Huntsville Museum of Art

Huntsville Armed Forces Celebration Week 2023
2023-06-25 - 2023-07-01 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Huntsville Armed Forces Week begins June 25! The Huntsville Museum of Art will extend our active military admission discount to all veterans from Sunday, June 25 to Saturday, July 1. As a reminder, the Museum is closed on Mondays.

July 4th Community Free Day
2023-07-04 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
July 4th Community Free Day
Tuesday, July 4 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
FREE
The Museum looks forward to welcoming guests and their families on the Fourth of July. We will have free admission on Tuesday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. At 2 p.m., Constellation Brass will perform in the Shields Gallery.

Hare-abesque Photo Challenge:
During your visit over the Fourth of July week, share a photo on social media as you try your best arabesque pose with the bunny sculpture out front! Tag the Museum in your post to be entered into a drawing for free admission passes at the end of the week.

Summer Grades K-8 Classes – Easel Painting: Ages 9-14
2023-07-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-07 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Easel Painting: Ages 9-14
July 5 & 7 (Wednesday & Friday) | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Lenore Corey
Members: $80 | Non-Members: $120
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Learn about color mixing, paint application, composition, and proportion. Discover the art movement of Impressionism. Media include acrylic on canvas panel and watercolor.

Summer Grades K-8 Classes – Ceramics: Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing Techniques, Ages 9-14
2023-07-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Ceramics: Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing Techniques, Ages 9-14
July 5, 7, 10, 12, 14 (Wednesdays, Fridays, Monday) | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sara Bowen
Members: $160 | Non-Members: $200
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Explore pinch, coil, slab construction and basic glazing methods. Wheel throwing techniques will be introduced. Space is limited to 8 students.

Summer Grades K-8 Classes – Spectacular Sketches! Ages 5-8
2023-07-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Spectacular Sketches! Ages 5-8
July 6 (Thursday) | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Erin Jones
Members: $35 | Non-Members: $60
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Spend the morning drawing at the Museum. Explore how artists use the basic elements of art –color, line, shape, and texture to create their own artwork. Media include colored pencil and pastel. Subject matter includes still life or animals.

Summer Grades K-8 Classes – Spectacular Sketches! Ages 9-13
2023-07-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Spectacular Sketches! Ages 9-13
July 6 (Thursday) | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Anna Sue Courtney
Members: $35 | Non-Members: $60
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Spend the morning drawing at the Museum. Explore how artists use the basic elements of art –color, line, shape, and texture to create their own artwork. Media include colored pencil and pastel. Subject matter includes still life or animals.

$5 After 5
2023-07-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
$5 After 5
Thursdays | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Members: Free | Non-Members: $5
Enjoy $5 admission on Thursdays from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Huntsville Museum of Art. Explore the Museum’s latest exhibitions or visit favorites from the Museum collection during this after-hours event. Wine service has returned. Guests aged 21+ will be able to purchase a glass of wine from the Church Street Wine Shoppe for $7.

Docent-Led Public Tour: American Identity
2023-07-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Docent-Led Public Tour:
American Identity
Thursday, July 6 | 6 p.m.
Enjoy a public, docent-led tour of American Identity during $5 After 5 at 6 p.m. The tour lasts one hour and is included with general admission, or free for members. To attend the tour, meet the docent in the main lobby.

High School and Adult Classes – Oil Painting Techniques: Still Life
2023-07-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Oil Painting Techniques: Still Life
June 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13 (6 Thursdays) | 6-8 p.m.
Members: $145 | Non-Members: $200
Skill Level: All
Jennifer Redstreake
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With a focus on the art of still life, this class explores color and tonal harmonies, perspective, application of paint and composition. You will also develop concentration, the intensity of working, and decision making, through specific exercises, while painting. Photo references will be provided. Space is limited to 8 students.

High School and Adult Classes – Ceramics: Handbuilding & Wheel Throwing
2023-07-06 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-07-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Oil Painting Techniques: Still Life
June 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 (8 Thursdays) | 6-8:30 p.m.
Members: $245 | Non-Members: $300
Skill Level: All
Greg Datcher
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Explore the use of glazes, slips and sculpting techniques to create expressive and individual works, such as mugs and vessel forms. Space is limited to 8 students.

Artsy Tots: Fireworks Painting
2023-07-07 11:00 - 13:45 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Artsy Tots!
Ages 2 – 3

Fireworks Painting
Friday, July 9 | 11 – 11:45 a.m. and 1 – 1:45 p.m.
FREE
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Artsy Tots will introduce toddlers between the ages of 2 and 3 to art and to the museum through artful short stories, gallery play activities, and an art activity. The program helps with color recognition, fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and more!
Artsy Tots classes are held on one Friday a month from 11-11:45 a.m. and 1-1:45 p.m. Class size is limited to 8 children and registration is required. Each class will have a unique theme. A parent/guardian is required to be present during the session. Dress for a mess!
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High School and Adult Classes – Stained Glass Sun Catchers
2023-07-08 09:30 - 16:00 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Stained Glass Sun Catchers
July 8 (Saturday) | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (one-hour lunch break)
Members: $95 | Non-Members: $150
Skill Level: All
Melinda Ortner
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Learn about glass-cutting, pattern-making, copper-foiling, soldering, and construction. Create an artful sun catcher using a technique of varied shapes of glass. Materials included. Space is limited to 6 students.

