*TEEN STUDIO: OBJECT STORIES Thursday, February 16, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Teens ages 13 – 18 are invited to this studio- based workshop led by local artist and educator Kristen Bach. Visit the exhibition “Object Lessons in American Art: Selections from the Princeton University Art Museum” and then create your own objects inspired by stories from the exhibition. This program is free and includes a pizza dinner from DePalma’s Italian Cafe. FAMILY DAY: WONDER WOMEN Saturday, March 18, 10 a.m. – noon March is Women’s History Month. Have fun in the galleries exploring works of art by women artists, complete Art Cart activities and create your own work of art to take home. 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.
*CREATIVE AGING ART WORKSHOP Tuesday, February 7, 10 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 and in the studio classroom to make art and new friends. All levels welcome. Creative aging programs are geared to ages 55+. *DRAWING IN THE GALLERIES Sunday, February 12, 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. *ART + WELLNESS STUDIO Sunday, March 19, 2 – 4 p.m. 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.
why early American portraiture has served as a means to negotiate racial identities in both the past and the present. Elder is assistant professor of art history at American Univer- sity, where she specializes in North American art from the colonial period to the present, including African American art and the history of photography. This lecture is supported by the Terra Foundation for American Art. 90 CARLTON: SPRING Friday, March 24, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Join the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art for a reception featuring the exhibition “Object Lessons in American Art: Selections from the Princeton University Art Museum.” Light refreshments, door prizes and more. Event Partners: Athens Printing Company, Barron’s Rentals, Epting Events, Guide 2 Athens and Perryander Studio. Not Yet Friends $15 per person; Friends of the Museum and Friend + Annual Fund Members (Supporter level) $10 per person; Friend + Annual Fund Members (Reciprocal level and above) complimentary. Advance registration is required. Visit bit.ly/90c-mar-23 to register. Not yet a Friend? Visit jointhemuseum.com to join today.
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“LONGLEAF: THE HEART OF PINE” Thursday, January 26, 7 p.m. Towering stands of old-growth longleaf pine once covered over 90 million acres while stretching from southern Virginia to eastern Texas. Today, the total acreage is about 2 million, with only about 2,000 of that consid- ered old growth. As the South was settled and northern timber supplies were exhausted, this incredible natural resource was very near- ly removed from the South’s landscape and collective consciousness. “Longleaf: The Heart of Pine,” produced by award-winning docu- mentarian Rex Jones, is a cultural and natural history of the South’s ancient primeval forest and how it might still be saved. Screening courtesy of the Southern Documentary Project at the University of Mississippi. 2015, 54 min. A discussion and Q+A with Jones will follow. “BLACK ART: IN THE ABSENCE OF LIGHT” Thursday, February 16, 7 p.m. Inspired by the work of the late artist and curator David Driskell, this illuminating docu- mentary spotlights the indelible contributions of some of the foremost African American artists in today’s contemporary art world, in- cluding Theaster Gates, Kerry James Marshall, Faith Ringgold, Amy Sherald and many more. 2021, TV-MA, 85 min.
Family Day is sponsored by Lucy and Buddy Allen and the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art.
*CREATIVE AGING SEATED YOGA Thursday, January 12, 10:30 a.m.
FAMILY DAY: TRUE BLUE Saturday, January 21, 10 a.m. – noon The color blue is one of the museum’s favorite colors, and our love for sharing art near and far is true blue. Paintings, textiles and ceramics all use this color for different effects. Join us this month to celebrate blue with Art Cart activities in the galleries and make a blue-inspired work of art to take home. TODDLER TUESDAY Enjoy looking at art and storytime together in the galleries, then complete an art activity just for the little ones. This free program is designed for families with children ages 18 months to 3+ years. • Tuesday, January 24, 10 a.m. Colors and Shapes • Tuesday, February 14, 10 a.m. I Heart Art • Tuesday, March 7, 10 a.m. Still Life with Fruit FAMILY DAY: CELEBRATING A DECADE OF TRADITION Saturday, February 11, 10 a.m. – noon In 2012, Larry and Brenda Thompson gave 100 works of art by African American artists to the museum. This exhibition highlights some of these extraordinary masterpieces. Have fun in the galleries, complete Art Cart activities and create your own work of art to take home.
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+. YOGA IN THE GALLERIES Thursday, January 19, February 16 and March 16, 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 experi- enced yogis. Sanitized mats are provided. This program is available both in-person (spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available at the front desk starting at 5:15 p.m.) and via Zoom (see the calendar listing on our website for registration links). MORNING MINDFULNESS Friday, January 20, February 3 and 17, March 3, 17 and 31, 9:30 a.m. The Georgia Museum of Art invites you into the galleries to relax and recharge with guided mindfulness meditation, held every other Friday. Included is a variety of instructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness tech- niques. No experience necessary.
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