Newberry visual arts events

Opening of "At Any Price"

Friday, May 24 12:00p

Come out and see AT ANY PRICE this weekend. When a farming family's business is threatened by an unexpected crisis, the relationship between a father and his rebellious son is further tested...

Historic Haile Homestead at Kanapaha Plantation Tours

Sunday, May 26 12:00p

Historic Haile Homestead, Gainesville

Guided tours of the restored 1856 plantation home of the Thomas Haile family. Unique in the nation for its "Talking Walls" where family and friends wrote over 12,500 words...

Audubon

Saturday, May 25 2:00p

Alachua County Library, Millhopper Branch, Gainesville

Erika Simons will share tricks and tips for enhancing nature photography in the backyard and using Photoshop to make your photos look un-staged.

Botanical Chords: The Art and Science of Plants and Cells

Friday, May 24 10:00a

Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville

Discover the beauty and science of plants and cells in the Museum’s newest exhibit “Botanical Chords: The Art and Science of Plants and Cells” through Oct. 6.

Art in Archer: Portraits of Osceola and Chief Micanopy

Wednesday, Jul 31 3:00p

Archer Branch Library, Archer

Before cameras, portrait artists would use different materials along with their skill and talent to capture the likeness of a person...

Art Festival at Thornebrook

Saturday, Oct 12 10:00a

Thornebrook Village, Gainesville

29th annual GFAA Art Festival at Thornebrook. Over 120 fine art booths among the meandering paths in tree covered Thornebrook Village. Music, children's activities, food.

Creative B Movie Series

Saturday, Jul 6 7:00p

Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville

Don’t miss the movie “King Kong.” Join the Museum every Saturday in July for a free movie screening and explore the balance between science and art with our expert panel.

Can You Dig It?

Saturday, Mar 15 10:00a

Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville

Dig into geology and discover the ground beneath your feet. Enjoy hands-on activities and watch demonstrations of volcanic eruptions...

ButterflyFest

Saturday, Oct 19 10:00a

Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville

Explore the lives of bats, bees, birds and butterflies at this fall’s ButterflyFest! Learn about butterfly gardening, native pollinators, conservation, backyard wildlife and more...

Art in Archer: Cave Painting

Wednesday, Jun 12 3:00p

Archer Branch Library, Archer

Come paint like a cave man! Learn about famous cave paintings and create a painting of your own.

Creative B Movie Series

Saturday, Jul 27 7:00p

Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville

Join the Museum for a screening of “Trail of the Skunk Ape.” Join the Museum every Saturday in July for a free movie screening and explore the balance between science and art with our expert panel.

Creative B Movie Series

Saturday, Jul 20 7:00p

Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville

Don’t miss the movie “Creature of the Black Lagoon." Join the Museum every Saturday in July for a free movie screening and explore the balance between science and art with our expert panel.

Gallery Talk: Jason Steuber, Cofrin Curator of Asian Art

Sunday, Jun 2 3:00p

Harn Museum of Art, Gainesville

"Much Ado About Portraits," with Jason Steuber, Cofrin Curator of Asian Art

INfest

Saturday, May 25 4:00p

THE JAM, Gainesville

A two day art and music showcase. Local artists Bill Perry, James Lantz, Amanda Samuels, Catherine Lisle, and SAW,(the Sequential Artists Workshop) will be showing and selling their work...

Story Time at the Harn

Wednesday, Jun 26 11:00a

Harn Museum of Art, Gainesville

Join Harn Museum Guard and librarian, Jason Heckathorn for a reading of “Art Dog” and learn what it is like to be a security guard in an art museum. For children, ages 3 – 5...

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