Two visitors looking at a brilliant painting in the exhibition Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas.

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Composing Color

Paintings by Alma Thomas

Through May 25, 2025

Docent Gallery

Two works of art next to each other. The left is a grayscale photograph of a nude man's back. The right is an abstract print of a woman reclining.

Making Connections

Highlights from a Decade of Acquisitions

Through July 13, 2025

Lockhart Gallery

Standing robot made out of nine old-fashioned portable televisions.

Nam June Paik

Through April 20, 2025

Forman and Media Arts Watch Galleries

A bird flies through an abstract, geometric space in a mural painted on the walls of the Hurlbut Gallery.

Avinash Kumar’s Illusionary Odyssey

Ongoing

Hurlbut Gallery

Upcoming Programs & Events

Closing Reception: Mixing Mediums and Materials

Thursday, March 13

6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Kids Create: “Robotic Puppets” (Week 7) for Ages 5-8

Saturday, March 15

9:00 am–10:30 am

Kids Create: “Robot Stop Motion” (Week 7) for Ages 9-12

Saturday, March 15

11:00 am–12:30 pm

ALL PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Our Hours Are Changing!

Starting in March, our hours are changing! On Thursdays, we will be open until 8 pm, and Third Thursday Concerts will now run from 7–8 pm. Plus, the second Friday of each month just got even better—we’ll be open until 8 pm, Alive @ 5 is back at the Brown Hound from 5–8 pm, and we’re offering half-price admission on these special evenings. Don’t miss out!

A group of visitors in the contemporary art gallery at MAG.

A table displays a series of watercolor palettes, a brush, a vase with pink and green flowers, and a sketchbooks with a painting of the flowers in the vase.

Spring Art Classes

Get ready for the spring session of art classes in the Creative Workshop! Registration is open now for MAG Members, and opens at 10 am on Monday, March 17, for Not-Yet-Members.

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Shop Composing Color at THE STORE @ MAG

Inspired by the vibrancy of Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas, now on view in the Docent Gallery? Bring these bold colors into your home or office with exhibition-inspired mugs, socks, stationary, jewelry, and more, available for purchase in-store now!