Wheelchair accessible

Wed, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 10 2024

Show your love, shop adorable finds, and save 20% during the WAM Shop's Sweetheart Sale. Unique accessories made by local artists and a range of sustainably-made gifts—for the special someones in your life. 

It's a sweetheart of a deal: WAM members and UMN faculty, staff, and students save 20% on purchases during the sale period. In-store sales only; discounts may not be combined.

Wed, Dec 4 2024

Master the art of studying with the WAM Collective.

Need a break? Come study with us at the Weisman. Study Nights feature seasonal art-making activities and chill vibes for catching up on your work, or just to socialize with friends. As always, the first 100 students who arrive to enjoy a FREE MISFIT COFFEE. 

Free and open to all students

Sun, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 23 2024

The history of still life in art history reflects a rich evolution of styles and cultural significance. Originating in ancient Egyptian tomb paintings and Roman mosaics, still lifes were used to symbolize abundance and the afterlife. During the Renaissance, still life emerged as a distinct genre, with artists like Caravaggio elevating everyday objects to subjects of meticulous realism and symbolic depth.

Wed, Nov 13 2024

Presented in conversation with the exhibition, Seeking For the Lost, this roundtable conversation centers on the critical importance of preserving and curating Black history and cultural heritage. This salon-style conversation aims to address ongoing efforts to recover, protect, and celebrate the rich and diverse narratives of Black communities, which have often been marginalized or omitted from mainstream historical accounts.

Wed, Nov 6 2024

Master the art of studying with the WAM Collective.

Need a break? Come study with us at the Weisman. Study Nights feature seasonal art-making activities and chill vibes for catching up on your work, or just to socialize with friends. As always, the first 100 students who arrive to enjoy a FREE MISFIT COFFEE. 

Free and open to all students

Sat, Nov 2 2024

Join the Weisman in celebrating Día de los Muertos, in collaboration with Centro Tyrone Guzman and artist Monica Vega. Featured artist and altarista Monica Vega gathers her artistic practice and inspiration from her familial roots in Michoacan, Mexico. The Day of the Dead is deeply personal to her and she loves teaching people of all ages about its meaning and traditions.

Fri, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 30 2024

The history of portraiture illustrates the changing notions of identity, power, and self-representation. Originating in ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Rome, where portraits conveyed status and divinity through idealized forms, portraiture evolved significantly during the Renaissance with a heightened focus on realism and individualism, exemplified by artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Hans Holbein.

Wed, Oct 23 2024

Master the art of studying with the WAM Collective.

Need a break? Come study with us at the Weisman. Study Nights feature seasonal art-making activities and chill vibes for catching up on your work, or just to socialize with friends. As always, the first 100 students who arrive to enjoy a FREE MISFIT COFFEE. 

Free and open to all students

Wed, Oct 16 2024

Join us for a memorable evening with the artist and curator of Seeking for the Lost, Christopher E. Harrison and JoJo Bell. For this interactive program, you're invited to immerse yourself in the artistic process Harrison used to create portraits for the Seeking for Lost exhibition.

Sat, Sep 28 2024

As part of the opening day celebration of the exhibition, Kara Walker: Harper’s Pictorial History of the Civil War (Annotated), the Weisman Art Museum presents a keynote lecture on "Kara Walker, Winslow Homer, Blackness, & AI" with Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw.