Monthly Archives: October 2011
Happy Howl-o-ween!
It is time to welcome November as we say goodbye to the ghouls and goblins of Halloween! October was an exciting month at the DMA with Art in October, Art Beyond Sight Awareness month, and all of our fun classes … Continue reading
Filed under DMA Programs
Friday Photo: Doggies in the District!
This weekend we celebrate Art in October with our four-legged family members! Join us for a pawsitively fun afternoon in The Dallas Arts District! Posted by: Mary
Filed under Just for Fun
Tall on Education!
We really look up to contemporary artist Mark Bradford! Not just because he’s 6’8″, but because of his creativity and passion for arts education, especially his work with K-12 audiences. As an artist, he creates works of art that reflect … Continue reading
Filed under 6 to 12 year olds, Art Projects, DMA Programs, In the galleries, Just for Fun, Parents
Crazy String
About a week ago, an exhibition of work by the artist Mark Bradford opened here at the DMA. One of the first things that children will probably notice as they walk into the galleries is that Bradford’s art is BIG! … Continue reading
Filed under 6 to 12 year olds, Art Projects, Children’s art, Kindergarten, PreK
Friday Photo: It’s a Wrap!
Tonight’s Late Night activities included a demonstration on how to tie a gele, an African head wrap. Make your own gele inspired by the African Headwear: Beyond Fashion exhibit during our Family Celebration on October 30 and during our December Studio Creations! … Continue reading
Filed under Art Projects, DMA Programs, Late Night, Parents
Friday Photo: Rollin’ with our Senses!
During our Arturo’s Art & Me class, our friend and artist John Bramblitt showed us how to see our sytrofoam contour drawings with our sense of touch! Squish, roll, roll, print! We made lots of colorful prints from our styrofoam drawings! Posted … Continue reading
What’s New in the Studio: October
Come and celebrate Art Beyond Sight Awareness Month with a special weekend Studio Creations project during October! Art Beyond Sight Awareness Month is a chance for professionals and institutions to raise awareness for making art a part of the lives of … Continue reading
Friday Photo: What a Character!
The galleries were the perfect theater setting for the Homeschool Class! They drew their own characters inspired by their museum visit and even acted in a short group performance! Posted by: Mary
Filed under Children’s art, DMA Programs, Homeschool, In the galleries
Guest Blog Post: Our Favorite Furry Friend
October is Art Beyond Sight (ABS) Awareness month and all month long our programming is all about exploring art without vision. Today our guest blog post is from someone who has attended every ABS program with my favorite artist, John … Continue reading
Filed under Access, DMA Programs
