Exhibition Opening—Fall 2025

People gather in Ruby Commons at the Skirball talking amongst themselves with refreshments. — Photo by Lindsey Best

Join us for opening day of our fall exhibitions! Whether you're visiting for daytime tours or evening fun, enjoy FREE admission to three new exhibitions, mingle with artists and curators, stroll through our oasis, and more.

This is a past program

This program took place on
Thursday, October 16, 2025

About the Program

Welcome the opening of three new exhibitions at the Skirball: Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston; Glass Sukkah: This Home Is Not a House; and TORN Project by Susan Lerner. And if you haven't seen it yet, don't miss Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity!

Opening Day (Thursday, October 16, 12:00–5:00 pm)

Daylong Activities

See new exhibitions Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston; Glass Sukkah: This Home Is Not a House; and TORN Project by Susan Lerner. (Getty, Hurd, and Kaleidescope Galleries)
Don’t miss Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity. (Milken Gallery)
Discover Common Ground by Adam Silverman. (Ruby Commons)
Celebrate the joyous festival of Sukkot by constructing your own paper sukkah. (Family Art Making)
Relate your history to the permanent exhibition Visions and Values: Jewish Life from Antiquity to America.

Scheduled Activities

1:00 pm | Take a docent-led public tour of Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity. (Milken Gallery)
2:00 pm | Meet artist Trenton Doyle Hancock and take a tour of Draw Them In, Paint Them Out. (Getty Gallery)
3:00 pm | Chat with artist Therman Statom about Glass Sukkah. (Hurd Gallery)
3:45 pm | Learn about TORN Project with artist Susan Lerner. (Wasserman Gallery)

Dining and Shopping

Zeidler’s Café—Enjoy a relaxing sit-down lunch (reservations recommended).
Judy’s Counter—Partake in grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, and snacks.
Audrey's Museum Store—Shop for exhibition-related gifts and memorabilia, plus jewelry, books, and more.

Opening Evening (Thursday, October 16, 7:30–9:30 pm)

Evening Activities

Mingle with artists, curators, and special guests throughout the evening.
See new exhibitions Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Trenton Doyle Hancock Confronts Philip Guston; Glass Sukkah: This Home Is Not a House; and TORN Project by Susan Lerner. (Getty, Hurd, and Kaleidescope Galleries)
Don’t miss Jack Kirby: Heroes and Humanity. (Milken Gallery)
Discover Common Ground by Adam Silverman. (Ruby Commons)
Relate your history to the permanent exhibition Visions and Values: Jewish Life from Antiquity to America.

Dining and Shopping

Sips and snacks—Grab a signature cocktail and a bite to eat.
Audrey's Museum Store—Shop for exhibition-related gifts and memorabilia, plus jewelry, books, and more.