Annual Members’ Day

Experience a delightful deep dive during this once-a-year event geared specially for members. This exclusive opportunity features talks by Mia curators, art-making activities, and special-access tours you won’t want to miss. The afternoon closes with a town-hall meeting and a chance to greet Mia’s newest curators.

Schedule

1–1:15PM: Registration

1:15–2:15PM Session A

• Coffee with a Curator: Get a sneak peek at upcoming exhibitions: Tom Rassieur, Mia’s John E. Andrus III Curator of Prints & Drawings, and collaborating curator for “Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation” (October 30, 2016–January 15, 2017) and Gabriel Ritter, Mia’s new curator of Contemporary Art, on “Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters” (February 26–May 21, 2017)

• Art-Making Activity: Nature Print Totes: Inspired by “Seeing Nature,” we’ll use natural materials (leaves and flowers) as our printmaking tools to create one-of-a-kind farmer’s market-ready tote bags.

• Scent Tour of “Seeing Nature”: Explore gorgeous landscapes with the added dimension of coordinated scents. See where your nose takes you on this unique experience.

 

2:30–3:30PM Session B

• Focus on Asian Art: Preview Mia’s upcoming emphasis on Asian art with Matthew Welch, Deputy Director and Chief Curator, and Karleen Gardner, Director of Learning Innovation

• Art-Making Activity: Hand-Painted River Rocks & Terrariums: We’ll manipulate natural materials to make a dimensional painting, and creating sculptural arrangements of living materials you can take home with you.

• Tours with a Twist! Explore incredible art with a few unexpected twists.

      

3:45–4:30PM Session C

Town Hall Session: Meet Mia’s new curators and engage in a dynamic conversation with members of Mia’s Leadership Team, followed by a Q&A.

Additional opportunities:

Enjoy complimentary coffee, plus demonstrations of new ways to personalize your experience at Mia with custom apps, interfaces, and immersive experiences.

Regis Fountain Court

Three member-only sessions: $10. To register, call the Members’ Hotline at 612.870.6323 or reserve online.