FIRST THURSDAYS: Donuts + Democracy

Escape into art with a new experience every month. Cash bar, nibbles, live music, and more! Join us to celebrate the opening of Framing American Democracy. Express your vision of democracy and design a symbol of freedom. Enjoy gallery talks, classic cocktails, and stay to experience Within Our Gates, a silent film with live musical accompaniment. Free. Registration encouraged. First Thursdays is generously funded by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All Program. Cheney Brothers Silk Manufacturing Company (American, 1835-1955), Length,…

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May 7, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Escape into art with a new experience every month. Cash bar, nibbles, live music, and more! Join us to celebrate the opening of Framing American Democracy. Express your vision of democracy and design a symbol of freedom. Enjoy gallery talks, classic cocktails, and stay to experience Within Our Gates, a silent film with live musical accompaniment.

Free. Registration encouraged.

First Thursdays is generously funded by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All Program.

Cheney Brothers Silk Manufacturing Company (American, 1835-1955), Length, Country Gentleman (detail), 1930-1945. Polychrome, plain-weave printed cotton. Gift of Carol L. Cheney, 2003.20.1

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