A special evening of music and poetry, art forms that inspired Joan Mitchell. Vibrant performances from jazz groups will be punctuated by poetry readings, all exploring the historical, expressive, and personal connections between improvised music, the written word, and abstract painting. This lineup of local musicians and poets was organized in partnership with Eric Whittington of San Francisco’s Bird & Beckett Books & Records and Chris Kerr of Oakland’s Round Weather Gallery.

This event will take place outside in the Jean and James Douglas Family Sculpture Garden where refreshments will be available for purchase. Best of all, this event is entirely free for Bay Area residents as part of our First Thursday programming!

Due to social-distancing requirements, capacity is limited and access to these performances will be first-come, first-served.