Art Play!
Art Play! is your chance to experiment. Each month, explore one medium, artist, or theme in an open studio. Go on a scavenger hunt to find inspiration 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. Join us on the first and third Saturday of each month.
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Upcoming Events
August 1 and 15 | Pastel Self-Portraits
Grab a mirror and create a self-portrait using pastels. See how various types of pastels can enhance your vision of yourself using color and texture. Wander Mia’s portrait galleries to help you feel inspired.
September 5 and 19 | Cellophane Collage
Help us clean out our closet! You’ve mixed color using paint or pencils, but have you tried cellophane? Layer the sleek medium in various color combinations to see what you create.
October 3 and 17 | Cyanotype
Transform fall leaves with cyanotype, a form of printmaking. Organize fun foliage on paper and expose your design to UV light to create unique works of art.
November 7 and 21 | Skeleton Puppets
Celebrate Mia’s “Bare Bones: Skeletons in Japanese Art” exhibition by making a skeleton of your own. Head to the exhibition for some truly bone-rattling inspiration!
December 5 and 19 | Ornament Sculpture
Not all artwork is 2D! Join us to create unique sculptural ornaments to hang at home. Wander Mia’s galleries and see how ornaments have played a role in art and history around the world.
January 2 and 16 | Paper Dolls
Send “Paris Couture” out in style! Design stylish clothing for your own paper doll. Use textured paper, fabric, and more.
February 6 and 20 | Washable Paint
This winter, find joy in the mess … because it’s washable! Let your imagination run wild as you experiment. Don’t forget to explore Mia’s vast painting collection to find inspiration.