Boca Museum of Art Presents Free Admission on Thursdays
Committed to providing Museum access to the entire community, the Boca Museum of Art will offer free access to the general public every Thursday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM during the months of June, July, and August.
“Thanks to a generous grant from an anonymous donor, the Museum is pleased to announce it will be free every Thursday this summer,” said Interim Director, Irvin Lippman. “It is by opening our doors free of charge that we embark on an opportunity to introduce many more members of our community and visitors to the wonders of the Boca Museum of Art. What a great opportunity to explore our newly installed galleries as well as visit our special summer exhibitions. The Museum continues to rely principally on private support from individuals through memberships and admissions, as well as support from foundations, corporations, and government agencies. We are certain that free Thursdays will do much to create new opportunities for people to make the Museum an indispensable part of their lives.”
The Museum additionally will be open for extended hours with special activities and programs from 5:30 to 8:00 PM on Thursday June 26, July 24, and August 28. The first Late Night Thursday event on June 26 will include a free glass of wine, a 30% Museum Store discount, gallery tours, and a cash bar. From 5:30 to 6:30 PM, curator Marisa J. Pascucci will lead a guided tour of the exhibition gallery.
A diverse spectrum of exhibitions and collections will be on display during the months free Thursdays are offered. Through July 27, the Boca Museum of Art presents the exhibition Afghan Rugs: The Contemporary Art of Central Asia, an international exhibition from one of the most distinct collections of Afghan war rugs in the world. Also on display is Elaine Reichek: The Eye of the Needle, featuring the works of the conceptual artist known for her needlework with a feminist and multicultural twist. From August 9 through October 26, the Museum presents the 63rd Annual All Florida Juried Competition and Exhibition. As the state’s oldest annual juried competition, the All Florida highlights the creative talent of Florida’s independent artists.
