Events

October 1, 2026 | 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Art and About Walking Tour: Forward Warrior Murals

Led by local artist Peter Ferrari, this walking tour will explore new murals painted for Forward Warrior, an annual festival founded and curated by Ferrari himself.
While walking through the historic neighborhood of Cabbagetown, participants will receive an introduction to the murals lining Wylie Street and learn about the artists who created them. Ferrari will also share insight into his curatorial process and speak to the festival’s evolution.

October 2, 2026 | 6 - 10 p.m.

October High Frequency Friday

Set out on a musical journey with the city’s most popular DJs. Explore the museum’s special exhibitions and collections.
A group of people are at a lively indoor event. In the foreground, two women are taking a selfie, one wearing a silver jacket and wide-brim hat. The background features a vibrant wall with diagonal stripes and other attendees are engaged in conversation and taking photos.

October 2, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Studio Workshop: Cyanotypes

Cyanotyping – a printing process in which objects are placed onto a photosensitive sheet of paper and exposed to UV light – has engaged many influential artists, including Anna Atkins and Meghann Riepenhoff. Join us to explore patterns and composition as you create cyanotype prints using items you bring from home, or draw from a selection of nature-related items we will provide. Watch your designs come to life in striking shades of blue and white, and leave with your very own print.

October 2, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Studio Workshop: Cyanotypes

Cyanotyping – a printing process in which objects are placed onto a photosensitive sheet of paper and exposed to UV light – has engaged many influential artists, including Anna Atkins and Meghann Riepenhoff. Join us to explore patterns and composition as you create cyanotype prints using items you bring from home, or draw from a selection of nature-related items we will provide. Watch your designs come to life in striking shades of blue and white, and leave with your very own print.

October 3, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Toddler Saturday

Toddler Saturdays engage children’s creativity and explore monthly topics with related artwork, art-making activities, and self-guided tours.
A toddler holds a glue stick and smiles

October 3, 2026 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Meet Your Museum: Family Tour

With more than nineteen thousand works of art in our collection, there’s something new to discover every time you visit the High! We invite you to join fellow members for a guided tour and get better acquainted with your museum.
A woman holds a baby while standing in an art gallery, looking at framed photographs on the wall. A stroller is in front of her. Colorful artwork and portraits are visible in the background.

October 3, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Family Saturday

Family Saturdays incorporate arts programming for everyone. Friends and families of any age can experiment, play, and make art in studio workshops and learn about art on view through gallery tours.

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October 6, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Introduction to Mixed Media Printing

Explore collagraphs, monoprints, and relief prints in this introductory printmaking class.
Several adults in a bright room use a printmaking press. One woman smiles while operating the machine. Others watch or assist, and everyone wears red aprons. The atmosphere is friendly and creative.

October 6, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Painting Without a Brush: Soft Chalk and Oil Pastels

Curious about pastels but not sure where to begin? Discover the vibrant world of pastel painting and explore new possibilities for color, texture, and expression.
An art teacher points at a student’s colorful portrait painting on an easel in a classroom. Other students work in the background surrounded by sketches and art materials.

October 6, 2026 | 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Painting Without a Brush: Soft Chalk and Oil Pastels

Curious about pastels but not sure where to begin? Discover the vibrant world of pastel painting and explore new possibilities for color, texture, and expression.
A person draws a portrait of a man's face with pastels on black paper. Their hands, with rings, blend and apply colors, while art supplies are visible nearby.

October 6, 2026 | 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Fundamentals of Figure Drawing

Learn to capture the dynamic energy of the human figure in charcoal, graphite, and white chalk on toned paper.
A man wearing a gray cap sketches a figure on an easel in an art class, while another person draws on a nearby board. Other participants are visible in the background.

October 6, 2026 | 6 - 6:30 p.m.

Fundamentals of Figure Drawing

Learn to capture the dynamic energy of the human figure in charcoal, graphite, and white chalk on toned paper.
A person sketches on a large easel in an art studio, while a model poses in the background. Other artists and easels are also visible in the bright, spacious room.