A Night in Focus: Art and the Essence of Food

Join us for a feast for the eyes and senses as we celebrate the opening of the exhibition All Consuming: Art and the Essence of Food. Explore the representation of food and drink in artworks featured in the exhibition and in the permanent collection galleries. Throughout the evening, enjoy live music in the galleries, a still-life drawing demonstration by artist Melissa Manfull and art-making activities for visitors of all ages.


Free with Museum admission.

Museum Cafe: Refreshments available for purchase at the Museum Cafe. No outside food or drink permitted.

Parking: Limited complimentary parking is available at the Museum. Ridesharing and public transportation are encouraged. More info can be found here.

Spotlight Talks

Join a Museum educator to learn more about selected works from All Consuming: Art and the Essence of Food.

For adults

Collaborative Grid

Collaborate with other visitors to recreate your version of Frans Snyders’ Still Life with Fruits and Vegetables.

For all ages

Drop-in Drawing

Choose from an assortment of drawing materials and learn from a Museum educator as you sketch from still lifes in the galleries.

For all ages

Creating Clay Food

Use fast-drying clay to model your favorite food in miniature form, inspired by the bounty found in the exhibition All Consuming: Art and the Essence of Food.

For children

Artist Demonstration

Watch artist Melissa Manfull masterfully recreate a still life from All Consuming: Art and the Essence of Food.

For all ages

Music in the Galleries

Listen to pop-up harp and cello performances in the galleries.

For all ages