Location: Level 1 & 2 Lobbies and Sculpture Court
Registration requested but not required.

6–7:30 p.m.: Art making in Level 2 Lobby
6–7:30 p.m.: Light reception in Sculpture Court
6–7:30 p.m.: Music by Ishta! in Sculpture Court
6:40 & 7:10 p.m.: Curator-led tours at gallery entrance

Celebrate the opening of our new exhibition Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt with a special expanded edition of First Thursdays: Make and Mingle. In this unique installment of our monthly adult drop-in program, you can create a work of art honoring a living being. Guests can also take a curator-led tour and enjoy music by Ishta!, a jazz sextet led by Baltimore-based guitarist, composer, and arranger Ahmed Warshanna.

Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt highlights the stories behind animal mummification and is on view from September 27, 2025–January 11, 2026.

REGISTER

Supporters can enjoy a private curator-led tour and one free drink. Click here to register for the Supporter-only tour. Space is limited. First come, first served.

First Thursdays: Make and Mingle is a drop-in program designed for adults to get creative and socialize. We supply all the materials to make art together. A selection of food and drink will be available for purchase, so you can enjoy a glass of wine, coffee, or a snack while you’re crafting. College students can show their student ID for one free cup of coffee. All visitors can receive a 10% discount on purchases made at the Museum Store and Cafe during this event simply by registering. Want 10% off everyday? Become a Museum supporter by making a gift today. Click the button above to register and donate.

About the Artist

Ahmed Warshanna is a Baltimore-based guitarist, composer, and arranger who leads the genre-defying sextet Ishta!, known for its fiery interplay and vivid, impressionistic soundscapes. Described by The Sentinel’s Travis Rogers Jr. as arriving “like a thunderbolt,” Ahmed’s music paints sonic scenes that evoke places, colors, and emotions. Each performance is shaped by the unique chemistry of the band and moment, offering audiences an immersive, ever-evolving experience. Deeply rooted in jazz traditions, Ahmed’s work pushes boundaries while inviting listeners on a journey of imagination and feeling.

Accessible Resources: Sensory Kits, Headphones
Accessibility resources and accommodations are available for programs and events. Please email [email protected] with questions and requests. We will make every effort to provide accommodations. Visit our accessibility web page for more information.