Access for All Community Day | Art, Nature, and Poetry (FREE Admission all day)
Schedule
Sat Apr 20 2024 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
Location
New Britain Museum of American Art | New Britain, CT
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Join us at the Museum as we explore connections between artists and the environment through interactive activities. In aligning with National Poetry Month, we will also be offering poetry writing prompts for families that take inspiration from artworks on view. Free Admission all day!
Schedule:
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Drop-in artmaking in Studio A
4 mini Earth Day stations with Joan Shackford: In considering what materials we use for artmaking, this workshop makes use of recycled materials such as cardboard in creating artworks.
11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Sketching with Exhibiting Artist John Hitchcock
Experience a rare opportunity to be led through a sketching exercise with distinguished artist John Hitchcock as he introduces his installation, Impact vs Influence, and reflects back on memories of his Comanche grandmother encouraging him to draw and design. This experience is perfect for sketchers and artists of all abilities and experience levels.
All ages; limited capacity of 25 (separate registration is required)
Sketchbooks and pencils will be provided for registrants
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. & 12:45-1:30 p.m. | Guided family tour
Engage with works of art through poetry writing activities in select galleries.
These tours are designed for intergenerational conversations and activities - parents/caretakers are encouraged to be active participants
Limited capacity of 20 (children ages 5+ plus at least 1 adult) - There will be a sign up sheet at the Museum on the day of the event
All Day | Makerspace Activity: Nevelson - “the original recycler”
Hands-on art activity in the Stanley Black & Decker Makerspace, inspired by the artist Louise Nevelson.
You and your family can enjoy Free Admission all day once a month, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
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Where is it happening?
New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington St, New Britain, CT 06052-1417, United States,New Britain, ConnecticutEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
