Viva la Vida: Painting with Paper

Schedule

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am

UTC-05:00
Location

National Museum of Mexican Art | Chicago, IL

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The National Museum of Mexican Art in collaboration with Mather present Viva la Vida, a monthly workshop series tailored for adults 55+!
About this Event

Adults ages 55+ are invited to join us for an immersive experience in the galleries, followed by an art-making activity. This month, we will highlight Xochicago: Floating Gardens of the Chicago River and México. In this workshop, we will explore using bleeding tissue paper activated when wet to create abstract watercolor-inspired designs. 


Coffee and treats from local establishments will be provided. This program is free, but registration is required. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

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Invitamos a los adultos mayores de 55 años a acompañarnos en una experiencia inmersiva en las galerías, seguida de una actividad de creación artística. Este mes, destacamos Xochicago: Floating Gardens of the Chicago River and México. En este taller, exploramos el uso de papel de seda que libera color al humedecerse para crear diseños abstractos inspirados en la acuarela.


Se ofrecerán café y dulces de establecimientos locales. Este programa es gratuito, pero es necesario registrarse. Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor, contacte a [email protected].


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National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 West 19th Street, Chicago, United States

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