Upcoming Events

The Harn Museum of Art will display art from Spelman College—a historically black liberal arts college for women located in Atlanta, Georgia. The Harn is one of five venues across the United States exhibiting Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection. Through 39 works by nearly 30 artists, Silver Linings uplifts the legacy of artists of African […]

Explore color, shape, pattern and other “tot interests” during this free program for children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Enjoy an age-appropriate Docent-led tour then create art in the classrooms.

Enjoy a friendly discussion about the museum’s exhibitions with a free Docent-led tour on the third Saturday of every month. Groups of 10 or more may schedule a tour three weeks in advance by contacting tours@harn.ufl.edu.

With Lyneise Williams, Associate Professor, Emerita, Art History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  Working in Montevideo, Uruguay and in Paris, France, Pedro Figari (1861 – 1938) painted lively folk scenes of dancing and socializing that shape our perception of Blackness in Uruguay. They are also revealing of the maker himself and of how […]

Join us for a Wine Down and New Docent Training Recruitment Night. Wine Down begins at 6 pm with wine, beer, dessert, and a musical performance by indie rock musician Thomas Allain. Learn about the Harn’s New Docent Training Program through our information table, meet and greets with current docents, tours, and more!

This series of guided meditations, led by instructors from the UF Mindfulness team, is inspired by art in the Harn collections and held at the museum. Take a break from your regular schedule to slow down, experience stillness, and re-charge.  Forty minutes of guided meditation is followed by an art spotlight tour. Please register through the Eventbrite […]

Spring is here! Join us for an evening celebrating community and creativity at the Harn. Learn about different art-making practices and find inspiration for your own works of art. Immerse yourself in the vibrant aesthetic atmosphere and support our creative neighbors.   At this special collaboration between the Harn Museum and the Greater Gainesville International Center […]

All ages are invited to join us for a museum-wide celebration of Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection. Through 39 works by nearly 30 artists, Silver Linings uplifts the legacy of artists of African descent spanning the 20th century through the contemporary moment, many of whom have been overlooked by mainstream art museums. Visitors can explore the […]

Join us at the Harn for a family fun day designed for ages 2 – 5, and their families. Experience interactive tours in the galleries, participate in an art activity, enjoy a free lunch and receive a free art kit to continue creating art at home. This free event is open to the public. No […]

This fashion-centric evening will celebrate June and our community with art, entertainment and open self-expression. Come and strut your creative stuff in a high-energy performance followed by audience participation. Come as you are, or in costume, just make sure you “bring it to the runway.” Celebrate the Ghanian Fashion exhibition with a hands-on fashion collage activity. Dive into this rich cultural heritage […]

We’re calling all UF students to “B” Creative, “B” yourself and “B” at the Harn Museum of Art’s Creative Gator day. No registration required and admission is free. Together with the UF Center for Arts and Medicine, we will explore themes of sustainability and interconnectedness. We especially invite new Summer B students, incoming students and […]