EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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Adventures in Art: Painting
Register for our monthly studio classes for students ages 6-12. Students can tour current exhibitions and create an art project. Advance registration only on our website. Class size is limited, and scholarships are available.
To register, click here.
Yoga at the Museum
Grab your mat and meet us Wednesday mornings for a yin style yoga class led by instructors from rOming Yoga. Free for Museum Members Only.
To become a member, click here.
Art Tales: Up, Down, Around
Art-loving preschoolers ages 3-5 and their grown-ups are invited to join us at the Museum for a beautifully illustrated story and art activity. Free!
Adventures in Art for Sensory Artists: 2D Design
The Museum is excited to offer a Sensory Art class for students in a calm and relaxed environment. Class size is limited.
Yoga at the Museum
Grab your mat and meet us Wednesday mornings for a yin style yoga class led by instructors from rOming Yoga. Free for Museum Members Only.
To become a member, click here.
Art Talk
Spend some time enjoying a discussion of selected works from the Ellen Noël Art Museum. Learn visual thinking strategies to discuss artwork. Free!
Yoga at the Museum
Grab your mat and meet us Wednesday mornings for a yin style yoga class led by instructors from rOming Yoga. Free for Museum Members Only.
To become a member, click here.
Art Tales: Iggy Peck, Architect
Art-loving preschoolers ages 3-5 and their grown-ups are invited to join us at the Museum for a beautifully illustrated story and art activity. Free!
Night at the Museum: Heart of Art
Introducing Night at the Museum, an exclusive Members-Only evening every third Thursday of the month! Each event has something different to offer for Museum Members, including art activities, lessons, exclusive tours, programs, family and friends nights, and more!
In May, create a tiny art house inspired by the exhibition Home, Love, & Loss, followed by an exclusive tour of the galleries and vault.
To become a Member, click here.
Yoga at the Museum
Grab your mat and meet us Wednesday mornings for a yin style yoga class led by instructors from rOming Yoga. Free for Museum Members Only.
To become a member, click here.
Shifting Subjects: Heroes of the West: Exhibition Closes
The first hero was nature herself; sweeping landscapes awed early audiences and are still prominent in modern pieces. Then, the people took their turn. Though early depictions of cowboys and Native Americans were often flawed in interpretation and depiction, it is the heroic moments of perseverance within a harsh landscape that made them worthy of immortalization through art. Finally, wildlife stole the focus.
The simple yet powerful balance animals create in nature harmonized the disruptiveness of people and the emptiness of a landscape. Each of these subjects has created visual lessons on what the West is, was, and how it has changed today.
Admission to the Museum and it’s exhibitions is always free. Shifting Subjects: Heroes of the West is on view April 2 through May 31.
Teen Artist Residency Program (TARP)
Applications for TARP 2026 are open! Selected students ages 13-17 who have applied and been accepted into this program will spend the week (June 1-5) working with printmaker Ben Muñoz in an intensive Museum work environment. After working, TARP students and their friends, family, and the public are invited to our TARP opening reception on June 5 at 5PM, followed by an artist reception for Ben and his upcoming exhibition, Sanctuary or (various places of solace) starting at 6 PM.
Applications are due by May 4, 2026. To apply, click here.
Book Buzz
Join Penguin Random House Book Rep, Liz Sullivan, for a lively discussion about new releases and interesting reads. We’ll also be searching for a future Book Talk selection. Light refreshments will be served. Free! Ages 18+
Yoga at the Museum
Grab your mat and meet us Wednesday mornings for a yin style yoga class led by instructors from rOming Yoga. Free for Museum Members Only.
To become a member, click here.
The Curated Table
Introducing a new dinner and fundraising series at the Museum! Paired with the exhibition Home, Love, and Loss, this special evening features a California wine dinner with a three-course gourmet meal, a bubbly welcome sip, and passed appetizers. Guests can explore the exhibition, enjoy music, hear from featured wine representatives, and more throughout the night. Don’t miss this exciting new Museum experience!
To purchase your tickets or reserve a table, click here.
Yoga at the Museum
Grab your mat and meet us Wednesday mornings for a yin style yoga class led by instructors from rOming Yoga. Free for Museum Members Only.
To become a member, click here.
Mixed Media 2-Day Workshop with Doylene Land
Create unique mixed media textile works using family photos and found objects, while beginning an art journal under the guidance of artist Doylene Land. This workshop will provide the instruction you need to start your piece and continue developing it beyond the session.
This is a 2-day workshop, starting on Friday, April 17 from 5:30-7:30 PM, and continues on Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. To purchase a spot, click here.
Night at the Museum: Trivia Night
Introducing Night at the Museum, an exclusive Members-Only evening every third Thursday of the month! Each event has something different to offer for Museum Members, including art activities, lessons, exclusive tours, programs, family and friends nights, and more!
In April, join us for Trivia Night! Challenge yourself with Disney, Music, and Art themes, and compete to win a prize.
To become a Member, click here.
Art Tales: Home
Art-loving preschoolers ages 3-5 and their grown-ups are invited to join us at the Museum for a beautifully illustrated story and art activity. Free!
Yoga at the Museum
Grab your mat and meet us Wednesday mornings for a yin style yoga class led by instructors from rOming Yoga. Free for Museum Members Only.
To become a member, click here.
Adventures in Art: Sculpture
Register for our monthly studio classes for students ages 6-12. Students can tour current exhibitions and create an art project. Advance registration only on our website. Class size is limited, and scholarships are available.
To register, click here.
