Category Archives: In the galleries
Scout it Out at the DMA
If you have a Brownie or Cub Scout in your life, you know all about the quest for more badges or belt loops. But for those of you uninitiated into the life of scouting, let me tell you about the … Continue reading
Filed under 6 to 12 year olds, In the galleries, Just for Fun
Friday Photo: Purr-fect Pets
We had a paws-atively perfect time spotting our furry friends in works of art on Level 4 during our Arturo’s Art & Me classes this week! Posted by: Mary
Filed under DMA Programs, In the galleries
eARTh-friendly
In honor of Earth Day, observed on April 22, and in anticipation of Arbor Day on Friday, April 27, let’s discover how art can celebrate the earth, especially thinking about the trees! Remember, without ART the EARTH would just be … Continue reading
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The Art of Spring!
Spring color is in bloom outside and inside the art museum! One of my favorite spring colors is the bright green of the new leaves on the trees, and right now it’s everywhere! What are your favorite colors that you … Continue reading
Filed under Art Projects, Children’s art, DMA Programs, In the galleries, Uncategorized
There’s an App for That!
Are your kids more tech-savvy than you? My sister and I were talking on the phone the other day and both lamenting that perhaps we are not quite as savvy as we think we are when it comes to the … Continue reading
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Inspired by Dance!
Today I presented a gallery talk on the human figure, featuring the sculpture Jean d’Aire by Auguste Rodin and engravings by William Hogarth on Level 2 in the European Galleries. During my research for the presentation, I discovered that Rodin and Hogarth were inspired by … Continue reading
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Just a little bit “sketch-y”
When you imagine walking into a museum gallery what do you see? Paintings on the wall and a hushed quiet filling the room? A group of school children sitting on the floor engaged in animated conversation with their teacher? College … Continue reading
Filed under 6 to 12 year olds, In the galleries, Parents, PreK
They’ve Got Game: The Art of Achievement
Raphael Nadal and Novak Djokovic challenged each other in an epic Australian Open men’s tennis final this past weekend. They completed the match in a historic 5 hours and 53 minutes, almost 6 hours! Their dedication, brilliance, and spirit for … Continue reading
Filed under In the galleries, Just for Fun
Friday Photo: Design Time!
During Arturo’s Art & Me this week, we explored the idea of design in the Form/Unformed exhibition on Level 4, and created our own design-a-room shoeboxes in the C3 Art Studio! Posted by: Mary
Friday Photo: Wrapped in Fashion
During our Meaningful Moments class this week, we visited the African Headwear exhibit and celebrated the art of fashion with our friend Mrs. Taiye Ozigbo! These smiling faces radiate the warmth and joy she shared as she showed us how … Continue reading
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