Family Day: Joy of Japan

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Journey to Japan and explore two incredible special exhibitions featuring Japanese art from ancient to modern times.

Art-Making Cherry Blossom Paintings
11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Cherry blossoms trees have inspired Japanese art for centuries. Create your own work of art featuring cherry blossoms.

Art-Making A Home for Your Dog
11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Be inspired by a beloved contemporary Japanese work of art, Your Dog, by Yoshitomo Nara.

Music and Dance Taiko Drumming
1:30, 2:15 & 3 p.m.
Marvel at the rhythmic sounds of taiko drums, performed by Mu Daiko artists from Mu Performing Arts.

Workshop Judo
12:30, 1:30 & 2:30 p.m.
Move like a martial artist in Judo workshops by Midway Judo Club.

Music Koto
Noon – 4 p.m.
Delight in the sounds of a Japanese stringed instrument, the koto, performed by Ritsuko Narita Larson.

Demonstration Woodblock Printmaking
Noon – 3 p.m.
Get graphic in a print-making demonstration by artist Emily Hoisington.

Gallery Hunt Japanimals!
11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Get an eyeful of artful animals in Mia’s Japanese collection.

Art Cart Japan
Noon–4 p.m.
Get hands-on! Try on traditional silk garments, discover the art of tea, and more.

Tour Gifts of Japanese and Korean Art from the Mary Griggs Burke Collection
1, 2 & 3:30 p.m.
See incredible works of art recently gifted to Mia from the Mary Griggs Burke Collection – one of the finest collections of its kind outside of Japan.

Preschool Tour Animals
11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Go on an adventure and find animals in art, with a tour designed especially for little ones.

Special Exhibition “Delacroix’s Influence: The Rise of Modern Art from Cezanne to van Gogh”
A ticket is required for entrance into this exhibition. Free for Mia members on Family Day. Sign up for a free membership in the Third Avenue lobby.