Enjoy NSU Art Museum's Free First Thursday – Experiment with VR Immersive Artmaking

FREE FIRST THURSDAY

EXPERIMENT WITH VR IMMERSIVE ARTMAKING AND ALL-DAY MINI MUSE

Thursday, August 7, 2025 11 am – 7 pm Enjoy FREE Museum admission and 2-for-1 All Day Happy Hour on the first Thursday of every month from 11 am to 7 pm during Free First Thursday Sunny Days/Starry Nights.

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EXPERIMENT WITH VR IMMERSIVE ARTMAKING

Join us on Free First Thursday, August 7, from 11 am - Noon or 1 - 5 pm to experience NSU Art Museum’s new VR Art program developed by Nova Southeastern University faculty and students from the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences. Experiment with painting in virtual reality in this session. This guided, free activity is available in English & Spanish, and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. We have a capacity of 3 participants at one time. Please register for a timeslot here: https://forms.office.com/r/Y7sdCrR88j We are beyond grateful to our NSU Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts team, who created and facilitated this program. A very special thanks to: Kolos Schumy – Artist and Program Creator, DCMA Assistant Professor of Art+Design Raul Perez – Art+Design Intern Sofia Menco – Art+Design Intern Maria Victoria Ruiz O’Reilly – Art+Design Intern Shanti Bruce – DCMA Department Chair

ALL DAY MINI MUSE

Get creative with us during Mini Muse for our free drop-in art-making project offered from 11 am - 6:30 pm. This drop-in art-making event is open to every skill set and all ages. Grab your friends, family, or come alone and let your imagination run wild.  Materials are provided and all are welcome.

Mini Muse is sponsored by Funding Arts Broward

MUD Foundation: Let’s Party! Italian Art Class in XR

MUD DIGITAL DISPATCH PARTY! ART CLASS and WHATS NEW? [MUD PARTY - ONLINE ONLY] 🗓️ Friday, Feb 28th | 🕕 6:00 PM | 🌐 MUD Verse MUD LAST FRIDAYS Join us for MUD LAST FRIDAYS, where the MUD Foundation transforms into a virtual space for artists, technologists, and creatives to connect, collaborate, and experiment with new digital experiences. Whether you're here to showcase your work, network, or immerse yourself in an innovative virtual environment, MUD is the place to be. This Friday, we'll present the latest updates to the MUD XR Verse, offer a sneak peek at new functionalities, and share how you can secure an XR Residence in the MUD XR Verse. RSVP [ONLINE ONLY] [MUD ART- ONLINE ONLY] 🗓️ Friday, Feb 28th | 🕕 6:00 PM | 🌐 MUD Verse Experience the Virtual Reality of the Renaissance! Immersive technology and virtual reality allow us to explore new places, travel through time, and step into imagined worlds—whether from the classroom, workplace, or home. While these innovations feel cutting-edge, the desire to create immersive experiences is nothing new. Renaissance artists mastered the art of illusion, designing spaces that engaged the senses and transported viewers into painted worlds. Join Prof. Eric Hupe, Assistant Professor of Art at Lafayette College, for a 30-minute virtual exploration of Giulio Romano's Hall of Giants at Palazzo Te. Through virtual reality, we'll step inside this spectacular 16th-century frescoed chamber, explore its immersive effects, and discuss how modern technology brings Giulio's vision to life.

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in Miami

 

Throughout the month of August enjoy a unique experience brought to you by Exhibition Hub, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience taking place at the Olympia Theater located at 174 East Flagler Street in Miami, Florida 33131. Become completely immersed in the works of art around you, and feel the shift in reality as you dive deep into the world created by Van Gogh’s brush strokes. Get your tickets for Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in Miami! Have you ever dreamt of stepping into a painting? Take an awe-inspiring journey into the incomparable universe of Van Gogh, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the 19th century. Explore his life, his work, and his secrets as never before through cutting-edge 360-degree digital projections, a one-of-a-kind VR experience, and a uniquely atmospheric light and sound show. RSVP HERE / PURCHASE TICKETS FROM SELECT DATES.

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience - MIAMI

 

This Spring in Miami meet the artist Van Gogh like never before through exquisite storytelling and cutting-edge technology, Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,  is a 20,000 square foot light and sound spectacular featuring two-story projections of the artist’s most compelling works. Encounter the brilliance of one of history’s greatest artists in 360 degrees. 

COVID-safe, Family-friendly
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is all digital, hands free, and perfect for our socially distant world. Its rich content is suitable for a wide audience, including families, school groups, couples, and seniors. In addition to a spacious central area where Van Gogh’s works stretch floor-to-ceiling, the experience includes separate galleries that chronicle his life, technique, and influence thru informative panels, larger than life re-creations and engaging interactives. BOOK TICKETS HERE.

Date: From May, 2021 (MAY IS SOLD OUT)
Opening hours: (time slots available every half hour)
Weekdays: 10am–8pm
Weekends & holidays: 9am–9pm
Duration: The visit will take around 60 to 75 minutes
Location: A secret location in Miami (to be announced soon)
Age requirement: All ages!