SUNDAY
20
SEPTEMBER
Cantor Arts Center
137 upcoming events for kids and families at Cantor Arts Center, straight from the calendar we read every week.
Museum · Stanford · Updated September 16, 2026
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Upcoming events here (137)
The next 40 of 137, refreshed daily.
Before 3D printing, there was photosculpture. Curated by Patrick R. Crowley, Associate Curator of European Art, Solid Pictures is the first major exhibition to explore these largely overlooked objects first conceived in 1859 by the twenty-nine-year-old French artist and inventor François Willème. Employing projection t…
Carolyn Lazard: Long Take is a multimedia exhibition that begins with a score for a performance and unfolds as a series of interventions that engage accessibility as an artistic material. Made in collaboration with dancer Jerron Herman and poet and artist Joselia Rebekah Hughes, the central work, Leans, Reverses (2022)…
JANE! An intimate exploration of Gilded Age excess and the enigmatic life and death of Jane Stanford
Curated by Associate Curator of European Art, Patrick R. Crowley, JANE! celebrates the aesthetic and affective excesses of Jane Stanford, the Gilded Age founder and matriarch of Stanford University. Bringing together precious keepsakes, souvenirs, archaeological detritus, and spooky messages from beyond the grave, the…
In Focus: Asian American Art from the Collection showcases recent acquisitions made through the Cantor’s Asian American Art Initiative (AAAI), offering a glimpse into one of the fastest-growing areas of the museum’s collection. Many of the works on view are being presented for the first time. Founded in 2018 by Stanfor…
Discover new details, perspectives, and connections with Cantor’s “A Closer Look” tours. Led by a Stanford Student Guide or volunteer Museum Engagement Guide, each tour focuses on three to four artworks organized around a theme, providing participants with opportunities for contemplation and conversation. First come, f…
Explore the Cantor's collections with a museum engagement guide who will lead you through a selection of works from different cultures and time periods. Participants are welcomed to participate in the conversation and provide their thoughts on themes explored throughout the tour but are also free to engage at their own…
Learn from a trained docent as you walk among the diverse collection of outdoor sculpture surrounding the Cantor Art Center. Meet at the entrance to the museum. Public Tours: 3rd Sunday of each month 2 pm; meet in front of museum, rain or shine Admission Info Tours do not require a reservation and are free of charge. F…
MONDAY
21
SEPTEMBER
Before 3D printing, there was photosculpture. Curated by Patrick R. Crowley, Associate Curator of European Art, Solid Pictures is the first major exhibition to explore these largely overlooked objects first conceived in 1859 by the twenty-nine-year-old French artist and inventor François Willème. Employing projection t…
Carolyn Lazard: Long Take is a multimedia exhibition that begins with a score for a performance and unfolds as a series of interventions that engage accessibility as an artistic material. Made in collaboration with dancer Jerron Herman and poet and artist Joselia Rebekah Hughes, the central work, Leans, Reverses (2022)…
JANE! An intimate exploration of Gilded Age excess and the enigmatic life and death of Jane Stanford
Curated by Associate Curator of European Art, Patrick R. Crowley, JANE! celebrates the aesthetic and affective excesses of Jane Stanford, the Gilded Age founder and matriarch of Stanford University. Bringing together precious keepsakes, souvenirs, archaeological detritus, and spooky messages from beyond the grave, the…
In Focus: Asian American Art from the Collection showcases recent acquisitions made through the Cantor’s Asian American Art Initiative (AAAI), offering a glimpse into one of the fastest-growing areas of the museum’s collection. Many of the works on view are being presented for the first time. Founded in 2018 by Stanfor…
THURSDAY
24
SEPTEMBER
JANE! An intimate exploration of Gilded Age excess and the enigmatic life and death of Jane Stanford
Curated by Associate Curator of European Art, Patrick R. Crowley, JANE! celebrates the aesthetic and affective excesses of Jane Stanford, the Gilded Age founder and matriarch of Stanford University. Bringing together precious keepsakes, souvenirs, archaeological detritus, and spooky messages from beyond the grave, the…
Before 3D printing, there was photosculpture. Curated by Patrick R. Crowley, Associate Curator of European Art, Solid Pictures is the first major exhibition to explore these largely overlooked objects first conceived in 1859 by the twenty-nine-year-old French artist and inventor François Willème. Employing projection t…
