Events

The Haggerty Museum of Art's exhibitions and programs are free, open to the public, and take place on Marquette's campus unless otherwise noted.

Upcoming events

 


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The Eleanor H. Boheim Distinguished Lecture 2026
Monday, October 26, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Reception, 7:00 p.m. Lecture
Raynor Memorial Library, Beaumier Suites, 1355 West Wisconsin Avenue
Marquette University campus

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Dr. Kim Sajet, the Donna and Donald Baumgartner Director of the Milwaukee Art Museum and former director of the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., will share her recent experiences and offer insights into how scholars might begin safeguarding the historical record for future generations.



Theotokos Lecture: The Virgin Mary as a Shared Figure? A Christian-Muslim Dialogue
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 5 to 7 p.m.

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Please join us for a lecture considering where, when, and how Mary has been used to connect or divide Christians and Muslims. The talk will be led by Dr. Rita George-Tvrtković, Dean and Professor of Theology at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake, followed by a response from Marquette professor Dr. Irfan Omar, and further dialogue with the audience. Learn more.


Lunchtime Talk by Rita George Tvrtkovic, PhD: Our Lady of Victory or Our Lady of Beauty? Christian Marian Art for/against Muslims
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, noon

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Please join us for a Lunchtime Talk by Dr. Rita George-Tvrtković, Dean and Professor of Theology at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake. This presentation will contrast two sets of Christian Marian images that relate to Islam: those that show Mary against Muslims ("Our Lady of Victory"), versus more positive images with the potential to bring Christians and Muslims together. Learn more.


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Living Archives: An African Community Day
Saturday, November 14, 2026, noon to 4 p.m.

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Living Archives invites visitors to experience the living traditions of the African diaspora through food, storytelling, dance, conversation, and art. Presented in conjunction with the Haggerty Museum of Art's Fall 2026 exhibition theme The Otherworld is Home, these experiences explore how cultural memory is preserved, shared, and renewed across generations, transforming the museum into a vibrant space for community connection and exchange. Learn more.


Gallery Talk by Dr. Joseph Ogbonnaya
November 18, 2026, noon

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Join us for a gallery talk with Dr. Joseph Ogbonnaya, Associate Professor of Theology at Marquette University and author of African Perspectives on Culture and World Christianity. Dr. Ogbonnaya will discuss the vital role of culture in Iké Udé’s work and its universal significance. Learn more.


On Display Global 2026
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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Join us for On Display Global 2026, a meditative living sculpture court created by Heidi Latsky Dance and directed by Catey Ott Thompson in honor of the UN’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Learn more.


Talks by 2027 Nohl Jurors
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 6 p.m.

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The three jurors who will be selecting the recipients of the 2027 Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Mary L. Nohl Fund for Individual Artists Fellowships will give a public talk about their institutions and curatorial interests.