Calendar

October 2023

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1 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions Torched: Glass Pipes Torched: Glass Pipes 10:00am - 8:00pm (10h) Exhibitions On Press Women Printmakers of the Early 20th Century On Press Women Printmakers of the Early 20th Century 10:00am - 5:00pm (7h) Exhibitions Baby Tours Baby Tours 1:00pm - 2:00pm (1h) Baby Tours, Children & Families, Free Programs Glassblowing Demonstrations Glassblowing Demonstrations 1:00pm - 4:00pm (3h) Glass, Free Programs, McLaren Glassblowing Demos Chile ‘76 Chile ‘76 2:00pm - 3:45pm (1h 45m) FOMA Films, Member Events & Activities, Adults	2 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions On Press Women Printmakers of the Early 20th Century On Press Women Printmakers of the Early 20th Century 10:00am - 5:00pm (7h) Exhibitions	3 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions On Press Women Printmakers of the Early 20th Century On Press Women Printmakers of the Early 20th Century 10:00am - 5:00pm (7h) Exhibitions	4 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions On Press Women Printmakers of the Early 20th Century On Press Women Printmakers of the Early 20th Century 10:00am - 5:00pm (7h) Exhibitions Book Discussion: All the Beauty in the World Book Discussion: All the Beauty in the World 1:30pm - 2:30pm (1h) Book Discussions, Adults, Free Programs	5 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions On Press Women Printmakers of the Early 20th Century On Press Women Printmakers of the Early 20th Century 10:00am - 5:00pm (7h) Exhibitions Paper Sculpture Open Studio Paper Sculpture Open Studio 5:00pm - 7:00pm (2h) Adults, Teens, Children & Families, Free Programs, Late Nights	6 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions On Press Women Printmakers of the Early 20th Century On Press Women Printmakers of the Early 20th Century 10:00am - 5:00pm (7h) Exhibitions Toddler Art Explorers Toddler Art Explorers 11:00am - 11:45am (45m) Children & Families, Art Explorers Chevalier Chevalier 7:30pm - 9:15pm (1h 45m) FOMA Films, Member Events & Activities, Adults Chevalier Chevalier 7:30pm - 9:15pm (1h 45m) FOMA Films, Member Events & Activities, Adults	7 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions On Press Women Printmakers of the Early 20th Century On Press Women Printmakers of the Early 20th Century 10:00am - 5:00pm (7h) Exhibitions Glassblowing Demonstrations Glassblowing Demonstrations 11:00am - 4:00pm (5h) Glass, Free Programs, McLaren Glassblowing Demos
8 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions On Press Women Printmakers of the Early 20th Century On Press Women Printmakers of the Early 20th Century 10:00am - 5:00pm (7h) Exhibitions Glassblowing Demonstrations Glassblowing Demonstrations 1:00pm - 4:00pm (3h) Glass, Free Programs, McLaren Glassblowing Demos Chevalier Chevalier 2:00pm - 3:45pm (1h 45m) FOMA Films, Member Events & Activities, Adults	9 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions Coffee with a Curator: Femme Fatale, Femme Forte, or Both? Judith as a Symbol of Seduction or Strength Coffee with a Curator: Femme Fatale, Femme Forte, or Both? Judith as a Symbol of Seduction or Strength 10:30am - 11:30am (1h) Coffee with a Curator, Educational Lectures, Member Events & Activities, Special Events, Adults, Free Programs, Lectures	10 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions THOMPSON LECTURE: Time to Meet the Maker? Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Art THOMPSON LECTURE: Time to Meet the Maker? Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Art 6:00pm - 7:00pm (1h) Member Events & Activities, Special Events, Adults, Lectures	11 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions	12 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions The Night of the 12th The Night of the 12th 7:30pm - 9:15pm (1h 45m) FOMA Films, Member Events & Activities, Adults	13 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions 14th Annual Art on Tap: Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ 14th Annual Art on Tap: Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ 6:00pm - 10:00pm (4h) Member Events & Activities, Special Events, Adults The Night of the 12th The Night of the 12th 7:30pm - 9:15pm (1h 45m) FOMA Films, Member Events & Activities, Adults	14 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions Glassblowing Demonstrations Glassblowing Demonstrations 11:00am - 4:00pm (5h) Glass, Free Programs, McLaren Glassblowing Demos
