Upcoming Events (37)
Perpetual Gratitude
An immersive art installation at ICA Boston's ArtLab exploring gratitude through interactive media, sound, light and sculpture in a contemporary gallery setting. Visitors are invited to engage with the pieces, reflect on gratitude, and experience a collaborative multimedia environment curated by the artist.
Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now Exhibition Tour
Say It Loud traces decades of African American art through immersive galleries and archival materials. At the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, the exhibition tour spotlights pivotal works connected to AAMARP's legacy, inviting reflection on culture, politics, and creativity in a premier contemporary-art setting.
To My Best Friend Exhibition Tour
Join a guided tour of the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston's exhibition 'To My Best Friend', exploring contemporary artworks about friendship and memory in ICA Boston’s sleek waterfront galleries.
Maria Somerville
Solo exhibition by contemporary artist Maria Somerville at ICA Boston. The immersive artworks explore form and perception within the gallery's iconic space, inviting visitors to engage with bold color, texture, and ideas.
ICA Free Thursday Night
Experience after-hours access to contemporary art at ICA Boston during Free Thursday Night. Explore rotating exhibitions in a welcoming, artsy setting with casual programs and gallery talks in the heart of Boston.
Teen Night: Luminosity: A New Light
Teen Night at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston invites teens to explore contemporary art after hours with hands-on activities and gallery experiences. An energetic evening of creativity, demonstrations by artists, and socializing in a dynamic museum setting.
First Fridays: Prom
First Fridays: Prom at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston offers an after-hours prom-inspired night with music, dancing and immersive contemporary art—an energetic, social evening in a sleek museum setting on April 3, 2026.
Bank of America Museums on Us
Free general admission at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston as part of Bank of America Museums on Us. Explore contemporary art in ICA Boston's sleek waterfront galleries with free access for Bank of America cardholders on the event date. A prime intro to bold installations, media works, and provocative pieces in a renowned modern-art venue.
Boston Family Days
Explore art and creativity with Boston Family Days at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. A day of family-friendly activities, gallery explorations, and hands-on programs designed for kids and adults to enjoy art together in a dynamic museum setting.
Play Date: Free Family Art Day
Kick off a playful, hands-on art day for families at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. Drop-in activities and studio-style projects invite kids and grown-ups to explore contemporary art together in a welcoming, kid-friendly setting.
Sip and Sea for College Students
College students are invited to a casual after-hours gathering at ICA Boston. Sip drinks and mingle while exploring contemporary-art exhibits in a lively museum setting, designed to spark conversation and new campus connections.
Family ART-trek
Join Family ART-trek at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston for a kid-friendly gallery adventure. Families explore contemporary artworks through guided prompts, hands-on art activities, and creative challenges designed for curious minds.
Opening Reception:Derrick Adams: View Master
Join ICA Boston for the opening reception of Derrick Adams: View Master, a new contemporary-art exhibition. Enjoy a preview of Adams's immersive works, mingle with curators and artists, and experience the museum’s inaugural night in a refined gallery setting.
Art-Making After Dark
Join an evening art-making workshop at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. This hands-on session explores contemporary themes and techniques in a creative, after-hours setting, guided by practicing artists in ICA's gallery spaces.
KAIROS Dance Theater
Experience Kairos Dance Theater's contemporary dance piece at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. A vigorous, expressive program that explores movement within the ICA's sleek galleries, offering an intimate, artful evening of live performance.
Chavi Bansal’s Vimoksha Dance Company
Chavi Bansal’s Vimoksha Dance Company performs a striking contemporary Indian dance program at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. Expect precise technique, expressive storytelling, and vibrant movement that fuses tradition with cutting-edge choreography inside ICA Boston’s modern venue.
Rashaun Mitchell + Silas Riener:Open Machine
Contemporary dance duo Rashaun Mitchell and Silas Riener present Open Machine at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. The piece blends experimental choreography and immersive movement inside the museum's performance space, offering an intimate view of cutting-edge dance.
Derrick Adams: View Master Exhibition Tour
Join Derrick Adams for a guided tour of the View Master exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. This immersive look into Adams's contemporary practice blends memory, media, and sculpture in a museum setting, offering fresh insights into his latest works.
ICA Women’s Luncheon
Join the ICA Boston for a mid-day Women’s Luncheon at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. This networking event highlights women in the arts with insightful discussions and connections inside the contemporary museum’s striking galleries.
ICA Teens Spring Showcase
Teens from across the region present a dynamic showcase of contemporary art at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. This student-curated program features works across media—installations, visuals, and live performance—in the museum’s modern galleries, offering a vibrant glimpse of emerging voices in a professional venue.
