The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art has launched its 2026 spring season with three major exhibitions and a new program of free field trips for students. The exhibitions, which run from February 20 to June 13, include the traveling group show 'Actions for the Earth: Art, Care & Ecology,' a solo exhibition by Guatemalan American artist Jackie Amézquita titled 'El camino se traza al andar,' and a solo exhibition by Amy Elkins called 'Mourning Songs of Salt and Silt.' An installation by Ash Ferlito and Patrick Costello, 'Moth Ball,' is also on view. The museum is hosting a free opening reception and a series of public lectures and events for Black History Month.
This launch signifies the museum's commitment to providing free, accessible art that engages with urgent contemporary themes like ecology, migration, and personal history. By presenting a mix of international traveling shows and focused solo presentations, the Barrick Museum positions itself as a community hub that connects local audiences with global artistic conversations, while its educational initiatives reinforce the role of art institutions in public learning and civic engagement.