BACKPACK TOURS Want a unique tour of the Permanent Collection? Check out a Backpack Tour at the front desk. Available in both English and Spanish, the backpack includes 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.
*ART + WELLNESS STUDIO Sunday, June 11, 2 – 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 11, 10 a.m. Earth Day • Tuesday, May 23, 10 a.m. Flower Crowns • Tuesday, June 20, 10 a.m. Watercolors FAMILY DAY: OBJECT LESSONS Saturday, April 15, 10 a.m. – noon
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 and create something wonderful together. STUDIO WORKSHOP: PAINTING SPRING BLOOMS WITH MICHAEL ROSS Thursdays May 4, 11 and 18, 6 – 8:30 p.m. Join teaching artist Michael Ross for a three- week acrylic painting class series that will fo- cus on the unfolding beauty of springtime. We will begin each session by studying landscape and botanical paintings from the museum’s collection and from the exhibition “Object Lessons in American Art.” Course cost is $25 for materials. Space is limited and registration is required; email gmoa-tours@uga.edu to sign up.
“Object Lessons in American Art: Selections from the Princeton University Art Museum” pairs together works in fresh ways that start new conversations about American history and culture. Explore the exhibition, play Art Cart games in the galleries and create a work of art to take home. UGA’s Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library will also share Ath - ens-related objects. *TEEN STUDIO: ART IS A FORM OF FREEDOM Thursday, April 20, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Teens ages 13 – 18 are invited to this studio workshop led by local artist and educator Kristen Bach. Visit the exhibition “Art is a form of freedom” to see works of art selected by women incarcerated at Whitworth Wom - en’s Facility and then create your own objects inspired by the idea of freedom. Includes a pizza dinner from DePalma’s Italian Café. FAMILY DAY: THE FIVE SENSES Saturday, May 13, 10 a.m. – noon Our senses help us explore the world. So just how many can we use to explore the museum? Check out the art and beauty that surrounds us at this special National Endowment for the Arts’ Big Read-sponsored program. Pick up a free copy of the book “El Deafo” by Ilya Ka- minsky and other books, play Art Cart games in the galleries and make a work of art to take home.
WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
YOGA IN THE GALLERIES Thursday, April 20, May 18 and June 15, 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 avail - able at the front desk starting at 5:15 p.m.
FILMS
MORNING MINDFULNESS Friday, April 14 and 28, 9:30 a.m.
“ART AND KRIMES BY KRIMES” Thursday, April 27, 7 p.m. While locked up for six years in federal prison, artist Jesse Krimes secretly creates monu- mental works of art, including an astonishing 40-foot mural made with prison bed sheets, hair gel and newspaper. He smuggles out each panel piece by piece with the help of fellow artists, only seeing the mural in totality upon coming home. As Jesse’s work captures the art world’s attention, he struggles to adjust to life outside, living with the threat that any misstep will trigger a life sentence. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Art is a form of freedom.” 2021, 85 min.
The Georgia Museum of Art invites you into the galleries to relax and recharge with guided mindfulness meditation, held every other Friday. No experience necessary. *CREATIVE AGING SEATED YOGA Thursday, April 13, 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+. *SLOW ART DAY Saturday, April 15, 2 – 4 p.m. Slow Art Day is an invitation to take a mo - ment to linger and enjoy the unique experi - ences the visual arts offer us. Nicole Bechill will lead the program, which will include looking at and making art with mindfulness and tea breaks to help us slow down. *DRAWING IN THE GALLERIES Saturday, May 13, 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. *CREATIVE AGING ART WORKSHOP Tuesday, May 16, 10 - 11:30 a.m. Lifelong learning through the arts offers opportunities to practice creativity and create community. Join teaching artist Toni Carlucci to look at and talk about art in the galleries and to make art and new friends in the studio classroom. All levels welcome. Creative aging programs are geared to ages 55+.
FAMILY DAY: JUNETEENTH Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m. – noon
ART ADVENTURES SUMMER 2023:
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday. Celebrate this upcoming jubilee by exploring works by African American artists, playing Art Cart games in the galleries and making art to take home. *TEEN STUDIO: PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Thursday, June 22, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Teens ages 13 – 18 are invited to this studio workshop led by local artist and educator Kristen Bach. Visit the Shannon and Pe - ter Candler Collection Study Room to view special photographs from the museum vaults and then take your own photographs with a variety of different cameras. Includes a pizza dinner from DePalma’s Italian Café.
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW June and July
Day camps, daycares and community centers are invited to take part in this free summer program in June and July. Inspired by all the colors of the rainbow we can find in the museum’s permanent collec - tion, each 90-minute session will include gallery tours, games and an art activity. Each session can accommodate up to 30 children, with one chaperone for every 10 kids. To schedule your group’s Art Adven- ture, contact gmoa-tours@uga.edu or call 706.542.0448.call 706.542.0448.
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