Join us Friday evening through Saturday afternoon to celebrate the opening of our Fall 2024 exhibitions! Explore artwork on view, visit the museum store and café, and join us for special programming for all-ages throughout the weekend.

Featured Events

Friday: Opening Receptions
Saturday: Family Activities, Artist Talk

Some events require registration, more information below.

Friday, October 25

Fall 2024 Member & VIP Exhibitions Opening
6–7:30 pm
We invite Frye members and special guests to join us to celebrate the opening of our latest exhibitions. Enjoy a reception with complimentary refreshments, along with remarks from the artists and curators and a special performance. Those eligible will receive an official email invitation. Members may also RSVP by calling (206) 432-8289 or emailing rsvp@fryemuseum.org. Learn more.

Fall 2024 Public Exhibitions Opening
7:30–9 pm
Take a closer look at our new exhibitions during the public reception with no-host bar. Registration required.

Saturday, October 25

Family Field Trip to the Frye
11:15 am–1 pm
Field trips aren’t just for kids! Bring the whole family to the Frye for a multisensory, creative journey, featuring:

Small Frye Story Drama
11:15–11:45 am, Art Studio
Start the day with the magic of Small Frye story drama, designed for children ages 2-5 and caregivers! Registration required, learn more.

Art-making Activity
11:45 am–1:00 pm, Art Studio
Hands-on, drop-in art making for all ages!

Drop-in Discussions
Noon–1:00 pm, Galleries
Explore current exhibitions through deeply guided discussions.

Learn more about all the day's family activities.

Frye in Focus | Gallery Discussion
1–1:45 pm, Meet in Rotunda 
Join our knowledgeable Gallery Guides as they facilitate a discussion focusing on current exhibitions. Learn more about the work on view as we highlight individual artworks and discuss overarching themes. 

Eye to Eye: Artist Talk with Hayv Kahraman and Curator Georgia Erger
4–5:15 pm, Gallery
Join exhibiting artist Hayv Kahraman and Curator Georgia Erger for an engaging gallery talk as we celebrate the opening of Hayv Kahraman: Look Me in the Eyes. Surrounded by the artwork, explore Kahraman’s distinctive painting techniques and gain insight into how her family’s refugee experience informs this powerful body of work. Registration required.