On the third Thursday of every month, join us to experience the MIA’s diverse art collection through unique programs, drinks, and live music.

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The Official Beer of Third Thursday:

Third Thursday: Art Swap Fender Bender

Outside, weather permitting

Swap art and swap licks at this night of rockstar riffs.

DUST OFF your once-loved art.

SHOW UP and exchange your art for a golden dollar.

SWAP your dollar for something new!

WALK THE LINE with a guitar walk through the galleries.

GO GAGA over gorgeous guitars from Twin Town Guitars.

AIR SHRED to guitar god Little Man.

Free; refreshments for sale.

Third Thursday: Bike Night

Outside, weather permitting

The night when two-wheelers rule!

RIDE right through our doors to an evening packed with great bike-related art offerings!

TREAT YOURSELF to free valet bike parking.

OOH OVER masterpiece bikes made by great Minnesota bicycle-frame builders.

GRAB a biker-friendly brew and enjoy music by Enemy Planes, formerly Pictures of Then.

Free; refreshments for sale.

Third Thursday: Art Perchance

Outside, weather permitting

Have a fun-lover's heart and a gambler's soul?

GET ZANY with art-based games.

GET LUCKY by entering drawings to win amazing original art.

Proceeds from the event support initiatives of the Friends of the Institute. Presented by Third Thursday and the Friends of the Institute.

Free; refreshments for sale.

New Pictures 6: Martin Parr

Friday, April 20, 2012—Sunday, August 5, 2012
Linda and Lawrence Perlman Gallery (262)
Free Exhibition

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