Events

Develop your painting skills by copying a work of art in the museum’s collection with acrylic paint. Analyze different works with the guidance of a professional teaching artist, and study techniques like underpainting, glazing, and impasto to strengthen your understanding of color, value, and expression. Hone your creative approach and gain confidence in your personal painting practice through the interpretation and recreation of a masterwork.

Discover the simple joy of repair through hand sewing and creative mending.

Explore the seductive side of Valentine’s Day with a special evening at the High.

Over the last fifty years, photographer Mimi Plumb has expertly and poignantly captured the evolution of the Western US landscape and the lives of those within it. In her first solo museum exhibition, the High presents three of her major bodies of work, featuring more than one hundred photographs captured in and around San Francisco and across the American West.

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.

Join us for a day of free admission and drop-in programming for adults of all ages! Whether you like to explore on your own, join a conversation, or create art, there is something for you. Come as you are and stay as long as you like.

Don’t miss an evening of live jazz at the High every third Friday.

Discover tranquility and connection at Oasis, a mindfulness-centered experience held on the third Saturday of each month.

Mark your calendars to dive into cocktail history with cocktails from the 70s and 80s.  Learn from Chief Curator, Kevin Tucker, and taste three beautifully crafted drinks made by mixologist Bethany Forrest.

Using the Anne Cox Chambers Wing Lobby as an incubator, dancers and choreographers will practice their art, offering viewers behind-the-scenes insights into the dance process. Be inspired to push the boundaries of your creativity as each company will offer a workshop for interested participants to explore physical movement. Workshops are open to all bodies, and no dance training is required.

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!

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.