Exhibition After Hours

Join us for a special edition of NCMA After Hours as we celebrate the opening of Knowing the West. Spend the evening exploring the exhibition, enjoying music, and taking part in hands-on creative experiences inspired by the stories and artists featured in the show.

Capture the moment with a one-of-a-kind tintype portrait created on site in a vintage-style photography booth. Witness a live screen-printing activation and take home a limited edition print while supplies last. A live musical performance or DJ set (to be announced) shapes the atmosphere throughout the evening.

NCMA Café in West Building is open, with an exhibition-inspired menu available for purchase. A separate paid tasting experience designed for the event happens in East Building.

This After Hours offers a vibrant way to welcome Knowing the West and connect with art, community, and creativity.

Image credit: Artist once known (Nimiipuu [Nez Perce]), Saddle Blanket (detail), circa 1885, wool, glass beads, Chinese coins, 40 × 48 in. (sight), National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1983.06.12