenous Art currently on exhibit at The Alluvion through August 20.
Presented in both English and Spanish, this charming tale for all ages follows a spirited community’s quest to inaugurate their new cemetery. Meet the author Jorge Iván Cevallos (aka "Crazy Horse"), and hear him speak about his creative journey, and view a special pop-up exhibit of the book illustrator’s John Carlos Herrera Rodriguez original paintings in the Janis Community Room. Books will be available for purchase at the event.
Simon Anton Artist Talk
Friday, August 28 @ 5-6:30pm
Join us for the opening day of Simon Anton’s Full Circle: Plastic Waste Transformations. Learn more about how he blends sculpture, design, and sustainability in his work.
Limit of 50.
Full Circle Reception
Friday, August 28 @ 6:30-8pm
Join us immediately following Anton’s artist talk for an evening reception with a cash bar. Tickets not required. Unlimited availability.
Silent Disco Dance Party
Friday, August 28 @ 8-11pm
Get ready to boogie to your choice of three DJs under the illuminating glow of a new art installation by Simon Anton in the sculpture court of the Dennos. FREE for NMC Students and museum members. All ages welcome.
