Exhibitions & Events News

The latest news and stories about Getty’s exhibitions and events

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  1. Punk Rock Playlist

    Pink paper with text: "How to become a Guerrilla girl! 1. Think of the name of a black woman artist. 2. Pass it on to a curator or collector."

    A curated collection of songs inspired by the Guerrilla Girls

    Apr 1, 2026

  2. When Looking Became Making

    seven drawings on white pieces of paper of various subjects and skill levels, on a wooden background

    How an exhibition turned viewing into participation through the simple act of picking up a pencil

    Mar 24, 2026

  3. Following the Paper Trail

    A drawing of people dancing viewed under a handheld magnifying glass.

    How curators solved mysteries in a 100-year-old prints and drawings collection

    Mar 18, 2026

  4. Celebrate Earth Month at Getty

    Rows of purple flowers bloom in a large garden, behind them a maze of green

    Getty invites visitors to honor Mother Earth through poetry in the garden, mindful gallery tours, collage workshops and more

    Mar 18, 2026

  5. Getty’s Annual ”College Night” Returns to the Getty Center

    People wander through the courtyard of a large, modern building, taking photos and laughing.

    Students can explore art after dark through guided tours, interactive art stations, music and a full lineup of free activities

    Mar 11, 2026

  6. Current and Upcoming Exhibitions

    Purple flowers with bright green leaves and stems.

    For journalists, a frequently updated list with press contacts for current and upcoming exhibitions at the Getty Center and Getty Villa Museum

    Mar 10, 2026

  7. Featured Actors Announced for Selected Shorts Series at Getty Center

    A group of five people link hands and smile on a stage.

    Live readings of literary works complement a Getty exhibition exploring virtue and vice

    Mar 2, 2026

  8. Getty and Japan Pavilion Debut New Performance Project with Ei Arakawa‑Nash and Fac Xtra Retreat (FXR)

    A brightly lit, white, curved building lined with green trees at dusk.

    Collaboration unfolds in Los Angeles at the Getty Center and continues in Venice during the 2026 Biennale opening week

    Feb 24, 2026

  9. Getty's Egyptian Book of the Dead Lives Again

    Ancient Egyptian papyrus featuring columns of hieroglyphics surrounding a central image of a seated pharaoh and human-animal hybrids.

    The exhibition, previously shown in 2023, features Getty's Book of the Dead manuscripts

    Feb 23, 2026

  10. Sights and Sounds of the Revolution

    woman with long braids wearing headphones, in a room with artwork on the walls and DJ equipment in the background

    KCRW DJ Novena Carmel discusses art and activism and crafts her own playlist inspired by the Black Arts Movement

    Feb 20, 2026