Get creative on select Free Thursday nights with art-making activities designed by local artists. Plus, visit the galleries, grab a drink from the ICA Wine + Coffee Bar,* and connect over creativity. No experience necessary.
Art-making is free and meets in the State Street Corporation Lobby. While all experience levels are welcome, this workshop is designed for adult audiences. Participation is drop-in on a first-come, first-serve basis as space allows. *Refreshments available for purchase.
Art-Making After Dark: Let’s Dance | January 29
Warm up and dance it out at a drop-in dance workshop led by Bianca DeSousa. In this beginner-friendly session, learn the history and fundamentals of shuffle dance, a high-energy footwork-based dance style usually found in electronic music dance spaces.
Extend your evening of dance with a site-responsive performance by Mar Parrilla.
Dance sessions will pause for a 30-minute intermission at 7 PM. While all experience and ability levels are welcome, this dance class is designed for adults. Comfortable shoes and clothing are recommended.
About Bianca DeSousa:
Bianca DeSousa has been dancing for the majority of her life. She started her shuffle journey at home watching tutorials on social media during the covid lockdown. After taking classes at Urbanity Dance Studio with Carolina Florez, founder of Shuffle Therapy, DeSousa fell in love with shuffling. Today, she continues to express herself through shuffle dance and cutting shapes via choreography and freestyle. She hopes to pass the joy of shuffling on to others as it continues to gain popularity as a dance style here in the United States.
Art-Making After Dark: Fabric of Community | February 12
Explore fiber arts and textiles with exhibiting artist Susan Thompson. Visit the galleries to be inspired by her work in Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now.
Tickets available beginning Wed, Jan 21 at 11 AM.
Art-Making After Dark: Bead Boldly | March 12
Learn about the Indigenous history and fundamentals of beading with a contemporary twist with artist and designer Sebastian Ebarb. Get ready to explore, experiment, and express yourself through art!
About Sebastian Ebarb:
Sebastian Ellington Flying Eagle Ebarb is a designer, artist, writer, educator, and enrolled member of the Choctaw-Apache Tribe of Ebarb. Based in Boston, he is the former Design Director for the City of Boston; a Teaching Professor of Design at Northeastern University; and the founder of Nahi, a design studio focused on accessible, community-rooted work. His creative practice is grounded in Native identity, care, and cultural connection—especially for those living in urban settings.
This program is inspired by Caroline Monnet: Man-made Land.