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SUMMARY:Art Start
DESCRIPTION:Nurture your early learner’s creativity through art\, music\, movement\, and play! Art Start invites toddlers and preschoolers to explore in a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity\, imagination\, and growth. Each session features a story\, song\, and art-making activity\, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and caregivers to enjoy together. \nDrop by on this day to experience the story  The Mitten by Jan Brett\, a cozy tale filled with woodland animals and adventure\, then decorate a paper mitten inspired by the winter season. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/art-start-dec-23-26/
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SUMMARY:Bright Nights
DESCRIPTION:Spend the holiday season at AMFA enjoying a night of live jazz and festive vibes. Immerse yourself in the glowing ambiance of the Cultural Living Room\, where the melodies meld perfectly with a glass of bubbly champagne and gourmet snacks. \nThis experience extends into the galleries\, where AMFA docents will elevate your evening with an illuminating conversation about the art on view. Wrap up the night (and maybe a few gifts) with a shopping trip to the Museum Store. \nDrinks and music start at 5:00 p.m. in the Cultural Living Room. Gallery engagements start at 6:30 p.m. in the Galleries. \n\nDocents are supported in part by Fleur S. Bresler. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/bright-nights-dec-23/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Creative Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Design a festive paper star collage in this colorful holiday artmaking experience. Take inspiration from the winter season to layer patterned papers\, shimmering accents\, and bold shapes and design a bright\, star-filled artwork. \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\nThe Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory of George Worthen. \nThe Windgate Art School’s Reduced Tuition Program is supported in part by Michael Laughter. Reduced tuition is automatically applied on all classes through 2026. \nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/creative-saturdays-dec-26/
CATEGORIES:Youth & Families
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SUMMARY:Spotlight Tour: New Acquisitions
DESCRIPTION:Take a free\, docent-led tour to discover new acquisitions on view throughout the AMFA Galleries. \nExplore a selection of carefully chosen works\, deepen your connection to the permanent collection\, and learn how to interpret and appreciate works of art in various media. \n\nImage courtesy of Jason Masters.
URL:https://arkmfa.org/event/spotlight-tour-new-acquisitions-dec-26/
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