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<h1 style="font-size: 2.5rem;">Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys</h1>
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<p><span style="font-size: x-large;">“Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys” is a groundbreaking exhibition that marks the first major showcase of the Dean Collection, owned by renowned musicians and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys.</span></p>
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<h2><a href="https://new.artsmia.org/art-artists/explore/making-connections/black-history-at-mia">Black History at Mia</a></h2>
<p>Celebrate the exceptional historical and creative cultural contributions made by African American artists with exhibitions, videos, stories, and more.</p>


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<p>Make memories every month at Family Day, get creative in studio programs, and play and learn with your toddler in the Family Center and Mini Mia.</p>


<div style="display: none";><strong>General admission is free.</strong> Special exhibitions, classes, and some talks and special events do require <a href="http://tickets.artsmia.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tickets</a>: reservations are recommended.</div>
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<li>Monday: Closed</li>
<li>Tuesday: 10<span style="font-variant: small-caps">am</span>–5<span style="font-variant: small-caps">pm</span></li>
<li>Wednesday: 10<span style="font-variant: small-caps">am</span>–5<span style="font-variant: small-caps">pm</span></li>
<li>Thursday:  10<span style="font-variant: small-caps">am</span>–9<span style="font-variant: small-caps">pm</span></li>
<li>Friday:  10<span style="font-variant: small-caps">am</span>–5<span style="font-variant: small-caps">pm</span></li>
<li>Saturday:  10<span style="font-variant: small-caps">am</span>–5<span style="font-variant: small-caps">pm</span></li>
<li>Sunday: 10<span style="font-variant: small-caps">am</span>–5<span style="font-variant: small-caps">pm</span></li>
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<p><i>The museum is closed July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.</i></p>
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Studio Sessions

Vitality Arts: Nontraditional Portraiture

Vitality Arts: Botanical Watercolor

<p>Join us for a delightful botanical watercolor class designed for beginners! This five-week workshop, led by teaching artist Michael Gaughan, aligns with Mia&#8217;s spring event, <a href="https://new.artsmia.org/art-in-bloom/art-in-bloom-2025">Art in Bloom</a>.</p>
<p>You’ll tour Mia&#8217;s galleries and draw inspiration from the museum&#8217;s permanent collection while getting an exclusive look at the stunning floral arrangements. You’ll learn traditional and nontraditional approaches to watercolor through hands-on practice of fundamental techniques.</p>
<p>Over the course of the workshop, we’ll cover color theory, various painting techniques, blending, layering, texture, and more. Come explore the art of botanical watercolor painting, discuss and critique artwork, and make new friends. This workshop promises to be a lot of fun!</p>
<p>Wednesdays (five weeks), 1:30–4 p.m.<br />
April 16–May 14, 2025<br />
Studio 112<br />
No experience necessary<br />
All materials provided<br />
Anyone 55+ welcome to register</p>
<p>We offer a limited number of scholarships and a sliding scale of ticket prices to accommodate all learners.<br />
Pay what you can: $225 | $175 | $125<br />
Please email <a href="mailto:vitalityarts@artsmia.org">vitalityarts@artsmia.org</a> for scholarship information.</p>
<p>Registration opens on February 26, 2025.</p>


watercolor painting of a blue-footed vase with large bouquet of pink and white flowers

<p>Join Christopheraaron Deanes, an innovative educator, artist, and restorative practitioner, for a five-week workshop where you’ll create a nontraditional self-portrait.</p>
<p>You’ll have the opportunity to view the upcoming exhibition &#8220;<a href="https://new.artsmia.org/exhibition/giants">Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys</a>.&#8221; Discover an image from the exhibition that resonates with you, and find creative ways to connect with both the image and the artist as you re-create this work as a portrait of yourself. Dive into your vision and gain a deeper understanding of art and the art-making process.</p>
<p>Throughout the workshop, you’ll enhance your experience with creative social engagement by exploring traditional art methods focused on self-direction, self-advocacy, and reflection. You’ll also learn about color theory, composition, perspective, gestural drawing, values, and critique.</p>
<p>&#8220;Giants&#8221; examines the lives of the Black and Brown diaspora in America. This workshop engages with this theme through personal connections and narratives that explore our shared humanity and similarities.</p>
<p>Tuesdays (five weeks), 1:30–4 p.m.<br />
March 11–April 8, 2025<br />
Studio 112 at Mia<br />
No experience necessary<br />
All materials provided<br />
Anyone 55+ welcome to register</p>
<p>We offer a limited number of scholarships and a sliding scale of ticket prices to accommodate all learners.<br />
Pay what you can: $225 | $175 | $125<br />
Please email <a href="mailto:vitalityarts@artsmia.org">vitalityarts@artsmia.org</a> for scholarship information.</p>
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<p>Move over Van Gogh, there’s a new artist in town! Engage your creative side during Mia Studio Sessions.</p>
<p>Studio Sessions are Mia’s art classes and workshops that offer experienced artmakers and curious novices alike the opportunity to create projects inspired by Mia’s collection and special exhibitions. Each Studio Sessions class features a different subject or medium to explore, and you’ll walk away with expanded knowledge and skills, plus a personal work of art. The only prerequisites for this class are curiosity and an open mind.</p>
<p>Registration required. Registration opens one month in advance.</p>
<p>We offer a limited number of scholarships to welcome all learners to Studio Sessions; please <a href="mailto:studioprograms@artsmia.org">email us</a> for scholarship information.</p>
<p>Questions? Email <a href="mailto:studioprograms@artsmia.org">studioprograms@artsmia.org</a>.</p>
<h3 class="border-top-3" style="margin-bottom: 20px;">Upcoming Studio Sessions Themes</h3>
<p><strong>March 9</strong> Collage Portraits<br />
This workshop draws inspiration from Mia’s new special exhibition “<a href="https://new.artsmia.org/exhibition/giants">Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys</a>.” Join Mia Teaching Artist Laura Wennstrom as we explore portraiture using collage and drawing techniques to create dynamic self-portraits.<br />
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<p><strong>May 11</strong> Still-Life Paintings<br />
Spring is in the air! In this floral-themed workshop, Mia Teaching Artist Laura Wennstrom leads you through creating your own still-life paintings of flower arrangements. Whether your style leans realistic or abstract, you’ll explore composition, observation, and color mixing. This class is a perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day and the spring flowers in bloom. Tickets available April 11.</p>


photo of an artist painting. One hand is holding a paint brush over a canvas of yellow, blue, and green hues, and the other hand is holding a plate with paints on it.

"Vitality Arts: Horizon Line Intro to Mural Painting" workshop at Mia.

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Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys

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