Art Conversations Events

May 14, 2025 | 1:30 - 3 p.m.

May Musing Together

Musing Together is a monthly art conversation program designed for individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia and their care partners.
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May 15, 2025 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Art and About Walking Tour: Cultural History of Midtown

Starting at the High Museum of Art, embark on a walking tour and explore architectural elements in the buildings of the Midtown Arts District. Through guided exploration, learn about the area’s urban history, architecture, public art, and greenspaces with Scott Morris, local educator and architectural historian.
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May 21, 2025 | 6 - 9 p.m.

Sensory-Friendly Evening

We invite adults of all ages who identify as disabled or neurodivergent to join us along with their friends and family for a Sensory-Friendly Evening. This after-hours program includes drop-in art-making workshops, wellness programs, and guides for exploring art and ideas in the galleries. Experience world-class art, explore the museum at your own pace, exercise your creativity, or simply enjoy spending time with friends and family in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
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May 22, 2025 | 2 - 3 p.m.

Exclusive Member May Tour: Ryoji Ikeda: data-verse

In celebration of Member May, join us as we explore the works of Ryoji Ikeda, one of the world’s leading composers and media artists.

May 22, 2025 | 7 - 8 p.m.

David C. Driskell Prize Conversation: Naomi Beckwith

Join Naomi Beckwith, the 2024 recipient of the David C. Driskell Prize, and Katherine Jentleson, Senior Curator of American Art and Merrie and Dan Boone Curator of Folk and Self-Taught Art, in a conversation about Beckwith’s innovative and pathbreaking curatorial approaches to African American artists.

June 1, 2025 | 2 - 3 p.m.

Weekend Family Tour

Explore the High as a family on this interactive, docent-led adventure through the galleries. Designed for members and their families, this tour will give you the chance to discover new works or find your favorite artist!
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June 4, 2025 | 2 - 2:30 p.m.

June Conversation Pieces (Virtual)

Look closely and see more: one artwork, thirty minutes, new discoveries.

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June 4, 2025 | 2 - 3 p.m.

Meet Your Museum: Adult Tour

Designed for new members, or any members looking to get a fresh perspective, this leisurely tour offers an hour of looking and learning led by a High Museum of Art docent. Stools and assistive listening devices will be provided.
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June 4, 2025 | 12 - 12:30 p.m.

June Conversation Pieces (On-Site) 

Look closely and see more: one artwork, thirty minutes, new discoveries.

A group of women sit and listen attentively at an indoor event, with one woman in a floral blouse and glasses smiling in the center. The background is softly blurred.

June 12, 2025 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

YP Exclusive: After-Hours Pride Night with MAAP         

Join us and celebrate Pride at the High! Mix and mingle with our friends at MAAP and explore the High’s Modern and Contemporary Art galleries with a Pride Month twist as we highlight works by LGBTQIA+ artists in the collection. Guests will be able to select one of two tours to attend during the event.
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June 14, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Monthly Exhibition Tour: Ryoji Ikeda

Join us as we explore the works of Ryoji Ikeda, one of the world’s leading composers and media artists.

July 2, 2025 | 12 - 12:30 p.m.

July Conversation Pieces (On-Site) 

Look closely and see more: one artwork, thirty minutes, new discoveries.

A woman stands and speaks to a seated group in an art gallery, holding a clipboard. Framed paintings hang on the wall behind her, and the audience faces toward her and the artwork.