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Due to inclement weather, the ICA will open at 11 am on Tue, Jan 26.

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Art Making

At Seaport Studio

Dance

Film

First Fridays

Free

ICA Kids

ICA Live

ICA Teens

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Tours + Workshops

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, Jan 29, 5–9 PM

Thu, Feb 5, 5–9 PM

Thu, Feb 12, 5–9 PM

More Dates

Art Making, Free

Art-Making After Dark

Thu, Jan 29, 6–8:30 PM

Thu, Feb 12, 6–8:30 PM

Thu, Mar 12, 6–8:30 PM

More Dates

A woman in a yellow dress performs on a dark stage, her arms raised and bent at the elbows, with her long hair styled in a braid.

Dance, Special Events

Mar Parrilla Site-Responsive Performance

Thu, Jan 29, 7 PM

A close-up of a man with sweat on his face, standing among a group of people under bright sunlight. White handwritten text and film credits are overlaid across the image.

Film

BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions

Fri, Jan 30, 7 PM

A group of people stands closely together in a gallery, intently observing a large, textured blue artwork displayed on a white wall. Some lean forward to examine the details during the tour.

Tours + Workshops

An Indigenous Present Exhibition Tour

Sat, Jan 31, 1 PM

Sat, Feb 7, 1 PM

Sun, Feb 8, 1 PM

More Dates

a child and a man are crafting at a table covered, in front of a bright mural. The man assists the child, both focused on their activity, while another person in a red hoodie sits nearby.

Free, ICA Kids

Play Date: Free Family Art Day

Sun, Feb 1, 10 AM–3 PM

Sun, Mar 1, 10 AM–3 PM

Sun, Apr 5, 10 AM–3 PM

Free

Boston Family Days

Sun, Feb 1, 10 AM–5 PM

Sun, Feb 8, 10 AM–5 PM

Sun, Mar 1, 10 AM–5 PM

More Dates

In a vibrant abstract artwork, red and orange hues form irregular patterns on a glossy surface

Talks, Virtual events

Online Series: Art, Artists, and Abstraction in An Indigenous Present

Wed, Feb 4, 2–3 PM

Wed, Feb 11, 2–3 PM

Wed, Feb 25, 2–3 PM

A paved road passes under a large, naturally formed rock arch with layered, reddish stone. Blue sky and distant, rocky hills are visible through the opening in the arch.

Film, Free

Intaglios of Breath and Light: An Indigenous Present Short Film Program

Thu, Feb 5, 5–9 PM

A mural on a brick wall features portraits of prominent Black figures, street signs reading Malcolm X Blvd, the word HOPE, peace signs, and ROXBURY spelled out in both letters and American Sign Language.

Free, ICA Teens

Exhibition Opening at BPL Central Library in Copley Square for Still Here: A Journey of Public Art in Boston

Thu, Feb 5, 6–7:30 PM

At ICA First Fridays in March, a couple dances closely at the party. The woman with curly hair wears a patterned dress, while the man with glasses dons a hat and red suit. He holds a drink as they embrace, surrounded by a lively crowd.

First Fridays

First Fridays: Red Hot Vol. 6

Fri, Feb 6, 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, Feb 7, 10 AM–5 PM

Sun, Feb 8, 10 AM–5 PM

Sat, Mar 7, 10 AM–5 PM

More Dates

A woman in a blue shirt sits and looks up thoughtfully in front of a colorful mural that reads Together We Shine on a bright blue wall.

Art Making, ICA Kids

Perpetual Gratitude

Sat, Feb 7, 12–4 PM

Sun, Feb 8, 12–4 PM

Sat, Feb 14, 12–4 PM

More Dates

A geometric installation of hanging black strings forms a suspended triangular shape from the ceiling, with an orange gradient pattern visible among the strands against a white wall.

Tours + Workshops

To My Best Friend Exhibition Tour

Sat, Feb 7, 2:30 PM

Sat, Feb 14, 2:30 PM

Sat, Feb 21, 2:30 PM

More Dates

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, Feb 8, 11 AM

Sun, Mar 8, 11 AM

A colorful painting from AAMARP, shown at ICA Boston, depicts two people with dark blue skin on a patterned couch in a room with a yellow wall and red curtain. One figure wears white with red patterns; the other stands in a yellow dress.

ICA Members

Opening Reception: Say it Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now and To My Best Friend

Tue, Feb 10, 6:30–7:30 PM

Black and white collage featuring portraits of prominent Black figures, African-inspired art, historical scenes, and maps. Influenced by AAMARP and ICA Boston, leaders and cultural symbols are integrated into a richly detailed, layered composition.

Free

Community Celebration: Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now and To My Best Friend

Tue, Feb 10, 7:30–9 PM

A person stands facing a large digital screen displaying a glowing circuit board pattern on the left and scattered floating digital shards on the right, resembling data emerging from the circuitry.

