Upcoming Classes & Events
52nd Annual Membership Exhibition Opening
Join us for the opening of our 52nd Annual Membership Exhibition on Friday, January 9, from 4–7 PM. This long-standing exhibition celebrates the talent and creativity of our member artists, showcasing a diverse range of styles, media, and perspectives. We invite the community to come enjoy an evening of art, conversation, and connection while supporting the artists who make this exhibition possible!
FREE ADMISSION
Colored Pencil Happy Hour with Wanda Taylor
Join us at the AKMA for Colored Pencil Happy Hour with Wanda Taylor!
Winter Renewal: A Wellness Retreat at the Museum
Join us at the AKMA for a winter renewal wellness retreat!
Free Museum After Hours
Join us for January After Hours on Tuesday, January 27, from 4–7 pm for an evening filled with art, conversation, and community! The night will feature an artist talk with our current exhibiting artist, Thomas Gieseke, offering visitors the opportunity to hear directly from the artist about his work, process, and ideas behind the exhibition. Make an evening of it with our Souper Bowl Party, featuring a selection of soups available for dinner purchase at $8 per person, along with a cash bar serving drinks throughout the night. Guests can also enjoy a hands-on art activity designed for all skill levels. With free admission and something for everyone, January After Hours is the perfect way to unwind, connect, and experience the museum in a lively after-hours setting!
Colored Pencil Happy Hour with Wanda Taylor
Join us at the AKMA for Colored Pencil Happy Hour with Wanda Taylor!
Colored Pencil Happy Hour with Wanda Taylor
Join us at the AKMA for Colored Pencil Happy Hour with Wanda Taylor!
Beginner's Knitting with Marylin Huskamp
Join us at the AKMA for a beginner’s knitting class with artist Marylin Huskamp!
Colored Pencil Happy Hour with Wanda Taylor
Join us at the AKMA for Colored Pencil Happy Hour with Wanda Taylor!
An Illustrated Lifebook Workshop with Shannon Christensen
Join us at the AKMA for a Lifebook Workshop with local artist Shannon Christensen!
Beginner's Knitting with Marylin Huskamp
Join us at the AKMA for a beginner’s knitting class with artist Marylin Huskamp!
Colored Pencil Happy Hour with Wanda Taylor
Join us at the AKMA for Colored Pencil Happy Hour with Wanda Taylor!
Free Museum After Hours
Join us for Free Museum After Hours, a welcoming community evening held on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 4–7 PM. Enjoy exploring the galleries at your own pace in a relaxed, after-hours atmosphere designed for gathering, conversation, and connection through art. Admission is free, with dinner available for purchase and a cash bar open, making it an easy and enjoyable night out for friends, families, and neighbors alike!
Beginner's Knitting with Marylin Huskamp
Join us at the AKMA for a beginner’s knitting class with artist Marylin Huskamp!
Beginner's Knitting with Marylin Huskamp
Join us at the AKMA for a beginner’s knitting class with artist Marylin Huskamp!
Free Museum After Hours
Join us for Free Museum After Hours, a welcoming community evening held on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 4–7 PM. Enjoy exploring the galleries at your own pace in a relaxed, after-hours atmosphere designed for gathering, conversation, and connection through art. Admission is free, with dinner available for purchase and a cash bar open, making it an easy and enjoyable night out for friends, families, and neighbors alike!
Free Museum After Hours
Join us for Free Museum After Hours, a welcoming community evening held on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 4–7 PM. Enjoy exploring the galleries at your own pace in a relaxed, after-hours atmosphere designed for gathering, conversation, and connection through art. Admission is free, with dinner available for purchase and a cash bar open, making it an easy and enjoyable night out for friends, families, and neighbors alike!
Free Museum After Hours
Join us for Free Museum After Hours, a welcoming community evening held on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 4–7 PM. Enjoy exploring the galleries at your own pace in a relaxed, after-hours atmosphere designed for gathering, conversation, and connection through art. Admission is free, with dinner available for purchase and a cash bar open, making it an easy and enjoyable night out for friends, families, and neighbors alike!
