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October 2024
Free Fall Family Fun Fest
Calling all ghosts and goblins! Join the Witches of Wustum for Free Fall Family Fun Fest, happening this year on Saturday, October 26, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at RAM's Wustum Museum. What spooky surprises are in store for you? RAM is happy to provide more than a few tricks and treats to help you get into the Halloween spirit. Dress in your best costume and strut your stuff in the annual costume parade. Pick a pumpkin from the gourd-geous…
Find out more »August 2025
Full Steam Ahead 2025
Witness an over-the-top spectacle as more than a dozen regional artists collaborate and use a steamroller as a massive printing press! Full Steam Ahead 2025 is free to attend at RAM’s Wustum Museum on Saturday, August 9, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Relief printing is a process where a design is carved into wood or similar materials to make a protruding surface that can be inked and printed on paper or fabric. A team of regional professional artists will use…
Find out more »September 2025
Sketch Racine USA 2025
Urban Sketchers Racine is hosting Sketch Racine USA 2025, September 5 -7. Our events include: Wind Point Lighthouse, River Bend Nature Center, EAVE Rooftop, Belle City Square/Horlick Malt Complex, Inclusive Bean Coffee Shop, Downtown Racine, Hot Shop Glass, Indian Motorcycle, Historic Firehouse 3 Museum, and Piper Farm/Klinkert Barn. Our logo for this event designed by Urban Sketcher/Architect – Brian Wright The Ernst Klinkert Barn is located at 4717 Lathrop Ave., Mt. Pleasant, WI, USA The Bluegrass style barn was built…
Find out more »April 2026
Pop-Up PEEPS® Painting (21+)
Join the Racine Art Museum from 6:00 to 8:30 pm on Tuesday, April 7, for a colorful, behind-the-scenes evening inspired by the iconic PEEPS® Brand marshmallow candy. This event blends art, cocktails, and exclusive access for a truly sweet night out. Start the evening with an after-hours tour of RAM PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition 2026, then head across the street to Hotel Verdant for an artist-guided painting project and an included PEEPS®-inspired cocktail. Limited reservations available. Fees: $65 RAM Members,…
Find out more »PEEPS® Play Sensory Day
Join the Racine Art Museum for a welcoming, low-pressure way for families to explore RAM PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition 2026 through touch, sound, color, and movement, on Saturday, April 11, Noon – 4:00 pm. Designed with sensory accessibility in mind, the program encourages playful exploration while also providing calm spaces for regulation and breaks. Touchy-feely play activities include Sensory Jar Making with Pop-Up Adventures; fun and engaging art, music, games, and other sensory activities; guided visits to RAM PEEPS® Brand…
Find out more »Marshmallow Tales: PEEPS® Story Time
Presented in partnership with the Racine Public Library, Racine Art Museum Docent and storyteller extraordinaire Gail Navratil will be in the RAM galleries from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Friday, April 17, to share a few springtime stories—perfect for kids ages 2–5. You can also create a sweet make-and-take art project inspired by RAM PEEPS® Brand Art Exhibition 2026 while listening to the stories! Marshmallow Tales is included with paid RAM admission.
Find out more »Eye Candy: Bunny Big Top
Step right up to the Bunny Big Top—the inaugural event of Eye Candy, RAM’s newest fundraising event series. This over-the-top sensation promises an unforgettable night of magic, masterpieces, and perhaps just a little bit of mischief as the museum comes alive with circus performers, hands-on activities, carnival games, signature treats, and more. Including free entertainment and activities alongside paid experiences, this vintage-inspired circus welcomes families early in the evening, then transforms into a grown-up funhouse after dark. RAM PEEPS® Brand…
Find out more »July 2026
SPARK! Memory Loss Engagement Program at RAM’s Wustum Museum
Free art experiences for people with memory loss and their care partners. Developed to provide a stimulating, yet non-threatening atmosphere, these creative experiences encourage the person with memory loss to actively engage in the moment and leave with a feeling of accomplishment and worth. Each program offers a unique mix of engagement focused activities explored through visual art conversation, sensory stimulants, creative writing/poetry, music, the art of movement and hands-on art making. SPARK! Meets at the RAM’s Wustum Museum, 2519…
Find out more »August 2026
SPARK! Memory Loss Engagement Program at RAM’s Wustum Museum
Free art experiences for people with memory loss and their care partners. Developed to provide a stimulating, yet non-threatening atmosphere, these creative experiences encourage the person with memory loss to actively engage in the moment and leave with a feeling of accomplishment and worth. Each program offers a unique mix of engagement focused activities explored through visual art conversation, sensory stimulants, creative writing/poetry, music, the art of movement and hands-on art making. SPARK! Meets at the RAM’s Wustum Museum, 2519…
Find out more »September 2026
SPARK! Memory Loss Engagement Program at RAM’s Wustum Museum
Free art experiences for people with memory loss and their care partners. Developed to provide a stimulating, yet non-threatening atmosphere, these creative experiences encourage the person with memory loss to actively engage in the moment and leave with a feeling of accomplishment and worth. Each program offers a unique mix of engagement focused activities explored through visual art conversation, sensory stimulants, creative writing/poetry, music, the art of movement and hands-on art making. SPARK! Meets at the RAM’s Wustum Museum, 2519…
Find out more »Harold Solberg Demonstration
As part of the In/Between Festival, join Racine-based woodturner Harold Solberg for a live demonstration of his craft and creative process. A nationally recognized woodturning artist, Solberg creates bowls, vases, plates, and other forms from local and salvaged wood, highlighting the natural character and beauty of each piece. During the demonstration, he’ll share his approach to selecting and preparing wood, shaping forms on the lathe, and transforming raw materials into finished works of art. In/Between is a new 10-day festival…
Find out more »October 2026
SPARK! Memory Loss Engagement Program at RAM’s Wustum Museum
Free art experiences for people with memory loss and their care partners. Developed to provide a stimulating, yet non-threatening atmosphere, these creative experiences encourage the person with memory loss to actively engage in the moment and leave with a feeling of accomplishment and worth. Each program offers a unique mix of engagement focused activities explored through visual art conversation, sensory stimulants, creative writing/poetry, music, the art of movement and hands-on art making. SPARK! Meets at the RAM’s Wustum Museum, 2519…
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