Upcoming Events and Classes
Independent Studio for Advanced Ceramics Artists
April 1-30
Join the Jackson Pottery and Clay Guild at the Ella Sharp Museum for April independent studio time. Utilize the ceramics studio and equipment during open studio hours. Independent Studio is available Tuesday through Friday from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
Princess and Superhero Tea Party
April 19
Spend a day with your little ones at the Ella Sharp Museum. Join our princesses and superheroes for meet and greets, snacks, refreshments, activities, and most importantly – FUN! Don’t forget to dress up as your favorite princess, superhero, or character. Tickets include everything above plus free admission to our galleries.
20th Annual Art, Beer, & Wine Festival
June 7
We’re raising our glass to the 20th Anniversary of our largest annual fundraiser of the year: The Art, Beer, and Wine Festival! Join your friends (and make new ones) at Jackson, Michigan’s largest tasting events. A favorite community tradition, we’ll showcase Michigan’s best wineries, breweries, cider mills, and local artists. Guests will also enjoy a tasty line-up of food vendors with live music throughout the grounds and in our historic Hillside Farmlane courtyard for a perfect summer day.
Keep an Eye Out for:
- Thursday, April 24th – Ella’s Picnic on Farmlane
- Saturday, May 10th – Free Museum Day
- Thursday, June 26th – Patio Party
- Thursday, July 10th – Tyree Guyton Private Reception
- Thursday, July 31st – Patio Party
- Thursday, August 7th – Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
- Saturday, August 16th – Paws on Farmlane
- Thursday, September 11th – Patio Party
- Wednesday, September 17th – 40 Years in the Hood: School Field Trip Day
- Saturday, September 27th – Fall Festival
- Thursday, October 2nd – Doug Jones Private Reception
- Saturday, October 18th – Halloween on Farmlane
- Friday, November 28th – JCAA Artist Market
- Saturday, December 6th – JCHS Civil War Living Quarters
- Saturday, December 13th – Christmas on Farmlane