Open House
March 29, 2025
- Upcoming
- Event
Join us for a full day of free activities for all ages that celebrate the opening of four new exhibitions. Explore the cutting-edge of culture with tours, talks, and artmaking activities. Meet the artists, learn about their exhibitions, and get a behind-the-scenes understanding of how they create their work.
Bring the kids for a drawing workshop taught by legendary artist Alanis Obomsawin, or drop by the galleries to hear Whitney Claflin read poetry. Pop into our bookstore to pick up a signed copy of Julien Ceccaldi’s latest comic or a creative gift. Spend time outside in our courtyard hanging out on Yto Barada’s sculpture Le Grand Soir and take in views of the LIC skyline.
For a night you won’t forget, attend a kiki ball, hosted by artist DonChristian Jones, and featuring some of the city’s most exciting performers. Whether you’re only in town for the weekend or looking to explore in your own backyard, don’t miss this one-day-only Open House at MoMA PS1.
Conversation
1:30 p.m.
Join legendary filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin for a conversation on six decades of her work with anthropologist Faye Ginsburg. Space is limited and RSVP is required.
Poetry
2 p.m.
Head to the galleries for a marathon reading of poems and other texts by Whitney Claflin.
Workshop
3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Families with kids ages 5+ are invited to participate in a drawing workshop with artist Alanis Obomsawin and Teen Art Salon. Space is limited and RSVP is required.
Talk
4 p.m.
Explore Julien Ceccaldi’s site-specific works in a gallery talk by the artist with Kari Rittenbach, Assistant Curator.
Book Signing
5 p.m.
Julien Ceccaldi will sign copies of his newest comic book, Tasteful (2024), in Artbook @ MoMA PS1.
Party
6 p.m.
Attend the Gotham Ball, a kiki ball that celebrates ballroom culture by legendary and new performers, organized by DonChristian Jones, Mother Omi Unbothered Balenciaga, Ivy Unbothered Mugler, and Icon Alex Juicy Mugler. Space is limited and RSVP is required.