Carolyn Lazard: Long Take is a multimedia exhibition that begins with a score for a performance and unfolds as a series of interventions that engage accessibility as an artistic material. Made in collaboration with dancer Jerron Herman and poet and artist Joselia Rebekah Hughes, the central work, Leans, Reverses (2022)…
In Focus: Asian American Art from the Collection showcases recent acquisitions made through the Cantor’s Asian American Art Initiative (AAAI), offering a glimpse into one of the fastest-growing areas of the museum’s collection. Many of the works on view are being presented for the first time. Founded in 2018 by Stanfor…
FRIDAY
25
SEPTEMBER
Before 3D printing, there was photosculpture. Curated by Patrick R. Crowley, Associate Curator of European Art, Solid Pictures is the first major exhibition to explore these largely overlooked objects first conceived in 1859 by the twenty-nine-year-old French artist and inventor François Willème. Employing projection t…
Carolyn Lazard: Long Take is a multimedia exhibition that begins with a score for a performance and unfolds as a series of interventions that engage accessibility as an artistic material. Made in collaboration with dancer Jerron Herman and poet and artist Joselia Rebekah Hughes, the central work, Leans, Reverses (2022)…
JANE! An intimate exploration of Gilded Age excess and the enigmatic life and death of Jane Stanford
Curated by Associate Curator of European Art, Patrick R. Crowley, JANE! celebrates the aesthetic and affective excesses of Jane Stanford, the Gilded Age founder and matriarch of Stanford University. Bringing together precious keepsakes, souvenirs, archaeological detritus, and spooky messages from beyond the grave, the…
In Focus: Asian American Art from the Collection showcases recent acquisitions made through the Cantor’s Asian American Art Initiative (AAAI), offering a glimpse into one of the fastest-growing areas of the museum’s collection. Many of the works on view are being presented for the first time. Founded in 2018 by Stanfor…
Join us for a tour of our indoor and outdoor Rodin Sculptures! Our collection spans three galleries, an outdoor sculpture garden, and features nearly 100 Rodin sculptures essential to telling his story and representing his groundbreaking engagement with the body. IMAGE: Auguste Rodin (France, 1840–1917), The Age of Bro…
SATURDAY
26
SEPTEMBER
Before 3D printing, there was photosculpture. Curated by Patrick R. Crowley, Associate Curator of European Art, Solid Pictures is the first major exhibition to explore these largely overlooked objects first conceived in 1859 by the twenty-nine-year-old French artist and inventor François Willème. Employing projection t…
Carolyn Lazard: Long Take is a multimedia exhibition that begins with a score for a performance and unfolds as a series of interventions that engage accessibility as an artistic material. Made in collaboration with dancer Jerron Herman and poet and artist Joselia Rebekah Hughes, the central work, Leans, Reverses (2022)…
JANE! An intimate exploration of Gilded Age excess and the enigmatic life and death of Jane Stanford
Curated by Associate Curator of European Art, Patrick R. Crowley, JANE! celebrates the aesthetic and affective excesses of Jane Stanford, the Gilded Age founder and matriarch of Stanford University. Bringing together precious keepsakes, souvenirs, archaeological detritus, and spooky messages from beyond the grave, the…
In Focus: Asian American Art from the Collection showcases recent acquisitions made through the Cantor’s Asian American Art Initiative (AAAI), offering a glimpse into one of the fastest-growing areas of the museum’s collection. Many of the works on view are being presented for the first time. Founded in 2018 by Stanfor…
Join us for a tour of our indoor and outdoor Rodin Sculptures! Our collection spans three galleries, an outdoor sculpture garden, and features nearly 100 Rodin sculptures essential to telling his story and representing his groundbreaking engagement with the body. IMAGE: Auguste Rodin (France, 1840–1917), The Age of Bro…
Discover new details, perspectives, and connections with Cantor’s “A Closer Look” tours. Led by a Stanford Student Guide or volunteer Museum Engagement Guide, each tour focuses on three to four artworks organized around a theme, providing participants with opportunities for contemplation and conversation. First come, f…
SUNDAY
27
SEPTEMBER
Carolyn Lazard: Long Take is a multimedia exhibition that begins with a score for a performance and unfolds as a series of interventions that engage accessibility as an artistic material. Made in collaboration with dancer Jerron Herman and poet and artist Joselia Rebekah Hughes, the central work, Leans, Reverses (2022)…