Free Museum After Hours
Join us for Free Museum After Hours, a welcoming community evening held on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 4–7 PM. Enjoy exploring the galleries at your own pace in a relaxed, after-hours atmosphere designed for gathering, conversation, and connection through art. Admission is free, with dinner available for purchase and a cash bar open, making it an easy and enjoyable night out for friends, families, and neighbors alike!
Free Museum After Hours
Join us for Free Museum After Hours, a welcoming community evening held on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 4–7 PM. Enjoy exploring the galleries at your own pace in a relaxed, after-hours atmosphere designed for gathering, conversation, and connection through art. Admission is free, with dinner available for purchase and a cash bar open, making it an easy and enjoyable night out for friends, families, and neighbors alike!
Free Museum After Hours
Join us for Free Museum After Hours, a welcoming community evening held on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 4–7 PM. Enjoy exploring the galleries at your own pace in a relaxed, after-hours atmosphere designed for gathering, conversation, and connection through art. Admission is free, with dinner available for purchase and a cash bar open, making it an easy and enjoyable night out for friends, families, and neighbors alike!
Free Museum After Hours
Join us for Free Museum After Hours, a welcoming community evening held on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 4–7 PM. Enjoy exploring the galleries at your own pace in a relaxed, after-hours atmosphere designed for gathering, conversation, and connection through art. Admission is free, with dinner available for purchase and a cash bar open, making it an easy and enjoyable night out for friends, families, and neighbors alike!
Free Museum After Hours
Join us for Free Museum After Hours, a welcoming community evening held on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 4–7 PM. Enjoy exploring the galleries at your own pace in a relaxed, after-hours atmosphere designed for gathering, conversation, and connection through art. Admission is free, with dinner available for purchase and a cash bar open, making it an easy and enjoyable night out for friends, families, and neighbors alike!
Pastel Workshop with Jill Tichenor
Join us at the AKMA for a pastel workshop with Jill Tichenor!
Drink & Draw Art Party with Life Model Summer Echo
Join us at the AKMA for a drink & draw art party with life model Summer Echo!
Breakfast with Santa
Join us at the AKMA on Saturday, December 6 from 9am-12:00pm for a pancake breakfast with Santa!
Kids can participate in a gingerbread workshop at 10am or 11am for $15.
Breakfast is $15 per person.
Thank you to the St. Joseph Host Lions Club for generously sponsoring our pancake breakfast, and to Hiland Milk for providing the milk and cartons for our Gingerbread Workshop. We’re grateful for your support!
Painting Workshop With Donna Bland
Join us at AKMA for a painting workshop with Donna Bland!
Painting Workshop “Textured Nature: Landscape Painting with the Palette Knife” with Cody Wheelock
Join us at the AKMA for a painting workshop with Cody Wheelock!
Colored Pencil Workshop with Wanda Taylor
Join us at the AKMA for a colored pencil workshop with Wanda Taylor!
Colored Pencil Happy Hour with Wanda Taylor
Join us at the AKMA for Colored Pencil Happy Hour with Wanda Taylor!
Pastel Workshop with Jill Tichenor
Join us at the AKMA for a pastel workshop with Jill Tichenor!
Free Museum After Hours
Free museum after hours, featuring art activities, artist trading card swap, cash bar & meal for purchase.
Colored Pencil Happy Hour with Wanda Taylor
Join us at the AKMA for Colored Pencil Happy Hour with Wanda Taylor!
Wicked Wednesday Witch and Familiar with Pat Benedict
Join us for a Wicked Wednesday workshop with local artist Pat Benedict!
Paint Your Vacation, An Illustrated Lifebook Workshop with Shannon Christensen
Join us at the AKMA for a workshop with local artist Shannon Christensen!
STICK'R TREAT
Join us for the 7th Annual Stick’R Treat Downtown! 🎃
Grab your costumes (or just your walking shoes!), bring the kids, invite your friends, and get ready for a FREE, family-friendly night of fun for all ages.
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/stickr-treat/1068182341961201/
Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Pick up your “STICK’R STOP” map at Manic Snail or Fox Tail Design & Printing—or print one at home.
2️⃣ Stroll through Downtown on Friday, October 17 from 6–9 PM, collecting stickers at each Stick’R Stop along the way.
Bonus fun: Don’t miss the FREE concert in the park from 6:30–9:30 PM!
Costumes aren’t required, but they definitely make the night more magical!