Visual Arts

Join our contemporary sewing circle! Whether you knit, crochet, quilt, embroider, or enjoy another fiber art, bring your current project and spend time sharing ideas and techniques. Free!

Register for our monthly studio classes for students ages 6-12. Students can tour current exhibitions and create an art project. Advance registration only on our website. Classes are $20, and spots are limited. Scholarships are available. For questions, contact Annie Stanley at education@noelartmuseum.org.

A new exhibition is opening at the Ellen Noël Art Museum! Hands of the Himalayas: Gurung Fiber Traditions of Nepal is the story of the remarkable artistry and resourcefulness of the Gurung people, who have lived for centuries in the Annapurna Range of the Himalayas. Guest Curated by Kathleen Mahoney and the weavers and toolmakers of Sikles Village, this exhibition features handwoven textiles, baskets, mats, and tools created from materials gathered in the forests and mountains surrounding the village of Sikles. Hands of the Himalayas offers a rare opportunity to experience the enduring artistry of the Gurung people and gain a deeper appreciation for the relationship between craft, culture, and the landscape that sustains them. Admission to the Museum is always free.

A new exhibition is opening at the Ellen Noël Art Museum! Hands of the Himalayas: Gurung Fiber Traditions of Nepal is the story of the remarkable artistry and resourcefulness of the Gurung people, who have lived for centuries in the Annapurna Range of the Himalayas. Guest Curated by Kathleen Mahoney and the weavers and toolmakers of Sikles Village, this exhibition features handwoven textiles, baskets, mats, and tools created from materials gathered in the forests and mountains surrounding the village of Sikles. Hands of the Himalayas offers a rare opportunity to experience the enduring artistry of the Gurung people and gain a deeper appreciation for the relationship between craft, culture, and the landscape that sustains them. Admission to the Museum is always free.

The Museum is excited to offer a sensory art class for students in a calm and relaxed environment! Classes are $20, and spots are limited. Scholarships are available. Advance registration only on our website.

October's Night at the Museum is going to be spook-tacular! Take a spooky stroll through the galleries, show off your costume in our contest, and get creative with hauntingly fun art activities at the Ellen Noël Art Museum! Night at the Museum is a Members-Only event held every third Thursday of the month, featuring something different each time, from hands-on art activities and gallery experiences to special programs, tours, and more.