JANE! An intimate exploration of Gilded Age excess and the enigmatic life and death of Jane Stanford
Curated by Associate Curator of European Art, Patrick R. Crowley, JANE! celebrates the aesthetic and affective excesses of Jane Stanford, the Gilded Age founder and matriarch of Stanford University. Bringing together precious keepsakes, souvenirs, archaeological detritus, and spooky messages from beyond the grave, the…
Before 3D printing, there was photosculpture. Curated by Patrick R. Crowley, Associate Curator of European Art, Solid Pictures is the first major exhibition to explore these largely overlooked objects first conceived in 1859 by the twenty-nine-year-old French artist and inventor François Willème. Employing projection t…
In Focus: Asian American Art from the Collection showcases recent acquisitions made through the Cantor’s Asian American Art Initiative (AAAI), offering a glimpse into one of the fastest-growing areas of the museum’s collection. Many of the works on view are being presented for the first time. Founded in 2018 by Stanfor…
Discover new details, perspectives, and connections with Cantor’s “A Closer Look” tours. Led by a Stanford Student Guide or volunteer Museum Engagement Guide, each tour focuses on three to four artworks organized around a theme, providing participants with opportunities for contemplation and conversation. First come, f…
MONDAY
28
SEPTEMBER
JANE! An intimate exploration of Gilded Age excess and the enigmatic life and death of Jane Stanford
Curated by Associate Curator of European Art, Patrick R. Crowley, JANE! celebrates the aesthetic and affective excesses of Jane Stanford, the Gilded Age founder and matriarch of Stanford University. Bringing together precious keepsakes, souvenirs, archaeological detritus, and spooky messages from beyond the grave, the…
Before 3D printing, there was photosculpture. Curated by Patrick R. Crowley, Associate Curator of European Art, Solid Pictures is the first major exhibition to explore these largely overlooked objects first conceived in 1859 by the twenty-nine-year-old French artist and inventor François Willème. Employing projection t…
Carolyn Lazard: Long Take is a multimedia exhibition that begins with a score for a performance and unfolds as a series of interventions that engage accessibility as an artistic material. Made in collaboration with dancer Jerron Herman and poet and artist Joselia Rebekah Hughes, the central work, Leans, Reverses (2022)…
In Focus: Asian American Art from the Collection showcases recent acquisitions made through the Cantor’s Asian American Art Initiative (AAAI), offering a glimpse into one of the fastest-growing areas of the museum’s collection. Many of the works on view are being presented for the first time. Founded in 2018 by Stanfor…
THURSDAY
1
OCTOBER
Before 3D printing, there was photosculpture. Curated by Patrick R. Crowley, Associate Curator of European Art, Solid Pictures is the first major exhibition to explore these largely overlooked objects first conceived in 1859 by the twenty-nine-year-old French artist and inventor François Willème. Employing projection t…
Carolyn Lazard: Long Take is a multimedia exhibition that begins with a score for a performance and unfolds as a series of interventions that engage accessibility as an artistic material. Made in collaboration with dancer Jerron Herman and poet and artist Joselia Rebekah Hughes, the central work, Leans, Reverses (2022)…
In Focus: Asian American Art from the Collection showcases recent acquisitions made through the Cantor’s Asian American Art Initiative (AAAI), offering a glimpse into one of the fastest-growing areas of the museum’s collection. Many of the works on view are being presented for the first time. Founded in 2018 by Stanfor…
Join Patrick R. Crowley, Assistant Curator of European Art, on this special highlights tour of JANE! JANE! celebrates the aesthetic and affective excesses of Jane Stanford, the Gilded Age founder and matriarch of Stanford University. Bringing together precious keepsakes, souvenirs, archaeological detritus, and spooky m…
FRIDAY
2
OCTOBER
Before 3D printing, there was photosculpture. Curated by Patrick R. Crowley, Associate Curator of European Art, Solid Pictures is the first major exhibition to explore these largely overlooked objects first conceived in 1859 by the twenty-nine-year-old French artist and inventor François Willème. Employing projection t…
Regular programs
- Carolyn Lazard: Long Take
- JANE! An intimate exploration of Gilded Age excess and the enigmatic life and death of Jane Stanford
- Solid Pictures: Photosculpture and the Making of Modern Likeness
- In Focus: Asian American Art from the Collection
- Public Tour | A Closer Look
- Public Tour | Auguste Rodin
- Gallery Conversations | JANE!
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