The High Museum of Art is introducing a monthly free admission day on the third Wednesday of every month starting Jan. 17.
The Art Bridges Foundation, which is based out of Arkanas, is funding the “Access for All” program through January 2027. A press release did not state how much money they are donating. This is one of 64 arts institutions the foundation is currently funding these free days.
The monthly free day is part of High’s new Culture Collective initiative featuring events and classes for adults who want to explore art and creativity and build new skills and social connections, the museum said.
“Through Culture Collective, we aim to foster lifelong learning and growth, celebrate the wonderful diversity of our remarkable city, and embrace accessibility in new and important ways,” said Rand Suffolk, the High’s director. “We are grateful to the Art Bridges Foundation for this strategic and vital investment, and we look forward to welcoming all on these special days.”
Laurel Humble, who oversees Culture Collective, said she hopes the first event Jan. 17 draws at least 500 patrons.
“We see people who are empty nesters who have more free time in their lives as their children leave home, as they start to scale back work or even go into retirement,” Humble said. “We also see folks who might have more flexible jobs and come during the day.”
This new free day will complement an existing UPS Second Sundays, which provides free admission every second Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. targeting families and features music and a variety of special programming. The free Sunday program has been around since 2015 and UPS began sponsoring it earlier this year.
The Access for All Wednesdays will offer attendees access to art classes, gallery conversations and tours and music from jazz artists who normally perform during High’s popular Friday Jazz series.
For more information, visit high.org/event/access-for-all/.
