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Format: 2026-04-18
Format: 2026-04-18
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    A bright, modern art classroom features tables set with art supplies, black chairs, and a vibrant mural of colorful flowers on the wall. Perpetual Gratitude and an artists statement are displayed beside the mural.
    Art Making, ICA Kids

    Perpetual Gratitude

    Sat, Apr 18, 12–4 PM
    Sun, Apr 19, 12–4 PM
    Sat, May 2, 12–4 PM
    More Dates
    A gallery with white walls displays various paintings and framed artworks. A person in dark clothing walks in the background near a hallway
    Free, Talks, Tours + Workshops

    Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now Exhibition Tour 

    Sat, Apr 18, 1 PM
    Sat, Apr 25, 2:30 PM
    Sat, May 2, 2:30 PM
    More Dates
    A suspended triangular installation made of hanging black strings forms a geometric shape, with a subtle orange-red gradient visible within the strands, set against a plain white wall and gray floor.
    Free, Talks, Tours + Workshops

    To My Best Friend Exhibition Tour

    Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 PM
    Sat, Aug 8, 2:30 PM
    Sat, Aug 15, 2:30 PM
    More Dates
    Seven performers, wearing earth-toned clothing and scarves, looking forward with serious expressions.
    Dance

    Chavi Bansal’s Vimoksha Dance Company

    Sat, Apr 18, 8 PM
    Portrait of Curatorial Assistant Meghan Clare Considine in the Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now exhibition
    Talks, Tours + Workshops

    Gallery Talk: Khalid Kodi and Meghan Clare Considine on Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now 

    Sun, Apr 19, 2 PM
    Adults and children gather around tables, deeply engaged in arts and crafts. A logo in corner for Boston Family Days, City of Boston
    Free, ICA Kids

    Boston Family Days

    Tue, Apr 21, 10 AM–5 PM
    Wed, Apr 22, 10 AM–5 PM
    Thu, Apr 23, 10 AM–5 PM
    More Dates
    An older man and a young boy stand closely together, viewing a colorful painting with a grid of floral patterns in an art gallery. Their backs are to the camera as they observe the artwork.
    Art Making, ICA Kids

    April Vacation Week Art Lab

    Tue, Apr 21, 12–4 PM
    Wed, Apr 22, 12–4 PM
    Thu, Apr 23, 12–4 PM
    More Dates
    Two people stand close together, viewed from behind, looking at a vibrant abstract painting dominated by red and pink hues in an art gallery.
    Free

    ICA Free Thursday Night

    Thu, Apr 23, 5–9 PM
    Thu, Apr 30, 5–9 PM
    Thu, May 7, 5–9 PM
    More Dates
    Two dancers from Rashaun Mitchell + Silas Riener: Open Machine strike expressive poses on stage; one balances on one hand with a high leg extension, while the other arches gracefully towards her against a black background.
    Dance, ICA Live, Music

    Rashaun Mitchell + Silas Riener: Open Machine

    Fri, Apr 24, 8 PM
    Sat, Apr 25, 8 PM
    An illustration of a red View-Master toy with two eyepieces, each showing a stylized face. Above, the text reads gaf VIEW-MASTER. A white label in the center says, Double Consciousness is the dual self-perception.
    Tours + Workshops

    Derrick Adams: View Master Exhibition Tour

    Sat, Apr 25, 1 PM
    Sun, Apr 26, 1 PM
    Sat, May 2, 1 PM
    More Dates
    Tables set with decor and vibrant table clothes fill the Lobby of the ICA

    ICA Women’s Luncheon

    Mon, Apr 27, 12 PM
    A group of people look at framed portraits hanging in a brightly lit gallery with purple-tinted walls and large windows showing water outside.
    Free, ICA Teens

    ICA Teens Spring Showcase

    Thu, Apr 30, 5:30–8 PM
    First Fridays

    First Fridays: burned 4u

    Fri, May 1, 6–10 PM
    Exterior view of a modern building with large glass windows and a staircase on the facade. People walk nearby on a clear day, and the letters ICA are visible on the upper section of the building.
    Free

    Bank of America Museums on Us

    Sat, May 2, 10 AM–5 PM
    Sun, May 3, 10 AM–5 PM
    Sat, Jun 6, 10 AM–5 PM
    More Dates
    A family sitting at a table doing arts and crafts. An adult and young girl work closely together, while another adult in a cap focuses on a project. Art supplies are scattered across the table; a colorful mural is behind them.
    Art Making, Free, ICA Kids

    Play Date: Free Family Art Day

    Sun, May 3, 10 AM–3 PM
    Sun, Jun 7, 10 AM–3 PM
    Sun, Jul 5, 10 AM–3 PM
    More Dates
    Art Making, Free

