View of the event "Meet at Mia: Courtyard Concerts" featuring Papa Mbye with art partner Akiko Ostlund in Target Park at Minneapolis Institute of Art on Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Meet at Mia

Connect, create, kick back! Meet at Mia is a new series of free Thursday evening events for adults. Get to know us—and each other—with live music, art making, special programs, and unique food and drink (for purchase). No registration or secret handshake required.

Meet at Mia ranges from casual open studios to museum-wide art parties. Find what suits you on the event pages below.

Fall/Winter Series

October 3 Making Sense
October 17 Pioneers of Change
October 31 Midnight in Paris
November 7 Dark Visions
November 21 Reclaiming Identity
December 12 In Vivid Color
January 16 New Year, New Vibes
January 23 Manet Day

Past Programs

Meet at Mia: In our Hands

Learn more about this Meet at Mia event centered around In Our Hands: Native Photography, 1890 to Now, held on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

Meet at Mia: Celebrating Black History

Learn more about this Meet at Mia event celebrating Black History Month, held on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Meet at Mia: Courtyard Concerts

Learn more about this series of concerts held in Mia’s Target Park throughout summer 2024.