GIRL SCOUT DAY Saturday, March 19, 10 a.m. – noon
ART + WELLNESS STUDIO Sunday, March 20, 2 – 4 p.m.
YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS
March is Women’s History Month. Learn about women artists and work toward completing badge requirements. After completing activities in the galleries, scouts can create a work of art in the studio classroom or take an art kit home while supplies last. Make troop reservations at gmoa-tours@uga.edu. FAMILY DAY: MODERNISMON PAPER Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m. — noon Exciting and colorful works on paper abound in the exhibition “Graphic Eloquence.” Participate in Art Cart activities, take a closer look at the variety of materials modern artists used and then make your own inspired watercolor at home using the free Family Day To-Go art kit.
Looking at, making and talking about art can offer a welcome respite. Studies show the therapeutic benefits of art can increase our sense of well-being and connection. Join art therapists Meg Abbot and Mary Safrai as they explore art and create something wonderful together. Program is free but seats are limited; email gmoa-tours@uga.edu@uga.edu to reserve a spot.
Family Day is sponsored by Lucy and Buddy Allen and the Friends of the GeorgiaMuseum of Art.
FAMILY DAY: “VIEWS OF EMPIRE” Saturday, January 15, 10 a.m. — noon The exhibition “Views of Empire” brings together prints (and a printed silver box) that show sweeping views of St. Petersburg, Russia, and the people who lived and worked there. Participate in Art Cart activities related to this exhibition, practice coloring black- and-white prints and then decorate your own metal box at home using the free Family Day To-Go art kit. TODDLER TUESDAY Enjoy looking at art and story time together in the galleries and then complete an art activity just for the little ones. This free program is designed for families with children ages 18 months to three years. Seats are limited; email gmoa-tours@uga.edu to reserve a spot. • Tuesday, January 18, 10 a.m.: Circles, Rectangles and Squares, Oh My! • Tuesday, February 22, 10 a.m.: All That Glitters • Tuesday, March 22, 10 a.m.: Birds and Butterflies TEEN STUDIO: GEOMETRIC&MODERN Thursday, January 20, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Visit the exhibition “Inside Look” and then create your own geometric modern art print. This program is free and includes a pizza dinner from DePalma’s Italian Cafe. Seats are limited; email gmoa-tours@uga.edu to register. FAMILY DAY: AMERICAN ARTIST LOU STOVALL Saturday, February 26, 10 a.m. – noon View screen prints by master printmaker Lou Stovall, participate in Art Cart activities related to the exhibition “Lou Stovall: Of Land and Origins,” view screenprinting demonstrations and then make your own Stovall-inspired round work of art at home using the free Family Day To-Go art kit.
FILMS
“BLACK IS THE COLOR: AHISTORYOF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART” Thursday, February 24, 7 p.m.
This film highlights key moments in the history of African American visual art, from Edmonia Lewis’s 1867 sculpture “Forever Free” to the work of contemporary artists such as Whitfield Lovell, Kerry James Marshall, Ellen Gallagher and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Both comprehensive and lively, “Black Is the Color” is a much-needed survey of great work by artists whose contributions were neglected by the mainstream art world for far too long. 52 minutes. ESPAÑA EN CORTO: SPANISH SHORT FILM FESTIVAL Tuesday and Wednesday, March 29 and 30, 7 p.m. Join us for the 9th annual Spanish Short Film Festival, España en Corto, started and organized by UGA graduate students, showcasing award-winning Spanish short films. This program is cosponsored by the Georgia Museum of Art and UGA’s department of Romance languages.
WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
YOGA IN THE GALLERIES Thursday, January 20, February 17 and March 17, 6 p.m. Join us for a free yoga class surrounded by works of art in the galleries. Led by instructors from Five Points Yoga, this program is free and open to both beginner and experienced yogis. This program is available both in-person and via Zoom. Email gmoa-tours@uga.edu to reserve a seat. MORNINGMINDFULNESS Friday, January 21, February 4 and 18, March 4 and 18, 9:30 a.m. The Georgia Museum of Art invites you into the galleries to participate in free guided mindfulness meditation, held every other Friday. No experience necessary. This program is available both in-person and via Zoom. Email gmoa-tours@uga.edu to reserve a seat. STUDIOWORKSHOP: EMBROIDERY AND FIBER ARTS Thursday, February 10, 17 and 24, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Teaching artist Gabriella Victorio will lead this three-part series of studio-based courses for artists of all experience levels. $15 materials fee. Space is limited; email gmoa-tours@uga. edu to register.
TEEN STUDIO: “SOUNDSUIT” Thursday, March 17, 5:30 – 8p.m. Teens ages 13 – 18 are invited to this
DRAWING IN THE GALLERIES Sunday, February 13, 2 – 4 p.m.
studio-based workshop led by local artist and educator Kristen Bach. Check out Nick Cave’s “Soundsuit” and then create your own contemporary art from a variety of materials. This program is free and includes a pizza dinner from DePalma’s Italian Cafe. Seats are limited; email gmoa-tours@uga.edu to register.
Experience the pleasure of drawing in the museum’s galleries with teaching artist Phil Jasen. Supplies and instructions provided. Program is free but seats are limited; to reserve a spot email gmoa-tours@uga.edu.
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