Artful Conversation Wednesday, February 11, 2 p.m. Artful Conversation programs are 30 minutes long, focus on just one work of art and provide opportunities for close looking, open-ended dialogue and discovery. Callan Steinmann, director of learning and engagement, will lead this look at “Stargazers” by John Biggers. Film Screening: “Hidden Figures” Thursday, February 12, 7 p.m. Three brilliant African American women at NASA — Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson — serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world. 2016, PG, 127 min. Teen Studio: The Art in Our Stars Thursday, February 19, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Teens ages 13 – 18 are invited to this studio- based workshop. Explore the galleries and make your own work of art inspired by what you see. This program is free and includes a pizza dinner from DePalma’s Italian Cafe. Seats are limited; RSVP on our website or email gmoa- tours@uga.edu to register. Sunday Slowdown Sunday, April 12, 1 – 6 p.m. Take a pause with us at the museum during this day-long program dedicated to mindfulness, movement and making. From meditation and tai chi to mindful art-making and restorative yoga, the museum offers a chance to recharge and reconnect through art and wellness practices. Drop in for one session or stay for the full afternoon. • Guided meditation in the permanent collection galleries, 1 – 1:45 p.m. • Tai chi in the sculpture garden, 2 – 2:45 p.m. • Sound bath meditation in the exhibition “We, Too, Are Made of Wonders,” 3 – 3:45 p.m. • Mandala workshop in the Mary and Michael Erlanger Studio Classroom, 4 – 4:45 p.m. • Restorative yoga in the sculpture garden, 5 – 6 p.m. Film Screening: “2001: A Space Odyssey” Thursday, April 16, 7 p.m. An imposing black structure provides a connection between the past and the future in this enigmatic adaptation of a short story by revered sci-fi author Arthur C. Clarke. 1968, G, 139 min. Curator Talk: “We, Too, Are Made of Wonders” Wednesday, April 29, 2 p.m. Ciel Rodriguez, curatorial assistant in contemporary art, will give a tour of the exhibition.
Studio Workshop: Little Printed Wonders with Amanda Jane Burk Sunday, June 7, 14, 21, 2 – 4 p.m. Join teaching artist Amanda Jane Burk for a three-part printmaking workshop. Over the course of multiple classes, participants will create a printed landscape of shapes, colors and patterns using a collage of relief methods. The workshop will take inspiration from works in the museum’s print collection and “We, Too, Are Made of Wonders.” $15 for members; $25 for non-members. Space is limited and registration is required; secure your spot online. Film Screening: “Asteroid City” Thursday, June 11, 7 p.m. Asteroid City: a fictional American desert town, ca. 1955. Junior Stargazers and Space Cadets from across the country assemble for the annual Asteroid Day celebration, but the scholarly competition is spectacularly upended by world-changing events. Equal parts comedy, drama and romance (with a touch of science fiction). Directed by Wes Anderson and featuring an all-star cast including Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson and Tom Hanks. 2023, PG-13, 105 min.
RElATED EvEnTs Family Day: Wonders Saturday, January 24, 10 a.m. – noon Join us on a trip to space as we highlight the exhibition “We, Too, Are Made of Wonders.” Families will explore art and poetry with gallery activities and a take-home art project that celebrates the night sky. Family Day is sponsored by Heyward Allen Cadillac-GMC- Toyota. Community Open House Saturday, January 24, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Join us for a day-long celebration of our spring semester special exhibitions, including “We, Too, Are Made of Wonders,” “Shacks, Stories and Spirit: Beverly Buchanan’s Art of Home” and our newly reinstalled modern art galleries. Check out a full schedule and register for free at bit.ly/open-house-spring26. In Conversation: Boramie Sao on “A Dark Night” Saturday, January 24, 4 p.m. Contemporary self-taught artist Boramie Sao joins Kathryn Hill, associate curator of modern and contemporary art, and Ciel Rodriguez, curatorial assistant in contemporary art, for a conversation on her painting practice and the influence of poetry, place and landscape on her art. Included in the exhibition “We, Too, Are Made of Wonders,” Sao’s painting “A Dark Night of the Soul, Part 2, Darkness” and its companion work, “Part 1, Lightness,” recently acquired by the museum, illuminate a process of transformation and movement. “Wonders” Opening Reception Saturday, January 24, 5 – 7 p.m. Stick around after the artist talk for a reception to celebrate “We, Too, Are Made of Wonders.” Join us for sparkling beverages provided by the Lark Winespace (including fun non-alcoholic options) and some light bites. Local boutique Ghost Apothecary will also be on hand with an intuitive poetry writing station and tarot readings inspired by the exhibition. $15 per person (complimentary for reciprocal level members and above). Registration is required; please visit our website’s events page to reserve your spot. Faculty Perspectives: Dr. Cassandra Hall Thursday, February 5, 5:15 p.m. Cassandra Hall, assistant professor of computational astrophysics and observatory director, will expand on “We, Too, Are Made of Wonders” through the lens of her expertise in planets beyond our solar system and how they are formed. Toddler Tuesday: Reach for the Sky Tuesday, February 10, 10 a.m. Enjoy looking at art and storytime together in the galleries, then complete an art activity just for the little ones. This program is designed for families with children ages 18 months to 3+ years. Seats are limited; email gmoa-tours@ uga.edu to register.
In THE sHOp 1 Rocket Riddle $20
2 “Goodnight Moon” $12.99 3 Fisher Space Pens $12 – $36
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