FAMILY DAY: EYE WITNESS Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. – noon
CREATIVE AGING ART WORKSHOP Tuesday, April 16, 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 exhibition “Richard Prince: Tell Me Ev- erything” then come to the studio classroom to make art and new friends. All levels are welcome. Creative Aging programs are geared to ages 55+. Seats are limited; email gmoa- tours@uga.edu to register. YOGA IN THE GALLERIES Thursday, April 18, May 16 and June 20, 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 SEATED YOGA Thursday, May 2, 10:30 a.m. Join us in the galleries for gentle seated yoga led by Raquel Durden. This class will in - clude restorative stretching, deep breathing and mindfulness. All levels and abilities are welcome. Creative Aging programs are geared to ages 55+. Seats are limited; email gmoa- tours@uga.edu to register. CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP WITH KRISTEN BACH Saturday, May 11, 2 – 4 p.m. Join artist Kristen Bach from Treehouse Kid and Craft to experiment with sun-exposure printing. Discover the magic of captur- ing images using the sun’s UV rays in this hands-on experience inspired by Kei Ito’s camera-less photographic prints. Participants will be introduced to alternative photographic techniques and guided through the creation of their own unique designs on light-sensi - tive paper. All supplies will be provided. Seats are limited; email gmoa-tours@uga.edu to register.
ART + WELLNESS STUDIO Sunday, May 19, 2 – 4 p.m.
“Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun” uses photography to examine the possibilities of healing and reconciliation in the shadow of the Atomic Age. Explore the galleries with in- teractive art cart activities, and make a work of art to take home. For those who cannot attend in person, Family Day To-Go Kits will be available for pickup starting at 1 p.m. Sat- urday through the end of day Sunday, while supplies last. FAMILY DAY: SUMMER SCAPES Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m. – noon Join us as we look at the traditions of land- scape and plein-air painting to celebrate the arrival of summer. Have fun in the galleries with Art Cart activities and create your own work of art inspired by the outdoors. 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 ac- tivities, 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.
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 therapist Meg Abbot as we explore art in the exhibition “Richard Prince: Tell Me Every- thing” and create something wonderful to- gether. Seats are limited; email gmoa-tours@ uga.edu to register.
DRAWING IN THE GALLERIES Saturday, May 25, 2 – 4 p.m.
Experience the pleasure of drawing in the museum’s galleries. This workshop is led by teaching artist Joel Rosenburg and provides drawing instruction, art supplies and enough space to spread out. Seats are limited; email gmoa-tours@uga.edu to register. IMPROV COMEDY 101 WITH FLYING SQUID COMEDY Thursday, June 13, 6 – 8:30 p.m. Hosted by Athens-based comedy group Flying Squid Comedy, this fun, student-driven prim - er on the ins and outs of improv will help you learn how to trust your gut instinct, listen to the moment, and find the funny. Open to total beginners or all-star improvisers. Presented in conjunction with “Richard Prince: Tell Me Everything,” based on the joke archives of Milton Berle. Seats are limited; email gmoa- tours@uga.edu to register.
WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
FILMS
MORNING MINDFULNESS • Friday, April 12, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. “Slow Art Day”
“IT’S A MAD MAD MAD MAD WORLD” Thursday, June 13, 7 p.m. This 1963 American epic comedy film starring Spencer Tracy and an all-star cast of comedi- ans is about the madcap pursuit of a suitcase full of stolen cash by a colorful group of strangers. Starring Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, Ethel Merman, Mickey Rooney, Spencer Tracy and Jonathan Winters. 1963, G, 160 min.
Join us for a special Morning Mindfulness meditation as we celebrate Slow Art Day, an international movement promoting the prac- tice of slow looking in art museums. Embark on a journey of introspection and artistic exploration as we cultivate presence and awareness amid the museum’s collection. • Friday, May 10, 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.
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