Three Starring Warren Oates The Hired Hand Directed by Peter Fonda Wednesday, July 15, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Fonda, touching as an actor, proves astonishing as a director, using a fluid, tactile style to conjure a life lived close to the elements and to sudden death.”—Michael Sragow, The New Yorker Having […]

Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.

Paint & Sip with Whet Your Palette Thursday, July 16 5–8:30 pm SOLD OUT Join the Speed and Whet Your Palette for an evening of painting and cocktails at the Museum. Create your own artwork inspired by Jan van den Hecke’s Flowers in a Glass Vase in the Speed's Dutch Masters permanent collection and currently on view. Your ticket […]

Sitting Still Produced, written, and directed by Gina M. Angelone Thursday, July 16, 6 pm  CINEMA+ | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed, American Institute of Architects Central Kentucky Chapter (AIA CKC), Kentucky American Planning Association (KAPA), Kentucky Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA KY) members Sitting Still explores the life and work of […]

Join a Docent and deep dive into the stories and works of Abstract Expressionists: The Women. You must have a special exhibition ticket to join in on this tour. Artwork credit: Pat Passlof Stove, 1959 Oil on linen, 77 x 69 in. © The Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation. Courtesy of Eric Firestone Gallery, […]

Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.

Maddie’s Secret Written and directed by John Early Friday, July 17, 6 pm | BUY TICKETS CINEMA+ With a prerecorded Q&A with Julio Torres a Salvadoran writer, director, and comedian known for his surreal, offbeat style in his projects Problemista, HBO’s Fantasmas and Los Espookys. $12 | $8 Speed members “Early aces his own high-degree-of-difficulty assignment by leveraging his alt-comic […]

REGISTER In this two-hour workshop, we’ll learn about the history and creative practice of zines and mini comics, then make our own! With simple zine-making formats—from the one-page fold to the stapled booklet—we'll explore how zines can be used to share ideas, stories, and artwork. All supplies are included. Facilitator: Ruby T Ruby T is an artist, educator, and organizer. Rooted in drawing, her practice […]

Join a Docent and deep dive into the stories and works of Abstract Expressionists: The Women. You must have a special exhibition ticket to join in on this tour. Artwork credit: Pat Passlof Stove, 1959 Oil on linen, 77 x 69 in. © The Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation. Courtesy of Eric Firestone Gallery, […]

Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.

Join a Docent and deep dive into the stories and works of Abstract Expressionists: The Women. You must have a special exhibition ticket to join in on this tour. Artwork credit: Pat Passlof Stove, 1959 Oil on linen, 77 x 69 in. © The Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation. Courtesy of Eric Firestone Gallery, […]

Maddie’s Secret Written and directed by John Early Saturday, July 18, 3 pm | BUY TICKETS CINEMA+ With a prerecorded Q&A with John Wilson, an acclaimed documentary filmmaker, director, and writer best known as the creator, director, and narrator of the HBO comedy-docuseries How To with John Wilson. $12 | $8 Speed members “Early aces his own […]

Maddie’s Secret Written and directed by John Early Saturday, July 18, 7 pm | BUY TICKETS CINEMA+ With a prerecorded Q&A with Sarah Sherman, a featured player on Saturday Night Live since 2021, she is an actress, writer, and artist known for her surreal, body-horror–influenced comedy style and high-energy performance. $12 | $8 Speed members “Early aces his own […]

Coming Out (of the Collection): Queer & Trans Art at the Speed Art Museum Tour Join us an exploration of queer and trans artists’ important contributions to art history. Free with general admission. Image: Torso , 2022 by Keltie Ferris

Join a Docent and deep dive into the stories and works of Abstract Expressionists: The Women. You must have a special exhibition ticket to join in on this tour. Artwork credit: Pat Passlof Stove, 1959 Oil on linen, 77 x 69 in. © The Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation. Courtesy of Eric Firestone Gallery, […]

Speed Together: Explore + Create  A monthly Sunday of art, creativity, and self-guided discovery Speed Together is a free Sunday program that focuses on ART. This program offers the opportunity for families, friends, and first-time visitors to enjoy the galleries at their own pace, take advantage of Docent supported learning, or experiment with art materials in […]

Maddie’s Secret Written and directed by John Early Sunday, July 19, 1 pm | BUY TICKETS $12 | $8 Speed members “Early aces his own high-degree-of-difficulty assignment by leveraging his alt-comic instincts against a reverent (and revelatory) cinephilia.” —Adam Nayman, The Ringer Maddie’s Secret is comedian, writer, and actor John Early’s critically acclaimed directorial debut starring himself as […]

Explore the Speed and engage in conversations during this one-hour Docent-guided tour focused on the highlights of our collection. Free with admission. For more information, visit our tours page.

Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services in the Front Lobby upon arrival. This Chat Spot is specifically within Abstract Expressionists: The Women, you will need a special exhibition ticket for this […]

Join a Docent and deep dive into the stories and works of Abstract Expressionists: The Women. You must have a special exhibition ticket to join in on this tour. Artwork credit: Pat Passlof Stove, 1959 Oil on linen, 77 x 69 in. © The Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation. Courtesy of Eric Firestone Gallery, […]

Check out Speed Chat Spots. During this time frame a friendly docent will be available to chat about our collection, for specific Chat Spot locations check in with Guest Services in the Front Lobby upon arrival.

Faith on Film The Passion of Joan of Arc Directed by Carl Th. Dreyer Sunday, July 19, 3 pm, CINEMA+ Free, first come, first served “One of the most inspired and inspiring films ever made.”—David Parkinson, Empire Magazine Spiritual rapture and institutional hypocrisy are brought to stark, vivid life in one of the most transcendent achievements […]