sunday sessions run from july - november | 2 - 4pm

You and your child will work as a team to solve a design challenge inspired by a work of art from the museum’s permanent collection. Learn how to paint, draw, construct, and take photographs from experienced art teachers.

for children ages 5 to 11 all children must be accompanied by an adult.

select saturdays, 3-5 pm
wine, wander, wonder

three art-filled Saturday afternoons at the Bass Museum. The new program will include artists’ talks, tours, wine tastings, opportunities to make new acquaintances, and chances to simply wander throughout the museum. Every few Saturdays from 3-5pm, the museum plays host to these special afternoons to highlight either an exhibition or a part of our collection. Free to members and cost of admission to the museum for non-members.

saturday, september 18, 3-5pm

artist césar trasobares in discussion – ringhead (his work as part of the human rites exhibition) and symbolism of rings free to members, cost of admission to museum for non-members.

select fridays, 7-9 pm
hot nights cool jazz

During August and September the Bass Museum is pleased to continue the ongoing jazz series; hot nights cool jazz. The series is on Friday evenings from 7-9pm, free to members and $10 for non-members.

august 27 jim gasior trio

september 10 mike gerber trio

september 24 john yarling and cut in/cut out

sunday, september 12, 3 pm
concert: nestor zurita jazz trio in concert

nestor zurita, saxophone | axel aleman, bass | andres roa, drums

In a program of his own compositions, Nestor Zurita uses improvisation as the main tool of expression and fuses it with traditional rhythms from Brazil, Ecuador, the Middle East, Cuba, as well as elements of jazz and classical music. Free to members and cost of admission to the museum for non-members. Seating is limited to first 75 guests