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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by AMFA’s exhibition The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability\, this session will focus on the wonders of the animal world with a reading of What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page. \nAfter story time\, children will dive into a hands-on activity\, creating their own watercolor animal paintings inspired by the creatures they learned about – perfect for curious minds who love animals\, art\, and adventure! \nArt Start is an early reader program that pairs children’s books with art activities\, inviting toddlers and preschool students to learn through reading\, imaginative play\, and art-making. \nThis free program welcomes parents\, grandparents\, caregivers\, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required! \n\nArt Start is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation and Walmart Spark Good. \nThe Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection is presented by Bank of America. \n \nAdditional support is provided by Anne and Merritt Dyke. \nThis exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-jul-2/
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Independence Day with a burst of color and creativity! Through this hands-on project\, design your own dazzling fireworks using chalk pastels and metallic drawing supplies. Blend\, swirl\, and layer vibrant colors to capture the excitement of the night sky. \nAt Creative Saturdays\, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free\, family-friendly art-making activity in AMFA’s Windgate Art School – no registration required! \n\nCreative Saturdays are supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nWindgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2025. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-jul-5/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Flurffy's Secret Garden
DESCRIPTION:When a shy little girl arrives in town\, Flurffy and his friends plan a delightful garden party to welcome her. But will the mysterious Dr. Craven ruin their plans by keeping them out of the enchanted garden? \nCelebrate the start of summertime with Flurffy\, AMFA’s beloved pink puppet dog\, in this original production inspired by the art on view in The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection. \nThis imaginative show – featuring AMFA-crafted puppets\, repurposed props\, and recycled set pieces – promises a sweet theatrical treat filled with original songs and interactive play. \nThe show runtime is approximately 30 minutes\, with showtimes starting at 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. \n\nFlurffy’s Secret Garden is supported in part by the Alice L. Walton Foundation. \nThe Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works from the Bank of America Collection is presented by Bank of America. \n \nAdditional support is provided by Anne and Merritt Dyke. \nThis exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in our Communities® program. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters. \n 
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/flurffys-secret-garden-jul-5/
CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Youth & Families
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