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Art Play!

Art Play! is your chance to experiment—a different medium each month—on the first and third Saturday of the month. Go on a scavenger hunt to find works in that medium in Mia’s collection, then make your own artwork in our studios. No prompts, no rules, just play.

Art Play! is free for everyone and open to all ages and abilities.

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Upcoming Events

December 6 and 20 Art Supply Assemblage
What do a few short-colored pencils, yarn, old erasers, and loose buttons have in common? They can all be put together in a beautiful work of art! Join us as we take old art supplies and use them to make cohesive pieces of art with assemblage.

January 3 and 17 Creative Cardboard
Time to get creative with cardboard. Think of all the amazing things you can create and build with this fun and versatile medium. Come join us and use this recyclable, reusable material to dream big and create a beautiful work of art.

February 7 and 21 Share Some Love Collage
Share some love this February at Art Play! Create a beautiful collage with someone you love in mind or a subject close to your heart. We’ll have all the images you need to make a masterpiece you can adore.

March 7 and 21 Clay Play!
Come to Mia and get your 3D creative juices flowing with Clay Play! Make a sculpture with this fun and moldable medium. You never know what might take shape.

April 4 and 18 Fabric Flowers
Art Play showers bring fabric flowers! Maybe it isn’t quite time for Minnesota flowers, but let’s look forward to warmer weather while getting creative with fabric. Come celebrate spring this April at Art Play.

May 2 and 16 Cool Crayons
Did you know you can make a masterpiece with crayons? Come and play with this often-overlooked medium. Discover how paper texture can inform your creations and take your ideas in exciting and refreshing directions.