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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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. Support for this program is generously provided by Lilly Endowment Inc. 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 to 7:30 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.