    Art-Making After Dark

    Thu, May 7, 6–8:30 PM
    A wall display of 25 neatly arranged gray dress shirts, each buttoned up with the collars open and black fabric inside, giving the illusion of shirt fronts mounted on the wall. A light fixture is visible above.
    ICA Members, Talks

    Member Tour: Derrick Adams: View Master

    Fri, May 8, 6:30 PM
    A group of people, including children and adults, gather around a display table with open sketchbooks as colorful abstract art hangs on the wall behind them.
    ICA Kids, Tours + Workshops

    Family ART-trek

    Sun, May 10, 11 AM
    Sun, Jun 14, 11 AM
    Sun, Jul 12, 11 AM
    More Dates
    Five people pose dramatically in a black-and-white, artistic photo for Shamel Pitts TRIBE Marks of Red.
    Dance, ICA Live

    Shamel Pitts | TRIBE: Marks of RED

    Fri, May 15, 8 PM
    Sat, May 16, 8 PM
    Groups of people walk towards the ICA Watershed
    At the Watershed, ICA Members

    Opening Reception: Lucy Raven: Rounds 

    Tue, May 19, 6–8 PM
    Headshot of Erika Umali in New York
    Free, Talks, Tours + Workshops

    Gallery Talk: Erika Umali on To My Best Friend

    Sun, May 24, 2 PM
    Two women stand side by side on a sidewalk at night, with a street and buildings in the background. The woman on the left wears a dark coat, and the woman on the right wears a gray top and jeans. Both face the camera.
    ICA Live, Music

    Smerz

    Fri, May 29, 8 PM
    Black and white portrait of a man with a bald top, bushy beard, and unique hair styled into pointed tufts on each side. He wears glasses and has a slightly raised eyebrow, giving a curious expression.
    Talks

    AIGA Boston + ICA Present Rick Griffith 

    Thu, Jun 4, 7–8 PM
    A lively group of people enjoy an outdoor party at dusk, cheering as two women limbo under an orange pool noodle. String lights glow above and everyone looks excited and festive.
    First Fridays

    First Fridays: Poolside Pride

    Fri, Jun 5, 5:30–9:30 PM
    At the Watershed, Free, Talks

    Gallery Talk: Ruth Erickson on Lucy Raven: Rounds

    Sun, Jun 7, 2 PM
    A person with long, wavy blonde hair and dramatic makeup poses against a blue gradient background. Text above and beside them promotes Project Creatine, a new opera starring Creatine Price, with credits to Lex Brown, Samuel Beebe, and Danny Zelibor.
    ICA Live, Music

    [Project Creatine]

    Fri, Jun 12, 8 PM
    A group of people sitting closely together at an outdoor event. Several are smiling and posing for a selfie, while others hold drinks and chat, enjoying the lively atmosphere.
    ICA Members

    Member Summer Kickoff

    Fri, Jun 26, 6–9 PM
    A headshot image of Jeff De Blois.
    Talks, Tours + Workshops

    Gallery Talk: Jeffrey De Blois on Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now 

    Sun, Jun 28, 2 PM
    A woman in a vibrant blue and white dress stands confidently on outdoor stairs, surrounded by people sitting and chatting. Modern glass buildings and string lights are visible in the background.
    First Fridays

    First Fridays: Island Stylin’

    Fri, Jul 10, 5:30–9:30 PM
    A person with long, dark hair smiles at the camera. They are wearing a blue and white floral patterned shawl.

    Gallery Talk: Tessa Bachi Haas on Derrick Adams: View Master 

    Sun, Jul 19, 2 PM
    People painting outside on the ICA grandstand
    Art Making, Free

    Watercolor by the Water 

    Fri, Jul 24, 12–2 PM
    Fri, Aug 21, 12–2 PM
    Two women in white dresses stand by a railing at an outdoor event. One smiles, while the other takes a photo with her phone. People in white attire and string lights decorate the steps in the background.
    First Fridays

    First Fridays: White Hot Vol. 11

    Fri, Aug 7, 5:30–9:30 PM
    A group of people dance and celebrate under string lights at night. Two people in the center face opposite directions, smiling and dancing, while others take photos and enjoy the lively atmosphere around them.
    Free, ICA Teens

    Teen Night: Summer 2026

    Wed, Aug 12, 6–9 PM
    A modern event space with white couches, colorful pillows, blue uplighting, hanging translucent fabric decorations, and a stage with instruments. “ICA Gala 2025” is projected on the wall. The ambiance is vibrant and elegant.

    ICA Gala 2026

    Fri, Nov 13, 7 PM

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