Join us for First Friday, a free community gathering celebrating art, music, and connection. Enjoy an evening of live music, explore the museum’s current exhibition, and grab a drink while mingling with friends and neighbors. Free admission for everyone. Cash bar (complimentary drinks for members). No reservation required—simply stop by and enjoy! First Fridays at SVMoA Join us on the first Friday of each month for an evening of art, community, and refreshments. Drop in anytime between 5-7 PM to explore our current exhibitions and make art in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Each month features a different experience, with many First Fridays including our special “Music at the Museum” programming. We invite local musicians and DJs to transform our galleries with live performances.

We’re closing the street and having a party! Join us for our annual celebration of summer and art from 5–7:30pm. We will host the opening of our summer exhibition Mending, in addition we’ll have live music, drinks, food trucks, and arts and crafts for everyone in the community to enjoy. We’re thrilled to welcome artist, singer, and electronic music composer Elisa Harkins (b. 1978, Cherokee, Muscogee) for a live gallery performance at 5:30pm followed by a 7pm outdoor performance. A DJ set will kick off the evening and finish out the night! Harkins’s work explores the body, Indigenous music, and language revitalization. Her performances and exhibitions have been featured at major venues including Crystal Bridges, The Getty, MoMA, and the Spoleto Festival. She is a recipient of awards from Creative Capital, the Harpo Foundation, the Foundation for Contemporary Arts, and the Mid-America Arts Alliance. An enrolled member of the Muscogee Nation, Harkins lives and works on the Muscogee Reservation and serves as a visiting lecturer, advancing dialogue around Indigenous music and art. JOIN US!