Upcoming Events
Star City Nights
Star City Nights is Downtown Lafayette's annual music and arts festival, bringing together thousands of people for an evening of live music, local art, incredible food, and shopping from talented makers and small businesses.
This year's festival is headlined by Happy Landing, with performances from regional and national artists on both the Main Stage and Indie Stage throughout the evening.
Art on the Wabash
West Lafayette's Tapawingo Park will once again be transformed into an open-air art gallery featuring regional artists, live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, and more!
Spend your day strolling by the river, while shopping locally to support our vibrant artisan community. Thanks to our sponsors, admission and parking are free! See you there!
Art League Event "Purdue Galleries at 50" with Kirstin Gotway
Registration is requested for this free Art League Kick-Off event
Bring your gently used jewelry, purses, scarves, and ties to be sold at the Annual Thrift Your BLING fundraising sale
Light luncheon catered & provided by our valued sponsor, Arni’s.
Art League Event “From Inspiration to Heirloom: How FRENCH KNOT blends Artistry & Ethics” with Lindsey Mason & Grace Warren
Registration is required for this pre-paid Art League event
Coffee & pastries available
Art League Event Joint Luncheon with LSO Guild with Special Guest, Kellen Gray, Conductor and Artistic Director of the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra
Registration is required for this pre-paid Art League event
Coffee & pastries available
Halloween Bash
Get spooky with the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette, the Fowler House, and the Tippecanoe County Historical Association during our neighborhood Halloween Bash! Enjoy trick-or-treating, kids' activities, live music, and local favorite vendors!
Admission to all Friday Night Live concerts is FREE thanks to our sponsor, Duke Energy, with support from the Cellar Wine Bistro and People’s Brewing Co!
Art League Event “How to Scare Yourself to Death Then Do It All Over Again”, with Marianne Boruch, Professor Emerita and Winner of the 2026 Jackson Poetry Prize
Registration is required for this pre-paid Art League event
Marianne’s books relevant to this talk: Cadaver, Speak, and The Figure Going Imaginary: Life Drawing, Poetry, The Cadaver Lab; A Year in Pieces. Both books are available to purchase locally at Von’s Books.
Unframed: Art Out Loud
Join us for an evening unlike any other as the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra and Art Museum of Greater Lafayette partner for an immersive storytelling event. This special collaboration between the B-Side Series and Friday Night Live offers a unique musical experience that brings the gallery to life. Wander through the works of exhibiting artists Mary Pat Wallen and Caleb Weintraub, who will be in attendance, as LSO musicians perform a multi-genre chamber program.
Admission is free thanks to the sponsorship of Duke Energy and Purdue Federal Credit Union, with support from the Cellar Wine Bistro.
Thrift your Bling: Day One
Friday, Nov. 20 | 11-6 PM & Saturday, Nov. 21 | 10-3 PM
Get ready for a dazzling two-day sale and silent auction where you can find jewelry and accessories at unbeatable prices! From statement pieces to everyday essentials, there's something for everyone.
All proceeds will support the Art League’s Scholarship Program, which provides financial aid to individuals seeking to take art classes. Your next treasure awaits—shop for a cause!
More on the Art League: https://artleaguelaf.org/
Thrift your Bling: Day Two
Friday, Nov. 20 | 11-6 PM & Saturday, Nov. 21 | 10-3 PM
Get ready for a dazzling two-day sale and silent auction where you can find jewelry and accessories at unbeatable prices! From statement pieces to everyday essentials, there's something for everyone.
All proceeds will support the Art League’s Scholarship Program, which provides financial aid to individuals seeking to take art classes. Your next treasure awaits—shop for a cause!
More on the Art League: https://artleaguelaf.org/
Art League Event Holiday Tea
Registration is required for this pre-paid Art League event
Tea served with a variety of savory and sweet refreshments
Live entertainment
Art League Event Books & Bagels - Book Discussion Moderated by Stacey Smythe, Current Lecturer and Academic Programs Master at Purdue University
Registration is required for this pre-paid Art League event
Book to discuss: Mona’s Eyes, by Thomas Schlesser
Bagels and coffee available
Art League Event Panel Discussion with Representatives of Community Arts Organizations
Registration is requested for this free Art League event
More details to come
Art League Event Movie Night
Registration is required for this pre-paid Art League event
Movie TBD; discussion to follow
Art League Event “Anemoia”, with Tracy Smoll, MFA, Educator, and Art League Walker Art Educator
Registration is required for this pre-paid Art League event
Enrichment Awardee to speak about her 3-week ceramics residency at Queen City Clay, Cincinnati, OH
Art League Event “The Art of Entertaining” with Cris Bouman and Esthern Chosnek
Registration is required for this pre-paid Art League event
Luncheon
Art League Event Annual Meeting
Registration is required for this pre-paid Art League event
Vote on Proposed 2027-28 Budget and Slate of Officers
Opening Reception: Boundaries and Networks: The Power of Lines
Kick off your weekend at this opening of Jinan Kim's Boundaries and Networks: The Power of Lines. Explore how line and structure alone can construct a world, with boundaries not as limits but rather connections. Enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres—generously provided by the Art League—as you mingle with fellow art appreciators and the artist themself.