High School and Adult Classes – Pastel Painting
2023-07-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Pastel Painting
July 8, 15, 22 (3 Saturdays) | 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Members: $80 | Non-Members: $135
Skill Level: All
S. Renee Prasil
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Explore a thematic assortment of pastel techniques as well as color theory. Learn the underlying properties of soft and oil pastels as you work with the instructor to develop your skills. Subject matter includes still life. Space is limited to 8 students.

Drop-In & CREATE Saturdays: Printmaking Fun!
2023-07-08 11:00 - 13:00 | AL
Drop-In & CREATE Saturdays
Saturday, July 8 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
FREE

Families and children are invited to participate in a range of programs especially designed with younger visitors in mind. CREATE Saturdays offer fun, interactive art making activities for families with children ages 3 and up that will sure to spark one’s creativity! Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
NEW: Registration is no longer required! Drop by and make a fantastic work of art to take home with you.
The art activities program will be held in the Stender Family Interactive Education Galleries.
Saturday, July 8: Printmaking Fun!
Inspired by A Graphic Journey: Prints by Pablo Picasso from the Timothy Collins Collection exhibition, create a cardboard print work of art using water-based ink and other elements for embellishment.
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Preschool Classes: Things that Crawl, Wiggle & Roar: Ages 4-5
2023-07-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Things that Crawl, Wiggle & Roar: Ages 4-5
July 10, 12, 14 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) | 10 – 11 a.m.
Members: $45 | Non-Members: $95
Instructor: Anna Sue Courtney
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Become gallery explorers and join the safari for wild animals, insects, and pets. Create fun paintings, sculptures and collages of your favorite animals and critters.

Summer Grades K-8 Classes – Dips, Dabs & Dots! Ages 5-8
2023-07-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Dips, Dabs & Dots! Ages 5-8
July 11 & 13 (Tuesday & Thursday) | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Anna Sue Courtney
Members: $80 | Non-Members: $120
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Discover colors, squiggles, and dots as you create paintings and mixed media collages while exploring art in the Museum galleries. Read the story The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds.

Summer Grades K-8 Classes – Bedazzled Jewelry Making! Ages 8-13
2023-07-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Bedazzled Jewelry Making! Ages 8-13
July 11 & 13 (Tuesday & Thursday) | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
S. Renee Prasil
Members: $80 | Non-Members: $120
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Create your own handmade beaded bracelets using various types of stone and wire. Lots of FUN!

High School and Adult Classes – Beginning Ceramics
2023-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Beginning Ceramics
June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18 (6 Tuesdays) | 6-8 p.m.
Members: $230 | Non-Members: $285
Skill Level: All
David Edwards
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Explore basic handbuilding and wheel throwing techniques. You will also gain experience with various decorating and glazing techniques. If you have always wanted to try clay and don’t mind getting your hands dirty, this is the class for you! Instructor demonstrations included. Space is limited to 8 students.

High School and Adult Classes – Expressive Portrait Drawing in Pencil & Charcoal
2023-07-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Expressive Portrait Drawing in Pencil & Charcoal
June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18 (6 Tuesdays) | 6-8 p.m.
Members: $145 | Non-Members: $200
Skill Level: All
David Edwards
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Expand your skills and learn to draw the portrait! Charcoal and pencil are fast, expressive and forgiving media, perfect for exploring and learning about the face and head. The concepts and techniques used for charcoal and conté drawing go hand in hand with painting. Your painting skills will greatly benefit from your practice of drawing the portrait in charcoal​ and pencil. Reference photographs will be provided. Space is limited to 8 students.

$5 After 5 with the Prevailing Winds Flute Ensemble
2023-07-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church Street S.W., Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
$5 After 5
Thursdays | 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Members: Free | Non-Members: $5
Enjoy $5 admission on Thursdays from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Huntsville Museum of Art. Explore the Museum’s latest exhibitions or visit favorites from the Museum collection during this after-hours event. Wine service has returned. Guests aged 21+ will be able to purchase a glass of wine from the Church Street Wine Shoppe for $7. At 6 p.m., the Prevailing Winds Flute Ensemble will perform.
About the Prevailing Winds Flute Ensemble:
A community flute choir from the Tennessee Valley area. They perform using all the members of the flute family: piccolo, flute, alto flute, bass flute, and contra-bass flute. The community group has been together for over 15 years. They are an inclusive, all-volunteer organization that performs locally for public events as well as for paid, private events. Their members range from college students to retirees and include skill levels from students to professional musicians.
