Featured Events

Upcoming Events and Classes

Princess and Superhero Tea Party

April 19

UPDATE 4/9/2025: We are sad to announce the cancellation of our Princess and Superhero Tea Party. We hope to see you at our future events!

Independent Studio for Advanced Ceramics Artists

May (4-Week Session)

Join the Jackson Pottery and Clay Guild at the Ella Sharp Museum for May independent studio time. Utilize the ceramics studio and equipment during open studio hours.

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:

  • Saturday, May 10th – Free Museum Day
  • Thursday, May 29th – Ella’s Picnic on Farmlane
  • 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 9th – Sensory Friendly Event with Mid-Michigan Autism Assocation
  • Saturday, August 23rd – 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