Friday Night Live: Island Mixtape
Join us for a lively concert featuring Island Mixtape, a dynamic quartet known for their vibrant Caribbean-influenced melodies and infectious rhythms. Odie Boy's Kettle Corn will be on-site, along with our cash bar. Admission is free, thanks to our sponsors Duke Energy and Someday Songs LLC.
Opening Reception: Imperfectly/Perfect, Body English, and ArtSmart: Indiana
Kick off your weekend at this triple-feature opening of Mary Pat Wallen's Imperfectly/Perfect, Caleb Weintraub's Body English, and the Permanent Collection's Celebrating 40 Years of ArtSmart: Indiana.
From stretched sculptures to vibrant paintings, the diverse art in these exhibits is not to be missed. Enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres—generously provided by the Art League—as you mingle with the artists themselves.
Artist Talk with Potter Sarah Anderson
Join artist Sarah Anderson, an accomplished ceramicist, for a brief overview of her unique style, inspiration, and more. Specializing in functional pottery decorated with sgraffito, Anderson spreads joy with her work that combines whimsicality and dystopian worlds.
This free event is made possible through the partnership of the Greater Lafayette Clay Guild and the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette.
Friday Night Live: Eric Baker & Friends
Join us for a concert unlike any other with Eric Baker & Friends — from covers to standards, these talented musicians will journey across genres, decades, and styles. Odie Boy's Kettle Corn will be on-site, along with our cash bar. Admission is free, thanks to our sponsors, Duke Energy and Someday Songs LLC!
Friday Night Live: Head Honchos
Join us for an outdoor concert with Head Honchos — bringing body-moving rhythms through the sounds of blues, rock, soul, and funk! Odie Boy's Kettle Corn will be on-site, along with our cash bar. Admission is always free, thanks to our sponsor, Duke Energy.
Daylily Stroll
Join us at the private farm of Gregg and Linda Sutter for a summer afternoon surrounded by nearly ten acres of stunning daylilies in full bloom. Come stroll with us—it’s going to be a gorgeous day.
This event is made possible thanks to our sponsor, Centier Bank!
Ankit Community Exhibit Opening Reception
The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette is honored to present a special exhibition of artwork created by Ankit Toppo during his final hospitalization. His art pieces feature beloved Lafayette and West Lafayette landmarks that held a special place in Ankit’s heart and were an important part of his life and memories. Through his drawings, Ankit expressed creativity, resilience, and hope while navigating his mental health journey.
Hosted by Ankit Foundation Corp., this exhibition invites the community to reflect on the importance of mental health awareness, compassion, and healing. The exhibit will also highlight the Foundation’s mental health initiatives and provide information about mental health resources. The exhibition will be on display from July 10–31, 2026, offering visitors a meaningful opportunity to connect with Ankit’s story and the Foundation’s mission to promote mental health awareness, resource accessibility, and hope.
Art After Hours
Liven up your weeknight with an evening at the Art Museum! Stroll to music through the galleries, peruse a pop-up art sale, and enjoy drink specials during these rarely offered times. Whether it's date night, girls' night, or a treat for yourself, art always feels more special after hours.
$5 Entry for General Admission
Free for Art Museum Members
Friday Night Live: Sandy Williams & David Poncé
Join us for Hoagy Carmichael: Songs & Stories — an evening with guitarist Sandy Williams and vocalist-storyteller David Glen Poncé exploring the music and fascinating backstories behind some of Carmichael's most beloved compositions. Admission is always free, thanks to our sponsor, Duke Energy.
Opening Reception for Rooted Exhibit
Celebrate the opening of our latest exhibit, featuring a mixture of printmaking, photography, and sculpture by Lori Brubaker. Enjoy complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres—generously provided by the Art League—then head upstairs for a Friday Night Live concert starting at 7:30 PM.