FAMILY DAY: A PERFECT MODEL Saturday, October 19, 10 a.m. – noon Explore the exhibition “A Perfect Model: Prints After Anthony van Dyck’s Portraits” with interactive gallery games and crafts, then create your own print inspired by the show. For those who cannot attend in person, Family Day To-Go Kits will be available for pick-up starting at 1 p.m. Saturday through the end of day Sunday, while supplies last. *TEEN STUDIO: MYSTERY MASQUERADE Thursday, October 24, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Teens ages 13 – 18 are invited to this stu- dio-based workshop led by local artist and educator Kristen Bach. Join us for a museum mystery in the galleries. Teens will create their own masks and then play a “whodunit” game by solving clues hidden within works of art. Costumes are encouraged. This program is free and includes a pizza dinner from De- Palma’s Italian Cafe.
the drypoint process for intricate image- making. $45 per person. Open to adults 18+ of all skill levels. Reserve your spot by pur- chasing your ticket at bit.ly/drypoint-class. *CREATIVE AGING SEATED YOGA Friday, November 1, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Join us in the galleries for gentle seated yoga led by Raquel Durden. This class will include restorative stretching, deep breathing and mindfulness. All levels and abilities are wel- come. Creative Aging programs are geared to ages 55+.
WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
*DRAWING IN THE GALLERIES: TIMELESS PORTRAITS Sunday, October 6, 2 – 4 p.m.
Experience the pleasure of drawing in the ex- hibition “Mind the Gap” with teaching artist Joel Rosenberg. Discover how each portrait captures a moment in time. Materials are pro- vided, but you may bring your own sketch- book. Please note: only pencils are allowed in the galleries. +MORNING MINDFULNESS Friday, October 11, November 15, December 20, 9:30 – 10 a.m. Come rest and recharge in the galleries surrounded by inspiring art. Experienced mindfulness instructors lead guided medita- tions, gentle movements, and slow-looking techniques. This program is free, stools are provided and no experience or special attire is needed. For more information email gmoa- tours@uga.edu. +YOGA IN THE GALLERIES Thursday, October 17, November 21, December 19, 6 p.m. Join us for a free yoga class surrounded by works of art in the galleries. Led by instruc- tors from Five Points Yoga, this program is free and open to both beginner and expe- rienced yogis. Sanitized mats are provided. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available at the lobby desk starting at 5:15 p.m. *CREATIVE AGING ART WORKSHOP Friday, October 18, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Lifelong learning through the arts offers opportunities to practice creativity and create community. Join teaching artist Toni Carlucci in the galleries to look at and talk about art in the permanent collection, then come to the studio classroom to make art and new friends. All levels are welcome. Creative Aging programs are geared to ages 55+. PRINTMAKING WITH KIT RUTTER Sunday, October 20, Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27, 1 – 4 p.m. Dive into printmaking with artist Kit Rutter in this three-part workshop held in conjunc- tion with the exhibition “A Perfect Model: Prints after Anthony van Dyck’s Portraits.” Participants will begin by exploring mono- types and pressure prints, gaining familiarity with the press and working with nontoxic, water-based inks to create imagery. The workshop will then introduce more advanced techniques, including the use of Plexiglas and CLASS: INTRODUCTION TO DRYPOINT INTAGLIO
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November 28 – 29 December 23 – 25 December 30 – January 1
+FAMILY DAY: COMING HOME Saturday, November 9, 10 a.m. – noon
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We’re partnering with the National Endow- ment for the Arts Big Read for our Spotlight on the Arts Family Day. Little Characters Theater Troupe will perform scenes from the featured book “Show Way” by Jacqueline Woodson. The event will also include inter- active art cart activities, a quilting demon- stration by local artist Beatrice Brown and a take-home art project. The first 50 guests will receive a free copy of “Show Way.” For those who cannot attend in person, Family Day To- Go Kits will be available for pick-up starting at 1 p.m. Saturday through the end of day Sunday, while supplies last. NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
FAMILY DAY: LET IT SNOW Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. – noon
Winter is here. Even though it doesn’t often snow in Georgia, we’re celebrating the change in season with festive holiday activities and a snow-inspired art project. For those who cannot attend in person, Family Day To-Go Kits will be available for pick-up starting at 1 p.m. Saturday through the end of day Sunday, while supplies last. BACKPACK TOURS Check out a Backpack Tour of the permanent collection at the front desk. Available in both English and Spanish, they include gallery activities, art supplies and looking prompts that can be completed at your own pace. These self-guided tours are free and perfect for a family visit. Recommended for ages 5 – 14.
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