ICA Live

Patrick Blenkarn and Milton Lim: asses.masses

Sat, Feb 14, 2 PM

Sat, Feb 21, 2 PM

Four people stand together in an art gallery, smiling and talking. Framed artwork hangs on the white wall behind them.

Free

Presidents’ Day: Free Admission

Mon, Feb 16, 10 AM–5 PM

A person with curly hair and layered necklaces poses with a large yellow sunflower covering their mouth, eyes closed, against a warm orange-red background.

At Seaport Studio, Free, ICA Teens

ICA Teens Picture Day 2026

Thu, Feb 19, 1–4 PM

Free, Talks

The Artist’s Voice: Jeffrey Gibson with Nora Burnett Abrams

Thu, Feb 26, 7 PM

Illustration of diverse people and animals holding hands around a globe, with a banner reading “THE CURRENT: US.” There are icons and stars in the background, creating a sense of unity and community.

Free, ICA Teens

THE CURRENT: US

Fri, Feb 27, 5–7 PM

A man paints at a table covered with canvases and art supplies in a busy studio. Colorful abstract and figurative artworks, reflecting the vibrant spirit of AAMARP, are displayed on the wall behind him.

ICA Members

Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now Member Tour

Fri, Feb 27, 6:30 PM

A surreal, colorful painting of faceless figures in dynamic poses, with swirling black fabric, an American flag, a school bus, and floating heads set against a geometric, red-toned background.

ICA Members

Cocktails with the Curator: Say It Loud: AAMARP 1977 to Now

Tue, Mar 3, 6–8 PM

Two women dance and sing joyfully at a party; one wears a yellow outfit and holds drinks, the other is in a black top and jeans. People around them enjoy the lively atmosphere.

First Fridays

First Fridays: R&B Night with Silk

Fri, Mar 6, 6–10 PM

Six dancers perform on a dark stage; one stands alone left, two pairs kneel and interact right, while one dancer leaps dramatically in mid-air at center, arms raised, against a simple black background.

Dance

Gibney Company

Fri, Mar 13, 8 PM

Sat, Mar 14, 8 PM

A textile artwork depicts a woman with an afro, gold hoop earrings, and a red top, holding a brown grocery bag containing lettuce and currency, set against a dark background.

Free, Talks

Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now Exhibition Tour

Sat, Mar 14, 1 PM

Sun, Mar 15, 1 PM

Sat, Mar 21, 1 PM

More Dates

A group of diverse women stand together in a rustic wooden room with string lights, dressed in elegant and stylish outfits, looking confidently at the camera.

ICA Live, Music

Lorelei Ensemble: LOOK UP

Fri, Mar 20, 8 PM

Sat, Mar 21, 8 PM

A woman with long dark hair, her face partially illuminated by a beam of light, with a soft-focus background of rocks and dim surroundings.

ICA Live, Music

Maria Somerville

Sun, Mar 22, 8 PM

Two vintage cars are parked in front of a brick building. A sign on the wall reads AAMARP of NJ, 2nd floor-11 Leon with an arrow pointing left. The photo appears to be in black and white.

Free, Talks

The Artist’s Voice: L’Merchie Frazier, Reginald L. Jackson, and Shea Justice, with Jeffrey De Blois

Thu, Mar 26, 7 PM

A large group of people form a conga line in a dimly lit room with purple lights, wearing matching black shirts with colorful lettering, appearing to celebrate and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Free, ICA Teens

Teen Night: Spring 2026

Fri, Mar 27, 6–9 PM

A handmade quilt designed to look like an old-fashioned TV displaying a colorful test pattern, reminiscent of an Opening Reception: Derrick Adams: View Master, with patchwork bars on the screen and two large black dials on the right side.

Opening Reception: Derrick Adams: View Master

Tue, Apr 14, 7–9 PM

Five dancers in varied, expressive poses perform on stage among draped fabric and sheets, with warm lighting and sheer curtains in the background, creating a dynamic and dramatic scene.

Dance

KAIROS Dance Theater

Fri, Apr 17, 8 PM

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

Two women and a child walk past a wall with a large Coca-Cola sign.

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

Sun, Apr 19, 2 PM

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

A stylized illustration of a person with curly hair riding a black spring playground toy shaped like a horse, featuring a rainbow mane and tail, with geometric blue and green shapes in the background.

The Artist’s Voice: Derrick Adams with Salamishah Tillet

Thu, May 7, 7 PM

Dancers perform expressive, dynamic movements in a studio with large windows, their silhouettes mid-motion, highlighting energy and fluidity in the group choreography.

Dance, ICA Live

Shamel Pitts | TRIBE: Marks of RED

Fri, May 15, 8 PM

Sat, May 16, 8 PM

Gallery Talk: Erika Umali on To My Best Friend

Sun, May 24, 2 PM

A person with long platinum blonde hair poses confidently in a bold, blue-patterned puffy coat with an oversized collar, black gloves, and dramatic makeup, set against a deep red background.

ICA Live, Music

[Project Creatine]

Fri, Jun 12, 8 PM

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

Sun, Jun 28, 2 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

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