Events

TMORA is pleased to collaborate with Anoka County Library to offer fun, free educational programs for youth in the community. On Saturday, July 11, at 10:30 AM, join us at Northtown Library to learn the curious backstory of the Russian nesting doll, interact with samples from the research collection, and use your artistic skills to […]

Featuring: Joanne Opgenorth, violin Denis Evstuhin, piano Erik Wheeler, cello An enchanting evening of chamber music featuring acclaimed pianist Denis Evstuhin alongside Minnesota Orchestra musicians Joanne Opgenorth and Erik Wheeler. The program includes works by Mozart, Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, Glazunov, and Dvořák. Program W. A. Mozart: Fantasie in D minor, K. 397W. A. Mozart: Violin Sonata […]

In partnership with The Museum of Russian Art, Cirque du Nord presents two evenings of theater and music on July 16 and 19 with Anton Chekhov’s The Bear, a sharp, spirited one-act comedy about grief, pride, money, and the surprising turns of the heart. What begins as a dispute over an unpaid debt quickly escalates […]

Join us for an evening of art, music, and conversation celebrating the opening of Paintings by Elena Kalman: Catastrophe and What Survives, a powerful new exhibition of recent works by Ukrainian-born artist Elena Kalman. Throughout the evening, guests will have the opportunity to explore the exhibition, hear from artist Elena Kalman and TMORA Curator Dr. […]

Every third Saturday of the month, TMORA hosts a free family activity in the Robert J. Brokop Gallery. Join us to hear a story related to Russian art and culture, learn about artworks, and create a take-home art project of your own. Afterwards, explore the museum with an interactive gallery hunt. Advance registration is requested. […]

In partnership with The Museum of Russian Art, Cirque du Nord presents two evenings of theater and music on July 16 and 19 with Anton Chekhov’s The Bear, a sharp, spirited one-act comedy about grief, pride, money, and the surprising turns of the heart. What begins as a dispute over an unpaid debt quickly escalates […]

Join local artist Lindsey Reyes at the TMORA Education Center to create your own unique artwork in a beginner-friendly printmaking workshop. You’ll be guided through drawing, carving, and hand-printing your own design, inspired by artwork from TMORA’s collection. Learn how to safely use carving tools, properly ink and print designs using hand-printing techniques, and come […]

Featuring Helen Chang Haertzen, violin, and Denis Evstuhin, piano The Museum of Russian Art presents American Avenues: A Musical Journey from the Russian Empire to America, an evening celebrating the remarkable artists and musical traditions that connected the Russian Empire and the United States. Featuring works by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Igor Stravinsky, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, […]

Presented by Bienvenidos Dystopia in partnership with The Museum of Russian Art and MPLSArt.com. Part variety show, part dance party, and part salon, Bienvenidos Dystopia brings together artists from across the Twin Cities for an evening of visual art, music, performance, poetry, and conversation. Taking place within TMORA’s exhibition Posters of the Soviet Era, the […]

Each season brings an opportunity to enjoy a FREE evening at TMORA and TMORA Shop! Join us Thursday, August 20, from 5:00–8:00 PM. Explore the galleries after hours, browse the TMORA Shop for unique finds, and spend an evening surrounded by art and community. No pre-registration required. All are welcome!

Join teaching artist Laura Brown in the Main Gallery to experiment with Soviet-era graphic design processes like hand-drawn type, stencils, and cut-and-paste images. Drawing inspiration from Poster Art of the Soviet Era, each participant will have the opportunity to create their own pin back button (2.25” size) customized with the words and images of their […]