First Fridays: burned 4u
ICA Boston hosts First Fridays: burned 4u, an after-hours contemporary-art event at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston featuring the work 'burned 4u' with late gallery access and a vibrant, artist-focused atmosphere.
The Artist’s Voice: Derrick Adams with Salamishah Tillet
An artist-talk at ICA Boston featuring Derrick Adams in conversation with Salamishah Tillet. The session explores Adams’s multidisciplinary practice, themes of race and identity, and his place in contemporary art, offering lively insights into his work and its cultural context for a thoughtful audience.
Member Tour: Derrick Adams:View Master
Take a members-only tour at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston highlighting Derrick Adams's View Master. This guided visit offers insight into Adams's multimedia practice and the exhibition's themes as you explore the works with ICA staff.
Shamel Pitts | TRIBE: Marks of RED
Renowned choreographer Shamel Pitts brings TRIBE: Marks of RED to the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. This contemporary dance work investigates rhythm and identity through precise movement and expressive storytelling in ICA Boston’s intimate performance space. The piece fuses dynamic partnering with solo virtuosity, pushing the boundaries of stage movement and inviting audiences to experience identity as a living score.
Opening Reception: Lucy Raven - Rounds
Kick off Lucy Raven: Rounds at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston with the opening reception. Experience Raven’s immersive contemporary video installations in a gallery setting as the ICA celebrates the new exhibition with an artist presence.
Gallery Talk: Erika Umali — To My Best Friend
Join Erika Umali for a gallery talk at ICA Boston, examining her work To My Best Friend. The session provides insights into contemporary practice and the exhibition, with the artist discussing themes and methods in a museum setting.
Smerz
Norwegian electronic duo Smerz headlines a live show at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. Expect experimental, synth-forward electronics in the museum's contemporary spaces, blending art-world intimacy with club-style intensity for a distinct Boston night.
First Fridays: Poolside Pride
Join ICA Boston for First Fridays: Poolside Pride, an after-hours celebration blending art, music, and Pride vibes on the outdoor pool deck. Enjoy cocktails, socializing, and contemporary culture beneath the Boston skyline.
Gallery Talk: Ruth Erickson on Lucy Raven – Rounds
Ruth Erickson leads a gallery talk on Lucy Raven's work 'Rounds' at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, examining Raven's interdisciplinary approach within a contemporary art context.
Project Creatine
Project Creatine at ICA Boston presents a contemporary art exhibition in a cutting-edge space, inviting visitors to experience energy-driven installations and media. The show opens June 12, 2026 at 8 PM in Boston, showcasing innovative practices in contemporary art.
Member Summer Kickoff
Join ICA Boston for the Member Summer Kickoff, a members-only welcome gathering inside the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. Meet fellow members, hear a quick update on summer programs, and enjoy light refreshments in a casual, museum setting.
Gallery Talk: Jeffrey De Blois on Say It Loud, 1977 to Now
The ICA Boston hosts a gallery talk with artist Jeffrey De Blois exploring Say It Loud: AAMARP, 1977 to Now. The conversation delves into the artist's practice and the AAMARP project within a contemporary art context at a prominent institution.
First Fridays: Island Stylin’
Join ICA Boston for First Fridays: Island Stylin’, a lively after-hours program spotlighting contemporary art with island-inspired vibes. Explore current exhibitions, enjoy live performances, and mingle with fellow art lovers in a dynamic, casual museum setting.
Watercolor by the Water
Explore luminous watercolors at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. The exhibit showcases contemporary works that revel in water, color, and light within a striking museum space, inviting immersive viewing and occasional artist talks.
First Fridays: White Hot Vol. 11
Experience ICA Boston's First Fridays: White Hot Vol. 11—an after-hours celebration of contemporary art with DJ-spun tunes, live performances, and interactive installations. Explore current exhibitions, mingle with artists, and enjoy a vibrant, adult-friendly museum night in Boston.
Teen Night: Summer 2026
Teen Night at ICA Boston offers after-hours access to cutting-edge contemporary art with teen-friendly activities, gallery explorations, and hands-on projects. Enjoy an evening designed for teens, with music, special programs, and a chance to connect with other young art lovers in the heart of Boston.
ICA Gala 2026
Experience the ICA Gala 2026 at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston. This formal fundraising evening celebrates contemporary art with cocktails, performances, and immersive programming inside the iconic waterfront venue. Proceeds support ICA's exhibitions, education, and artist residencies.