15 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions Glassblowing Demonstrations Glassblowing Demonstrations 1:00pm - 4:00pm (3h) Glass, Free Programs, McLaren Glassblowing Demos The Night of the 12th The Night of the 12th 2:00pm - 3:45pm (1h 45m) FOMA Films, Member Events & Activities, Adults	16 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions	17 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions	18 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions	19 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions Art Spark! - Programing designed for those with mild to moderate memory loss. Art Spark! - Programing designed for those with mild to moderate memory loss. 9:30am - 11:00am (1h 30m) Art Spark!	20 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions Preschool Playdates Preschool Playdates 11:00am - 11:45am (45m) Children & Families, Preschool Playdates Past Lives Past Lives 7:30pm - 9:15pm (1h 45m) FOMA Films, Member Events & Activities, Adults Past Lives Past Lives 7:30pm - 9:15pm (1h 45m) FOMA Films, Member Events & Activities, Adults	21 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions Glassblowing Demonstrations Glassblowing Demonstrations 11:00am - 4:00pm (5h) Glass, Free Programs, McLaren Glassblowing Demos
22 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions Glassblowing Demonstrations Glassblowing Demonstrations 1:00pm - 4:00pm (3h) Glass, Free Programs, McLaren Glassblowing Demos Past Lives Past Lives 2:00pm - 3:45pm (1h 45m) FOMA Films, Member Events & Activities, Adults	23 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions	24 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions	25 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions	26 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions Fright Night: Cult Classic Double Feature \| Night of the Living Dead & Eraserhead Fright Night: Cult Classic Double Feature \| Night of the Living Dead & Eraserhead 6:00pm - 9:30pm (3h 30m) Special Film Screenings, Member Events & Activities, Special Events, Adults, Teens, Children & Families, Free Programs, Late Nights	27 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions The Eight Mountains The Eight Mountains 7:30pm - 9:15pm (1h 45m) FOMA Films, Member Events & Activities, Adults The Eight Mountains The Eight Mountains 7:30pm - 9:15pm (1h 45m) FOMA Films, Member Events & Activities, Adults	28 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions Halloween Happenings Halloween Happenings 11:00am - 4:00pm (5h) Special Events, Children & Families, Free Programs Glassblowing Demonstrations Glassblowing Demonstrations 11:00am - 4:00pm (5h) Glass, Free Programs, McLaren Glassblowing Demos
29 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions Glassblowing Demonstrations Glassblowing Demonstrations 1:00pm - 4:00pm (3h) Glass, Free Programs, McLaren Glassblowing Demos The Eight Mountains The Eight Mountains 2:00pm - 3:45pm (1h 45m) FOMA Films, Member Events & Activities, Adults	30 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions	31 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions	1 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay All Day Exhibitions Blue Blue All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions Black is the Color Black is the Color 12:15pm - 1:15pm (1h) Art à la Carte , Adults, Teens, Free Programs Book Discussion: The Lost Painting: The Quest for a Caravaggio Masterpiece - by Jonathan Harr Book Discussion: The Lost Painting: The Quest for a Caravaggio Masterpiece - by Jonathan Harr 1:30pm - 2:30pm (1h) Book Discussions, Adults, Teens, Free Programs	2 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay All Day Exhibitions Blue Blue All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions	3 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay All Day Exhibitions Blue Blue All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions Toddler Art Explorers Toddler Art Explorers 11:00am - 11:45am (45m) Children & Families, Art Explorers, Free Programs The Miracle Club The Miracle Club 7:30pm - 9:15pm (1h 45m) FOMA Films, Member Events & Activities, Adults The Miracle Club The Miracle Club 7:30pm - 9:15pm (1h 45m) FOMA Films, Member Events & Activities, Adults	4 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay All Day Exhibitions Blue Blue All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions Glassblowing Demonstrations Glassblowing Demonstrations 11:00am - 4:00pm (5h) Glass, Free Programs, McLaren Glassblowing Demos
5 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay All Day Exhibitions Blue Blue All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions Baby Tours Baby Tours 1:00pm - 1:45pm (45m) Baby Tours, Children & Families, Free Programs Glassblowing Demonstrations Glassblowing Demonstrations 1:00pm - 4:00pm (3h) Glass, Free Programs, McLaren Glassblowing Demos The Miracle Club The Miracle Club 2:00pm - 4:00pm (2h) FOMA Films, Special Film Screenings, Member Events & Activities, Special Events, Adults, Teens	6 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay All Day Exhibitions Blue Blue All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions	7 Fabrication in Transit Fabrication in Transit All Day Exhibitions American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 American Realism: Visions of America 1900–1950 All Day Exhibitions Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects Decorative by Design: 250 Years of Japanese Objects All Day Exhibitions Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay Fragile Bodies: The Figure in Glass and Clay All Day Exhibitions Blue Blue All Day Exhibitions Made in Michigan Made in Michigan All Day Exhibitions	8	9	10	11