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Public Programs

Participate in a broad range of programs designed to deepen understanding and engagement with the works of art on view, focused on interactive experiences around contemporary culture.

These programs include tours and talks with curators, artists, and scholars; performances in adjacent media such as music, dance, theater, and experimental forms; artist-led community events; and classes to build skills in creating and understanding art while engaging with artists and peers.

Related Events

Mirrored stainless steel rectangular flat floor sculpture in front of a window in the Museum gallery.
July 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm | Talks

Artist Conversation: Martin Beck and Elle Pérez

Join us for an outdoor conversation between artists Martin Beck and Elle Pérez, moderated by The Aldrich’s Associate Curator, Eduardo Andrés Alfonso.

Aerial image of the sculpture garden at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum.
August 9, 2025 at 10:30 am

Care and Connection

Join us for Care and Connection, an access program designed to provide a welcoming and engaging museum experience for visitors living with memory loss, and their care partners.

Photograph of sensory items such as pens, scissors, and stickers.
August 23, 2025 at 10:30 am

Sensory Saturday

Sensory Saturday is a program designed for children (ages 4-12) with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, those on the autism spectrum and their family members.

A standing person is standing with their arms out and head tilted back near a fire while a seated person observes nearby.
September 27, 2025 at 5:30 pm | Performances

Performance: Mikailwitl For Generaciones Perdidas by Marcela Torres

Join us for Mikailwitl For Generaciones Perdidas, a new performance by artist Marcela Torres presented in The Aldrich’s newly renovated Sculpture Garden. Commissioned by The Aldrich, this hour-long work marks the first live performance on the Museum’s redesigned grounds and invites audiences into a space of ceremony, dynamic movement, and sustained remembrance.