Opening weekend at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art is right around the corner.
On Thursday at 6 p.m., the museum will open its doors to students at University Student Preview Night. According to the museum's website, any University student will be able to explore the new art museum while enjoying music, activities and live screen painting.
The rest of the tri-campus and Michiana community can make their first visit to the museum 24 hours later. Opening night for the general public Friday features a DJ, free food and a cash bar for those of age.
Festivities continue on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Performances from local singers, actors and indigenous groups are scheduled. Artists will demonstrate ceramics, basket weaving and wood panel painting.
Sunday, also from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., activities and food will be available to the public. A violin and cello performance as well as an indigenous dancing, drumming and singing presentation will take place in the afternoon.
The University announced plans for the museum in 2007 and began construction in 2020. The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art replaces the Snite Museum of Art, which will now become the Snite Research Center in the Visual Arts.
Raclin Murphy Museum of Art to open to students Thursday
Raclin Murphy Museum of Art under construction in August, 2023