Community Art Day
Come celebrate the opening of the Art Bridges exhibition Home, Love, and Loss, with hands-on art stations and community partners, such as Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest, Grand Companions, and the ECISD Early Childhood and Social Studies departments, with even more to explore throughout the afternoon! Free, and all ages are welcome!
Art Talk
Spend some time enjoying a discussion of selected works from the Ellen Noël Art Museum. Learn visual thinking strategies to discuss artwork. Free!
Yoga at the Museum
Grab your mat and meet us Wednesday mornings for a yin style yoga class led by instructors from rOming Yoga. Free for Museum Members Only.
To become a member, click here.
Adventures in Art for Sensory Artists: 3D Design
The Museum is excited to offer a Sensory Art class for students in a calm and relaxed environment. Class size is limited.
Knit & Stitch
Help us create a contemporary sewing circle for knitters, quilters, stitchers, or anyone who would like to join! All are invited to bring current projects to work on while we share techniques and ideas. Free!
Home, Love, and Loss: Exhibition Opening
This exhibition is the third in a series of American art exhibitions created through a multiyear, multi-institutional partnership formed by the Amon Carter Museum of American Art as part of the Art Bridges Cohort Program. Bringing together more than 66 works from the collection of Art Bridges, the Amarillo Museum of Art, Art Museum of South Texas, Amon Carter Museum of American Art, and the Ellen Noël Art Museum, this exhibition features family lifecycles from aging to death. This collection of works, comprised of paintings, photographs, works on paper, and video, delves into the milestones and challenges of family and community life—from birth to aging, and from the bonds of joy to the fractures of loss. The exhibition invites visitors to reflect on how we form families and communities; how those relationships are disrupted by adversity, such as illness, poverty, or immigration; and how they are fortified through love, celebration, and resilience.
Shifting Subjects: Heroes of the West: Exhibition Opening
The first hero was nature herself; sweeping landscapes awed early audiences and are still prominent in modern pieces. Then, the people took their turn. Though early depictions of cowboys and Native Americans were often flawed in interpretation and depiction, it is the heroic moments of perseverance within a harsh landscape that made them worthy of immortalization through art. Finally, wildlife stole the focus.
The simple yet powerful balance animals create in nature harmonized the disruptiveness of people and the emptiness of a landscape. Each of these subjects has created visual lessons on what the West is, was, and how it has changed today.
Admission to the Museum and it’s exhibitions is always free. Shifting Subjects: Heroes of the West is on view April 2 through May 31.
Art Tales: The Honeybee
Art-loving preschoolers ages 3-5 and their grown-ups are invited to join us at the Museum for a beautifully illustrated story and art activity. Free!
Yoga at the Museum
Grab your mat and meet us Wednesday mornings for a yin style yoga class led by instructors from rOming Yoga. Free for Museum Members Only.
To become a member, click here.
UTPB Speaks! Discussion with Dr. Alissa Adams
Join us for a lighthearted and engaging discussion with UTPB Art History Professor Dr. Alissa Adams, featuring an art history–style lesson exploring the history and ideologies of silhouettes in art. Free to attend!
Yoga at the Museum
Grab your mat and meet us Wednesday mornings for a yin style yoga class led by instructors from rOming Yoga. Free for Museum Members Only.
To become a member, click here.
Studio 49 Fashion Show & Dance Party
Join us for a special, limited-ticket event marking the closing of Halston: Inventing American Fashion! Enjoy a curated fashion show by Steven Porterfield highlighting styles from the 1970s and 1980s, followed by a themed dance party inspired by the era. Costumes are strongly encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for the best outfit(s). Bring your best dancing shoes! Be sure to stop by The Cat's Meow pop-up vintage clothing store during the event!
For tickets, click here.
Sponsored in part by the MCM Elegante Hotel.
Night at the Museum: Blooms & Brushes
Introducing Night at the Museum, an exclusive Members-Only evening every third Thursday of the month! Each event has something different to offer for Museum Members, including art activities, lessons, exclusive tours, programs, family and friends nights, and more!
In March, celebrate the season by painting and embellishing a vase while crafting your own paper flowers to welcome spring!
To become a Member, click here.
Art Tales: Aladdin & the Magic Lamp & Performance by Midland Festival Ballet
Art-loving preschoolers ages 3-5 and their grown-ups are invited to join us at the Museum for a beautifully illustrated story and art activity. Free!
On March 18, join us for a special edition of Art Tales featuring the story Aladdin & the Magic Lamp, followed by a special dance performance by Midland Festival Ballet. All ages welcome!
Yoga at the Museum
Grab your mat and meet us Wednesday mornings for a yin style yoga class led by instructors from rOming Yoga. Free for Museum Members Only.
To become a member, click here.
Art Talk
Spend some time enjoying a discussion of selected works from the Ellen Noël Art Museum. Learn visual thinking strategies to discuss artwork. Free!
Yoga at the Museum
Grab your mat and meet us Wednesday mornings for a yin style yoga class led by instructors from rOming Yoga. Free for Museum Members Only.
To become a member, click here.
Adventures in Art for Sensory Artists: 2D Design
The Museum is excited to offer a Sensory Art class for students in a calm and relaxed environment. Class size is limited.
Knit & Stitch
Help us create a contemporary sewing circle for knitters, quilters, stitchers, or anyone who would like to join! All are invited to bring current projects to work on while we share techniques and ideas. Free!
Art Tales: Extra Yarn
Art-loving preschoolers ages 3-5 and their grown-ups are invited to join us at the Museum for a beautifully illustrated story and art activity. Free!
Yoga at the Museum
Grab your mat and meet us Wednesday mornings for a yin style yoga class led by instructors from rOming Yoga. Free for Museum Members Only.
To become a member, click here.