Engage Explore Enrich
Join us on the last Friday of every month for a diverse exploration of art-making materials and art processes through age-appropriate art activities. We invite parents and guardians to bring their little ones under the age of 5 to explore art-making with non-toxic materials in this fun and social program that encourages creative self-expression while developing fine and gross motor skills and sensory awareness. Make sure you dress for the mess as all are invited to join in on the fun! Parents must accompany children for the duration of the session and admission is by donation.
For more information please contact Sierra at 250-545-3173 or email her at education@vernonpublicartgallery.com
January 27 10:00 - 11:00 AM
What Does Sound Look Like?
This session will begin with a tour of the exhibition Unstoried Self, a collection of paintings and an installation by Vancouver based artist Kelsie Grazier. Grazier uses her work to explore what Deaf Culture means to her. Inspired by the themes of the exhibition, we will explore what sound looks like to each of us using multimedia art materials.
February 24 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Exploring Sculpture
We will begin our session by touring the exhibition, Consume, a sculptural exhibition
by Angela Hansen. Hansen's sculptures represent the Global Seed Bank in
Norway. Inspired by the exhibition, we will make our own seed sculptures using paper,
paint, and cardboard.
March 31 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Steam punk and Nature
Our session will begin with a tour of the exhibition Step, Slither, and Scroll by Sage
Sidley. Sidley investigates the similarities between nature and technology. Inspired by
the art and the themes of the exhibition, we will be making steam punk bumblebees.
April 28 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Henri Matisse Inspired Printmaking
This week we will be viewing the exhibition Art and Soul which feature the artworks of local high school students. We will then read a story about Henri Matisse, then make prints inspired by his work.
May 26 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Abstraction inspired by Play
Our session will begin with a tour of the exhibition. Inspired by the artwork on display, we will make an artwork exploring the mediums of printmaking, collage, and abstract painting.
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