SPECIAL EVENTS

Everson Museum Hours
$5 Members | $8 Non-Members

The Festival of Trees is an annual ten-day event featuring over 100 uniquely decorated trees, wreaths, and special holiday displays. In addition to the beautiful visual displays, there will be holiday music and dance performances offered by individuals and groups who perform in the Rosamond Gifford Sculpture Court and the Hosmer Auditorium.

FREE Third Thursday, 6:00pm

Join in conversation each month with our incredible volunteer docents and learn about current exhibitions.

Every Sunday, January 5–April 5, 2:00–4:00pm
FREE Members & children under 12 | $8 Non-Members

Warm up with fun for the whole family this winter at the Everson. Every Sunday come explore the galleries, enjoy art-making, storytelling, and more!

Drop in on free third Thursdays to play chess. In partnership with Syracuse Chess. Limited number of chess sets available on a first come first served basis.

January 30, 6:00pm
FREE with Museum Admission

Join Assistant Curator Steffi Chappell for a gallery walk of A Legacy of Firsts: The Everson Collects.

February 12, 3:30pm

Join us for a gallery talk by Dr. Tom Folk, an expert on ceramist Waylande Gregory. Dr. Folk and Garth Johnson, the Museum’s Paul Phillips and Sharon Sullivan Curator of Ceramics, will be chatting about Gregory and his work that is currently on display in A Legacy of Firsts.

February 13, 6:00–8:00pm
FREE with Museum Admission

Join us for a sizzling evening of salsa dance hosted by Ritmo Flow. Don’t know how to salsa? Stop in early at 5:30 for an introductory lesson. Explore A Legacy of Firsts to see the gems and jewels of the Everson’s collection. Be sure to indulge your sweet tooth with samples from Armory Square’s own Sweet On Chocolate, and enjoy a cash bar.

February 22, Noon–3:00pm

Join us in celebrating 35 years of Syracuse Winterfest with free art- making activities, gallery exploration, demonstrations, and more!

March 5, 6:00pm
FREE with Museum Admission

Like the word “craft,” the term “art pottery” can mean different things to different people. The Everson’s Paul Phillips and Sharon Sullivan Curator of Ceramics Garth Johnson will help to broaden your understanding of art pottery and connect it to contemporary makers.

March 12, 6:00pm
FREE with Museum Admission, cash bar
Rosamond Gifford Sculpture Court

Syracuse Irish Session is a loosely-organized group of local musicians who have been getting together to share their love of traditional Irish music for over twenty years. Playing on acoustic instruments such as fiddle, guitar, harp, tin whistle, concertina, mandolin, and bodhran, they concentrate on the mostly dance-oriented music of the Emerald Isle with occasional songs, slow airs, and tunes from other traditions. Played without a formal set list, sessions are alternately joyous and introspective and always unpredictable.

April 2, 6:00–8:00pm
FREE with Museum Admission

Join us for a special evening of art and performance with SAMMY award winner, singer songwriter Jess Novak. Novak, known for her versatile style and sound will perform her harmonious blend of pop, rock, and soul in the Rosamond Gifford Sculpture Court. Be sure to stop by and enjoy a beer tasting hosted by WT Brews and explore A Legacy of Firsts.

April 16, 6:00–8:00pm
FREE Third Thursday

Celebrate the cultures, backgrounds, and voices that, together, make up our community. From the newest members of our city and those welcoming them, to communities that have a long history in this region, all are welcome. Enjoy conversation, light refreshments, music, artist demonstrations, and tours of current exhibitions utilizing museum maps available in several languages.

April 30, 12:15–1:15pm
Everson Lounge
FREE with Museum Admission

Read art-themed books, and join us for a discussion led by Everson Docents.

May 7, 6:00–8:00pm
$20 Non-Members | $16 Members

Syracuse City Ballet presents an evening performance of eclectic dance in the beautifully renovated Hosmer Auditorium. This hour of dance will span from traditional ballet to modern explorations in new works. After the performance, explore galleries and enjoy a cash bar in the Rosamond Gifford Sculpture Court. Purchase tickets at everson.org. Tickets on sale now!

Brought to you by Everson Teen Arts Council
May 21, 6:00–8:00pm
FREE Third Thursday

Join us and bring a friend to explore the Museum, enjoy live music, art-making, games, and more! Light refreshments will be provided.