Kids Studio Class: Shrinking Art
Kids Studio Class: Shrinking Art
Akron, OH
Shrinking ArtUse funky paintbrushes and new techniques to mix colors together to make a vibrant background; then twist, cut and draw on plastic pieces that will be shrunk with just a little bit of heat. Create a surreal scene by combining the background and the tiny, shrinking artworks for a drama…
Saturday, October 19 2013
12:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Reading Under the Roof Cloud Book Club: Real/Surreal
Reading Under the Roof Cloud Book Club: Real/Surreal
Akron, OH
Book Club: Magical RealismThursday, August 22, 6:00 PM Have you ever started a novel that seems extremely realistic, lifelike and down to earth and all of the sudden the protagonist turns into a cockroach or grows wings and flies away? This may seem absurd, but it’s one of the qualities of the lit…
Thursday, August 22 2013
6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Kids Studio Class: Limited Edition
Kids Studio Class: Limited Edition
Akron, OH
November 16, 2013Limited EditionGet your hands a little inky while making a creative drawing. Then roll your drawings and designs through a press to make your own limited edition monoprint. Find out more about the printmaking process with a local printmaking-extraordinaire. About Studio Classes…
Saturday, November 16 2013
12:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Creative Playdate: Yoga for the Young
Creative Playdate: Yoga for the Young
Akron, OH
(For 3-5 year olds and their grown-ups)Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, making mistakes, and having fun- something that 3-5 year olds know all about. Encourage creativity in your little ones by filling their day with new experiences at the museum. This new series of programs will…
Thursday, October 3 2013
11:15 AM
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12:30 PM
Creative Playdate: Messy Playdate!
Creative Playdate: Messy Playdate!
Akron, OH
(For 3-5 year olds and their grown-ups)Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, making mistakes, and having fun- something that 3-5 year olds know all about. Encourage creativity in your little ones by filling their day with new experiences at the museum. This new series of programs will…
Thursday, December 5 2013
11:15 AM
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12:30 PM
ArtCamp@Dusk
ArtCamp@Dusk
Akron, OH
As all children know, watching parents dance to music is beyond embarrassing. Save your kids the shame and sign them up to participate in Art Camp@Dusk while you enjoy a frosty brew at a Downtown@Dusk concert. During ArtCamp@Dusk children 6-12 years will explore all kinds of fun, wacky and (gasp!) …
Thu, Jun 20 2013
6:30 PM
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Thu, Aug 15 2013
8:30 PM
Island of Misfit Toys 2013
Island of Misfit Toys 2013
Akron, OH
What better way to make room for new toys than to bash the old ones into bits and pieces? Bring your family to the museum to create one-of-a-kind sculptures from discarded toys. After your art making experience, stop in the auditorium for a special musical performance presented by Tuesday Musical …
Saturday, December 7 2013
11:00 AM
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5:00 PM
Too Cool for School Family Day
Too Cool for School Family Day
Akron, OH
You don’t have to play hooky to enjoy a day of creativity. Chances are, you have the day off, so celebrate the short vacation from school with a visit to the museum. The day will include guided tours at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM, filled with activities and games to help the whole family learn more abou…
Friday, October 18 2013
12:00 PM
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4:00 PM
Trick or Treat on South High Street
Trick or Treat on South High Street
Akron, OH
Do you ever feel like Halloween can’t come soon enough? Break out your costume early and head to the museum for a night of fun and surprises. The whole family will make discoveries during a quirky scavenger hunt through the museum galleries. What will your ‘treats’ be? Art supplies, of course. Ther…
Thursday, October 24 2013
6:30 PM
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8:30 PM
Art History 101
Art History 101
Akron, OH
Art History 101September 19, 6:30 pmDali’s trademark melting clocks are just the tip of the iceburg when it comes to Surrealism. Get your –ism on as we explore the Surrealist movement with Kent State art historian Albert Reischuck. Learn about fan favorites such as Man Ray and Dali and get to know …
Thursday, September 19 2013
6:30 PM
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7:30 PM