You are invited to the inaugural Spring Art Celebration for +1 youth members and their guests! Enjoy an evening of music, fun, and engaging art experiences for all in celebration of the opening of two new exhibitions: Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon and Christian Marclay: Doors.

Dance to music by A Trike Called Funk, make a pencil pouch inspired by Stanley Whitney’s colorful paintings, and get your own  +1 logo cap with art by a graffiti artist—customized just for you! All activities are designed and presented by artists and educators in this fun evening celebrating art and your own creativity.  

This is a special opportunity for +1 members (youth 18 and under) and their families to enjoy a unique art experience. Each +1 member may invite one adult guest for free! Don’t miss out – RSVP today!

For questions, please email plus1@icaboston.org.

Music and Dancing

Groove with A Trike Called Funk, a pop party on three wheels! This participatory dance and music event is led by emcee and dance educator Aaron Myers and DJ Edward Galan.

Get Creative

Express your signature style! Event participants receive a +1 logo baseball cap* that you can have customized just for you by a Boston graffiti artist.
*While supplies last

Plus, make your own artwork inspired by the Stanley Whitney exhibition in the Bank of America Art Lab. Create a colorful keepsake pencil pouch using bold colors, abstraction, and musical inspiration found in Whitney’s artwork. Participation is drop-in on a first-come, first-served basis. Last entry 15 minutes before closing.

Gallery Talks + Activities | 4:30, 5:30, 6:00 + 6:30 PM

4:30 + 6:00 PM
Learn more about Stanley Whitney’s art via a guided sketching activity and pop-up talk in the galleries.

5:30 + 6:30 PM
Explore different styles of portraiture in our collection, and be inspired to create your own portrait during this interactive gallery activity.

Each session is 30 minutes long and is led by a youth educator.

Food and Refreshments

The ICA Wine + Coffee Bar will be open until 8:30 PM with a selection of soft drinks and light bites.

Plus, get a neighborhood discount at Greco! Show your ICA entry sticker at Greco on April 25 to save 10% off your purchase.

Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon is organized by the Buffalo AKG Art Museum.

The exhibition is curated by Cathleen Chaffee, Charles Balbach Chief Curator, Buffalo AKG Art Museum. The ICA/Boston’s presentation is organized by Ruth Erickson, Barbara Lee Chief Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs, with Tessa Bachi Haas, Assistant Curator.

With warmest thanks, we gratefully acknowledge the generosity of Gagosian and the ICA’s Avant Guardian Society in making the ICA’s presentation of this exhibition possible.

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Christian Marclay: Doors is organized by Tessa Bachi Haas, Assistant Curator.